Compare 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $29,425 | $32,635 | $33,705 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $27,365 | $30,351 | $30,989 |
| Destination | $980 | $980 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Floor Mats | N/A | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Manual Vented | Manual Vented |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Passenger | Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 12 Passengers | 15 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bench | Bench |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | Bench | Bench |
| Seat Trim | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | Radio Prep | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Locks | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | PASS-Key III | Standard | SecuriLock |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | TheftLock | TheftLock | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| Door Count | 3 Doors | 3 Doors | 3 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Split Swing-out | Split Swing-out | Split Swing-out |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Vented | Vented | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Manual | Dual Manual |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Front Tires | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Gray Steel | 16" Gray Steel | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.8L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 | 5.4L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | SOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm | N/A |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | StabiliTrak | Standard | AdvanceTrac W/Roll Stability Control |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.42 | 3.42 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 224.1 " | 224.1 " | 236.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.2 " | 79.2 " | 79.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 81.5 " | 81.5 " | 82.3 " |
| Engine | 4.8L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 | 5.4L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 280 @ 5,200 Rpm | 324 @ 4,700 Rpm | 255 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 295 @ 4,600 Rpm | 373 @ 4,400 Rpm | 350 @ 2,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | N/A | 11 Mpg | 11 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | N/A | 16 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 8.4 Seconds | 10.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.6 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | 17.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 87 Mph | 79 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .6 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 52 Mph | 51 Mph | 51 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.78/3.27 " | 4.00/3.62 " | 3.55/4.16 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,362 Lbs. | 6,087 Lbs. | 6,432 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 9,600 Lbs. | 9,600 Lbs. | 9,100 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 4,300 Lbs. | 3,250 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 6,084 Lbs. | 6,084 Lbs. |
| Payload | 4,187 Lbs. | 3,461 Lbs. | 2,640 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,400 Lbs. | 7,700 Lbs. | 6,300 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 13,000 Lbs. | 14,000 Lbs. | 13,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 135.0 " | 135.0 " | 138.0 " |
| Front Track | 67.8 " | 67.8 " | 69.4 " |
| Rear Track | 67.8 " | 67.8 " | 66.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 24.3 '' | 24.3 '' | 24.3 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.8 " | 8.2 " | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 41.3 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 36.3 " | 38.8 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 36.6 " | 40.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.8 " | 39.8 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 38.4 " | 40.2 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 38.5 " | 40.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 65.5 " | 65.5 " | 65.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 65.6 " | 66.5 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 63.3 " | 66.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 68.8 " | 68.8 " | 68.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 68.6 " | 72.8 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 65.8 " | 71.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 239.7 Cu.ft. | 92.1 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 270.4 Cu.ft. | 216.2 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 31.0 Gal. | 31.0 Gal. | 33.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
