Compare 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $32,130 | $33,890 | $31,030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $29,881 | $31,874 | $28,597 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | Standard | Provision |
| Underseat Ducts | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | N/A | Partial | N/A |
| Floor Mats | Vinyl/rubber Front | Carpet Front | N/A |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Manual Vented | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Fade | N/A |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Temporary Driver Seat |
| Standard Seating | 12 Passengers | 12 Passengers | 1 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 2-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Fixed |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Split-bench | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 3 - Adjustable | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | Bench | Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Vinyl | Cloth/vinyl | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | 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 | Standard | Optional |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 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 | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | N/A | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Manual | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | PASS-Key III | Standard | SecuriLock |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | TheftLock | N/A | 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/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 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 |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | Chrome |
| Door Count | 3 Doors | 3 Doors | 3 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Split Swing-out | Split Swing-out | Split Swing-out |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Vented | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Front Tires | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS | LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Gray Steel | 17" Styled 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 |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.8L V-8 | 4.0L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | DOHC | SOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Flexible | Regular Unleaded | Flexible |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Double Wishbone | N/A |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | StabiliTrak | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.42 | 3.36 | 4.10 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 224.1 " | 240.6 " | 236.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.2 " | 79.9 " | 79.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 81.5 " | 84.0 " | 85.0 " |
| Engine | 4.8L V-8 | 4.0L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 280 @ 5,200 Rpm | 261 @ 5,600 Rpm | 225 @ 4,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 295 @ 4,600 Rpm | 281 @ 4,000 Rpm | 286 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 11 Mpg | N/A | 13 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 17 Mpg | N/A | 17 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.5 Seconds | 11.0 Seconds | 9.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.3 Seconds | 18.2 Seconds | 17.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 74 Mph | 82 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .6 | .6 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 51 Mph | 49 Mph | 53 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.78/3.27 " | 3.76/3.62 " | 3.55/3.54 " |
| Curb Weight | 6,087 Lbs. | 6,755 Lbs. | 5,376 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 9,600 Lbs. | 9,520 Lbs. | 8,900 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 4,600 Lbs. | N/A | 3,550 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 6,084 Lbs. | N/A | 5,520 Lbs. |
| Payload | 3,461 Lbs. | 2,700 Lbs. | 3,410 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,700 Lbs. | 6,200 Lbs. | 6,400 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 13,000 Lbs. | N/A | 12,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 135.0 " | 146.1 " | 138.0 " |
| Front Track | 68.1 " | 68.7 " | 69.4 " |
| Rear Track | 67.7 " | 68.9 " | 66.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 24.6 '' | 22.6 '' | 24.3 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.8 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .40 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 42.0 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.3 " | 33.9 " | N/A |
| Third Row Legroom | 36.6 " | 38.5 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.8 " | 42.8 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.4 " | 39.6 " | N/A |
| Third Row Headroom | 38.5 " | 39.8 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 65.5 " | 60.6 " | 65.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 65.6 " | 70.4 " | N/A |
| Third Row Hip Room | 63.3 " | 67.2 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 68.8 " | 65.7 " | 68.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 68.6 " | 69.2 " | N/A |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 65.8 " | 66.6 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 92.1 Cu.ft. | 28.9 Cu.ft. | 278.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 216.2 Cu.ft. | N/A | 278.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 238 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 31.0 Gal. | 28.0 Gal. | 33.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
