Chevrolet Express 2003– car dimensions: 5692 mm long, 2016 mm wide and 2082 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,313 kg. Braked towing is 4,536 kg.
The cabin is basic and work-oriented with standard front manual air conditioning and available rear AC on higher models. Cruise control comes in convenience packages on select trims. Later models offer optional parking sensors and blind-spot warning. No factory Android Auto, Apple CarPlay or touchscreen through most of the run, with reverse camera available via mirror display in recent years.
Regular-wheelbase passenger versions hold about 2608 liters behind the rear seats. Removing them opens up to 6188 liters. Cargo vans provide 6780 to 8030 liters depending on wheelbase.
The 2500 tows up to 4536 kg braked when properly equipped with higher axle ratios and engines. Payload reaches 1488 kg on cargo models. Two-stage multileaf rear springs are standard for load support. Transmission and engine oil coolers are available or standard on many V8 and diesel setups for heavy work.
The cabin offers a practical, no-frills space with more supportive front seats that include increased lumbar support and integrated armrests. Upgraded HVAC provides better climate control, with front air conditioning standard and rear air conditioning plus heating available. Durable vinyl or cloth upholstery, door storage pockets, multiple console cupholders, and power points make it functional for work or hauling up to 15 passengers. Higher trims add power windows, locks, and 6-way power front seats.
31-gallon fuel tank standard
Oil life monitoring system standard
Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS standard
Dual front airbags standard (dual-stage on light-duty models)
Daytime running lamps standard
LATCH child seat anchors on passenger vans
The van uses a large 31-gallon composite fuel tank for extended range between fill-ups. It runs on regular unleaded fuel. Power comes from Vortec V6 or V8 engines designed for better efficiency and durability than prior versions.
An oil life monitor tracks when service is due based on driving conditions, with oil and filter changes at least yearly. Platinum-tip spark plugs last up to 100,000 miles. Coolant and serpentine belts go up to 150,000 miles or five years. Battery rundown protection and air filter monitoring help reduce unexpected issues.
Standard safety includes four-wheel ABS disc brakes with Dynamic Rear Proportioning, dual front airbags, seat belt pretensioners, energy-absorbing retractors, daytime running lamps, front and rear crush zones, and steel side-door beams. Passenger models add three-point belts in rear rows and LATCH. Later years added stability control and more airbags as standard, with optional forward collision alert and lane departure warning. Full NHTSA or IIHS crash ratings are typically not available for this commercial van.
A full-length boxed frame boosts strength and payload while improving ride isolation. Independent front suspension and two-stage rear leaf springs handle loads smoothly. Available left-side doors and access panels ease loading. The design emphasizes long-term durability for fleet or heavy use with features like lockout protection.
Length 5692 mm, Width 2016 mm, Height 2082 mm, Wheelbase 3429 mm (Express 2003-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2003 Chevy Express/GMC Savana Specifications GM press release, new-cars.com and Auto123, 2003 Chevrolet Commercial Vans brochure.