The Chevrolet Express and the GMC Savana are full-size vans from General Motors, which replaced the Chevrolet Van and GMC Vandura respectively, back in 1996. In this post, we look at the specifications of the 2009 Chevy Express Passenger Van, while the specifications of the Cargo version of the Express are covered in this post, here on WorldofChevy.com. To build your own 2009 Chevy Express Passenger Van, click here.
Firstly, the 2009 Chevy Express Passenger Van comes in the following models – 1500 (RWD and AWD), 2500 (RWD), 3500 (RWD), and 3500 EXT (RWD). Within these models, there are only two trims, LS and LT.
The Cargo Volume (in cubic feet) of the 1500 RWD/AWD, 2500, and 3500 REG./EXT is 217.3, 217.3 and 217.3/252.6 respectively. Additionally, these three aforementioned models can seat 8, 8-12, and 8-12/12-15 persons respectively.
On the exterior of the 2009 Chevy Express Passenger Van, you are likely to notice the following features:
- Doors: dual rear-load (Standard on both trims)
- Doors: passenger-side sliding (Optional on both trims)
- Doors: passenger-side 60/40 swing-out (Standard on both trims)
- Mirrors, rearview: Black, manual-folding, power-adjustable, heated (Optional on both trims)
- Mirrors, rearview: Black, manual-folding, power-adjustable,
heated with turn-signal indicators (Optional on both trims)
The 2009 Chevy Express Passenger Van is powered by a Vortec 5.3L V8, 301 hp @ 5200 rpm, 325 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm (1500 models only) as Standard on both the trims. You also have an Optional Vortec 5.3L FlexFuel V8 engine, delivering 301 hp @ 5200 rpm, with 325 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm (1500 models only) available on both the trims. Likewise, the Vortec 6.0L V8, 323 hp @ 4600 rpm, 373 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpm (2500 and 3500 models only) is Standard on both the trims.
An Optional heavy-duty trailering package on both the trims includes trailer hitch platform, seven-pin lead wiring harness and trailer brake control harness.
A Chevrolet Express Passenger Van, used as an Airport Shuttle Express
The Standard Transmission of the 2009 Chevy Express Passenger Van is a Hydra-Matic four-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with internal transmission oil cooler (1500 models only), while on the 2500 and 3500 models, the Standard Transmission is a heavy-duty, Hydra-Matic four-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with internal transmission oil cooler.
There are sufficient safety and security features inside the Express, including driver and right-front passenger air-bags as well as head-curtain side-impact air-bags. Brakes are four-wheel disc ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning. There is also PASS-Key III theft-deterrent system as well as StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System. Note that all these features are Standard on both the trims.
Inside the Express, you will find manual climate controls, both in the front as well as in the rear; a Convenience Package with power windows and door locks as well as Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column and cruise control. The rear-window has a Defogger and lastly, the Express features remote, keyless entry. Note that most of these features are Optional.
Inside the 2009 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van
Entertainment options in the Express are rather limited – only an AM/FM player is Standard while an AM/FM stereo with CD player as well as AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible in-dash six-disc CD player are both Optional.
Seating is either Vinyl or Cloth, with front reclining buckets.
Additional Chevy accessories for the Express, available at the dealer level, include Contour Splash Guards, Hitch Ball Mount Assembly, Molded Hood Protector, Roof-Mounted Hard Cargo Carrier, Side Window Weather Deflector, and Wheel Lock Kit.
Exterior color options in the 2009 Chevy Express Passenger Van include Summit White, Victory Red, and Black. Other extra-cost colors are Sport Red Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Graystone Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, and Silver Birch Metallic.
With an EPA estimated City/Highway fuel economy of 13/16 in the 1500 RWD and 12/15 in the 1500 AWD, accompanied by a price tag of a juicy MSRP $24,365, and Ford’s E-150 the only real competitor [See the head-to-head comparison between the twain here], this has got to be the Passenger Van you have been looking for!