Chevrolet EXPLORER 1500
Built: 2005 · Series: EXPLORER
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Chevrolet Explorer – converted full-size vans as travel and passenger vehicles: eight-cylinder engines from 5,293 to 5,967 cc, kerb weight 2,260 to 2,992 kg, gross vehicle weight up to 3,500 kg
Chevrolet Explorer is the designation under which the register lists full-size Chevrolet vans converted into travel and passenger vehicles; the model names range from the Explorer 1500 through the Limited and Limited SE trim levels to the one explicitly named Explorer Van Company. The base in each case was the Chevrolet van chassis with a V8 engine.
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The register lists here 5 versions with eight-cylinder engines of 5,293 to 5,967 cc, kerb weights of 2,260 to 2,992 kg, gross vehicle weights of 2,994 to 3,500 kg and widths of 2,000 to 2,100 mm.
Converted full-size vans of this kind served in North America as comfortable travel and family vehicles with additional interior fittings such as individual seats, tables and entertainment equipment, competing with similar conversions on Ford and Dodge bases. The large-displacement V8 engines supplied the power reserves needed for the weight added by the conversion.
A used-buying check on these conversions should cover the condition of the additional interior fittings, especially seat rails and wiring, and on the chassis itself rust on the frame and the condition of the brakes given the high weight. Parts for the engine and running gear of the Chevrolet vans are widely available on the aftermarket, less so for the individual interior fittings.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chevrolet Explorer, Chevrolet (General Motors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,327 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,080 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,430 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,631 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Chevrolet EXPLORER 1500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,631 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet EXPLORER 1500?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet EXPLORER 1500 have?
8 cylinders, 5,327 cm³ displacement.
When was the Chevrolet EXPLORER 1500 built?
Production years: 2005.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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