Chevrolet EXPRESS STARTRANS BUS
Built: 2005 · Series: Express
More machines from model year 2005
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Chevrolet Express – other models: the collective page of the American full-size van outside the named ranges, from 1500 to 3500, cargo van and Startrans bus conversion, 210 to 224 kW, V8 engines of 5.3 to 6.6 litres
The Chevrolet Express is General Motors' full-size van, which has replaced the G/Vandura range since 1996 and is offered in various payload classes; the number in the name – 1500, 2500, 3500 – traditionally denotes the payload class from about half a tonne to a full tonne. This page gathers cargo, passenger and special versions such as the Cargo Van, the AWD Van with four-wheel drive and the Startrans Bus, a minibus conversion on the Express base.
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The register lists here 17 versions with 210 to 224 kW from eight-cylinders of 5,327 to 6,564 cm³, unladen weights from 2,491 to 3,025 kg, gross weights from 3,221 to 3,500 kg, lengths from 5,520 to 6,200 mm and widths from 1,890 to 2,180 mm.
Alongside the identical GMC Savana, the Express is the last classic American-style full-size van on the North American and European markets, serving fleets, trades and passenger transport where European front-wheel-drive vans with smaller engines run into payload or towing limits.
On a used example, the condition of the V8 engine and automatic transmission, rust on the frame and rear wheel arches, and on diesel variants the injectors and exhaust aftertreatment system matter, while on bus and special conversions the condition of seats, ramps and the wiring of the added equipment counts; parts run through the GM network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chevrolet Express (weitere Modelle), Chevrolet (General Motors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,967 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,150 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,180 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,430 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,860 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 160 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Chevrolet EXPRESS STARTRANS BUS weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,860 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet EXPRESS STARTRANS BUS?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet EXPRESS STARTRANS BUS have?
8 cylinders, 5,967 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet EXPRESS STARTRANS BUS?
6,150 mm × 2,180 mm.
When was the Chevrolet EXPRESS STARTRANS BUS 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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This page carries 11 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
EXPRESS 1500
EXPRESS 2500 EXT.
EXPRESS 3500 EXT.
EXPRESS 3LT
EXPRESS AWD VAN
EXPRESS CARGO 2500
EXPRESS EXPLORE
EXPRESS G 1500
EXPRESS G1500
EXPRESS G3500 VAN
EXPRESS GARGO VAN 2500
EXPRESS LT 1500
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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