2016 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo
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- Photo: 2021 Chevrolet Express 2500 WT Cargo in Summit White, Front Left, 05-22-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Express GMT610 Summit White (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Express GMT610 Summit White (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2021 Chevrolet Express 2500 WT Cargo in Summit White, Rear Right, 05-22-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo is a 342-hp 6.0-liter V8 with a 6l90-e 6-speed automatic heavy-duty and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $30,595 MSRP and is rated at 13 mpg combined.
It makes 342 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 373 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 16 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).
The Express measures 224.1 inches long on a 135.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,331 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Van |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,595 ($41,431 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $31,590 ($42,778 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.0L OHV V8 (Vortec 6000 FlexFuel, RPO L96) |
| Displacement | 6 L |
| Horsepower | 342 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 373 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Final drive ratio 3.42 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6L90-E 6-speed automatic heavy-duty |
| 1st Gear | 4.027 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.364 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.532 |
| 4th Gear | 1.152 |
| 5th Gear | 0.852 |
| 6th Gear | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.064 |
| Final Drive | 3.42 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 11 MPG |
| Highway | 16 MPG |
| Combined | 13 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear Suspension | Hypoid multi-leaf |
| Turning Diameter | 49.2 ft |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 224.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 135 in |
| Ground Clearance | 11 in |
| Cargo Volume | 239.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,331 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 68.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 65.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet EXPRESS. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 23, 2019 · VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. One or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence: Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass windows with laminated glass windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192218960.
NHTSA campaign 19V387000
Sep 21, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the CCM may overheat.
Consequence: If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18299.
NHTSA campaign 18V655000
May 3, 2018 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Consequence: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18155.
NHTSA campaign 18V295000
Apr 26, 2018 · EQUIPMENT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
NHTSA campaign 18V267000
Sep 29, 2016 · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express manufactured September 25, 2015, to August 22, 2016, and 2016 GMC Savana cargo and cutaway vans manufactured January 28, 2016, to May 18, 2016. The affected vehicles were manufactured without an inside rearview mirror and with a right-hand convex exterior review mirror. These vehicles are required to have either an inside rearview mirror or both left and right-hand flat exterior rearview mirrors. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: If the driver does not have a clear unobstructed view to the back of the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will instal a right-hand flat rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16036.
NHTSA campaign 16V700000
Apr 1, 2016 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15819.
NHTSA campaign 16V184000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.