2008 Chevrolet Express 1500
2 trims · 4 configurations · Van
Starting MSRP
$22,865 – $29,950
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Purchase information
Based on 1500
Total price (1500 MSRP)
$22,865
Typical monthly
$453/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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1500 RWD
- MSRP
- $22,865
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/20
- Horsepower
- 195 hp
- Torque
- 260 lb-ft
- Engine
- 4.3L V6 gas
- Seating
- 2
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 267.3
- Max towing
- 5,900 lbs
1500 AWD
- MSRP
- $27,900
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 12/16
- Horsepower
- 301 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.3L V8 gas
- Seating
- 2
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 267.3
- Max towing
- 6,500 lbs
LS 1500 RWD
- MSRP
- $26,395
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 12/16
- Horsepower
- 301 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.3L V8 gas
- Seating
- 8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 204
- Max towing
- 6,300 lbs
LS 1500 AWD
- MSRP
- $29,950
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 12/16
- Horsepower
- 301 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Engine
- 5.3L V8 gas
- Seating
- 8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 204
- Max towing
- 6,100 lbs
| Spec | 1500 RWD | 1500 AWD | LS 1500 RWD | LS 1500 AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,865 | $27,900 | $26,395 | $29,950 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 15/20 | 12/16 | 12/16 | 12/16 |
| Horsepower | 195 hp | 301 hp | 301 hp | 301 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| Engine | 4.3L V6 gas | 5.3L V8 gas | 5.3L V8 gas | 5.3L V8 gas |
| Seating | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 267.3 | 267.3 | 204 | 204 |
| Max towing | 5,900 lbs | 6,500 lbs | 6,300 lbs | 6,100 lbs |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- 1500 RWDgas1500 AWDgasLS 1500 RWDgasLS 1500 AWDgas
- Fuel type
- 1500 RWDregular unleaded1500 AWDregular unleadedLS 1500 RWDregular unleadedLS 1500 AWDregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- 1500 RWDV61500 AWDV8LS 1500 RWDV8LS 1500 AWDV8
- Displacement
- 1500 RWD4.3 L1500 AWD5.3 LLS 1500 RWD5.3 LLS 1500 AWD5.3 L
- Horsepower
- 1500 RWD195 hp1500 AWD301 hpLS 1500 RWD301 hpLS 1500 AWD301 hp
- Torque
- 1500 RWD260 lb-ft1500 AWD325 lb-ftLS 1500 RWD325 lb-ftLS 1500 AWD325 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 1500 RWD4-speed automatic1500 AWD4-speed automaticLS 1500 RWD4-speed automaticLS 1500 AWD4-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 1500 RWDrear wheel drive1500 AWDall wheel driveLS 1500 RWDrear wheel driveLS 1500 AWDall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- 1500 RWDVan1500 AWDVanLS 1500 RWDVanLS 1500 AWDVan
- Doors
- 1500 RWD41500 AWD4LS 1500 RWD4LS 1500 AWD4
- Seating
- 1500 RWD21500 AWD2LS 1500 RWD8LS 1500 AWD8
- Length
- 1500 RWD224.1 in1500 AWD224.1 inLS 1500 RWD224.1 inLS 1500 AWD224.1 in
- Width
- 1500 RWD79.4 in1500 AWD79.4 inLS 1500 RWD79.4 inLS 1500 AWD79.4 in
- Height
- 1500 RWD81.5 in1500 AWD81.5 inLS 1500 RWD81.6 inLS 1500 AWD81.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 1500 RWD135 in1500 AWD135 inLS 1500 RWD135 inLS 1500 AWD135 in
- Ground clearance
- 1500 RWD7.6 in1500 AWD7.6 inLS 1500 RWD7.4 inLS 1500 AWD7.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 1500 RWD225.1 cu ft1500 AWD225.1 cu ftLS 1500 RWD204 cu ftLS 1500 AWD204 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- 1500 RWD267.3 cu ft1500 AWD267.3 cu ftLS 1500 RWD—LS 1500 AWD—
- Max towing
- 1500 RWD5,900 lbs1500 AWD6,500 lbsLS 1500 RWD6,300 lbsLS 1500 AWD6,100 lbs
- Max payload
- 1500 RWD2,306 lbs1500 AWD2,121 lbsLS 1500 RWD1,905 lbsLS 1500 AWD1,707 lbs
- Curb weight
- 1500 RWD4,894 lbs1500 AWD5,179 lbsLS 1500 RWD5,295 lbsLS 1500 AWD5,593 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 1500 RWD31 gal1500 AWD31 galLS 1500 RWD31 galLS 1500 AWD31 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 1500 RWD171500 AWD14LS 1500 RWD14LS 1500 AWD14
- City MPG
- 1500 RWD151500 AWD12LS 1500 RWD12LS 1500 AWD12
- Highway MPG
- 1500 RWD201500 AWD16LS 1500 RWD16LS 1500 AWD16
| Spec | 1500 RWD | 1500 AWD | LS 1500 RWD | LS 1500 AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 | V8 | V8 |
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Horsepower | 195 hp | 301 hp | 301 hp | 301 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Van | Van | Van | Van |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Length | 224.1 in | 224.1 in | 224.1 in | 224.1 in |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.4 in | 79.4 in | 79.4 in |
| Height | 81.5 in | 81.5 in | 81.6 in | 81.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 135 in | 135 in | 135 in | 135 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.6 in | 7.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 225.1 cu ft | 225.1 cu ft | 204 cu ft | 204 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 267.3 cu ft | 267.3 cu ft | — | — |
| Max towing | 5,900 lbs | 6,500 lbs | 6,300 lbs | 6,100 lbs |
| Max payload | 2,306 lbs | 2,121 lbs | 1,905 lbs | 1,707 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,894 lbs | 5,179 lbs | 5,295 lbs | 5,593 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal | 31 gal | 31 gal | 31 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| City MPG | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Highway MPG | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 |