2002 CHEVY EXPRESS
OVERVIEW:	The Chevy Express Passenger and Chevy Express Cargo fullsize vans are targeted at buyers who need large cargo or passenger space as well as hauling capability in a durable, rugged, rear-drive, fullsize van. Power, load capacity and convenience features are key elements for buyers in this segment.

NEW FOR 2002:

Standard front and rear air conditioning on long wheelbase passenger models

MODELS:	Express Passenger Express LS Passenger Express LT Passenger Express Cargo	(2WD, passenger van) (2WD, passenger van) (2WD, passenger van) (2WD, cargo van)
	NOTE: Models are available in two passenger and cargo wheelbases - 3429 mm (135") and 3937 (155"); and three cutaway wheelbases - 3530 mm (139"), 4039 mm (159") and 4496 (177").

VEHICLE CLASS:	Full-Size Vans
ASSEMBLY LOCATION:	Wentzville, Missouri
CUSTOMER PROFILE:	The Express is targeted at married, blue-collar males from large cities or urban areas. Main reasons for purchase include cargo and passenger capacity; vehicle durability and reliability, quality-build, and previous experience with the manufacturer and dealer.

PRODUCT MILESTONES:	1970	Introduced as a 1971 model
	1982	12-passenger model added
	1985	4.3L V6 engine introduced
	1987	New throttle body fuel injection for V6 and V8 gas engines (for vans under 10,000-lb. GVWR)
	1989	7.4L EFI V8 introduced
	1990	Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes; new extended models on G-30
	1991	First use of 4L80-E electronic 4-speed automatic transmission
	1993	Introduction of 4L60-E electronic 4-speed automatic transmission and 4-wheel ABS
	1994	Driver-side facial air bag and side-guard door beams added
	1996	All-new model introduced during the latter part of the 1996 model year (first major re-design in 25 years since van was first introduced in 1971); van completely re-engineered with body-on-frame construction
	1997	Speed-sensitive steering added; enhancements to automatic transmission and to cooling and HVAC system
	1998	Improvements to automatic transmissions; addition of PASSLock anti-theft system
	1999	Passenger model van renamed "Express Passenger" and cargo van renamed "Express Cargo"
	2001	New Vortec 8100 V8 engine (optional); new LT model introduced
	2002	Standard air-conditioning added to long wheelbase passenger models

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STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES	Base	LS
Bumpers - front and rear with rear step, painted argent	S	-
Bumpers - front, chrome with step pad; rear, chrome with assist step	-	S
Defogger - electric rear window	O	O
Doors - full vehicle width rear panel type	S	S
Doors - 60/40 swing-out side cargo or no-cost optional sliding side	S	S
Glass - Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows	S	S
Glass - deep tinted on all windows behind front doors	O	O
Glass - complete body glass including swing-out side glass behind driver's seat	S	S
Grille - moulded plastic painted dark argent	S	-
Grille - chrome appearance	-	S
Headlights - single rectangular halogen sealed beam	S	-
Headlights - dual composite halogen	-	S
Lights - underhood	O	S
Mirrors - foldaway, black	S	S
Mirrors - foldaway power remote control, heated	O	O
Mouldings - roof drip	S	S
Mouldings - bodyside, graphite	-	S
Spare tire and wheel carrier - underbody, winch-operated	S	S
Trailering Special Equipment - includes weight-distributing trailer hitch platform and 8-lead trailer wiring harness	O	O
Wheels - steel, argent with black centre cap	S	-
Wheels - chrome centre cap and bright trim rings	O	S
Wheels - aluminum (1500 models only)	O	O
Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent) with wet-arm washers	S	S

INTERIOR FEATURES	Base	LS
Air conditioning - front	S	S
Air conditioning - front and rear, includes rear heater and 130-amp alternator	O	O
Auxiliary lighting package	O	S
Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and accelerate/decelerate features	O	S
Convenience centre - includes cigarette lighter, covered ashtray, pull-open storage bin with light, CD/cassette storage bin (included when appropriate sound system is specified), two cupholders and an auxiliary power outlet	S	S
Door locks - power	O	S
Floor covering - full-width black vinyl, front and rear	S	-
Floor covering - colour-keyed carpeting and removable vinyl floor mats	O	S
Headliner - full-length, colour-keyed cloth	S	S
Heater - auxiliary rear (included with rear air conditioning)	O	S
Lights - illuminated entry/exit system	S	S
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped	O	O
Sunshades - LH and RH padded and colour-keyed	S	S
Sunshades - dual illuminated visor mirrors	-	O
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column	O	S
Trim panels - colour-keyed moulded composite on all side and rear panels	S	-
Trim panels - colour-keyed composite with cloth inserts on rear panels	-	S
Windows - power, driver's express-down	O	S

SEATS	Base	LS
Front vinyl reclining high-back buckets	S	-
Custom cloth reclining, high-back buckets with inboard armrests	O	S
8-passenger seating in 1500 models	S	S
12-passenger seating in 2500 and 3500 models	S	S
8-passenger seating in 2500 and 3500 regular length models	O	O
15-passenger seating in 3500 Extended model only	O	O

SOUND SYSTEMS	Base	LS
All Express sound systems include an electronically tuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, digital clock and a fixed mast antenna:
AM/FM stereo with 2 speakers	S	-
AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player and 4 speakers	O	S
AM/FM stereo with music search cassette tape and CD players, automatic tone control, Radio Data System (RDS) and 6 speakers	O	O
AM/FM stereo with Radio Data System (RDS), multiple CD player holds 6 CDs, automatic tone control and 6 speakers	O	O

MECHANICAL	Base	LS
Brakes- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	S	S
Engine - 6.5L Turbo Diesel V8 (L65)	O	O
Engine - Vortec 8100 V8 (L18)	O	O
Engine - Vortec 5700 V8 (L31)	O	O
Engine - Vortec 4300 V6 (L35)	S	S
Engine - Vortec 5000 V8 (L30)	O	O
Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive	S	S

SAFETY AND SECURITY	Base	LS
Air bags - Next Generation, driver and front passenger-side, frontal	S	S
Brake/transmission shift interlock	S	S
Child seat tether anchors	S	S
Door locks - side and rear loading doors, child-security	S	S
Headlights - Daytime Running Lights	S	S
Keyless entry system - remote	-	O
Side-guard door beams - front doors and side cargo doors	S	S
Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock	S	S

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.

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TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

FRAME			Fully-boxed, ladder-type, full frame construction
BODY MATERIAL			Two-sided galvanized steel all body panels (except roof)
SUSPENSION		front :	Independent, coil springs
rear :			Two-stage multi-leaf springs
BRAKES			Power-assisted front disc/rear drum; 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
STEERING
Type			Power-assist
Turning Diameters			13.8 m (45.2 ft.) - 1/2-ton, regular wheelbase
			14.4 m (47.4 ft.) - 3/4-ton and 1-ton, regular wheelbase
			16.2 m (53.4 ft.) - 3/4-ton, extended wheelbase
			16.3 m (53.5 ft.) - 1-ton, extended wheelbase
WHEELS			1500 (1/2-ton)		2500 (3/4-ton)		3500 (1-ton)
			15" x 7.0"		16" x 6.5"		16" x 6.5"
TIRES			P235/75R15 all-season		LT225/75R16E all-season		LT245/75R16E all-season
ENGINES			Vortec 4300 SFI V6		Vortec 5000 SFI V8		Vortec 5700 SFI V8
Type			OHV, 4.3L V6		OHV, 5.0L V8		OHV, 5.7L V8
Block			Cast Iron		Cast Iron		Cast Iron
Cylinder Head			Cast Iron		Cast Iron		Cast Iron
Bore x Stroke			101.60 x 88.36 mm (4.00 x 3.48")		95.00 x 88.39 mm (3.74 x 3.48")		101.60 x 88.39 mm (4.00 x 3.48")
Displacement			4300 cc (262 cu.in.)		5012 cc (305 cu.in.)		5733 cc (350 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio			9.2:1		9.4:1		9.4:1
Fuel			Regular, Unleaded		Regular, Unleaded		Regular, Unleaded
Fuel Induction			Sequential-Port Fuel Injection		Sequential-Port Fuel Injection		Sequential-Port Fuel Injection
Horsepower			200 hp @ 4400 rpm		220 hp @ 4600 rpm		245 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque			250 lb.-ft @ 2800 rpm		280 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm		325 lb.-ft @ 2800 rpm
ENGINES cont.			Vortec 8100 SFI V8		6.5L Turbo Diesel V8
Type			OHV, 8.1L V8		OHV, 6.5L V8
Block			Cast Iron		Cast Iron
Cylinder Head			Cast Iron		Cast Iron
Bore x Stroke			107.95 x 111.00 mm (4.25 x 4.37")		103.00 x 97.03 mm (4.06 x 3.82")
Displacement			8100 cc (496 cu.in.)		6468 cc (395 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio			9.1:1		20.2:1
Fuel			Regular, Unleaded		Diesel
Fuel Induction			Sequential-Port Fuel Injection		Turbocharged; Indirect Fuel Injection
Horsepower			340 hp @ 4200 rpm		195 hp @ 3400 rpm
Torque			460 lb.-ft @ 3200 rpm		385 lb.-ft @ 1800 rpm
LAYOUT			Front engine / 2WD (rear drive)
TRANSMISSIONS			4-Speed Electronic Automatic with Overdrive (under 8500 GVWR)		4-Speed Heavy-Duty Electronic Automatic with Overdrive (over 8500 GVWR)
Gear Ratios	1st		3.06		2.48
2nd			1.63		1.48
3rd			1.00		1.00
4th			0.70		0.75
Reverse			2.29		2.08
Rear Axle Ratios			3.42		3.42
			3.73 - optional		3.73 - optional
					4.10 - optional
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS			1500 (1/2-ton)		2500 (3/4-ton)		3500 (1-ton)
Wheelbase			3429 mm (135.0")		3429 mm (135.0")		3429 mm (135.0")
Length			5558 mm (218.7")		5558 mm (218.7")		5558 mm (218.7")
Width			2018 mm ( 79.4")		2012 mm ( 79.2")		2018 mm ( 79.4")
Height			2022 mm ( 79.6")		2096 mm ( 82.5")		2131 mm ( 83.9")
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
cont.			2500 (3/4-ton) Extended		3500 (1-ton) Extended
Wheelbase			3937 mm (155.0")		3937 mm (155.0")
Length			6063 mm (238.7")		6063 mm (238.7")
Width			2012 mm ( 79.2")		2012 mm ( 79.2")
Height			2060 mm ( 81.1")		2096 mm ( 82.5")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
			front		middle		rear
Head Room			1031 mm (40.6")		991 mm (39.0")		993 mm (39.1")
Leg Room			1044 mm (41.1")		978 mm (38.5")		980 mm (38.6")
Shoulder Room			1748 mm (68.8")		1463 mm (57.6")		1459 mm (57.4")
Hip Room			1621 mm (63.8")		1410 mm (55.5")		1425 mm (56.1")
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
Cargo Volume			7569 L (267.3 cu.ft.) - regular wheelbase
			8971 L (316.8 cu.ft.) - extended wheelbase
Fuel Capacity			117 L (25.8 gal.)
			1500 (1/2-ton)	2500 (3/4-ton)		3500 (1-ton)
Curb Weight			2105 kg. (4,645 lb.)	2180 kg. (4,810 lb.)		2440 kg. ( 5,375 lb.)
GVWR			3220 kg. (7,100 lb.)	3900 kg. (8,600 lb.)		4310 kg. ( 9,500 lb.)
Towing Capacity (max.)			2950 kg. (6,500 lb.)	3630 kg. (8,000 lb.)		4540 kg. (10,000 lb.)
Seating			Regular Wheelbase	Regular Wheelbase		Regular Wheelbase		Extended Wheelbase
			8 (2/3/3)	12 (2/3/3/4)		12 (2/3/3/4)		15 (2/3/3/3/4)