2009 Chevrolet Express: Overview

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The 2009 Chevrolet Express gets an engine-oil cooler, a transmission-oil cooler, a 125-amp alternator on the 195-hp 4.3-liter V6, and a fast-idle option on the 323-hp 6.0-liter V8. Express and the GMC Savana share the same basic design and come in passenger and cargo models. Half-ton Express 1500s come only in regular length. Three-quarter-ton 2500s and 1-ton 3500s come in regular or extended length. All models have two swing-open rear cargo doors and, on the passenger side, either 60/40 hinged doors or a sliding door. Optional on all models are 60/40 split doors on the driver side. Regular-length passenger vans seat up to 12; extended-length passenger vans up to 15. Front seats are buckets; others are benches that can be removed. Cargo models have front buckets along with metal side and rear panels in place of windows. A 195-hp 4.3-liter V6 engine is standard on light duty cargo models. Four V8s are offered: a 279-hp 4.8 liter, a 301-hp 5.3 liter, and a 323-hp 6.0 liter. Optional on 2500 and 3500 cargo models is a turbodiesel 250-hp 6.6-liter V8. All Express vans have a 4-speed automatic transmission, a standard tire pressure monitoring system and an information console that displays maintenance reminders and vehicle status information. All versions have rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available on 1500s. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, dual front airbags, and curtain side airbags. Optional equipment includes rear air conditioning, access panels with keyless remote release in place of side windows, a fuel-operated auxiliary heater, a limited-slip differential, a CD player, heated power mirrors with turn signals, and a heavy-duty alternator.