2013 Chevrolet Express 1500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 is the addition of navigation, a rearview camera, and rear parking sensors to the options list. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with the same basic body, engines, seating layouts, and chassis as 2012.
About the 2013 Chevrolet Express 1500
1st generation Express, very late-cycle year.
Chevrolet positioned the Express 1500 as a traditional full-size van for buyers who needed simple, proven utility more than modern design. In passenger form, it served large families, shuttle duty, and group transport. In cargo form, it was a work tool for hauling equipment and supplies. Its core strengths were V8 power, a straightforward body-on-frame-style heavy-duty feel, available AWD on 1500 models, and a wide range of people- or cargo-carrying configurations.
The 2013 Express 1500 remains a traditional full-size van offered in passenger-hauling and two-seat cargo forms. LS and LT passenger vans use a 5.3-liter FlexFuel V8 and seat eight, while the comfort-focused LT adds rear climate controls, power windows, remote keyless entry, and chrome exterior trim. The cargo van keeps its simple, work-oriented cabin and side-hinged cargo door.
What changed, by category
2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13–15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18–20 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp | 195–310 hp |
| Torque | 334 lb-ft | 334 lb-ft | 260–334 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6200 lb | 6200 lb | 6700 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 216.2 cu-ft | 216.2 cu-ft | 270.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cruise Control | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Side Steps | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Power Locks | |||
| Power Windows | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 redesigned?
No. The 2013 Express 1500 keeps the same basic body, chassis, engines, and seating layouts as the 2012 model. Its updates are limited to newly offered technology options.
What technology was added to the 2013 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Navigation, a rearview camera, and rear parking sensors joined the options list for 2013. These are the model year’s main updates.
Did the 2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 get a new engine or transmission?
No. The Express 1500’s core engine and four-speed automatic transmission combinations carried over for 2013.
Did standard safety equipment change on the 2013 Chevrolet Express 1500?
No lineup-wide standard safety hardware was added for 2013. A rearview camera and rear parking sensors were newly offered as options.
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 meaningfully different from the 2012 model?
Not substantially. The 2013 model adds a few technology options, but its basic design, powertrains, seating arrangements, and chassis carry over from 2012.