2014 Chevrolet Express 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2014 Chevrolet Express 3500 is that power windows and power door locks become standard across the lineup. It is otherwise a light-update year, though several trims gain gas or natural-gas powertrains and some passenger-van technology becomes optional rather than standard.
About the 2014 Chevrolet Express 3500
First-generation Chevrolet Express/Savana platform (1996-present), very late-cycle year on the long-running full-size van design.
The Express 3500 is Chevrolet’s heavy-duty full-size van for buyers who need payload, towing strength, and a big usable interior more than modern styling or carlike manners. Chevrolet positions it as a proven work tool and people mover: cargo vans for tools and equipment, passenger vans for shuttles and large groups, plus a strong base for mobility and other upfits. Its main draw is simple, durable hardware with many body, seating, and powertrain combinations.
Cargo versions are work-focused vans, with extended-body and 6.6-liter Duramax diesel models aimed at heavier-duty jobs. Passenger models seat 12 in standard-length form or 15 with the extended body; LS models use durable vinyl trim, while LT models add cloth, carpet, rear air conditioning, and chrome exterior trim.
What changed, by category
2014 Chevrolet Express 3500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, CNG, 6.0L / V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8L / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0L | V8, CNG, 6.0L / V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8L / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0L | V8, CNG, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / V8, Vortec, 4.8 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, CNG, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / V8, Vortec, 4.8 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, CNG, 6.0L / V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8L / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0L | V8, CNG, 6.0L / V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8L / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive | Auto, 6-Spd HD Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas / Gas / Flexible Fuel | Natural Gas / Gas / Flexible Fuel | Natural Gas / Flexible Fuel / Gas | Diesel | Natural Gas / Flexible Fuel / Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Natural Gas / Gas / Flexible Fuel | Natural Gas / Gas / Flexible Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| MPG City | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | ||||||
| MPG Highway | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16–17 mpg | 16–17 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | ||||||
| Horsepower | 279–324 hp | 279–324 hp | 279–324 hp | 260 hp | 279–324 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 279–324 hp | 279–324 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 320–373 lb-ft | 320–373 lb-ft | 320–373 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft | 320–373 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft | 320–373 lb-ft | 320–373 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 9700 lb | 9700 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 9300 lb | 9300 lb | 10000 lb | 9700 lb | 9700 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 216.2 cu-ft | 216.2 cu-ft | 270.4 cu-ft | 270.4 cu-ft | 313.9 cu-ft | 216.2 cu-ft | 216.2 cu-ft | 252.8 cu-ft | 252.8 cu-ft | 313.9 cu-ft | 252.8 cu-ft | 252.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | ||||
| Seats | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 15 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cruise Control | ||||||||||||
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| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||||||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||||||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2014 Chevrolet Express 3500?
The biggest change is that power windows and power door locks become standard across the entire 2014 Chevrolet Express lineup. Most of the Express 3500 otherwise carries over from 2013.
Was the 2014 Chevrolet Express 3500 redesigned?
No, the 2014 Chevrolet Express 3500 was not redesigned. It remains part of the same long-running generation and receives only modest equipment and powertrain-lineup changes.
Which fuel choices were added to the 2014 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Gas powertrains were added to the Base, Extended, LS, LS Extended, LT, and LT Extended trims for 2014. Natural-gas powertrains were added to the LS, LS Extended, LT, and LT Extended passenger trims.
Did navigation and satellite radio stay standard for 2014?
No. Navigation and satellite radio became optional rather than standard on the 2014 Express 3500 LS and LT passenger trims, including their diesel and extended-body versions.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Express 3500 meaningfully different from the 2013 model?
Only modestly. The 2014 model adds standard power windows and door locks across the lineup, expands gas and natural-gas powertrains to several trims, and makes navigation and satellite radio optional on passenger models.