2020 Chevrolet Express 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Chevrolet Express 2500 is a quiet update, led by a new 8-speed automatic for diesel-equipped vans. There is no redesign or broad feature upgrade.
About the 2020 Chevrolet Express 2500
2nd generation full-size Express/Savana platform (2003-2025), late-cycle year.
Chevrolet positions the Express 2500 as a straightforward heavy-duty full-size van built around durability, flexibility, and usable space. Its core appeal is simple: a body-on-frame design, multiple wheelbase and powertrain choices, strong towing and payload capability, and the ability to serve either as a cargo work van or a multi-row passenger shuttle. Buyers choose it for proven commercial hardware and easy upfit potential more than modern styling or cutting-edge cabin tech.
The Express 2500 remains a straightforward full-size van for cargo work or group transportation. Regular and Extended cargo versions emphasize durable floors, tie-downs, cargo lighting, and a rearview camera, while the 12-passenger LS adds rear climate support. The passenger-focused LT has carpeting, heated power mirrors, Forward Collision Alert, and Lane Departure Warning.
What changed, by category
2020 Chevrolet Express 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter / V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter / V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas / Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel / Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Gas / Flexible Fuel / Diesel |
| MPG City | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | ||
| MPG Highway | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | ||
| Horsepower | 181–341 hp | 181–341 hp | 181–341 hp | 181–341 hp |
| Torque | 298–373 lb-ft | 298–373 lb-ft | 298–373 lb-ft | 298–373 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6500 lb | 6500 lb | 7400 lb | 7100 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 218.5 cu-ft | 218.5 cu-ft | 239.4 cu-ft | 283.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | ||
| Seats | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Chevrolet Express 2500?
The biggest change is an 8-speed automatic transmission for Express 2500 vans equipped with the 2.8-liter Duramax diesel engine. Most of the van otherwise carries over from 2019.
Was the 2020 Chevrolet Express 2500 redesigned?
No, the 2020 Express 2500 was not redesigned. It remains part of the same long-running generation, with no meaningful platform, body-structure, or model-wide styling changes.
Did the 2020 Chevrolet Express 2500 lineup change?
Yes, the 2020 lineup adds the Regular cargo version and drops the Base trim. The Regular is the shorter-wheelbase cargo van intended for tighter loading areas, city routes, and service calls.
Did the 2020 Chevrolet Express 2500 get new safety features?
No broad new safety suite was introduced for 2020. The LT passenger van has Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning, while other versions retain a simpler equipment mix.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Express 2500 meaningfully different from the 2019 model?
Only diesel-equipped vans are meaningfully different, thanks to the switch to an 8-speed automatic. Gas-powered versions are largely carryovers, aside from the lineup change involving the Regular and Base names.