2023 Chevrolet Express 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500 is the loss of its optional 2.8-liter Duramax diesel engine, making the lineup gas-only. Otherwise, this is a carryover year without a redesign or major feature update.
About the 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500
2nd generation Express, introduced for 2003; 2023 is a very late-cycle year with no redesign.
Chevrolet positions the Express 3500 as a proven, full-size van built to do straightforward commercial work: haul people, haul equipment, or serve as a base for fleet and conversion use. Its appeal is durability, familiar controls, strong payload and towing capability, and a standard-height body that is easier to live with than taller modern vans in garages and low-clearance areas. It is less about flashy technology and more about dependable, heavy-duty utility.
The 2023 Express 3500 remains a straightforward work and group-transport van, sold in cargo and 12-passenger forms with Regular and Extended bodies. Cargo models emphasize durable vinyl interiors, floor tie-downs, and as much as 283.6 cubic feet of space, while LT passenger models add cloth seating, carpeting, remote start, and steering-wheel audio controls. Every version has rear-wheel drive and a rearview camera display built into the mirror.
What changed, by category
2023 Chevrolet Express 3500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Horsepower | 276–401 hp | 276–401 hp | 276–401 hp | 276–401 hp | 276–401 hp | 276–401 hp |
| Torque | 298–464 lb-ft | 298–464 lb-ft | 298–464 lb-ft | 298–464 lb-ft | 298–464 lb-ft | 298–464 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7400 lb | 7200 lb | 9600 lb | 9600 lb | 9200 lb | 9200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 239.4 cu-ft | 283.6 cu-ft | 218.5 cu-ft | 218.5 cu-ft | 255.5 cu-ft | 255.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||
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| 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 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500?
The biggest change is the discontinuation of the optional 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine. The rest of the long-running cargo and passenger van lineup carries over without a major overhaul.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500 have a diesel engine?
No. Chevrolet dropped the 2.8-liter Duramax diesel for 2023, leaving the Express 3500 with gas engines only.
What engines are in the 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500?
The 2023 Express 3500 has a standard 4.3-liter gas V6, while applicable versions use a 6.6-liter gas V8. No diesel engine remains for this model year.
Was the 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500 redesigned?
No. The 2023 Express 3500 is a late-cycle version of the second-generation van introduced for 2003, with no redesign or major feature overhaul.
How is the 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500 different from the 2022 model?
The 2023 model no longer offers the diesel engine that was present in the 2022 lineup. Beyond that powertrain change, the Express 3500 largely carries over in its cargo and passenger configurations.