2024 Chevrolet Express 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 is a light update rather than a redesign. The main change is an updated 8-speed automatic transmission for both the standard V6 and the V8.
About the 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500
1st generation Express full-size van (1996-present), very late-cycle year.
Chevrolet positions the Express as a simple, durable full-size van built to do a job: haul tools, cargo, or a large group of people. The cargo van is sold as functional and flexible for work upfits, while the passenger van is sold around room for everything and everyone. Its biggest differentiators are old-school body-on-frame toughness, rear-wheel-drive heavy-duty hardware, proven gas engines, strong towing and payload capability, and easy fleet-friendly configurability rather than modern tech or upscale design.
The 2024 Express 2500 remains a straightforward commercial van, with Regular and Extended cargo bodies plus LS and LT passenger versions. The Extended cargo van has up to 283.6 cubic feet of space, while the LS seats 12 people and the better-equipped LT adds cloth upholstery, cruise control, keyless entry, forward collision alert, and lane-departure warning.
What changed, by category
2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 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 |
| Transmission | 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Horsepower | 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 |
| Max Towing | 9600 lb | 9600 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 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 | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| 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 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500?
The biggest change is the updated transmission setup. Both engines use 8-speed automatics for 2024, including a heavy-duty unit paired with the V8.
Was the 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 redesigned?
No, the 2024 Express 2500 was not redesigned. Its body, cargo and passenger formats, wheelbase choices, and basic commercial-van layout carry over.
What transmission does the 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 use?
The 2024 Express 2500 uses an 8-speed automatic with either engine. The standard 4.3-liter V6 has a revised 8-speed, while the 6.6-liter V8 has an 8-speed heavy-duty automatic.
Did the 2024 Express 2500 cargo and passenger lineup change?
No, the basic lineup carries over. Cargo vans retain Regular and Extended bodies, while passenger vans continue in LS and LT forms.
How does the 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 differ from the 2023 model?
The 2024 model mainly differs through its updated 8-speed transmissions and reshuffled audio and infotainment packages. Otherwise, it remains the same basic cargo or passenger van without a redesign.