2025 Chevrolet Express 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Chevrolet Express 3500 is a quiet carryover with no major product changes. Its cargo and passenger lineups return without a redesign or broad mechanical, safety, styling, or tech update.
About the 2025 Chevrolet Express 3500
1st generation Express/Savana full-size van, very late lifecycle; 2025 is a holdover year after the 2024 switch to the 8-speed automatic.
Chevrolet positions the Express 3500 as a simple, heavy-duty full-size van that prioritizes proven hardware, payload and towing strength, and easy fleet use over modern design trends. In cargo form, it is a straightforward work van built for tools, shelving, and upfits. In passenger form, it is a large-group mover for shuttle, church, team, school, and family transport, with regular and extended lengths to balance maneuverability against passenger and luggage space.
The 2025 Express 3500 remains focused on work and group transport, with regular- and extended-length cargo vans plus LS and LT passenger versions. Cargo models have durable vinyl-trimmed front seats and swing-out side cargo doors, while LT passenger vans add cloth seating, cruise control, keyless entry, forward collision alert, and lane departure warning. Every version has rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic, with a 4.3-liter V6 standard and a 6.6-liter V8 offered as the stronger engine.
2025 Chevrolet Express 3500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 6.6 Liter / V6, 4.3 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 | V8, 6.6 Liter / V6, 4.3 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 | 10000 lb | 10000 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 | ||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2025 Chevrolet Express 3500 redesigned?
No. The 2025 Chevrolet Express 3500 carries over without a redesign, major styling refresh, or structural update.
Did the 2025 Chevrolet Express 3500 get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2025 Express 3500 retains its standard 4.3-liter V6, its optional 6.6-liter V8, and the eight-speed automatic introduced for 2024.
What body styles does the 2025 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?
The 2025 Express 3500 comes in cargo and passenger forms with regular- and extended-length bodies. Cargo versions focus on work and storage, while passenger versions are set up for group transportation.
What is the difference between the 2025 Express 3500 LS and LT passenger vans?
The LT is the more comfort-focused passenger trim. It adds cloth seating, cruise control, remote keyless entry, forward collision alert, and lane departure warning, while the LS uses a simpler vinyl-trimmed interior.
Is the eight-speed automatic new for the 2025 Express 3500?
No. The eight-speed automatic arrived for 2024 and carries over for the 2025 Express 3500.