2026 Chevrolet Express 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500 is a carryover with no major changes. It keeps the same work-focused cargo and passenger van formula as the 2025 model.
About the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500
1st generation (1996-present), very late-cycle year.
Chevrolet positions the Express 2500 as a simple, durable full-size van for work first. In cargo form, it is about hauling tools, equipment, and shelves with easy upfit flexibility. In passenger form, it is about moving groups comfortably with room for luggage or extra gear. Its main points of difference are proven body-on-frame construction, rear-wheel-drive durability, available V8 power, and straightforward hardware that many fleet and shuttle operators already know well.
The 2026 Express 2500 remains a straightforward work van, with regular- and extended-length cargo versions aimed at hauling and upfits. The LS and LT passenger vans seat 12, while the LT adds a more finished cabin with cloth front seats, carpeting, and remote keyless entry. A rearview camera and 4.3-liter V6 are standard highlights, and a 6.6-liter V8 remains optional.
2026 Chevrolet Express 2500 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 |
| 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 | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500?
Nothing major changed on the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500. It carries over from 2025 without a newly announced powertrain, styling, safety, technology, or structural update.
Does the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500 have the same engines as the 2025 model?
Yes, the 2026 Express 2500 keeps the same engine lineup. A 4.3-liter V6 is standard, a 6.6-liter V8 is optional, and both use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500 sold as both a cargo van and a passenger van?
Yes, the 2026 Express 2500 comes in cargo and passenger forms. Cargo vans use regular- or extended-length bodies, while LS and LT passenger vans have seating for 12.
Did the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500 receive new safety or infotainment features?
No, Chevrolet did not announce a lineup-wide safety or infotainment upgrade for 2026. A rearview camera remains a standard highlight, and there is no newly announced screen, software, or connectivity update.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500 a redesign?
No, the 2026 Express 2500 is not a redesign. It continues the same long-running body-on-frame, rear-wheel-drive commercial-van layout.