Last updated August 4, 2026
The Chevrolet Express 1500 lineup splits between the base cargo van and the LS and LT passenger vans. The base cargo van is the two-seat work model, with vinyl seats and easy-access cargo doors. LS is the straightforward eight-passenger version with V8 power. LT keeps the passenger layout and adds rear air conditioning and remote keyless entry for more comfort.
The Work Truck trim level, sold as the base cargo van, is the purpose-built hauler with a two-seat cabin and a large space for tools, equipment, or deliveries.
Best for: Businesses, tradespeople, and delivery drivers who need cargo room rather than passenger seating.
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The Base Model trim level, sold as LS, is the straightforward eight-passenger people mover with the essentials for family, shuttle, church, or fleet duty.
Best for: Groups that need full-size passenger capacity without LT’s added comfort equipment.
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Compared with the base cargo van, LS changes to an eight-passenger cabin with full side and rear windows and a standard 5.3L V8.
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The Comfort Upgrade trim level, sold as LT, is the more passenger-friendly Express, focused on making group trips easier for people in the rear rows.
Best for: Families and shuttle operators who value added rear-cabin comfort and easier everyday access.
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LT adds rear air conditioning and remote keyless entry over LS, and pairs the 5.3L V8 with AWD rather than rear-wheel drive.
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| Main layout | Eight-passenger van | Two-seat cargo van | Eight-passenger van |
| Seating | 8 seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Engine | 5.3L FlexFuel V8 | 4.3L V6 or 5.3L FlexFuel V8 | 5.3L FlexFuel V8 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Maximum towing | 6,200 lb | 6,700 lb | 6,200 lb |
| Cargo volume | 216.2 cu ft | 270.4 cu ft | 216.2 cu ft |
| Rear air conditioning | — | No rear seating | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | — | — | Standard |
In the 2009–2014 lineup, Base generally identifies the cargo-focused work van. It has two front seats, easy-clean vinyl upholstery, basic air conditioning, and a large open area for tools, equipment, or deliveries.
Because Base is the cargo-oriented member of the lineup. “Work Truck” describes its role rather than a separate passenger trim: two seats, simple materials, straightforward controls, and a cargo bay built around business use.
Across the 2009–2014 lineup, LS is the simpler passenger van. It seats eight and pairs a 5.3-liter FlexFuel V8 with a four-speed automatic, while keeping comfort equipment more basic than LT.
Across the 2009–2014 lineup, LT is the more comfort-focused passenger van. It keeps the same eight-seat layout and basic drivetrain as LS but adds conveniences aimed at families, shuttles, and other group transportation.
Base is the two-seat cargo van, while LS is the eight-seat passenger van. Base prioritizes an open cargo area and easy-clean materials. LS adds full side and rear windows, passenger seating, and three-row head-curtain airbags.
LT is the comfort step above LS in the 2009–2014 passenger lineup. Both seat eight and use the same 5.3-liter FlexFuel V8 and four-speed automatic, but LT adds rear air conditioning and remote keyless entry.
No. In the 2009–2014 lineup, both LS and LT have seating for eight. LT's advantage is added passenger comfort and convenience, not extra seating capacity.
The Base cargo van is the work-focused choice. It has two front seats, vinyl upholstery, a large cargo bay, and 60/40-split passenger-side cargo doors that help with loading equipment.
LT is the more passenger-friendly choice in the 2009–2014 lineup. It seats the same eight people as LS but adds rear air conditioning and remote keyless entry, making regular group transportation more comfortable.
LS is the straightforward passenger choice. It provides eight seats, V8 power, power windows and locks, and head-curtain airbags for the first three rows without the LT's extra comfort equipment.
LT is the trim identified with both features in the 2009–2014 passenger lineup. Those additions are the clearest equipment reasons to step up from LS.
Yes. In the 2009–2014 trim structure, both passenger trims use a 5.3-liter FlexFuel V8 and a four-speed automatic with tow/haul mode. The main difference is comfort equipment rather than the drivetrain.