The restyled Express 1500 LT is equipped with a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Express 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Express 1500 LT are 79.40 inches wide by 224.10 inches long. It sits 81.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard twelve passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 135.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $29,744 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,212. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Standard Passenger Van.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 Express 1500 is a SFI system, running on FLEX . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2008 Express 1500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a standard passenger van van.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Express 1500

The 2008 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Express 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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