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2009 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van Base RWD 1500 135
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 1500 Cargo Van 135" WB
15 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy
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15 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
1500 Cargo Van 135" WB
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
2
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
20
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
4.3L/262
Fuel System:
MFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
195 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
260 @ 2800
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD
Front Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Rear Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Spare Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13 x 1.2
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
31
Wheelbase (in):
135.0
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
ZW9
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
3600
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
4000
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2778
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2051
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
3
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
7300
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
17
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
9500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
4400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
660
Engine Order Code:
LU3
Trans Order Code:
M30
Trans Type:
4
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.70
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.29
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
770
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
145
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
12.6
Engine Oil Cooler:
Yes
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
3600
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
4000
Axle Type - Front:
Independent
Axle Type - Rear:
Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
3600
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
4000
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
3.42
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.30
Front Tire Order Code:
XPR
Rear Tire Order Code:
YPR
Spare Tire Order Code:
ZPR
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
2004
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
-TBD-
Spare Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:
17.2
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:
17.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
43.4
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12 x 1.1
Fuel Tank Location:
LH Midship Inboard
Front Head Room (in):
40.2
Front Leg Room (in):
41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in):
68.8
Front Hip Room (in):
65.5
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):
224.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
79.4
Height, Overall (in):
81.5
Overhang, Front (in):
39.7
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):
27.7
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
8.6
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
7.6
Rear Door Type:
Dual Swing-out
Rear Door Opening Height (in):
49.4
Rear Door Opening Width (in):
57.0
Side Door Type:
Swing-out
Side Door Opening Height (in):
47.9
Side Door Opening Width (in):
44.1
Step Up Height - Front (in):
20.1
Step Up Height - Side (in):
20.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in):
153.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):
127.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
52.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
51.9
Cargo Volume (ft³):
225.1
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