Originally introduced for the 1996 model year, the Chevy Express has soldiered on for nearly 30 years with minimal updates. In keeping with that theme, the Express van will soldier on largely unchanged for the 2024 model year, and now, GM Authority has learned when production of the 2024 Chevy Express will begin.
GM Authority sources close to the matter tell us that the start of regular production (SORP) for the 2024 Chevy Express van is currently scheduled to kick off on September 5th, 2023. Meanwhile, production of the 2023 Express is scheduled to end on September 1st, 2023.
The most recent major development related to the Chevy Express revolves around pricing. The 2023 Express saw a $5,200 price jump across the board, affecting all trim levels and configurations of the van. This makes the least expensive variant, the Work Van trim level in the Cargo 2500 Regular Wheelbase configuration with the naturally aspirated 4.3L V6 LV1 gasoline engine, priced at $39,895. The most expensive variant, an LT unit in the Passenger 3500 Extended Wheelbase configuration with the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline engine, comes in at $49,490. It’s worth noting that both prices include the destination freight charge of $1,795.
For those who may be unaware, the Chevy Express is offered in multiple configurations, including the Chevy Express Cargo, the Chevy Express Passenger and the Chevy Express Cutaway, all of which are designed to serve a specific role. Engine options include the aforementioned LV1 V6 engine, which is rated at 276 horsepower and 298 pound-feet of torque, as well as the L8T V8 engine, which is rated at 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. The 2.8L I4 LWN turbodiesel Duramax engine offered previously was dropped for the 2023 model year, as GM Authority covered previously.
Under the skin, the 2023 Express rides on the GMT 610 platform, while production takes place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri. Notably, the Chevy Express Cutaway is produced by Navistar at a separate facility in Ohio.
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Please tell us when gm is going to start producing these for general population.
Also, the L8T V8 is not an option for the 2023 model year.
Hey Gary on the same boat. I was able to confirm it is a option, they just have not started production on them yet. They keep saying in these newsletters production has started but if so why are dealerships telling us different!
The 6.6V8 is not available for 2023, if selected it won’t let the order go through the dealership.
Yea we have started planning to build a Van Camper, not necessarily a high top, because of overall garage height and stealth factors. But discontinuing the diesel is a blow, especially since the only other “small” engine is the old V6, that’s a good engine, but the 4.8 I had in a 2005, 2500 I had bought new back then ran great, but with 4:10 gears through a 4 speed wasn’t exactly fuel efficient, but had very decent power. I’m sure that 6.6 V8, with 401 hp, through a 6 speed with 3:73 gears will probably actually be better than the 4.8, with a lot more power. When the time comes I hope to be able to get a Quigley 4×4 conversion done, so when we explore we are not limited to hard pack dirt roads. But big rear tires and tire chains in a pinch will be help.
When is this van gonna run for president? Its already qualified. And by now its gotta be old enough.
I have already started spreading word of these false stories that keep being put in these newsletters! I have a deposit with 2 dealers and keep being told the v8 is not being built yet and it is being pushed back! I go to many dealers around the state and at this point they all know me and are saying don’t count on getting one built new buy a used with ridiculous mules on for the same price! This is wrong on many levels what you are doing and I a small business that will be making a news appearance soon about this cause of what keeps being said. How is that if the state orders a van they get it within a couple months while I have had my order almost 6 months ago?
Gary supposedly from multiple dealership including 2 I have deposit with, they said it is a choice just waiting for them to started building them. It makes no sense too cause these GM authority people keep telling us in these letter they are already being made,lol this is ridiculous. Still would love a straight answer cause will take business else where if really have to and never buy from them again.
My order would not go through unless the V6 was selected. It gave a notice at the end saying the 6.6 was not available for order.
So they say they are not building the 6.6 is a lie..They build them right here( I know 2 workers) in my home town an I even see GM has a crate engine option for sale starting last Dec22…I,ve had 3 dealers looking for a build order myself to no avail,,,GM is getting a LOT of BAD publicity with this one…I,ve spoken to people who have been on this list for 2 yrs now,,,
Oh Great ……………… What about finishing the orders for those of us who ordered a van back in April of 2021 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIEVES ! GREEDY Fn THIEVES! $5200 MORE ? WTF ? Any updates/info on fulfilling those orders ?
Wow I am with you I feel like this is robbery at this point! What state you in? I am in CT and have seen the state getting these vans or a big fleet company get them, but why not us? Time to start bringing this to the news media, maybe they can figure it out since we keep getting lies! I have spread word about this situation already on here and Facebook media is next since we can’t get straight answers!
Dimitri , I live in R.I. right next door. I called the dealership that I purchased it from and they rarely returned my inquires. After 5 0r 6 months of this nonsense I called the local tv station in July 2022 and asked/ told them about it. They came out and interviewed me and it aired on channel 12 in the Providence market . They contacted the dealership , ( Tasca Cevy Woonsocket R.I.), who in turn contacted me. I had a 2013 extended van 8cyl , 208K miles on it. They offered me a USED 2020 stripped down , I mean bare bones, standard size 8cyl cargo van . 24K miles on it , for $42823. ( the MSRP on the extended van I ordered with some options was $40140 and was an 8cyl ), They also offered to buy it back from for the same price when my van finally comes in. Additionally they gave me $6000 for my van. ( I recently needed a new tranny and other work totaling almost $7000 ). I was also able to negotiate $1000 towards the tax’s . I pointed out to them I am paying taxes on 2 vans. ( By the way, I got it all in writing on their letterhead). So I took the deal. That was in Aug 2022.
After being snubbed once again ( I REACHED OUT TO THEM IN EARLY JAN) ,by the dealership not returning my phone calls, I attempted to reach the owner of the dealership. His GM got back to me the next day. He looked into the issue with what I ordered and found out that I ordered an 8cyl and that was the holdup. He offered to get me a 6cyl from an allotment that one of their dealerships in Florida MAY be able to secure . I am still waiting on a price for that, but he needed to know by the end of Jan. I told him to order it. I need the extended van.
Well see how this pans out.
i believe the chevy express vehicle as it is would be a viable in the future. for more than commercial uses. the best most comfortable driver and passenger seats, increased leg and foot room. Most modern{ smaller}]]] and reliable engine. modernize steering and handeling. upgrade quality. Increase the headroom along the center line by rounding up the roof. headroom is less important along the sides of the vehicle. cargo door windows that can be opened. upgraded shocks for a comfortable ride. A step board with a handle on the back of the vehicle to make easier exit ing and entering vehicle. maybe raise the seat a few inches. center the seats make as comfortable as pickups.
It’s too bad because the Express Vans are the best most proven Vans on the market, low roof the only drawback, but not impossible to remedy, unless you want to be able to use drive in garages. With simple proven engines with either economy V6 4.3, or powerful V8 6.6, with the highest hp available.
Chev express….is still a dinosaur. Why buy a Chev dinosaur that still looks like 1996. In spending $50k on van, one would expect something not dated.
Best looking van out there.
What I wait for chevrolet cargo van I want a medium roof and high roof why not make yet?
Well been about 5 months since I got my brand new 2023 chevy 3500 express extended 4.3 liter unfortunately. Was very lucky to get it and probably one of the very few in CT to get one some how. Spent some extra cash which stinks and got crazy interest rate every month for it which stinks. Although a V6 I must say, it isn’t bad if you drive it slow and steady,lol! As much as everyone hates me on the road for driving like grandma…they can thank chevy for that cause I couldn’t get a V8 6.6 liter. Anyway next year is 2024, the last year before they go electric. Price went up another $3,000. Where do we go from here if we need another van now for future? Wish everyone luck to get one next year and wish for Chevy to come to senses on making more!
I received my 2023 Express extended van with a 6.6 liter in September.
It gets almost 2mpg better than my 4.8 liter did in my 2014 van.
Chev express. A great continued design of a dinosaur 🦕. Price keeps going way up…but never a new design. Lots of profit for GM. Lots of GM express customers going to Ford n Dodge
Ok Ford maybe, but Ram? No way would I want a minivan drivetrain!