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2018 Chevrolet Express Updates, Changes, New Features

The 2018 Chevy Express sees various changes, new features and updates.

2016 Chevrolet Express Passenger exterior 001

  • Replacement of 4.8L V-8 L20 Vortec gasoline engine with 4.3L V-6 LV1 as the base engine
  • Introduction of 6.0L V-8 LC8 gaseous engine capable of operating on both gasoline and CNG/LPG
    • The engine is E85 compatible prior to gaseous fuel conversion
    • Running on gasoline, it makes 341 horsepower (255 kW) @ 5400 rpm and 373 lb-ft of torque (503.6 N-m) 4400 rpm
    • The engine is mated to the heavy-duty 6-speed MYD transmission
  • Inclusion of 8-speed automatic transmission (M5U) as standard with the new base 4.3L V-6 LV1 engine and optional 2.8L I-4 LWN Duramax Diesel engine
    • Models with the optional 6.0L V-8 L96 gasoline engine and 6.0L V-8 LC8 gaseous engine continue with the heavy-duty 6-speed MYD transmission
  • Exterior color changes:
    • Deletion of Cyber Gray Metallic
    • Introduction of two new colors:
      • Kinetic Blue Metallic
      • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Deletion of manual day/night inside rearview mirror and associated windshield mirror mounting bracket
    • All 2018 Express Passenger models now include a standard rearview mirror with integrated Rear Vision Camera in the mirror
  • Introduction of new safety features:
  • Standardization of dual composite headlights
  • Introduction of OnStar Commercial Link telematics feature
  • Change of Wheatland Yellow color (9W3) to SEO color
  • Changes in feature and package identification:
    • ZQ2 Convenience Package changes named to Power Convenience Package
    • ZQ3 Convenience Package changes name to Driver Convenience Package
  • Deletion of 8-passenger seating and 10-passenger seating on Express Passenger model, leaving the Express Passenger with the following seating configs:
    • 12-passenger in 2-3-3-4 seating configuration; 4-passenger seat is a 50/50 split, 2-piece configuration
    • 15-passenger in 2-3-3-3-4 seating configuration; 4-passenger seat is a 50/50 split, 2-piece configuration
  • Introduction of three new packages:
    • Safety Package, which includes:
      • Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI L96 engine
      • Black outside heated power-adjustable manual-folding mirrors
      • 12 months of Commercial Link
      • Rear Park Assist
      • Side Blind Zone Alert
      • Driver Convenience Package, which includes:
        • Tilt-wheel
        • Cruise control
      • Available on 2500 Regular Wheelbase RWD model
    • Communications Package, which includes:
      • Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI L96 engine
      • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
      • 12 months of Commercial Link
      • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
      • Bluetooth for phone
      • AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player
      • Steering wheel controls
      • Driver Convenience Package, which includes:
        • Tilt-wheel
        • Cruise control
      • Available on 2500 Regular Wheelbase RWD model
    • Enhanced Convenience Package, which includes:
      • Remote Keyless Entry
      • Remote vehicle starter system
      • Black outside heated power-adjustable manual-folding mirrors
      • Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI L96 engine
      • 12 months of Commercial Link
      • Heavy-duty trailering equipment
      • Driver Convenience Package
      • Driver Convenience Package, which includes:
        • Tilt-wheel
        • Cruise control
      • Available on 2500 Regular Wheelbase RWD model

Following are GM’s official RPO-level changes and updates for the 2018 Chevrolet Express Passenger:

Deletions

  • (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI engine
  • (GBV) Cyber Gray Metallic
  • (D31) Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
  • SEO (MTM) Windshield, mirror mounting bracket
  • SEO (ZP8) 8 passenger seating
  • SEO (8V5) 10 passenger seating

New Features

  • (LV1) 4.3L V6 SIDI engine
  • (LC8) 6.0L V8 SFI gaseous engine
  • (GD1) Kinetic Blue Metallic
  • (G9K) Satin Steel Metallic
  • (UFT) Side Blind Zone Alert
  • (WPD) Safety Package
  • (WP9) Communications Package
  • (ZL3) Enhanced Convenience Package
  • (PCL) Commercial Link
  • Hill Start Assist

Changes

  • (M5U) 8-speed automatic transmission is now standard
  • (UVC) Rear vision camera is now standard
  • (86U) Wheatland Yellow changes to SEO (9W3)
  • (ZQ2) Convenience Package, changed named to Power Convenience Package
  • (ZQ3) Convenience Package, changed name to Driver Convenience Package
  • Dual composite headlights are now standard

2016 Chevrolet Express Cargo exterior 001

  • Replacement of 4.8L V-8 L20 Vortec gasoline engine with 4.3L V-6 LV1 as the base engine
  • Introduction of 6.0L V-8 LC8 gaseous engine capable of operating on both gasoline and CNG/LPG
    • The engine is E85 compatible prior to gaseous fuel conversion
    • Running on gasoline, it makes 341 horsepower (255 kW) @ 5400 rpm and 373 lb-ft of torque (503.6 N-m) 4400 rpm
    • The engine is mated to the heavy-duty 6-speed MYD transmission
  • Inclusion of 8-speed automatic transmission (M5U) as standard with the new base 4.3L V-6 LV1 engine and optional 2.8L I-4 LWN Duramax Diesel engine
    • Models with the optional 6.0L V-8 L96 gasoline engine and 6.0L V-8 LC8 gaseous engine continue with the heavy-duty 6-speed MYD transmission
  • Exterior color changes:
    • Deletion of Cyber Gray Metallic
    • Introduction of two new colors:
      • Kinetic Blue Metallic
      • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Deletion of manual day/night inside rearview mirror and associated windshield mirror mounting bracket
    • All 2018 Express Cargo models now include a standard rearview mirror with integrated Rear Vision Camera in the mirror
  • Introduction of new safety features:
  • Standardization of dual composite headlights
  • Standardization of OnStar, OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi and the OnStar Basic Plan
  • Introduction of OnStar Commercial Link telematics feature
  • Change of Wheatland Yellow color (9W3) to SEO color
  • Changes in feature and package identification:
    • ZQ2 Convenience Package changes named to Power Convenience Package
    • ZQ3 Convenience Package changes name to Driver Convenience Package
  • Introduction of four new packages:
    • Cargo Package, which includes:
      • Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI L96 engine
      • Spray-in cargo liner
      • 12 months of Commercial Link
      • Available on 2500 Regular Wheelbase RWD and 2500 Extended Wheelbase RWD models
    • Safety Package, which includes:
      • Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI L96 engine
      • Black outside heated power-adjustable manual-folding mirrors
      • 12 months of Commercial Link
      • Rear Park Assist
      • Side Blind Zone Alert
      • Driver Convenience Package, which includes:
        • Tilt-wheel
        • Cruise control
      • Available on 2500 Regular Wheelbase RWD and 2500 Extended Wheelbase RWD models
    • Communications Package, which includes:
      • Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI L96 engine
      • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
      • 12 months of Commercial Link
      • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
      • Bluetooth for phone
      • AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player
      • Steering wheel controls
      • Driver Convenience Package, which includes:
        • Tilt-wheel
        • Cruise control
      • Available on 2500 Regular Wheelbase RWD and 2500 Extended Wheelbase RWD models
    • Enhanced Convenience Package, which includes:
      • Remote Keyless Entry
      • Remote vehicle starter system
      • Black outside heated power-adjustable manual-folding mirrors
      • Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI L96 engine
      • 12 months of Commercial Link
      • Heavy-duty trailering equipment
      • Driver Convenience Package
      • Driver Convenience Package, which includes:
        • Tilt-wheel
        • Cruise control
      • Available on 2500 Regular Wheelbase RWD and 2500 Extended Wheelbase RWD models

Following are GM’s official RPO-level changes and updates for the 2018 Chevrolet Express Cargo:

Deletions

  • (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI engine
  • (GWX) Brownstone Metallic
  • (GBV) Cyber Gray Metallic
  • (D31) Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
  • SEO (MTM) Windshield, mirror mounting bracket
  • SEO (5P9) Panel Trim, side and rear cargo doors

New Features

  • (LV1) 4.3L V6 SIDI engine
  • (LC8) 6.0L V8 SFI gaseous engine
  • (GD1) Kinetic Blue Metallic
  • (G9K) Satin Steel Metallic
  • (UFT) Side Blind Zone Alert
  • (A8X) Cargo Package
  • (WPD) Safety Package
  • (ZL3) Enhanced Convenience Package
  • (WP9) Communications Package
  • (UE0) OnStar Delete
  • (PCL) Commercial Link
  • Hill Start Assist

Changes

  • (M5U) 8-speed automatic transmission is now standard
  • (UVC) Rear vision camera is now standard
  • (86U) Wheatland Yellow changes SEO (9W3)
  • (UE1) OnStar is now standard
  • (VV4) OnStar 4G LTE is now standard
  • OnStar Basic Plan is now standard
  • (ZQ2) Convenience Package, changed name to Power Convenience Package
  • (ZQ3) Convenience Package, changed name to Driver Convenience Package
  • Dual composite headlights are now standard

2016 Chevrolet Express Cutaway exterior 004

  • Replacement of 4.8L V-8 L20 Vortec gasoline engine with 4.3L V-6 LV1 as the base engine
  • Introduction of 6.0L V-8 LC8 gaseous engine capable of operating on both gasoline and CNG/LPG
    • The engine is E85 compatible prior to gaseous fuel conversion
    • Running on gasoline, it makes 341 horsepower (255 kW) @ 5400 rpm and 373 lb-ft of torque (503.6 N-m) 4400 rpm
    • The engine is mated to the heavy-duty 6-speed MYD transmission
  • Inclusion of 8-speed automatic transmission (M5U) as standard with the new base 4.3L V-6 LV1 engine and optional 2.8L I-4 LWN Duramax Diesel engine
    • Models with the optional 6.0L V-8 L96 gasoline engine and 6.0L V-8 LC8 gaseous engine continue with the heavy-duty 6-speed MYD transmission
  • Exterior color changes:
    • Deletion of two existing colors:
      • Cyber Gray Metallic
      • Brownstone Metallic
    • Introduction of two new colors:
      • Kinetic Blue Metallic
      • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Changes to GVWR models:
    • Deletion of 10,050 pound GVWR
    • Introduction of 10,000 pound GVWR
      • Available on 139″ wheelbase and 159″ wheelbase models
      • Requires dual rear wheel configuration
      • Not available with RV Package or single rear wheel combination
  • Introduction of wiring provisions for electrical accessories
  • Introduction of inside rearview mirror delete option
  • Standardization of OnStar, OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi and the OnStar Basic Plan
    • Introduction of OnStar delete option
      • Requires a Fleet or Government Order Type or Chevrolet MyLink radio with navigation on all order types
  • Standardization of StabiliTrak
  • Introduction of Hill Start Assist
  • Standardization of dual composite headlights
  • Introduction of OnStar Commercial Link telematics feature
  • Change of Wheatland Yellow color (9W3) to SEO color
  • Changes in feature and package identification:
    • ZQ2 Convenience Package changes named to Power Convenience Package
    • ZQ3 Convenience Package changes name to Driver Convenience Package
  • Standardization of integrated Rear Vision Camera in the rearview mirror on 139″ wheelbase and 159″ wheelbase models
    • Rearview mirror delete option still available on some models

Following are GM’s official RPO-level changes and updates for the 2018 Chevrolet Express Cutaway:

Deletions

  • (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 engine
  • (GWX) Brownstone Metallic
  • (GBV) Cyber Gray Metallic
  • SEO (MTM) Windshield, mirror mounting bracket
  • (9N2) GVWR 10,050

New Features

  • (LV1) 4.3L V6 SIDI engine
  • (LC8) 6.0L gaseous V8 engine
  • (M5U) 8-speed automatic transmission
  • (GD1) Kinetic Blue Metallic
  • (G9K) Satin Steel Metallic
  • (WRF) Wiring provisions for electrical accessories
  • (UE0) OnStar delete
  • Hill Start Assist
  • (C7A) GVWR 10,000
  • (9D9) Inside rearview mirror delete

Changes

  • (JL4) StabiliTrak is now standard
  • (UVC) Rear Vision Camera is now standard on CG33503 and CG33803 – 3500 models
  • (DRJ) Mirror is now standard on CG33503 and CG33803- 3500 models
  • (ZQ2) Convenience Package, changed name to Power Convenience Package
  • (ZQ3) Convenience Package, changed name to Driver Convenience Package
  • Dual composite headlights are now standard
  • (86U) Wheatland Yellow changes to SE0 (9W3)
  • (UE1) OnStar is now standard
  • (VV4) OnStar 4G LTE WiFi is now standard
  • Onstar Basic Plan is now standard

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

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