The 2018 Chevy Express sees various changes, new features and updates.
- 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 LC8Â 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
- Safety Package, which includes:
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
- 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 LC8Â 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
- Cargo Package, which includes:
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
- 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
- Deletion of two existing colors:
- 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
- Introduction of OnStar delete option
- 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.