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2021 Chevrolet Express Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2021 Chevrolet Express receives several updates and changes, which vary by model.

2021 Chevrolet Express Cargo Changes, Updates, New Features

Exterior

  • Deletion of three exterior color options
    • Kinetic Blue Metallic
    • Shadow Gray Metallic
    • Doeskin Tan
  • Deletion of unique key option for side cargo and rear doors
  • Deletion of rear body-colored halo, which replaced the standard Black panel located above rear tail lamps
    • For the 2020 model year, this feature was not available with Black, Kinetic Blue Metallic, or Special Exterior Color options

Interior

  • Deletion of Red seat belt option
  • Deletion of audio system with navigation
  • Deletion of rear auxiliary heater
  • Deletion of GM Commercial Link
    • This service provides access and reporting for key vehicle information such as speed, location and maintenance through website and mobile application

Mechanical

  • Models equipped with the 4.3-liter LV1 V6 engine option see GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) increase to 15,000 pounds
  • Deletion of two engine options
  • Addition of 6.6-liter L8T V8 engine option
    • Rated at 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque
    • G3500 Extended Wheelbase RWD models (CG33705) equipped with this engine option will receive a 9900-pound GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

Packages

  • Deletion of Smoker’s Package, which included an ashtray and lighter
    • For the 2020 model year, this option was available on all models
  • The following packages now include the newly-added 6.6-liter L8T V8 engine option as well as one year of OnStar Vehicle Insights service
    • Communications Package
    • Safety Package
    • Enhanced Convenience Package

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

2021 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Changes, Updates, New Features

Exterior

  • Deletion of three exterior color options
    • Kinetic Blue Metallic
    • Shadow Gray Metallic
    • Doeskin Tan

Interior

  • Deletion of Black cloth seats option (RPO code: 93B)
  • Deletion of Red and Black seat belt options
  • Deletion of unique key options, including
    • Side cargo and rear doors
    • Single
  • Deletion of temporary driver seat option
  • Deletion of commercial upfitter circuits option

Mechanical

  • Models equipped with the 4.3-liter LV1 V6 engine option see GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) increase to 15,000 pounds
  • Addition of 6.6-liter L8T V8 engine option
    • Rated at 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque
    • G3500 Extended Wheelbase RWD models (CG33705) equipped with this engine option will receive a 9900-pound GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
  • Deletion of 10,000-pound GVWR option
    • For the 2020 model year, this option required dual rear wheel configuration and was not available with the following
      • RV Package
      • Single rear wheel configuration

Packages

  • Deletion of Smoker’s Package, which included an ashtray and lighter
    • For the 2020 model year, this option was available on all models

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

2021 Chevrolet Express Passenger Changes, Updates, New Features

Exterior

  • Deletion of three exterior color options:
    • Kinetic Blue Metallic
    • Shadow Gray Metallic
    • Doeskin Tan

Interior

  • Deletion of Red seat belt option
  • Deletion of audio system with navigation
  • Deletion of rear auxiliary heater
  • Deletion of GM Commercial Link
    • This service provides access and reporting for key vehicle information such as speed, location and maintenance through website and mobile application

Mechanical

  • Models equipped with the 4.3-liter LV1 V6 engine option see GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) increase to 15,000 pounds
  • Deletion of two engine options
  • Addition of 6.6-liter L8T V8 engine option
    • Rated at 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque
    • G3500 Extended Wheelbase RWD models (CG33705) equipped with this engine option will receive a 9900-pound GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

Packages

  • Deletion of Smoker’s Package, which included an ashtray and lighter
    • For the 2020 model year, this option was available on all models
  • The following packages now include the newly-added 6.6-liter L8T V8 engine option as well as one year of OnStar Vehicle Insights service
    • Communications Package
    • Safety Package
    • Enhanced Convenience Package

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

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