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2012 Chevrolet Express: Quick Overview
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2012 Chevrolet Express Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2012 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express |
| Trim | - |
| Style | Cargo |
| Type | Cargo |
| Category | Cargo Van |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | WENTZVILLE |
Dimensions
| Doors | 3-Door |
| Curb Weight | 4919 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 7300 pounds |
| Overall Height | 83.70 inches |
| Overall Length | 224.10 inches |
| Overall Width | 79.20 inches |
| Wheelbase Length | 135.00 inches |
| Standard Seating | 2 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 4.8-L V-8 |
| Engine Size | 4.8L |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 6-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $25,090 |
| Invoice Price | $23,334 |
| Delivery Charges | $995 |
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2012 Chevrolet Express Prices and Market Value
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2012 Chevrolet Express Cost of Ownership
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2012 Chevrolet Express Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Flex-Fuel
Fuel Capacity
13 gallons
City Mileage
11 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
17 miles/gallon
2012 Chevrolet Express Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2012 Chevrolet Express Recalls & Defects
Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Recall date
2012-03-22
Recall no.
12v112000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
General Motors (Gm) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Chevrolet Express and Suburban Vehicles, and GMC Savana and Yukon XL Heavy Duty Vehicles. THE Steering Gear Pitman Shaft MAY NOT Have Been Adequately Hardened and Could Fracture.
Consequence
IF This Condition Occurs, A Loss OF Steering Could Result, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
GM Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Steering Gear And, IF Necessary, Replace THE Steering Gear Pitman Shaft. This Service Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin ON April 4, 2012.
Notes
Gm?s Safety Recall Campaign Number IS 12055. Customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
AIR Bags
Recall date
2011-11-08
Recall no.
11v543000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
GM IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Vehicles Manufactured From June 2, 2011, Through October 17, 2011. THE Second Stage OF THE Dual-Stage AIR BAG Will NOT Inflate IN A Severe Frontal Impact. Accordingly, THE AIR Bags Fail TO Conform TO THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety NO. 208, "occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
AN Improperly Deployed AIR BAG Will Increase THE Risk OF Injury TO THE Occupant.
Remedy
GM Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Install A NEW Front Passenger AIR BAG Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON November 29, 2011. Owners MAY Contact GMC AT 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020.
Notes
Gm's Recall Campaign Number IS 11302.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Fuel System, Other
Recall date
2013-05-15
Recall no.
13v225000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
General Motors LLC (Gm) and Impco Automotive Division OF Impco Technologies, Inc. (Impco) ARE Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo Vans That Have A Compressed Natural GAS (cng) Fuel System Installed AS Original Equipment BY Impco. THE Fuel Systems, Manufactured February 14, 2011, Through February 20, 2013, Have A Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid Connector TO THE CNG Tank That MAY Corrode and Form A Short.
Consequence
A Short AT THE Connector MAY Cause Overheating, Resulting IN AN Increased Risk OF Fire.
Remedy
GM Will Notify Owners and GM Dealers/Fleets Will Perform THE Remedy Which Will Include Replacing THE Solenoid Assemblies and Fuel Pump Fuses and Adjusting THE Wiring Routing. THE Recall Began ON August 5, 2013. Gm's Number FOR This Recall IS 13139. Impco's Number FOR This Recall IS Fa13gm001. Owner's MAY Contact GM Fleet Action Center AT 1-800-353-3867.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
AIR Bags:frontal
Recall date
2014-03-17
Recall no.
14v117000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
General Motors LLC (Gm) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Vans Manufactured January 27, 2009, Through March 7, 2014 With A Gross Vehicle Weight Rating OF 10,000 Pounds and Less and Equipped With Front Passenger AIR Bags. IN THE Affected Vehicles, During A Frontal Impact Below THE AIR BAG Deployment Threshold, IF AN Unbelted Front Passenger's Head Hits THE Instrument Panel Above Where THE Passenger AIR BAG IS Located, THE Panel MAY NOT Sufficiently Absorb THE Impact. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Meet THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 201, "occupant Protection IN Interior Impact."
Consequence
IN THE Event OF A Crash Below THE AIR BAG Deployment Threshold, AN Unbelted Front Passenger Seat Occupant HAS AN Increased Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
GM Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Modify THE Passenger Instrument Panel Free OF Charge. Notices TO THE Owners OF THE Heavy Duty Vans Were Mailed ON April 28, 2014. THE Recall Began ON MAY 19, 2014. Chevrolet Owners MAY Call 1-800-630-2438. GMC Owners MAY Call 1-866-996-9463. Gm's Number FOR This Recall IS 14082.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Fuel System, Other
Recall date
2014-08-13
Recall no.
14v500000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
General Motors LLC (Gm) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express Compressed Natural GAS (Cng)vehicles Manufactured September 10, 2010, TO April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG Vehicles Manufactured MAY 23, 2011, TO April 21, 2014. THE Affected Vehicles MAY Leak Natural GAS From THE CNG High Pressure Regulator.
Consequence
A Natural GAS Leak IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source Increases THE Risk OF A Fire or Explosion.
Remedy
GM Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE High Pressure Regulator, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began February 13, 2013. Owners MAY Contact Chevrolet Customer Service AT 1-800-222-1020 or GMC Customer Service AT 1-800-462-8782. Gm's Number FOR This Recall IS 14321.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Equipment
Recall date
2018-04-26
Recall no.
18v267000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
General Motors LLC (Gm) IS Recalling Certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana Vehicles, Equipped With Certain Plastic-handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These Extinguishers MAY Become Clogged, Preventing THE Extinguisher From Discharging AS Expected or Requiring Excessive Force TO Activate THE Extinguisher. Additionally, IN Certain Models, THE Nozzle MAY Detach From THE Valve Assembly With Enough Force That IT Could Cause Injury and Also Render THE Product Inoperable. FOR A Full List OF THE Affected Fire Extinguisher Models Visit: Https://Static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
IN THE Event OF A Fire, IF THE Fire Extinguisher Does NOT Function Properly, IT CAN Increase THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
GM Will Notify Owners, Instructing Them TO Contact Kidde TO GET A Replacement Fire Extinguisher, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began June 11, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Chevrolet Customer Service AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC Customer Service AT 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu Customer Service AT 1-866-441-9638. Gm's Number FOR This Recall IS 18146.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2012 Chevrolet Express Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
60 months / 100,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
72 months / 100,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
2012 Chevrolet Express Insurance
Insurance for a 2012 Chevrolet Express is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Cargo with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2012 Chevrolet Express Compare to Other Cargo?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2012 Chevrolet Express a Good Cargo?
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