The full-size Chevy Express and GMC Savana provide abundant interior space, cargo capacity,1 and accessibility that wheelchair and scooter users especially appreciate. Express and Savana are practical choices for installing adaptive equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, ramps, running boards, and driver aids, available from independent aftermarket suppliers.2
What's more, the Express and Savana offer amenities, options, and safety features that help make every outing more comfortable and secure.
General Motors has specially developed certain vehicle components to facilitate the adaptive equipment installation process and help maintain the integrity of the vehicles' engineering, quality, and safety standards during that process.
Under the GM Mobility Reimbursement Program, eligible adaptive equipment installed (or reinstalled) on an eligible purchased or leased new Express or Savana van is eligible for up to $1,000 reimbursement.
Recently, the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), an organization committed to ensuring quality and professionalism in the manufacturing and installation of safe and reliable mobility equipment in vehicles, has developed specific guidelines for its member companies to use when installing lowered floor conversions on Express and Savana.3 Learn more about NMEDA by visiting www.nmeda.org.
Accessibility
The right-side rear passenger door — available in a 60/40 panel door configuration or sliding door — opens to approximately 44 inches wide.
Plus, Chevy Express and GMC Savana are the only full-size vans to offer available driver-side 60/40 swing-out doors, providing extra access for cargo or passengers (Regular Wheelbase models only). Based on GM Large Van segment. Available on regular (135") wheelbase models only. Not available with Duramax Diesel.
Rear panel doors swing open 165 degrees, a wide opening (approx. 57" W x 49" H) to access the cavernous cargo space inside.
Comfort and convenience
Rear air conditioning and an auxiliary heater are available to help maintain a comfortable environment regardless of outdoor temperatures. Available Solar-Ray deep-tinted glass in the rear side windows and rear door windows also helps moderate temperatures inside.
Available manual-folding, remote, power-adjustable heated mirrors.
Standard Custom Vinyl on LS models and Custom Cloth on LT models.
Available Remote Keyless Entry.
Available dealer-installed GM Accessories, including trailering equipment, a cargo area liner, and Cargo Lamp Package. www.gmaccessorieszone.com
Available Convenience Packages include power windows and locks plus Tilt-Wheel steering column and cruise control.
Safety
The federal government's highest frontal crash test rating — five stars — for driver and front-seat passenger. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program. Learn more by visiting
Available All-Wheel-Drive4 — a feature not available on Ford E-Series — is a full-time, single-speed system that normally operates in a 35/65 (front/rear) torque split mode. Once rear-wheel slippage is sensed, torque is automatically transferred to the front tires for added traction when needed.
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System improves vehicle stability, particularly on slick surfaces or during emergency maneuvers. StabiliTrak is standard and only available on 3500 Passenger Van models. Here's how it works:
- The system uses an array of sensors coupled with a master electronic control module to constantly monitor the driver's steering commands.
- Control module measurements include steering angle, wheel speed, brake pressure, and other factors.
- StabiliTrak intervenes when it senses one or more of the wheels slipping, loss of lateral traction (side slip), understeer (plowing), or oversteer (fishtailing).
- In these instances, the system applies brake pressure and, if necessary, adjusts engine torque to help the driver get the vehicle back on track.
Four-wheel ABS and Dynamic Rear Proportioning are standard on all Express and Savana models. They help the driver maintain steering control by reducing wheel lockup while braking hard on most slippery surfaces.
Regular and Extended Wheelbase models. A longer wheelbase can help increase vehicle stability, which allows the driver more control under various road conditions. Chevy Express and GMC Savana both offer a regular wheelbase at 135 inches and an extended wheelbase at 155 inches. GM Extended Wheelbase models are longer than available Ford E-Series passenger vans.
PASSlock theft-deterrent system, standard.
More information about the Chevy Express or the GMC Savana.
- Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
- General Motors is not responsible for the safety or quality of design features, materials, or workmanship of any alterations by such a supplier.
- When selecting a mobility equipment installer, shop around and inquire about their qualifications, capabilities, experience, warranty, and service practices. Ask for references. Ask if they are members of the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) or another organization that has established vehicle conversion standards.
- Express/Savana 1500 AWD Work and Passenger Vans only.