Chevrolet Express
Maintenance specs for 9 variants of the Chevrolet Express — from 1996 to 2026.
1996–2002 Chevrolet Express
4.3L V6 Vortec (L35) · RWD
200 hp / 260 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1996–2002 Chevrolet Express
5.0L V8 Vortec (L30) · RWD
220 hp / 290 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1996–2002 Chevrolet Express
5.7L V8 Vortec (L31) · RWD
255 hp / 330 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L80-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill7.4 qt
Full capacity14 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2003–2014 Chevrolet Express
4.3L V6 Vortec (LU3) · RWD
195 hp / 260 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2003–2014 Chevrolet Express
5.3L V8 Vortec (LMF) · RWD
310 hp / 334 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2003–2014 Chevrolet Express
6.0L V8 Vortec (L96) · RWD
342 hp / 373 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2003–2016 Chevrolet Express
6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 (2500/3500) (LBZ/LMM/LML (Duramax)) · RWD
260 hp / 525 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeDiesel
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Timinggear (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2015–2026 Chevrolet Express
4.3L V6 EcoTec3 (LV1) · RWD
276 hp / 298 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic (8L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2015–2026 Chevrolet Express
6.6L V8 (L8T) · RWD
401 hp / 464 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi