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2012 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van 3500 LS Regular Wheelbase Diesel
MSRP: $45,070
Invoice: $41,915
Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A HWY: N/A CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: 8 Cyl Dsl
Transmission: A
Door/Body Style: 3 Door/Fullsize Van,VAN
Drive Type: RWD
New model status: Carryover
Prices/Warranty
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- General
- MSRP: $45,070
- Invoice Price: $41,915
- Destination Charge: $
- Warranty
- Basic (Month): 36
- Basic (Mileage): 36000
- Powertrain (Month): 60
- Powertrain (Mileage): 100000
- Rust (Month): 72
- Rust (Mileage): 100000
Engine & Emissions
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- Engines & Emissions
- intercooled turbo
- Oil Cooler
- Roadside Assistance Warranty for 60-Months, 100,000-Miles
- Turbocharged Diesel 6.6-Liter, V8, 32-Valve, 8, OHV, DD Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 260@3100, Torque Of 525@1600, Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
- ULEV Emissions
- Engine
- Type of Engine: 6.6L V8
- Displacement (CC): 6599
- Fuel System: DI
- Horsepower @ RPM: 260@3100
- Torque @ RPM: 525@1600
- Turbo: Y
- Compression ratio: 16.0
- Cylinders: 8
- RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 3100
- Bore X Stroke: 4.06x3.90
- Fuel Type: Dsl
Dimensions
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- Exterior Dimensions
- Track Front: 68.1
- Track Rear: 67.7
- Ground Clearance (in): 8.8
- Overall Length (in): 224.1
- Overall Width (in): 79.2
- Overall Height (in): 81.5
- Wheelbase (in): 135.0
- Curb weight (lbs): 6087
- Interior Dimensions
- Seating capacity - Standard: 12
- Seating Capacity - Maximum: 12
- Headroom front (in): 39.8
- Headroom rear (in): 38.4
- Hip room front (in): 65.5
- Hip room rear (in): 65.6
- Leg room front (in): 41.3
- Leg room rear (in): 36.3
- Shoulder room front (in): 68.8
- Shoulder room rear (in): 68.6
- Third seat head room (in): 38.5
- Third seat leg room (in): 36.6
- Third seat shoulder room (in): 65.8
- Third seat hip room (in): 63.3
Features
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- Exterior Features
- Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: Not listed
- Bumper Step Up: Standard
- Front Air Dam: N/A
- Metallic Paint: Option
- Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
- Power Trunk Lid: Not listed
- Rear Spoiler: N/A
- Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
- Splash or Mud Guards: Not listed
- Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
- Exterior
- Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off and Time Delay
- Automatic High/Low Beam Control Single Conventional Halogen Headlights
- Black Grille, Body Side Moldings, Cladding and Black Exterior Door Handles
- Daytime Running Lights
- Front and Rear black Bumpers
- Rear Step Up Bumper
- Manual Air Conditioning
- Internet Access Available
- Telematics Includes Emergency SOS, Internet Services, Roadside Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Tracking
- Vehicle Location System
- Automatic Headlights
- Battery Gauge
- Cruise Control
- Digital Clock
- Oil Pressure Gauge
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Cruise Control
- Tachometer
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Trip Computer With Trip Odometer
- Warning Lights Include Electrical System, Headlights-On, Key-In-Ignition and Low Fuel
- Front and Rear LT245/75SR16E BSW All-Season Tires
- Full-Size Spare Tire
- Steel Wheels, Front 16-in. X 6.5-in. and Rear 16-in. X 6.5-in.
- Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
- Glass Rear Window on Convertible
- Heated Exterior Mirror
- Heated Washer System
- Heated Windshield Glass
- Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
- Interval Wipers
- Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
- Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
- Power Backlight Window
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Rear Wiper
- Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
- Tinted Glass
- Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
- Windshield Wiper De-Icer
- Dual Black Folding Manually Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
- Privacy Glass/Deep Tinted Glass
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Safety Features
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- Safety Features
- Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal
- Driver Airbag
- Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
- Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
- Passenger Airbag
- Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch
- Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelts
- Side Guard Door Beams
- Anti-Theft
- Break Resistant Security Glass
- Child Safety Door Locks Located on Rear Doors
- Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate
- Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and PASS-Key III Engine Immobilizer
- Vehicle Theft Tracking Notification
- Braking & Traction
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
- Front Power 325-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 330-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
- StabiliTrak Vehicle Stability Control System
- Traction Control Controlled by Engine Management
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NHTSA Test Results
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Crash Test Data for 2012 Chevrolet Diesel
Chevrolet Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat 2012 Camaro 2DR RWD 
2012 Impala 4DR FWD 
2012 Silverado 2500 Crew Cab 4WD 
2012 Silverado 2500 Crew Cab 4WD w/SAB 2012 Silverado 2500 Crew Cab RWD 2012 Silverado 2500 Crew Cab RWD w/SAB 2012 Sonic 4DR FWD 2012 Sonic 5DR FWD 2012 Suburban 1500 4DR 4WD 2012 Suburban 1500 4DR RWD Service Bulletins for 2012 Chevrolet Diesel
No service bulletins exist.Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Diesel
2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE NHTSA Campaign ID: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Manufacture Dates: 02/08/2011 - 05/31/2012 Potential Units Affected: 413148 Defect Description:
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012. SPILLED OR DRIPPING OIL (SUCH AS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE) MAY COLLECT IN THE ENGINE SHIELD (BELLYPAN) NEAR HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST SYSTEM SURFACES. AS A RESULT, THE OIL AND THE ENGINE SHIELD MAY IGNITE AND BURN.
Consequence:
EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Action:
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ENGINE SHIELD TO PREVENT FLUID FROM CONTACTING THE SHIELD. ALSO, ON VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, DEALERS WILL APPLY A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WIRE HARNESS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER AT 1-866-694-6546.
2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE NHTSA Campaign ID: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Manufacture Dates: 06/23/2011 - 05/14/2012 Potential Units Affected: 53239 Defect Description:
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR THE FUEL TANK STRAP SECONDARY BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED.
Consequence:
THE FUEL TANK COULD COME LOOSE IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Action:
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF THE VEHICLE IS MISSING WELDS, DEALERS WILL SECURE THE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS WITH FASTENERS. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER AT 1-866-694-6546.
2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Manufacture Dates: - Potential Units Affected: 2949 Defect Description:
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Consequence:
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Action:
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Manufacture Dates: - Potential Units Affected: 4167 Defect Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Consequence:
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE NHTSA Campaign ID: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Manufacture Dates: 04/06/2011 - 08/07/2012 Potential Units Affected: 292879 Defect Description:
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with 1.4L DOHC gasoline turbo engines and 6T40 front wheel drive automatic transmissions and equipped with an electric vacuum pump to provide supplemental vacuum for brake assist, when needed. In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
Consequence:
A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action:
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace a microswitch in the power brake vacuum pipe assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's recall number is 12213.
2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE NHTSA Campaign ID: AIR BAGS Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Manufacture Dates: - Potential Units Affected: 31520 Defect Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Consequence:
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE NHTSA Campaign ID: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Manufacture Dates: 01/11/2011 - 08/14/2015 Potential Units Affected: 8367 Defect Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence:
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE NHTSA Campaign ID: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Manufacture Dates: 01/11/2011 - 08/14/2015 Potential Units Affected: 8367 Defect Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence:
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX NHTSA Campaign ID: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC Manufacture Dates: 07/18/2011 - 09/06/2011 Potential Units Affected: 33964 Defect Description:
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE PRESSURE IN A TIRE IS 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNTIL THE TIRE PRESSURE IS MORE THAN 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE.
Consequence:
UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE OVERLOADING AND OVERHEATING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A BLOWOUT AND POSSIBLE CRASH. THE RESULTING CRASH COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. UNDERINFLATED TIRES CAN ALSO RESULT IN PREMATURE OR IRREGULAR WEAR, POOR HANDLING, AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
Action:
GM DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX NHTSA Campaign ID: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Manufacture Dates: 04/26/2011 - 08/01/2011 Potential Units Affected: 414333 Defect Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Consequence:
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX NHTSA Campaign ID: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Manufacture Dates: 09/28/2009 - 05/31/2013 Potential Units Affected: 8367 Defect Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence:
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX NHTSA Campaign ID: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Manufacture Dates: 09/28/2009 - 05/31/2013 Potential Units Affected: 8367 Defect Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Consequence:
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.
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