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 2016 Chevrolet Express Passenger RWD 3500 135" LS w/2LS

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MSRP: $48,225
Invoice: $44,849

Gas Mileage:
CTY: - TBD -    HWY: - TBD -    CMB: - TBD -
Engine/Fuel: 6.6L/403 Turbo Diesel V8
Transmission: HD Automatic
Door/Body Style: /Passenger Van,Large Passenger Vans
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive

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  • General
  • MSRP: $48,225
  • Invoice Price: $44,849
  • Destination Charge: $
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 36
  • Basic (Mileage): 36,000
  • Powertrain (Month): 60
  • Powertrain (Mileage): 60,000
  • Rust (Month): 72
  • Rust (Mileage): 100,000

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 8 Cylinder Engine
  • Turbocharged
  • Engine
  • Displacement (CC): 6.6L/403
  • Fuel System: Direct Injection
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 260 @ 3100
  • Torque @ RPM: 525 @ 1600
  • Battery Output: 770
  • Fuel Type: Turbo Diesel V8

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Overall Width (in): 79.20
  • Overall Height (in): 83.70
  • Wheelbase (in): 135.00
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 12
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 15
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 2
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 15
  • Headroom front (in): 39.80
  • Headroom rear (in): 38.40
  • Hip room front (in): 65.50
  • Hip room rear (in): 65.60
  • Leg room front (in): 41.30
  • Leg room rear (in): 36.30
  • Shoulder room front (in): 68.80
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 68.60
  • Third seat head room (in): 38.50
  • Third seat leg room (in): 36.60
  • Third seat shoulder room (in): 65.80
  • Third seat hip room (in): 63.30

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Body, standard
    • Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Deleted when (V37) front and rear chrome bumpers is ordered.)
    • Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split
    • Glass, enhanced-technology, rearmost side windows. 3-layer special glass is designed to help reduce the risk of ejection during a crash
    • Glass, full-body window package (Includes (A18) swing-out rear cargo door window glass and (A19) swing-out side door window glass.)
    • Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver- and front passenger-side glass)
    • Glass, swing-out rear cargo door windows
    • Glass, swing-out side door windows
    • Grille, Black composite with single rectangular halogen headlamps
    • Headlamps, halogen
    • License plate kit, front
    • Mirrors, outside manual, Black
    • Tires, front LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall
    • Tire, spare LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall
    • Tires, rear LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall
    • Wheels, 4 - 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) steel includes Gray center caps and steel spare
    • Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • A/C
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • AM/FM Stereo
    • Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 player seek-and-scan, digital clock, TheftLock, random select, auxiliary jack and 2 front door speakers (Not available with (NP5) leather wrapped steering wheel.)
    • Auxiliary Audio Input
    • MP3 Player
    • OnStar with 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to the internet at 4G LTE speeds, includes 3GB or 3 months OnStar Data Trial (whichever comes first) (Included and only available with (UE1) OnStar. Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar subscription and data plan after trial.)
    • Smart Device Integration
    • WiFi Hotspot
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Aluminum Wheels
    • Chrome Wheels
    • Conventional Spare Tire
    • Steel Wheels
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Tires - Front All-Season
    • Tires - Rear All-Season
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Power Windows
    • Privacy Glass

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Air bag deactivation switch, frontal, passenger side (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Air bags, driver and right front passenger seat-mounted side-impact and head curtain side-impact, provides coverage for first 3-rows only. Enhanced-technology glass is provided for the fourth and fifth rows when equipped with 12- and 15-passenger seating. (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Includes passenger-side air bag deactivation switch. Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Brake/transmission shift interlock for automatic transmissions
  • Child seat anchors all three passenger rear seats have four anchors and two tethers
  • Daytime Running Lamps
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Door beams, steel-side
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Front Head Air Bag
  • Front Side Air Bag
  • OnStar Guidance plan for 6 months including Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Vehicle Diagnostics and more (trial excludes Hands-Free Calling) (Visit www.onstar.com for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services may vary by model and conditions.
  • Passenger Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
  • Passenger Air Bag Sensor
  • Rear Head Air Bag
  • Rear Side Air Bag
  • StabiliTrak, traction assistance and vehicle stability enhancement system
  • Stability Control
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tires)
  • Traction Control
  • Anti-Theft
  • Power Door Locks
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS

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    Crash Test Data for 2016 Chevrolet Diesel

    Chevrolet Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
    Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
    2016 Colorado PU/CC 4x4
    2016 Colorado PU/CC RWD
    2016 Malibu 4DR FWD
    2016 Malibu Eco e-Assist 4DR FWD
    2016 Silverado 2500 PU/EC 4x2
    2016 Silverado 2500 PU/EC 4x4
    2016 Silverado 2500 PU/RC 4x2Not Tested
    2016 Silverado 2500 PU/RC 4x4Not Tested

     

    Service Bulletins for 2016 Chevrolet Diesel

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    Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Diesel

    2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
    Manufacturer:General Motors LLC
    Manufacture Dates:11/05/2015 - 05/26/2016
    Potential Units Affected:32913

    Defect Description:

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cruze vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to May 26, 2016. The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

    Consequence:

    Without the identification code, the headlights may be improperly aimed during service, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Action:

    GM will mail owners instructions and adhesive labels, with the correct code, to install on their headlight assemblies. Owners may also bring the vehicle to a GM dealership for any assistance with applying the label, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet Customer Service Department at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 50190.
    2016 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.
    2016 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.
    2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
    Manufacturer:General Motors LLC
    Manufacture Dates:06/28/2016 - 07/21/2016
    Potential Units Affected:17197

    Defect Description:

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."

    Consequence:

    In a crash, the seat-backs for the front seats may break, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.

    Action:

    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seats, replacing any with seat-back frames that are incorrectly welded, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17035.
    2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Manufacturer:General Motors LLC
    Manufacture Dates:11/09/2015 - 05/01/2018
    Potential Units Affected:111966

    Defect Description:

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

    Consequence:

    A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

    Action:

    GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.
    2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Manufacturer:General Motors LLC
    Manufacture Dates:10/16/2015 - 10/16/2015
    Potential Units Affected:17

    Defect Description:

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence:

    If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Action:

    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.
    2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
    NHTSA Campaign ID:TIRES
    Manufacturer:General Motors LLC
    Manufacture Dates:10/16/2015 - 10/16/2015
    Potential Units Affected:17

    Defect Description:

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence:

    If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Action:

    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.

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