2003 Chevy Express/GMC Savana Specifications
FOR RELEASE: March 7, 20022003 Chevy Express/GMC Savana Specifications
| Vehicles | 2003 Chevrolet Express / GMC Savana 1500/2500/3500 |
GENERAL DATA | |
| Competition: | Ford E-Series, Dodge Ram Van, Freightliner Sprinter |
| Final assembly | Wentzville, MO |
| Body Style | Full-frame G-Series 8-,12-, 15-passenger and cargo van (8-, 12-passenger w/ H-Series), RH sliding or swing-out 60/40 doors or optional LH swing-out 60/40 doors, (G-Series available as RV & Commercial Cutaway) |
| EPA size class | Full-size van |
| Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD (AWD w/ H-Series) |
| Airbags | Dual |
POWERTRAINS | |
| Vortec 4300 V6 (LU3) | |
| Engine type | 4.3L V-6, iron block and heads |
| Bore x stroke, in. | 4.00 x 3.48 |
| Displacement, c.i. / l | 262 / 4.293 |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valve gear | OHV, 2 valves / cyl. |
| Fuel induction | SFI |
| Horsepower, SAE net, hp @ rpm | 200 @ 4,400 |
| Torque, SAE net, lb-ft @ rpm | 250 @ 2,800 |
| Transmission type | 4L60-E 4-speed elec. auto w/OD |
| 3.06 |
| 1.63 |
| 1.00 |
| 0.70 |
|
Reverse | 2.29 |
| Axle ratio | 3.42 (1500 Series; 3.73 & 4.10 available w/2500 Series) |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy. | n/a |
| Observed fuel economy | n/a |
| Recommended fuel unleaded regular | 87 octane |
| Vortec 4800 V8 (LR4) | |
| Engine type | 4.8L V-8, iron block and heads |
| Bore x stroke, in. | 3.78 x 3.27 |
| Displacement, c.i. / l | 294 / 4.807 |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Valve gear | OHV, 2 valves / cyl. |
| Fuel induction | SFI |
| Horsepower, SAE net, hp @ rpm | 275 @ 5,200 |
| Torque, SAE net, lb-ft @ rpm | 285 @ 4,000 |
| Transmission type | 4L80 4-speed auto w/OD |
| 2.48 |
| 1.48 |
| 1.00 |
|
0.75 |
| Reverse | 2.08 |
| Axle ratio | 3.73 (2500 Series; 4.10 w/3500 Series) |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy. | n/a |
| Observed fuel economy | n/a |
| Recommended fuel unleaded regular | 87 octane |
| Vortec 5300 V8 (LM7) | |
| Engine type | 5.3L V-8, iron block and heads |
| Bore x stroke, in. | 3.78 x 3.62 |
| Displacement, c.i. / l | 327 / 5.328 |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Valve gear | OHV, 2 valves / cyl. |
| Fuel induction | SFI |
| Horsepower, SAE net, hp @ rpm | 285 @ 5,200 |
| Torque, SAE net, lb-ft @ rpm | 325 @ 4,000 |
| Transmission type | 4L60-E 4-speed elec. auto w/OD |
| 3.06 |
| 1.63 |
| 1.00 |
| 0.70 |
| Reverse | 2.29 |
| Axle ratio | 3.42 (1500 Series; 3.73 w/1500 & 2500 Series) |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy. | n/a |
| Observed fuel economy | n/a |
| Recommended fuel unleaded regular | 87 octane |
| Vortec 6000 V8 (LQ4) | |
| Engine type | 6.0L V-8, iron block and heads |
| Bore x stroke, in. | 4.00 x 3.62 |
| Displacement, c.i. / l | 366 / 5.998 |
| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Valve gear | OHV, 2 valves / cyl. |
| Fuel induction | SFI |
| Horsepower, SAE net, hp @ rpm | 300 @ 4,400 |
| Torque, SAE net, lb-ft @ rpm | 360 @ 4,000 |
| Transmission type | 4L80-E 4-speed elec. auto w/OD |
| 2.48 |
| 1.48 |
| 1.00 |
| 0.75 |
| Reverse | 2.08 |
| Axle ratio | 3.73 (4.10 opt.w/cutaway chassis) |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy. | n/a |
| Observed fuel economy | n/a |
| Recommended Fuel unleaded regular | 87 octane |
CHASSIS | |
| Suspension, front | independent short/long arms (SLA) w/coil springs, (torsion bars on H1500/2500) gas shock absorbers, 33mm stabilizer bar (35mm on G2500/3500 Series) |
| Suspension, rear | Semi-floating live axle (or full-floating, depending on GVW), two-stage semi-elliptic multileaf springs, gas shock absorbers |
| Transfer case (H1500/2500) Steering type | viscous coupled, 35/65 torque split power rack-and-pinion (GVW < 7300 lb) integral power recirculating ball (GVW>) |
|
Ratio | 17.3:1 (17.2:1 G2500/3500) 3.0 48.6 (135" wb). 54.5 (155" wb) |
| Brakes, f/r | Hydro-boost 4-wheel discs, ABS |
| Wheels, in./ type | 16x6 steel |
| Tire size | GVW < 7200 LB P235 75 R16 GVW = 7300 LB or 9600 LB LT245 75 R16 GVW >10000 LB LT225 75 R16 D GVW = 8600 LB full body van LT225 75 R16 E |
| Tire type | varies w/GVW |
DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 135.0 (155 w/2500/3500) |
| Track, f/r, in. | 67.8/67.8 |
| Length, in. | 224.1 (244.1 w/155 wb) |
| Width, in. | 79.4 |
| Height, in. | 81.6 (82.0 w/2500/3500) |
| Headroom f/m/r, in. | 40.2 / 38.5 / 38.6 |
| Legroom f/m/r, in. | (std. pass. van) 41.2 / 34.8 / 37.6 |
| Shoulder room f/m/r, in. | 68.8 / 68.9 / 66.8 |
| Ground clearance, in. | 7.6 |
| Base curb weight, lbs. | 5,100 (est.) |
| Base payload capacity, lbs. | 2,430 |
| GVWR, lbs. | 7,200 |
| Trailering capacity, lbs. | 6,400 |
| Fuel capacity, gal. | 31 |
PRICE | |
| Base price | $n/a |
| Price as tested | $n/a |
| Basic warranty (years/miles) | 3 / 36,000 |
# # #
All product information is based on the latest information at time of production and is subject to change without notice.
For the most detailed and up-to-date product information, please visit the www.gmfleet.com