2026 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 3500

Van · 276 hp

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$49,150Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

276 hpRWD

Good

12-passenger seating
9,600-lb max towing
276 hp
Dual-zone air conditioning

Watch for

4-way manual front seats
2-speaker audio system
Side Blind Zone Alert: $395

The 2026 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS is a rear-wheel-drive van with seating for 12.

Its 4.3L 6-cylinder engine produces 276 hp and uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. MSRP ranges from $49,150 for the Van to $49,950 for the Ext Van.

The Van has maximum towing of 9,600 lbs and maximum payload of 3,540 lbs. The Ext Van has maximum towing of 9,200 lbs and maximum payload of 3,210 lbs. Standard equipment includes dual-zone air conditioning, a rear heater unit, cruise control, a rear view camera, heated mirrors, stability control, traction control and 4-wheel ABS. Vinyl bucket front seats have 4-way manual adjustments, while the standard audio system has 2 total speakers and an auxiliary audio input.

Available equipment includes the $1,895 6.6L V8 Engine, $280 Heavy Duty Trailering Equipment, $395 Side Blind Zone Alert and $1,295 Rearview Camera Mirror. Exterior colors include Summit White, Black, Silver Ice Metallic and Red Hot.

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44 factory options, from $10 to $1,895.

6.6L V8 Engine$1,895

Rearview Camera Mirror$1,295

Molded Assist Steps$825

Carpet Floor Covering$420

Heavy-Duty Locking Rear Differential$395

Side Blind Zone Alert$395

Chrome Appearance Package$355

Remote Vehicle Starter System$300

Rear Park Assist$295

Forward Collision Alert$295

Heavy Duty Trailering Equipment$280

6-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster$275

6-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster$275

Custom Cloth Front Bucket Seats$255

Keyless Entry Control Module$225

Molded Front and Rear Splash Guards$225

High Idle Switch$200

Bluetooth Phone Connection Kit$200

Mobile Service Plus$199

Passenger-Side Sliding Door$195

Remote Keyless Entry$175

Electric Rear Window Defogger$175

Front and Rear Chrome Bumpers$160

220 Amp Alternator$150

Cold Climate Package$100

Trailering Provisions$80

Chrome Center Cap Wheel Trim$60

Heavy Duty Battery w/770 Cold-Cranking Amps$60

Antenna Equipment$50

16" Painted White Wheels$25

Deluxe Console$20

Dual-Note High and Low Horn$15

Outside Temperature Display$10

Base Equipment Group$0

OnStar Delete (Fleet)$0

Northeast Emissions$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

California Emissions Override$0

Federal Emissions Override$0

California Emissions Requirements$0

8-Speed Automatic Transmission$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

Paratransit Package−$1,265

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Which Express 3500 is right for you?

Three trims, $46,150 to $51,095. Tap one to open it.

$46,150−$3,0003500276 hp $49,150This trimLS 3500276 hp $51,095+$1,945LT 3500276 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,000, from 3500 to LS 3500.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

276hp4.3L six-cylinder

298lb-ftTorque

RWD8-speed shiftable automatic

12Seats

6,001–6,331 lbsCurb weight

9,600 lbsGVWR

9,200–9,600 lbsMax towing

3,210–3,540 lbsMax payload

83 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Medium Pewter
Medium Pewter

Vinyl or premium cloth.

4 factory paints

Summit White
Silver Ice Metallic
Red Hot
Black

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Express 3500. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

6 yr / 100,000 mi

Roadside

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Maintenance

1 yr

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