Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Overview
The Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is between 1,656 to 2,567 lbs. depending on the year, trim and drivetrain.
A payload is the weight of the cargo that a vehicle can carry. The payload capacity is the maximum amount of weight that a vehicle can carry in the bed or cargo area and calculated by subtracting the curb weight of the vehicle from the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
The table below shows a sampling of the payload capacities for the Chevrolet Express 1500.
Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.
| Year | Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,801 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,499 lbs |
| 2014 | Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,801 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,499 lbs |
| 2013 | Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,801 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,499 lbs |
| 2013 | Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,801 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,499 lbs |
| 2012 | Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,656 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,644 lbs |
| 2012 | Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,656 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,644 lbs |
| 2011 | Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,774 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,526 lbs |
| 2011 | Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,774 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,526 lbs |
| 2010 | Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,937 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,363 lbs |
| 2010 | Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,937 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,363 lbs |
| 2009 | Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,998 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 301 HP / 325 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,302 lbs |
| 2009 | Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,998 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 301 HP / 325 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,302 lbs |
| 2008 | Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,898 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 301 HP / 325 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,302 lbs |
| 2008 | Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,898 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 301 HP / 325 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,302 lbs |
| 2007 | Passenger Express LS 135" | 2,067 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 295 HP / 335 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,133 lbs |
| 2007 | Passenger Express LT 135" | 2,067 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 295 HP / 335 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,133 lbs |
| 2006 | Passenger Express LS 135" | 2,067 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 195 HP / 260 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,133 lbs |
| 2006 | Passenger Express LT 135" | 2,067 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 195 HP / 260 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,133 lbs |
| 2005 | Passenger Express 135" | 2,567 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 195 HP / 260 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 4,633 lbs |
| 2004 | Passenger Express 135" | 2,114 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI (195 HP [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm 260 lb.-ft. [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 195 HP / 260 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,086 lbs |
| 2003 | Passenger Express 135" | 2,113 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI (200 HP [149.2 kW] @ 4400 rpm 250 lb.-ft. [337.5 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 200 HP / 250 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,087 lbs |
| 2002 | Express 135" | 2,085 lbs | 4.3L V6 (262) SFI (Vortec 4300) | RWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 200 HP / 250 ft/lbs | 7,100 lbs | 5,015 lbs |
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2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 1,801 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,801 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,499 lbs |
| Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,801 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,499 lbs |
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2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 1,801 lbs.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,801 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,499 lbs |
| Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,801 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,499 lbs |
2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 1,656 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,656 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,644 lbs |
| Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,656 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,644 lbs |
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2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 1,774 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,774 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,526 lbs |
| Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,774 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,526 lbs |
2010 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2010 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 1,937 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,937 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,363 lbs |
| Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,937 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI Flexfuel | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 310 HP / 334 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,363 lbs |
2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2009 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 1,998 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,998 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 301 HP / 325 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,302 lbs |
| Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,998 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 301 HP / 325 ft/lbs | 7,300 lbs | 5,302 lbs |
2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 1,898 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 1,898 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 301 HP / 325 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,302 lbs |
| Passenger Express LT 135" | 1,898 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 301 HP / 325 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,302 lbs |
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2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 2,067 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 2,067 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 295 HP / 335 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,133 lbs |
| Passenger Express LT 135" | 2,067 lbs | 5.3L V8 Vortec SFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 295 HP / 335 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,133 lbs |
2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 2,067 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 2,067 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 195 HP / 260 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,133 lbs |
| Passenger Express LT 135" | 2,067 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 195 HP / 260 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,133 lbs |
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2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 2,567 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express 135" | 2,567 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 195 HP / 260 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 4,633 lbs |
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 2,567 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 195 HP / 260 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 4,633 lbs |
2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 2,114 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express 135" | 2,114 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI (195 HP [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm 260 lb.-ft. [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 195 HP / 260 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,086 lbs |
| Passenger Express LS 135" | 2,114 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI (195 HP [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm 260 lb.-ft. [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 195 HP / 260 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,086 lbs |
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2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 2,113 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Express 135" | 2,113 lbs | V6 Vortec 4300 MFI (200 HP [149.2 kW] @ 4400 rpm 250 lb.-ft. [337.5 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) | RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled | 200 HP / 250 ft/lbs | 7,200 lbs | 5,087 lbs |
2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 Payload Capacity Data
The 2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 payload capacity is 2,085 lbs.
| Trim | Payload | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque | GVWR | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 135" | 2,085 lbs | 4.3L V6 (262) SFI (Vortec 4300) | RWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 200 HP / 250 ft/lbs | 7,100 lbs | 5,015 lbs |
| Express LT 135" | 2,085 lbs | 5.7L V8 (350) SFI (Vortec 5700) | RWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 255 HP / 330 ft/lbs | 7,100 lbs | 5,015 lbs |