technical specifications CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO 2021 Owner's Manual

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and EXPRESS are
trademarks and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the name“General Motors of Canada
Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division
wherever it appears in this manual. This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual.
If the vehicle has the Duramax Diesel
engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement
for additional and specific information on
this engine.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.
Litho in U.S.A.
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 260
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See“Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0261 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the rear edge of the
driver side front door that you can scan for
the following information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
the rear edge of the passenger side
front door.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants0257 for more
information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealerfor more information.
Engine Cooling System without Rear Heat*
I4.3L V6 Engine 10.1 L 10.7 qt
I6.6L V8 Engine 11.9 L 12.6 qt
Engine Cooling System with Rear Heat* I4.3L V6 Engine 12.4 L 13.1 qt
I6.6L V8 Engine 14.2 L 15.0 qt

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Engine Specifications
EngineVIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
4.3L V6 (LV1) PAutomatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–0.043 in)
6.6L V8 (L8T) 7Automatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–0.043 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug.