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2008 Chevrolet Express towing capacity

The 2008 Chevrolet Express is published in 20 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,300 to 8,300 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (8,300 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2008 Chevrolet Express with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive G1500 Cargo Van — 195 260 3.42 4,300 7,200 4,894 2,306
LS Rear-wheel Drive G1500 Passenger Van — 301 325 3.73 6,300 7,200 5,295 1,905
LT Rear-wheel Drive G1500 Passenger Van — 301 325 3.73 6,300 7,200 5,295 1,905
LS All-wheel Drive G1500 Passenger Van — 301 325 3.73 6,100 7,300 5,593 1,707
LT All-wheel Drive G1500 Passenger Van — 301 325 3.73 6,100 7,300 5,593 1,707
LS Rear-wheel Drive G2500 Passenger Van — 323 373 3.73 7,800 8,600 5,892 2,708
LT Rear-wheel Drive G2500 Passenger Van — 323 373 3.73 7,800 8,600 5,892 2,708
LS Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Passenger Van — 323 373 3.73 7,700 9,600 6,009 3,591
LT Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Passenger Van — 323 373 3.73 7,700 9,600 6,009 3,591
LS Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Extended Passenger Van — 323 373 3.73 7,400 9,600 6,330 3,270
LT Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Extended Passenger Van — 323 373 3.73 7,400 9,600 6,330 3,270
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive G1500 Cargo Van — 301 325 3.73 5,900 7,200 4,894 2,306
Work Van All-wheel Drive G1500 Cargo Van — 301 325 3.42 6,500 7,300 5,179 2,121
Upfitter All-wheel Drive G1500 Cargo Van — 301 325 3.73 6,500 7,300 5,179 2,121
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive G2500 Cargo Van — 279 294 3.73 6,300 8,600 5,338 3,262
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive G2500 Cargo Van — 323 373 3.73 8,300 8,600 5,338 3,262
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive G2500 Extended Cargo Van — 279 294 3.73 6,100 8,600 5,547 3,053
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive G2500 Extended Cargo Van — 323 373 3.73 8,100 8,600 5,547 3,053
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Cargo Van — 279 294 3.73 6,200 9,600 5,453 4,147
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Extended Cargo Van — 279 294 3.73 6,000 9,600 5,642 3,958

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2007

The 2007 Chevrolet Express carried a maximum tow rating of 8,300 lb. The 2008 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2007 Chevrolet Express page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2008 Chevrolet models

The rest of Chevrolet's 2008 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended CAB 15,400
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 15,400
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew CAB 13,600
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew CAB 13,000
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended CAB 13,000
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Regular CAB 13,000

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.