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How tall is a Chevy Express van in feet?

Most Chevy Express vans sit around 7 feet tall with the standard roof; a high-roof version is roughly 8 feet 9 inches tall.


The Chevrolet Express is a full-size van offered by General Motors for many years, used in both cargo and passenger configurations. Height depends mainly on the roof style, and a few inches can vary by model year, trim, and any aftermarket accessories. Here is a concise guide to the typical exterior heights you’ll encounter.


Roof height options


Standard roof


Standard or regular-roof Express vans have the lower profile, designed for garages and city streets. Typical height is around 84 inches, about 7 feet tall.



  • 84 inches tall (about 7 feet)


Note: Actual height can vary slightly with year and optional equipment, but standard-roof models cluster around seven feet tall.


High roof


High-roof or tall-roof variants provide significantly more interior clearance, favored for cargo and passenger conversions. Typical height is around 105 inches, about 8 feet 9 inches tall.



  • 105 inches tall (about 8 feet 9 inches)


As with the standard version, exact height can vary by year, trim, and any aftermarket roof modifications.


Practical notes


When planning routes and garage access, remember that installed roof racks, antennas, and other rooftop equipment can add inches to the vehicle’s height. Always check the exact height specification on the vehicle’s door placard or the owner's manual for your specific van.


Summary


In short, the Chevy Express van stands about 7 feet tall with the standard roof and roughly 8 ft 9 in with the high-roof option. Always verify the precise figure for your exact vehicle configuration to ensure clearance in parking structures, garages, and loading docks.

How tall is a Chevy Express van?


A standard Chevy Express van is typically around 82 inches (6.8 feet) tall, but this can vary by model year, wheelbase, and if it has a high-top roof. Extended wheelbase models are slightly taller, measuring about 82.0 inches (2,083 mm), while some models with a sport roof can reach up to 94 inches (7.8 feet).
 
Height by model type

  • Standard low-top: The typical height is around 82.0 inches (6.8 feet). 
  • Extended wheelbase: This is about 82.0 inches (2,083 mm) for models from 2003 onwards. 
  • Sport/High-top roof: Vans with a sport roof can be taller, reaching up to 94.0 inches (7.8 feet). 

Other height measurements
  • Interior roof height: The interior height varies, with a regular wheelbase model having about 48 inches and an extended wheelbase model having about 52.5 inches of interior roof height. 
  • Door height: The swing-out side doors on both regular and extended wheelbase models are typically 47.9 inches tall. 



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Specifications

Dimensions
Height, Overall2,140 mm (84.25 in)
Overhang, Front1,008 mm (39.70 in)
Ground to Top of Load Floor756 mm (29.75 in)
Ground Clearance, Front245 mm (9.65 in)



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Dimensions
224.1" L x 79.4" W x 81.6" H224.1" L x 79.4" W x 81.6" H



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Dimensions

Length238.7 in.
Overall width without mirrors79.2 in.
Height82.5 in.


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