What are Chevy Work vans called?
Chevrolet's work vans are called the Chevrolet Express; there was also a smaller urban-focused option named the Chevrolet City Express, which is no longer in production.
The question centers on the official names used by Chevrolet for its cargo and passenger van offerings used by fleets, tradespeople, and delivery services. Over the years, these names have evolved with model updates, market regulations, and strategic shifts in GM’s commercial-vehicle lineup.
Express: Chevrolet’s long-running work-van line
The Chevrolet Express has been the core work-van line since the mid-1990s, available in cargo and passenger configurations and sold in multiple wheelbase and payload variants. The main versions have historically been referred to as the Express Cargo Van for cargo-focused use and the Express Passenger Van for people-hauling duties. Fleet operators often distinguish between base, heavy-duty, and extended versions, but all generally carry the same Express branding.
Key characteristics historically associated with the Express include multiple GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) options and a range of engine choices across generations, with configurations designed to serve tradespeople, delivery fleets, and larger passenger groups. The exact specifications have shifted with model years, but the Express name has remained the familiar, primary designation for Chevrolet’s full-size work vans.
Before lists, here is a quick overview of the main variants and options historically offered under the Express umbrella:
- Cargo Van and Passenger Van body styles
- Multiple wheelbase lengths and payload ratings (e.g., standard and heavy-duty configurations)
- Gasoline engine options (V6 and V8 throughout different generations)
- Automatic transmissions paired with the above powertrains
- Platform sharing with a GMC Savana counterpart in many years
These configurations collectively defined how Chevrolet’s work vans served fleets, service companies, and vehicle fleets across the United States and beyond for decades.
City Express: a smaller, urban-focused variant (now discontinued)
The Chevrolet City Express was launched in 2015 as a compact urban delivery van based on the Nissan NV200 platform. It offered a smaller footprint for tight city streets and wholesale-use cases that didn’t require the full-size Express payload. The City Express was marketed as a Chevrolet option in select markets but was discontinued after the 2018 model year, and Chevrolet does not offer a direct, current city-sized van under the same name today.
What this means for today’s buyers
As of the latest publicly available information, the Chevrolet Express remains the dominant work-van name in Chevrolet’s lineup. There has not been an announced, Chevrolet-branded successor to the Express, and the City Express is no longer sold in the United States. Fleet buyers today most commonly refer to chassis, configurations, and payload requirements within the Express family, while GM continues to explore future commercial-vehicle offerings without a publicly confirmed timeline for a new Express-style van.
Industry usage and branding in practice
Dealers, fleet managers, and service providers typically use the term “Chevrolet Express” when referring to the current full-size work van. When the City Express was active, it carried the separate branding and was marketed toward urban delivery needs; today, it’s primarily of historical interest for those who operated or evaluated it during its production window.
Summary
In short, Chevy’s work vans are called the Chevrolet Express, with the smaller Chevrolet City Express having historically served as a compact alternative but is no longer available. The Express remains the longstanding backbone of Chevrolet’s commercial van lineup, while GM has not publicly announced a direct successor to replace it in the Chevrolet brand as of now. Fleets continue to rely on Express configurations for cargo and passenger transport, and future developments in Chevrolet’s van lineup are pending official announcements.
