What is the smallest Chevy van?
The smallest Chevy van ever offered was the Chevrolet City Express (2015–2017), a badge‑engineered Nissan NV200. Today, Chevrolet does not offer a subcompact van; the smallest current Chevrolet van is the Express Cargo Van in the 1500 configuration.
Historical context: The Chevrolet City Express
The City Express represents Chevrolet’s entry into a subcompact van segment that GM briefly pursued in the United States and Canada. It was a rebadged version of the Nissan NV200 and was designed primarily for fleet buyers needing compact cargo space and easy urban maneuverability. Production ran from 2015 through 2017, after which GM discontinued the model due to market demand and strategic realignment.
Key facts about the City Express:
- Based on the Nissan NV200, developed for North American commercial use.
- Sold mainly to fleet and business customers, not aimed at private buyers.
- Discontinued after the 2017 model year; no direct subcompact Chevy replacement has been added since.
In summary, the City Express filled a niche briefly but is no longer part of Chevrolet’s lineup, making way for larger, full‑size van options that GM continues to offer.
Chevrolet's current van lineup
As of 2025, Chevrolet’s van offerings are based on a full‑size platform shared with GMC. Chevrolet does not currently sell a subcompact van. The smallest option in use today is the Express Cargo Van in the 1500 configuration, available in standard and extended wheelbases to suit varying cargo needs.
Key facts about the current lineup:
- Chevrolet Express Cargo Van and Express Passenger Van, available in 1500, 2500, and 3500 configurations.
- Two primary wheelbase options: standard (around 135 inches) and extended (around 155 inches) to maximize cargo or passenger capacity.
- Siblings to the GMC Savana, sharing much of the chassis and body but wearing different branding.
For buyers seeking the smallest practical Chevrolet van today, the Express 1500 Cargo Van represents the baseline in terms of footprint and payload capacity within Chevrolet’s current commercial van family.
How to choose the right van if size is a concern
Even with no subcompact Chevrolet option today, there are practical considerations to help you pick the right van size and configuration for your business or personal use.
Practical considerations
Consider how much cargo or passenger space you truly need, the urban vs. highway driving you’ll do, total cost of ownership (including fuel, maintenance, and insurance), and whether you’ll benefit from the standard wheelbase or the extended version.
Summary
Historically, the Chevrolet City Express was the smallest Chevy van, offered briefly from 2015 to 2017 as a badge‑engineered Nissan NV200. Today, GM has no subcompact Chevy van in production; the smallest current option is the Express 1500 Cargo Van, which serves as the entry point into Chevrolet’s full‑size van lineup. For buyers needing very small footprint mobility, a used City Express may appear on the market, but new subcompact Chevy vans are not available today.
