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2022 Chevrolet Express 2500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Express 2500.

The 2022 Chevrolet Express 2500 takes 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 oil, and its early reliability record shows just four owner complaints filed so far with air bags emerging as the top concern and a single recall issued. That complaint count sits well below the historical peaks seen across the model's earlier generations, where the 1998–2007 period topped out at 13 complaints in 2006 and bottomed at two in 2000. With only a handful of reports and one recall to date, the 2022 edition is off to a comparatively quiet start in the model's long-term reliability trajectory.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT245/75R16/E 120/116SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 12677407
Engine air filter84612001 alt 84373974
Fuel filter84428486
Spark plug12622441
Battery88866305 alt 88866306
Front wiper blades15214346
Serpentine belt12679333 alt 12645868
Thermostat89018168 alt 19420815

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length244.1 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height81.9 in
Wheelbase155.1 in
Curb weight5505 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 75W-85 · Synthetic · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid6
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6-Speed
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity2.1 Pints
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · SYNTHETIC
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.4 qt
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · Synthetic · 75W-90
Engine Coolant CapacityC69

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.1 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts24.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsUse new bolts only. 26.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs4.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance1-3-4-2 ohms

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque55.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 221.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.7
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.437
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.457
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.001"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.005"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use old Crankshaft Balancer Bolt240 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 40°, Step 4: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 60°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 40°, Step 4: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 60°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°, Step 3: 110°, Step 4: 110°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 60°59 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-63.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
18.8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 23.68.8 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.43.6 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

At 6,000 miWheel Hub Nut (torque)
Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for the Chevrolet Express 2500 shows a general increase in technical service bulletins and complaints through the mid-2000s, with TSBs rising from 4 in 1998 to 194 by 2007. In contrast, the 2022 model year exhibits a significantly lower volume of issues, recording only four total complaints. These reports are distributed across Air Bags, Electrical Systems, Service Brakes, and Structure/Latches/Locks/Linkages, including one reported crash complaint. The provided data does not specify the root causes for these individual complaints. Given that its complaint volume is substantially lower than the peaks seen in 2006 and 2007, this is a good year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
554
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’98’99’00’01’06’07

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Air Bags1
Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Electrical System1
Structure,Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 554 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 78 batteryVehicles taking 6.0 qtEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 84612001Fuel filter 84428486Spark plug 12622441

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Express 2500 take?

6.0 qt of ACDelco Dexos 2 5W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Express 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.