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2019 Chevrolet Express 2500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Express 2500.

Body TRUCK

The 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 is a truck that takes 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 oil. This model year saw 7 owner complaints, with the power train as the top area of concern, and 4 recalls. Within the model's complaint history spanning 1998 to 2007, where the highest year was 2006 with 13 complaints and the lowest was 2000 with just 2, the 2019 Express 2500's 7 complaints place it in a moderate range, indicating a relatively typical reliability year for the model.

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 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 12690386. 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 filter12690386 alt 12731742
Engine air filter84373974 alt 84612001
Fuel filter84428486
Spark plug12680072 alt 12622441
Battery88866121 alt 88866306
Front wiper blades15214346
Serpentine belt12679333 alt 19210691
Thermostat89018168 alt 12650486

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, SAE 75W85 · Synthetic · SAE 75W90 · SAE 75W85 · SAE 75W90 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid6L90: Dexron VI, 8L90: Dexron HP
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6L90
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · SYNTHETIC
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.4 qt
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W85 · Synthetic · SAE 75W90 · SAE 75W85 · SAE 75W90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity9.5 Inch Axle
Engine OilSAE 5W · SAE viscosity · synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)11.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)55.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse New Cylinder Head Bolts.

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug9.5" Axle: 24.0, 10.5 Axle: 55.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug9.5" Axle: NS, 10.5 Axle: 24.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 18.0; Rear: 30.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle118.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug8.8 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub133.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)760 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)760 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037–0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity11.00-12.00 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity11.00-12.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Primary Fuel Pump Pressure1885 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-94
Engine Oil Pressure10
Engine Oil Pressure22
Engine Oil Pressure22
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 13.0; Rear: 10.3
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring DepthFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: 0.001; Rear: 0.001
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.005; Rear: 0.005

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 175°-185°103 ft. lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 175°-185°103 ft. lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
160°-75°
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°48 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 85°.15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 360° Step 3: 59.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 200°111 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 360° Step 3: 59.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 125°111 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2110 degrees110 degrees
3110 degrees110 degrees
4110 degrees110 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
360 degrees60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1M11 bolts22 ft. lbs
2M11 bolts90 degrees
3M11 bolts70 degrees
4M8 bolts22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 110°, Step 3: Turn 110°, Step 4: Turn 110°.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M11 Bolts 1-1022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M11 Bolts 1-1022 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90° Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 60°37 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7415 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-63.7 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.6 ft. lbs.3.6 ft. lbs
27.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.11 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.11 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 18.09 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.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

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 provided federal record does not include 2019 within its year-by-year dataset, which spans 1998–2007; therefore, a direct temporal comparison to adjacent model years is not possible from this data. The historical trend from 1998–2007 shows a general increase in Technical Service Bulletins from 4 to 194, with a notable spike in complaints to 13 in 2006, suggesting growing complexity or emerging issues in earlier generations. For 2019 specifically, the data shows 7 total complaints, with Power Train (3 complaints) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 complaints) as the primary concern areas, while crash and fire complaints are both zero. No 2019 recalls or investigations are listed in this dataset, indicating no NHTSA enforcement action for this model year. The absence of 2019 in the longitudinal record prevents assessment of where it falls in the generation's complaint arc, though the low complaint count relative to earlier high-complaint years (e.g., 2006 at 13) is a modest positive signal. **Concrete takeaway:** This dataset alone cannot confirm whether 2019 represents an improvement or continuation of earlier trends; the lack of recalls and zero crash/fire complaints are favorable, but the missing historical context for this generation means buyers should verify current recall status independently and factor in the known Power Train and brake complaint patterns.**

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
761
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Power Train3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Power Train,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1

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 761 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT6247B2026-05-04Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates direction to find information at…
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Express 2500 take?

6.0 qt of Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Express 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.