General Motors manufactured Chevrolet Express 1500 vehicles for commercial use by plumbing and cable industries from 1996 until 2014. The platform adopted by General Motors received rear-wheel drive configuration that provided drivers with optional traction control for improved control across varied operational conditions. Customers who bought the Chevrolet Express 1500 could select between a 4.3-liter V6 or a 5.3-liter V8 engine which provided sufficient power for their heavy-cargo and towing requirements. Engine compartment adjustments in Express 1500 led engineers to make the interior space larger and relocate the front axle 10 inches forwards for superior safety and comfort. Vehicle performance improved due to the four-speed automatic transmission system which executed clean gear shifts effortlessly. Chevrolet Express 1500 equipped all of its models with standard airbags regardless of their gross vehicle weight rating. Manufacturers upgraded the Chevrolet Express 2003 with new dashboards along with ergonomic design improvements as well as additional engine choices. Using original manufacturer parts for maintenance enables Chevrolet Express 1500 car owners to achieve both reliability and compatibility through components that strictly follow vehicle factory specifications.