Chevrolet and GMC School Bus Chassis
Outstanding comfort, handling and safety when your business is transporting children.
Chevrolet and GMC offer several options when you need the right vehicles for transporting children. In fact, the Chevrolet Express and the GMC Savana are
the most popular chassis used by the school bus manufacturing industry for Type A school buses. Our school bus chassis offer smooth handling and four OEM
factory-installed engine/fuel options: the 4.8L and 6.0L gasoline engines, the Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo clean diesel using SCR technology and our newest option,
the 6.0L gaseous fuel engine for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
All-day riding comfort,
convenience and peace of mind
·Chevrolet/GMC offer clean, powerful and efficient
6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engines
· Diesel Particulate Filter
· Diesel Exhaust Fluid for NOx
· Diesel torque advantage over gas—maximum
torque at low engine speed
· Diesel energy density is higher than gasoline,
making diesel engines more efficient per gallon
of fuel burned
· With direct fuel injection, there is little wasted
or unburned fuel
·Proven 4.8L and 6.0L Vortec V8 gasoline engines
·Proven 6.0L Vortec V8 engine with factory-installed
hardened exhaust valves and intake/exhaust valve
seats for LPG application
· LPG 3-tank system (35 gal.) provides an
approximate 315-mile range
·GVWR 2 up to 14,200 lbs.
·Brake warning indicator
· Inside rearview manual day/night mirror
· Dual-note horn
· Stop/turn LED signal circuits
· HVAC system auxiliary rear heat provisions
· Daytime running lamps
· Driver information center
· Tilt wheel, cruise control
· Heavy-duty locking rear differential
· Backup camera kit
·Exceptional handling and ride provided by long arm,
short arm independent front suspension
·Rear hypoid drive axle with multileaf springs
·6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled
transmission with overdrive and tow/haul mode and
internal transmission oil cooler
·Available with factory-installed power driver seat
·Onboard Wi-Fi available from Autonet.com3
·3-Year/36,000-Mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty 4
·5-Year/100,000-Mile Transferable Powertrain Limited
Warranty 4
See Order Guide for complete details and availability by model.
When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and
equipment.
Job # GMC1-FCO-12-04258
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Trim 11" x 8.5"
Live 10.875" x 8.375"
Folded Size TBD
Finishing TBD
Colors Spec’d 4C
Special Instr. None
Publications None
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4
Monthly rates apply. Visit Autonetmobile.com for details and coverage map.
Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
Version # 5
Job Description School Bus Hero Card
Bleed 11.125" x 8.625"
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Available and Standard school
bus package options1
Content
1
Largest OEM Factory Selection of
fuel/engine options on cutaways
3500
G33503
3500
G33803
4500
G33803
SCHOOL BUS Chassis PACKAGE
(B3D)
· Brake warning indicator (UJ1)
· Outside mirror delete (D28)
· Driver-only high-back bucket seating arrangement (ZX1)
or temporary driver-only upfitter option seating (ZP1)
· HVAC system auxiliary rear heat provisions (ENC)
· Inside rearview manual day/night mirror (D31)
· Dual-note horn (U05)
· Stop/turn signal circuits (V4D)
Powertrain/Mechanical
Engine
Optional engine
Vortec 4.8L
Vortec 6.0L
Vortec 6.0L
Vortec 6.0L /Duramax 6.6L diesel
Duramax 6.6L diesel
Duramax 6.6L diesel /LPG
Base transmission
HD 6-spd. auto. (MYD)
HD 6-spd. auto. (MYD)
HD 6-spd. auto. (MYD)
Horsepower @ rpm
280 @ 5,200
324 @ 4,700
324 @ 4,700
Torque ft.-lbs. @ rpm
295 @ 4,600
373 @ 4,400
373 @ 4,400
Standard axle ratio
3.42
3.73
4.1
Available axle ratio
3.42 /3.73/3.54
3.73
4.1/ 3.73
SFI
SFI
SFI
HD 600 CCA
HD 600 CCA
HD 600 CCA
145-amp
145-amp
145-amp
Fuel system
Battery
Alternator
50-state emissions
FE9/YF5/NE1
FE9/YF5/NE1
Frame, yield strength (psi)
FE9/YF5/NE1
33,000
33,000
33,000
GVWR standard (lbs.)2
9,900
12,300
14,200
10,100 3 /12,300
—
­—
4,600
1
GVWR options (lbs.)2
GAWR (lbs.) front spring/axle
4,100–4,600
4,300–4,600
GAWR (lbs.) rear axle1
6,084 –8,600
8,600
9,600
Curb weight (lbs.)1
4,496–5,657
4,967–5,566
5,022–6,043
4,557–7,307
6,714 –7,310
8,135–9,156
33
33/35 LPG
1
Payload options (lbs.)1,4
Fuel tank capacity (gal.)
33
5
Wheels
SRW/DRW
DRW
4500 Cutaway models feature an improved body structure
to meet heavy-duty commercial duty cycles, with a 10%
increase in metal gauge thickness and added spot welds
and structural adhesive on select components.
DRW
Exterior Dimensions
139
159
159
266.7
Overall length (in.)
246.7
266.7
Overall height (in.)
82.9
82.9
82.9
Body width (in.)
79.1
79.1
79.1
Cab to axle (in.)
80
100
100
Cab to end of frame (in.)
Ground clearance front/rear (in.)
Turning diameter (ft.)
148.5
168.5
168.5
7.6/6.8
7.6/7.0
7.6/7.0
43.4
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This material is not legally approved for use in any advertising. We have tried to
make this brochure comprehensive and factual. We reserve the right to make
changes at any time, without notice, in equipment, specifications, models and
availability. Specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and other numbers
in this brochure are approximate based upon design and engineering drawings
and prototypes and laboratory tests. Your vehicle may differ due to variations
in manufacture and equipment. See your local General Motors Fleet Account
Executive or District Sales Manager for up-to-date information, or see the GM
Online Order Guide at gmfleet.com.
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Copyrights and Trademarks © 2012 General Motors. All rights reserved. Chevrolet,
GMC, GM, the Chevrolet logo, GMC logo, GM logo, Chevy, Duramax and Vortec are
trademarks of General Motors. All text, images, graphics and other materials in
this brochure are subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of
General Motors. These materials may not be reproduced, distributed or modified
without the express written permission of General Motors.
See Order Guide for complete details.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped, includes vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment.
3
Available in 2013.
4
Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment, upfitter installed body and equipment and cargo. Cargo and load capacity is limited by gross front and rear
axle weight ratings and GVWR.
5
Fuel capacity is approximate.
©2012 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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Version # 5
Job Description School Bus Hero Card
Bleed 11.125" x 8.625"
Trim 11" x 8.5"
Live 10.875" x 8.375"
Folded Size TBD
Finishing TBD
Colors Spec’d 4C
Special Instr. None
Publications None
Document Name
GMC1-FCO-12-04258-293 School Bus Hero Card_v5.indd
Linked Graphics
Art Director anelson
Mech Scale 100
Print Scale None
Stock TBD
Copy Writer None
Proj Mgr C. Senn
Acct Svc J. Smith
Prod Mgr M. Gardner
Content
Job # GMC1-FCO-12-04258
An important note about alterations and warranties: Installations or alterations to
the original equipment vehicle (or chassis) as distributed by General Motors are
not covered by the General Motors New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The special
body company, assembler, equipment installer or upfitter is solely responsible
for warranties on the body or equipment and any alterations (or any effect of the
alterations) to any of the parts, components, systems or assemblies installed by
GM. General Motors is not responsible for the safety or quality of design features,
materials, or workmanship of any alterations by such suppliers.
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