Oct 8, 2021
A red 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 is shown from the side driving on an open road.

Chevy is known for its amazing passenger cars, roomy SUVs, and rugged trucks. But many folks don’t know that Chevy has an incredible lineup of commercial vehicles, which you can find right here at your favorite Chevy Dealer in Houston. The lineup of Chevy commercial vehicles consists of existing models adapted for use by businesses and industry, as well as specialized trucks and vans designed from the ground up to meet your needs. There are trucks for landscapers, movers, and construction businesses, as well as tradesmen like contractors, electricians, and plumbers.

No matter what your business entails, Chevy has a commercial vehicle that will help you get your job done easier. Many are even customizable for the special needs of your business. All of these Chevy trucks and vans feature powerful engines and rugged construction, able to stand up to the rigors of commercial use. Stop by Parkway Family Chevy, and let our trained team of professional salespeople help you get started with the vehicles you will need for your business. In addition to existing vehicles on our lot, we can also help you custom order any vehicles or accessories you will need to keep your business rolling.

Rugged Trucks That Have the Dependability You Need for Work

Chevy makes an amazing lineup of pickup trucks that can easily be used for your business, ranging in size from the mid-size Chevy Colorado to the full-size Silverado 1500 and the heavy-duty Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD. Each truck comes with a choice of amazing powertrains, including fuel-efficient gas engines and powerful turbo-diesels. In addition, Chevy gives you the choice of up to three different cab configurations, including a regular cab with two doors and one row of seats and a double cab or crew cab with four doors and two rows of seats.

Each Chevy truck has been designed to get the most towing and payload capacity since these trucks are meant to help you get the job done. In addition, if you want to use your Chevy pickup truck on your off days, each truck features a very roomy and comfortable cab equipped with the Chevy Infotainment system to keep you connected, whether you are out driving for business or pleasure.

Passenger and Cargo Vans

Chevy Express Vans are designed for maximum passenger space or extreme cargo space, depending on which model you choose. The key thing is that these are purpose-built so that you don’t have to do anything more than drive it off the lot.

The Express 2500 Passenger Van and the Express 3500 Passenger Van are made for passenger transportation, with the Express 2500 able to carry 12 passengers, while the Express 3500 can seat up 15 comfortably. So whether you are operating a transportation business or need to run a shuttle van service, this is the model for you. Each comes with a choice of three great engines with an incredibly responsive 8-speed automatic transmission. The 4.3-liter V6 gives you 276 horsepower and 298 lb-ft of torque, while the 6.6-liter V8 will give you even more muscle with 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque. There is also a 2.6-liter Turbo-Diesel with 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, amazing numbers for a four-cylinder engine.

If your business entails moving stuff instead of people, then the Express 2500 Cargo Van and Express 3500 Cargo Van are the models for you. These cargo vans feature the same choice of three powertrains as the passenger van models, but without the seats, they have plenty of room for cargo. Each has storage room for up to 154.7 cubic feet of stuff, with the Express 2500 able to carry up to 3,280 pounds and the Express 3500 capable of hauling 4,280 pounds. In addition, the Express 3500 can tow up to 10,000 pounds when properly equipped.

A red 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Chassis Cab is shown at a plant nursery after leaving a Chevy dealer in Houston.

The Chevy Chassis Cab Is Customizable

No matter what you do for a living, Chevy is sure to have a Chassis Cab that can be customizable to serve your business needs. This includes everything from a utility upfit to a dump truck, depending on what you do to make a living.

The 2022 Chassis Cab comes with a choice for four different models, each with either a regular cab or a crew cab. The Silverado 3500HD Chassis Cab comes with either a 6.6-liter V8 gas engine or a 6.6-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8. The gas engine is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission and can produce 401 horsepower and 469 lb-ft torque, while the Turbo-Diesel is equipped with an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission, good for 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque. This model helps you carry up to 7,571 pounds of payload.

Chevy also offers a Silverado 4500HD Chassis Cab, Silverado 5500HD Chassis Cab, and Silverado 6500HD Chassis Cab. Each also uses a 6.6-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 with a 6-speed automatic transmission. These powerful trucks were added to the Chevy commercial lineup at the end of 2018 and have gone on to be industry leaders in their segment.

In for the Long Haul With a Chevy Express Cutaway and Low Cab Forward

When it comes to versatility and adaptability, few trucks can match the Chevy Express Cutaway and Low Cab Forward. Each also provides plenty of room and power for carrying your heaviest loads.

The 2022 Express Cutaway comes in 3500 and 4500 models and is perfect for a box truck, hicube, and utility truck design. Each truck comes with a choice of a 4.3-liter V6 engine with 276 horsepower and 298 lb-ft of torque or a 6.6-liter V6 with 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque. Each engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission to give you solid control over performance. The Express Cutaway 3500 can help you move up to 7,180 pounds of payload, while the Express Cutaway 4500 has a maximum payload capacity of 8,320 pounds.

The 2022 Chevy Low Cab Forward is one of the most functional commercial vehicles on the road. Its cab-over design will give you or your driver phenomenal visibility, which can sure come in handy when you need to drive down a narrow road or tight loading platform. It will also give you easy access to the engine compartment when you need to make repairs or routine maintenance on your truck.

Chevy offers the Low Cab Forward in seven different models, each with a standard engine. The Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 run on a 6.6-liter V8 gas engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission that produces 350 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque. The Low Cab Forward 4500HD, 4500XD, 5500HD, 5500XD, and 6500XD are equipped with a 5.2-liter Turbo Diesel I-4 engine, with the 6500XD boasting an upgraded Allison 2550 Rugged Duty 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine will give you 215 horsepower and 452 lb-ft of torque. You can get your Low Cab Forward in either a regular cab or crew cab configuration.

The Low Cab Forward excels at carrying cargo and freight. The 3500 model can carry up to 6,796 pounds, while the 4500 has a maximum capacity of 8,941 pounds. The Low Cab Forward trucks with the Turbo-Diesel can give you even more carrying capacity. The 4500HD has a maximum capacity of 8,456, the 4500XD tops out at 9,526, the 5500HD can carry up to 11,381 pounds, and the 5500XD gives you the ability to carry 12,794 pounds. The 6500XD is a real beast, able to transport up to 16,382 pounds.

A blue 2022 Chevy Colorado is shown from the side parked in a field.

Keeping Your Business Rolling

The folks at Chevy understand the needs of your business, and their lineup of exceptional, dependable trucks and vans is ideal for your purposes. Whether you are satisfied with a Chevy Colorado or Silverado pickup truck or an Express Van can meet your passenger or cargo needs, we are sure to have the model you need. On the other hand, if you require an upfit for your specific business, we can help you choose from the Express Cutaway, Low Cab Forward, or Silverado Chassis Cab to get you the capabilities you need. Come in today and let us start designing a way to best use Chevy’s awesome lineup of commercial vehicles to help you get your business to the next level.