The Chevrolet Express is about to turn thirty, and it’s finally getting an update — even though as recently as June, industry sources expected the 2027 model year to carry over almost unchanged from 2026. GM Authority reports the van is picking up a 7-inch (17.8 cm) Chevrolet Infotainment System 3 touchscreen with standard Bluetooth. A new platform, a different body, or a modern digital gauge cluster aren’t part of the deal. And this isn’t even the Express’s first touchscreen: Chevrolet offered a 6.5-inch system on the van until 2019.
The screen details are backed up by a listing for the 2027 Chevrolet Express, which specifies a 7-inch display and Bluetooth audio. Yahoo reports that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are missing, while Carscoops is more cautious, noting their support simply hasn’t been confirmed yet. Chevrolet’s official 2027 Express specs weren’t up on the brand’s site as of press time.
The change looks minor until you take a look at the current cabin. The 2026 Express makes do with a basic audio system, and Bluetooth has often required an extra-cost option. That’s exactly why a standard touchscreen matters more for a commercial van than another cosmetic refresh — phone pairing and streaming audio no longer need a workaround.
Mechanically, everything appears to carry over. Chevrolet’s official Express catalog lists a naturally aspirated 4.3-liter V6 good for roughly 280 hp and 404 Nm, or a 6.6-liter V8 rated at 407 hp and 629 Nm; both pair with an 8-speed “automatic.” The 2026 Express Cargo starts at $42,200, while the passenger version starts at $47,950. Chevrolet hasn’t published 2027 pricing yet.
The age of this design is genuinely rare territory: the Express has already made lists of vehicles that keep the same silhouette for decades. The current generation dates back to the 1996 model year, and its last notable exterior update landed way back in 2003. As recently as June, GM Authority reported the MY2027 would arrive with no meaningful changes — which makes the new touchscreen the biggest discovery to surface since.
Sticking with the old architecture hasn’t spared GM from patching the current fleet: this summer, the Express and its GMC Savana twin were hit with a recall over a steering gear issue. For 2025-2026 model-year vans, the campaign covers 26,541 units in the US.
The next checkpoint is close. GM Authority puts August 31, 2026 as the planned start of 2027 Express production. By then, the multimedia specs and the CarPlay/Android Auto question should finally be settled.
Recall details: the NHTSA campaign number is 26V399, GM’s internal reference is N262563570/N262563571. The cause is a steering gear assembly nut that wasn’t properly tightened, traced to a malfunctioning sensor at supplier Nexteer Automotive; if the nut works loose, drivers risk losing steering control. Owner notification letters started going out on August 10, 2026. The fix is a free inspection and, if needed, replacement of the steering gear assembly at a dealer.
