GM’s long-running full-size vans, the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana, are getting their first factory touchscreen since 2019. The 2027 model-year update adds a 7-inch HD color display with Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, plus upgraded speaker counts on select trims — a small but overdue tech refresh for one of America’s oldest surviving nameplates.
Detroit: The 2027 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans are finally getting a modern color touchscreen, ending an eight-year stretch in which General Motors’ commercial vans shipped without one — a small but overdue tech update for a nameplate that traces its roots back to the mid-1990s.
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What’s New For 2027
Quick Answer: Both vans will get a 7.0-inch HD color touchscreen running Chevrolet or GMC Infotainment System 3, along with Bluetooth phone connectivity and Bluetooth audio streaming, identified internally by RPO code IOR.
This marks the first factory touchscreen offered on either van since the 2019 model year, when GM’s older infotainment system with a 6.5-inch display, navigation and a CD player was discontinued. Since 2020, Express and Savana buyers had to make do with a basic AM/FM/MP3 stereo and an auxiliary input — a setup that had grown noticeably outdated even by commercial-van standards. The upgrade applies across the board, covering Cargo, Passenger and Cutaway body styles on both the Chevrolet and GMC versions.
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Speakers, Wi-Fi And What’s Still Unclear
Quick Answer: Passenger and Crew Van models get a standard four-speaker system while base Cargo and Cutaway trims keep two speakers, and reports also point to 5G Wi-Fi capability, though it’s unclear whether Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or USB ports will be included.
| Feature | 2027 Chevrolet Express / GMC Savana |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | 7.0-inch HD color display (RPO code IOR) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth phone + audio streaming; 5G Wi-Fi reported |
| Speakers (Passenger/Crew Van) | 4 speakers standard |
| Speakers (base Cargo/Cutaway) | 2 speakers |
| CarPlay/Android Auto/USB | Not yet confirmed |
| GMC Savana production site | Wentzville Assembly, Missouri |
Beyond the tech refresh, little else appears to be changing for 2027 — both vans continue to ride on a platform architecture dating back to the mid-1990s, and their familiar V6 and V8 gasoline engine lineups are expected to carry over largely unchanged. The Savana, for instance, still starts with a 4.3-liter V6 producing 276 horsepower and 298 lb-ft of torque. That puts these vans up against more modern commercial rivals like the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster, all of which have offered touchscreens and smartphone integration for years.
AutoAkhbar Verdict
A color touchscreen and a couple of extra speakers won’t turn heads in 2026, but for fleet buyers and small businesses who’ve been stuck with a CD-player-era infotainment system, this is a genuinely useful, low-drama improvement. GM clearly isn’t ready to fully modernize or replace these three-decade-old vans just yet, but keeping them functionally relevant with a basic tech update — rather than walking away from the segment entirely — is the sensible middle path while it decides what comes next for its commercial van lineup.
Source Name : Car and Driver / GM Authority
FAQ
What infotainment upgrade are the 2027 Chevy Express and GMC Savana getting?
A new 7.0-inch HD color touchscreen with Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, their first factory touchscreen since the 2019 model year.
Will the 2027 Express and Savana support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto?
It has not been confirmed yet whether CarPlay, Android Auto or USB connectivity will be included.
How many speakers do the updated vans get?
Passenger and Crew Van models get four speakers standard, while base Cargo and Cutaway trims keep two.
Are the Chevy Express and GMC Savana getting a full redesign for 2027?
No. Aside from the infotainment and speaker upgrades, the vans largely carry over unchanged, including their existing engine lineups.
Where is the GMC Savana built?
Production takes place exclusively at GM’s Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri.
