Chevy Express / GMC Savana Wraps Chicago
Chevy Express / GMC Savana Wraps Chicago
The Express and Savana have been workhorses of the American commercial van market for 30 years. Their traditional body-on-frame construction gives them flat, easy-to-wrap door panels with minimal complex curves. The extended wheelbase models offer a long, flat side panel — one of the cleanest canvases in commercial vehicles for graphic-heavy wraps.
Chevy Express / GMC Savana Configurations We Wrap
Express 1500 Regular 135", Express 2500 Regular 135", Express 2500 Extended 155", Express 3500 Regular 135", Express 3500 Extended 155", Cargo and passenger variants
Every configuration gets a custom design mockup on its exact vehicle template before we cut a single inch of vinyl. You approve the design before production begins.
Industries That Run Express/Savana Fleets in Chicago
The Express/Savana is the vehicle of choice for Catering, electrical contractors, carpet cleaning, telecom installation, and food service distribution across Chicagoland. These industries rely on Express/Savana vehicles because Their traditional body-on-frame construction gives them flat, easy-to-wrap door panels with minimal complex curves.
Chevy Express / GMC Savana Wrap Pricing — Chicago 2026
| Wrap Package | Coverage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full Wrap | All panels, 260–310 sqft | $3,750 |
| 3/4 Partial Wrap | Sides + rear | From $2,437 |
| Half Wrap | Lower half + rear | From $1,687 |
| Lettering Package | Doors + rear | From $650 |
All pricing includes design, cast vinyl, installation, and 2-year warranty. Fleet discounts: 7% (5–9 vehicles), 11% (10–24), 15% (25+).
What Makes Chicago Fleet Wraps Different for Express/Savana Installs
Express and Savana vans have fuel door placement on the rear quarter that requires precise cutouts. The rear door hinges are also wider than Transit or ProMaster, affecting how rear graphics line up across the two swing doors.
We use only Avery Dennison MPI 1105 and 3M IJ180-CV3 cast vinyl — rated 5–7 years outdoor with proper care. Our HP Latex printers deliver Pantone-matched output on every job. Every installation carries a 2-year workmanship warranty covering lifting, bubbling, and edge peeling.
Frequently Asked Questions — Chevy Express / GMC Savana Wraps Chicago
How much does a Chevy Express or GMC Savana wrap cost?
A Chevy Express or GMC Savana full wrap starts at $3,750 for standard wheelbase. Extended models run $3,950–$4,200. Their flat panel construction makes them one of the most straightforward commercial vans to wrap cleanly, keeping installation time and cost lower than vans with complex curves.
What is the difference between wrapping an Express and a Transit?
The Express has flatter, more traditional van panels while the Transit has more sculpted bodywork. Express wraps tend to be slightly less complex because the flat surfaces require less contouring. However, the Transit's more modern profile often results in crisper graphic presentation from a distance.
Do you wrap both Chevy Express and GMC Savana?
Yes — the Express and Savana share the same platform with minor cosmetic differences. We wrap both identically. If you run a mixed fleet with both GM vans, we match them precisely to the same brand standard across both nameplates.
Can you wrap an older Chevy Express?
Yes, provided the paint is in adequate condition. We inspect every vehicle before installation. Older Express vans often have oxidized paint or surface rust that needs to be addressed before wrapping. We will give you an honest assessment — if the surface isn't ready, wrapping it would be a waste of your money.
Chevy Express / GMC Savana Wrap ROI Calculator
A Express/Savana generating 40,000 daily impressions over a 5-year wrap life delivers 73 million impressions at a cost of $3,750 — a CPM of $0.05. That beats every local advertising channel including Google Ads, Facebook, radio, and billboards.
The wrap is also 100% IRS Section 179 deductible as a business advertising expense, reducing your net cost by your marginal tax rate. A business in the 25% bracket pays approximately $2,812 after deduction.
See the full ROI analysis →Cast Vinyl Materials — Why It Matters for Your Fleet
Chicago Fleet Wraps uses only two vinyl systems on commercial vehicle installs. Avery Dennison MPI 1105 is our primary fleet material — a conformable cast film rated 5–7 years outdoor with EZ RS adhesive that removes cleanly without damaging factory paint. 3M IJ180-CV3 is the other option — equally durable with Comply air-release technology that eliminates installation bubbles on smooth surfaces.
Neither of these is a cheap material. At $9.75/sqft installed, you are paying for films that outlast the competition by 3–5 years in real-world Chicago conditions — road salt, freeze-thaw cycles, UV exposure, and highway vibration. We have never had a verified paint damage claim in 10+ years of commercial installation. That record is only possible with premium cast vinyl applied correctly.
Every wrap receives DOL 1360 gloss overlaminate — a clear protective layer that adds UV protection, scratch resistance, and depth to the finished graphics. Without overlaminate, printed vinyl fades significantly faster under Chicago sun. We never skip this step on commercial installations.
Fleet Discounts and Multi-Vehicle Programs
Running more than one vehicle? Fleet pricing applies automatically starting at 2 vehicles. Our discount schedule:
| Fleet Size | Discount | Example Savings (5 vans at $3,750) |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 Vehicles | 3% | — |
| 5–9 Vehicles | 7% | Save $1,313 |
| 10–24 Vehicles | 11% | Save $4,125 on 10 vans |
| 25+ Vehicles | 15% | Save $14,063 on 25 vans |
Discounts applied to total invoice. IRS Section 179 deductible as a business advertising expense.
The Free Fleet Pickup Difference
Most wrap shops expect you to bring your vehicles to them. For a commercial operation running multiple vans, that means pulling vehicles off route, arranging driver logistics, and losing productive hours getting to and from a shop on Chicago's northwest side.
Chicago Fleet Wraps eliminates that friction entirely. We pick up from your yard, your lot, or your business location anywhere in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will, or McHenry County — no additional charge, no mileage fee. Your drivers stay on route. Your operation keeps moving. We handle the logistics of getting your vehicles through our 4711 N Lamon Ave facility and back to you.
For fleet programs, we phase pickups and returns so you never have more than a fraction of your fleet out of service simultaneously. A 10-vehicle fleet program typically runs with 2–3 vehicles in our shop at any time while the other 7–8 stay on the road.
After the Wrap — Care, Warranty, and Reorders
Every wrap comes with a 2-year workmanship warranty covering lifting, bubbling, edge peeling, and installation defects. This is separate from the manufacturer vinyl warranty — Avery Dennison and 3M both provide their own film performance warranties of 5–7 years for outdoor use.
To maximize wrap life: hand wash with mild soap and water, avoid automated brush car washes (they scratch and lift edges), keep pressure washers below 1,200 PSI and at least 12 inches from panel edges, and treat bird droppings and tree sap immediately — acidic compounds etch into vinyl if left for days.
When you add vehicles to your fleet months or years later, your brand files are permanently on file with us. We never discard fleet artwork. Reorders go into production faster because design approval is already done — we simply adapt your existing brand standard to the new vehicle template and submit for your approval before cutting a single sheet of vinyl.