Bilstein 24-221948 is a B6 rear shock absorber for the 1996-2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 and 3500, the 1996-2023 GMC Savana 2500 and 3500, and the Chevrolet Express 4500 and GMC Savana 4500 from 2009. The Express 4500 covers 2009-2019 and 2022-2023, and the Savana 4500 covers 2009-2016 and 2022-2023. It is a monotube shock with a yellow paint finish and a blue straight boot. It has a bar pin upper mount and a 14.1mm eye lower mount, and it measures 14.80 in collapsed and 23.23 in extended. The quantity per vehicle is 2.
Notes:
- The Express 2500 and Savana 2500 applications are for vehicles over 7,300 lbs GVWR. Some 3500 and 4500 lines include Class C. See the notes under Vehicle Applications.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 24-221948
- Series: B6
- Product: Suspension Shock Absorber
- Collapsed Length (in): 14.80
- Extended Length (in): 23.23
- Extended Length (mm): 590.0
- Lower Mount Type: Eye 14.1mm
- Upper Mount Type: Bar Pin
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Yellow Paint
- Boot Included: Blue Straight
- Spring Seat Included: No
- Chassis Manufacturer: General Motors
- Chassis Model: Express/Savana
- Chassis Model - Extended: 4500
- Chassis Class: C
- Chassis Year Range: 2003-2021
- Application Note 1: General Motors Express/Savana 3500 (1997-2006)
- Country of Origin: MX
- Quantity per Vehicle: 2
Vehicle Applications
- 1996 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 1997 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 1998 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 1999 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2000 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2002 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; RWD; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2007 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2009 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2011 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2012 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2013 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2014 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2015 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2016 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2017 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2018 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2020 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2021 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2022 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 1996 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear
- 1996 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear; Includes Class C
- 1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear
- 1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear; Includes Class C
- 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear
- 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear; Includes Class C
- 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear
- 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear
- 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear
- 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear
- 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear
- 2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear
- 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear
- 2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2010 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2010 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2014 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2014 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2015 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2015 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2016 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2016 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2017 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2017 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2018 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2018 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2020 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2020 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2021 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2022 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2022 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2023 Chevrolet Express 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2009 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2009 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2010 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2010 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2011 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2011 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2012 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2012 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2013 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2013 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2014 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2014 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2015 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2015 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2016 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2016 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2017 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2017 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2018 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2018 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2019 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2019 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2022 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2022 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2023 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2023 Chevrolet Express 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 1996 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 1997 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 1998 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 1999 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2000 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2001 GMC Savana 2500 (Base): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2002 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, SLT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2003 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2003 GMC Savana 2500 (Base): Rear; RWD; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2004 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2004 GMC Savana 2500 (Base): Rear; RWD; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2005 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2005 GMC Savana 2500 (Base): Rear; RWD; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2006 GMC Savana 2500 (Base): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2007 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2008 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2009 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2010 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2011 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2012 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2013 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2014 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2015 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2016 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2017 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2018 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2019 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2020 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2021 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2022 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 2023 GMC Savana 2500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Over GVWR: 7,300lbs
- 1996 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear
- 1996 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Includes Class C
- 1997 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear
- 1997 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Includes Class C
- 1998 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear
- 1998 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Includes Class C
- 1999 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear
- 1999 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2000 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear
- 2000 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2001 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLT): Rear
- 2001 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2002 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLT): Rear
- 2002 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2003 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear
- 2003 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2004 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear
- 2004 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2005 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear
- 2005 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, SLE): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2006 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2006 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2007 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2007 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2008 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2008 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2009 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2009 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2010 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2010 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2011 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2011 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2012 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2012 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2013 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2013 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2014 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2014 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2015 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2015 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2016 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2016 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2017 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2017 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2018 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2018 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2019 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2019 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2020 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2020 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2021 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2021 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2022 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2022 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2023 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear
- 2023 GMC Savana 3500 (Base, LS, LT): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2009 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2009 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2010 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2010 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2011 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2011 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2012 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2012 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2013 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2013 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2014 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2014 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2015 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2015 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2016 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2016 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2022 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2022 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
- 2023 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear
- 2023 GMC Savana 4500 (Base): Rear; Includes Class C
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 24-221948 fit?
It fits the rear of the 1996-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 2500 and 3500, the 2009-2019 and 2022-2023 Express 4500, and the 2009-2016 and 2022-2023 Savana 4500, as listed under Vehicle Applications.
Is the 24-221948 a front or rear shock?
It is a rear shock absorber, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the 24-221948?
It measures 14.80 in collapsed and 23.23 in extended.
How does the 24-221948 mount?
It has a bar pin upper mount and a 14.1mm eye lower mount.
Does the 24-221948 fit the Express 2500 and Savana 2500?
Yes, for 1996-2023 vehicles over 7,300 lbs GVWR.

