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Re: 2008/2009 Chevy Express [gmjohn] by daddio_bartman
Apr 07, 2009 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: gmjohn (Jan 18, 2009 6:59 pm)

2005 AWD Express Explorer Conversion with Tow package, 5.3L AWD.
 
I tow a 30ft I/O Pontoon most weekends May thru September, 25 to 30 miles each way. You really know it is there mostly at 50MPH+. From a stop you hardly notice. When I first tested a similar tow vehicle it had a 5.7L and was much better at the 50MPH+ speeds. Start/Stops were equal.
 
Hope that helps.
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expess 3500 turn/brakes light problems by cjolibois
Apr 14, 2009 (8:18 pm)
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right turn signal works good thenwhen i put brake on turn signal speeds up, ??? how do I fix
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Re: expess 3500 turn/brakes light problems [cjolibois] by 1320jon
Apr 17, 2009 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: cjolibois (Apr 14, 2009 8:18 pm)

you got me on the turn signal....it would look at the bulb, the wiring and teh grounds near the tail lights first.
 
The reason they fall on there face at 50 + mph is power and gear ratio. The 4l60e takes a huge jump from 2nd to 3rd. 3rd is 1 to 1, and if you dont have the tow package you have 3.42 gears. Tow package vans got the 3.73's. A huge improvement is to reprogram the pcm for different/later shifting. Hold second longer and have it shift to 3rd at a higher rpm/speed. This could be done only when towing via programming but would be harder then just having it do it all the time.
 
When I bought mine, I reprogrammed it the next day.......and I still tweak it alittle when time permits. Alot of my job is programming trucks for tire/gear changes, and doing dyno/road tuning on gm cars (vettes, ta's and camaros) which are all virtually the same as the van.
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Express 3500 4x4 Diesel? by phal
Apr 20, 2009 (5:45 pm)
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Did they make a 3500 Express 4x4 Diesel?
If so, what years were then available?
thanks...gary
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Problems with speedometer by wikinger
May 10, 2009 (9:34 pm)
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Good day, I live in Germany and drive a Chevrolet Express Year: 97.Ich have the following problem:
If I'm driven for some time, then my speedometer needle is hanging and is very snatch. Where should I search for the error?
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recharging air conditioning by sashdave
May 11, 2009 (7:02 am)
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Can anyone help me out with the recharging of my airconditioning? I've jumped on compressor clutch while adding freon.It just does'nt seem to be getting anycolder. The big line coming out of condenser is forming ice on it. Any ideas?
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99 GMC Savanna whirring/whining sound when in gear. by krastlouis
Jun 14, 2009 (5:15 am)
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Hi,
 
I have a 99 Savanna1500 5.7 ltr engine with 138k miles on it. Never had a problem with the transmission, but recently I noticed a whirring/whining sound when putting the van in reverse or drive. It doesn't make the sound when in neutral or park. No leaks and the transmission performs fine. I took it to my mechanic and he couldn't tell where the sound was coming from. He checked the transmission and drove it and said it wasn't the transmission. He thought it might be the belt tensioner or idler pulley, but the noise seems to be coming from under the van and not near the belt tensioner. The noise can only be heard at low speeds with the windows open as normal driving sounds drown it out.
 
Any help on what this is will be appreciated. Getting ready to take a 2000 k trip this summer and don't want to break down on the road.
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Re: 2008/2009 Chevy Express [daddio_bartman] by jeep_cj8
Aug 03, 2009 (6:12 pm)
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Replying to: daddio_bartman (Apr 07, 2009 1:34 pm)

How much does your pontoon weigh? I am considering getting an AWD Express or Savannah and currently have a 18' camper and tow it with a AWD Safari. Looking for more power and space with the V8. How else do you like your van? How hard was it to find an AWD? I have been looking locally for months and nothing.
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2002 Chevy Express conversion van by janno1
Aug 11, 2009 (1:42 pm)
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The conversion was done by American Vans Inc. I need new front and rear bumper covers and so I started looking online for the company. I see now that the company does not exist or I just can not find it. Now I have no idea what to do. I even called a few Chevrolet dealerships, but they could not help me.
If anybody can help me, Thank You!

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