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2008 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van RWD 1500 135" 5.3L
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Standard Equipment
Interior
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger (Not included with (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
Visors, driver and front passenger, padded
Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and outboard head restraints (Requires (**W) interior trim.)
Assist handle, front passenger
Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets, adjustable with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim
Air conditioning, single-zone manual
Console, engine cover with open storage bin
Floor covering, full-length Black rubberized-vinyl (Not standard with (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure
Oil life monitor
Warning tones, headlamp on and key-in-ignition
Driver Information Center, includes fuel range, average speed, oil life, and tire pressure monitoring, fuel used, ice warning, engine hours, average fuel economy, tachometer, and maintenance reminders. Compass and outside temperature available if equipped.
Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III
Defogger, side windows
Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt
Lighting, interior with 2 dome lights, defeat switch and door handle-activated switches
Mechanical
Frame, full-length box ladder-type
Suspension, front independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar (Requires *G***05 models.)
Engine, Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI (195 hp [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm, 260 lb-ft of torque [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) (Standard and only available on *G13405 model. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs
Steering, power
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, tow/haul mode and internal transmission oil cooler (Required and standard when ordered with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine or (LMF) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI engine. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on **13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Body, standard
Rear wheel drive
Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Alternator, 105 amps (Not available with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)
GVWR, 7200 lbs. (3266 kg) (Standard on *G13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Safety
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Daytime Running Lamps
Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Includes passenger-side air bag deactivation switch on models with (C6P) 8600 lbs. (3901 kg) GVWR and above. Not available with (ZX1) driver only high-back bucket seat or (AJ3) driver side only frontal air bag. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Door beams, steel-side
Exterior
Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split
Wheels, Gray-painted, includes Gray center caps and steel spare
Tires, front P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall (Standard on **13405 models.)
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows
Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)
Grille, Black composite with single rectangular halogen headlamps (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)
Headlamps, single halogen (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)
Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers
Mirrors, outside manual, Black
Tire, spare P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall, located at rear underbody of vehicle (Standard on **13405 models.)
License plate kit, front
Tires, rear P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall (Standard on **13405 models.)
Entertainment
Audio system, radio provisions only. Includes alarm warning chimes, radio wiring harness, radio antenna and 2 front door speakers
Optional Equipment
Paint
BLACK
SUMMIT WHITE
VICTORY RED
SANDSTONE METALLIC
GRAYSTONE METALLIC
DARK BLUE METALLIC
DARK GREEN METALLIC
SILVER BIRCH METALLIC
SPORT RED METALLIC
Preferred Equipment Group
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment
Air Conditioning
AIR CONDITIONING, SINGLE-ZONE MANUAL (STD)
AIR CONDITIONING DELETE (Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package, (DE5) outside heated, power-adjustable Black mirrors or (DE7) outside heated, power-adjustable Black mirrors with turn signal indicators.) *CREDIT*
Engine
E85 FLEXFUEL CAPABILITY (Requires (LMF) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI engine, Not available with (E26) swing-out driver-side door.)
ENGINE, VORTEC 4.3L V6 MFI (195 hp [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm, 260 lb-ft of torque [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) (STD) (Standard and only available on *G13405 model. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
ENGINE, VORTEC 5.3L V8 SFI (301 hp [224.4 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 325 lb-ft of torque [438.8 N-m] @ 4500 rpm) (Available on *G13405 model when ordered with (C5Z) 7200 lbs (3266 kg) GVWR. Standard on *H13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Spare Tire
TIRE, SPARE P245/75R16 ALL-SEASON, WHITE OUTLINED-LETTER, LOCATED AT REAR UNDERBODY OF VEHICLE (Requires **13405 models and (XNL) front P245/75R16 all-season White outlined-letter tires.)
TIRE, SPARE DELETE (Jack is not included) *CREDIT*
TIRE, SPARE P245/75R16 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL, LOCATED AT REAR UNDERBODY OF VEHICLE (STD) (Standard on **13405 models.)
Paint Scheme
PAINT, SOLID (STD)
EXTRA COST PAINT
Seat Type
SEATS, FRONT BUCKET WITH VINYL TRIM and outboard head restraints (STD) (Requires (**W) interior trim.)
SEATS, FRONT BUCKET WITH CUSTOM CLOTH TRIM head restraints and inboard armrests (Requires (**G) interior trim. Includes (BA3) console with swing-out storage bin.)
Seating Arrangement
SEATING ARRANGEMENT, DRIVER-ONLY HIGH-BACK BUCKET, ADJUSTABLE includes head restraint and vinyl or cloth trim (Deletes passenger-side air bag, seat and safety belt. Components cannot be added back later. Not available with (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.) *CREDIT*
SEATING ARRANGEMENT, DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER HIGH-BACK BUCKETS, ADJUSTABLE with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim (STD)
Front Tires
TIRES, FRONT P245/75R16 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (STD) (Standard on **13405 models.)
TIRES, FRONT P245/75R16 ALL-SEASON, WHITE OUTLINED-LETTER (Requires **13405 models.)
Transmission
TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED with overdrive, tow/haul mode and internal transmission oil cooler (STD) (Required and standard when ordered with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine or (LMF) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI engine. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Differential
NO LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
DIFFERENTIAL, HEAVY-DUTY LOCKING REAR (Included with (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
Body Code
BODY, STANDARD
Emissions
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA, CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA OR RHODE ISLAND (Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont.)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont emissions; may also be used by dealers in states of California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Vermont to order different state-specific emissions) (Requires (NE1) Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont state emissions requirements or (YF5) California state emissions requirements.)
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND AND VERMONT STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS
Side Door
DOOR, SLIDING PASSENGER-SIDE (Includes trim panel standard on sliding door only. Not available with (E26) swing-out driver-side door, (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package or (PRP) Express Access.)
DOOR, SWING-OUT PASSENGER-SIDE, 60/40 SPLIT (STD)
Wheels
WHEELS, GRAY-PAINTED includes Gray center caps and steel spare (STD)
WHEELS, GRAY-PAINTED includes chrome center caps and steel spare (Included with (PCR) Express Access Plus Package.)
Seat Trim
MEDIUM PEWTER, SEAT TRIM, CUSTOM VINYL
NEUTRAL, SEAT TRIM, CUSTOM CLOTH
MEDIUM PEWTER, SEAT TRIM, CUSTOM CLOTH
NEUTRAL, SEAT TRIM, CUSTOM VINYL
Additional Options
GLASS, SOLAR-RAY DEEP-TINTED (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver-and front passenger-side glass) (Requires (A19) rear side door and rear door window swing-out glass or (A18) rear cargo door windows swing-out glass. Included with (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
DOOR, SWING-OUT DRIVER-SIDE, 60/40 SPLIT (Requires C*13405, CG23405, or CG33405 models. Glass package must match right-side, if equipped. Not available with (PRP) Express Access, (YA2) sliding passenger-side door, (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package, (N15) E85 FlexFuel capability or (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)
HORN, DUAL-NOTE HIGH AND LOW (Included with (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
EXPRESS ACCESS includes three remote release side-access panels with (AU0) Remote Keyless Entry and (ZQ2) Convenience Package (Includes (R7Q) GM Business Choice Upfit, commercial customer bin on (T**) stock order types only (except TSC order type). If desired, (R7Q) GM Business Choice Upfit, commercial customer bin must be ordered with all other order types. Requires ****405 models. Requires (50U) Summit White, (74U) Victory Red or (59U) Silver Birch Metallic. Requires (WMM) Ship Thru, Produced in Wentzville and shipped to Trans Design and Mfg. Not available with (C36) rear heater, (C69) rear air conditioning, (R6G) air conditioning delete, (E26) swing-out driver side door, (ZW4) rear doors, side cargo door and rear passenger-side quarter fixed glass, (ZW6) full body window package fixed glass, (YA2) sliding passenger-side door, (YF2) Ambulance Package or (PDN) Power Package.)
EXPRESS ACCESS PLUS PACKAGE Includes (UF2) Express Access Enhanced Lighting Package, (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package, (P03) Gray-painted wheels with chrome center caps and steel spare (TR9) auxiliary lighting and (DE5) outside heated, power-adjustable Black mirrors. (DE5) Outside heated, power-adjustable Black mirrors are upgradeable to (DE7) outside heated, power-adjustable Black mirrors with turn signal indicators.) (Requires (PRP) Express Access.
EXPRESS ACCESS ENHANCED LIGHTING PACKAGE includes 3 access panel lights and 2 interior roof-mounted lights in cargo area (Requires (PRP) Express Access. Not available on Extended Wheelbase models.)
TRAILERING EQUIPMENT, HEAVY-DUTY includes trailering hitch platform and 7-pin sealed connector (Includes (UY7) 7-lead trailer wiring harness.)
TRAILER WIRING, 7-PIN SEALED CONNECTOR (Included with (Z82) heavy-duty trailering equipment.)
COLD CLIMATE PACKAGE includes engine block heater (Includes (K08) auxiliary heat generator when ordered with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (Requires (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 Engine. Included with (V10) Cold Climate Package regardless of engine selection.)
ALTERNATOR, 145 AMPS (Included with (C69) rear air conditioning, (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package, or (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine without (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
BATTERY, HEAVY-DUTY 770 COLD-CRANKING AMPS, MAINTENANCE-FREE with rundown protection and retained accessory power (Not available with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)
POWER PACKAGE (Includes (ZQ2) Convenience Package and (DE5) outside heated, power-adjustable, Black mirrors. (Upgradeable to (DE7) outside heated, power-adjustable, Black mirrors with turn signal indicators). Included with (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package. Not available with (PRP) Express Access, (YF2) Ambulance Package or (R6G) air conditioning delete.)
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS (Includes (A31) power windows and (AU3) power door locks. Included with (PDN) Power Package, (PRP) Express Access or (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, TILT-WHEEL AND CRUISE CONTROL (Included with (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
DOOR LOCKS, POWER with lock-out protection (Included with (ZQ2) Convenience Package or (PRP) Express Access.)
SEAT ADJUSTER, DRIVER 6-WAY POWER (Requires (AS5) front bucket seats with Custom Cloth.)
AIR BAG, FRONTAL, DRIVER-SIDE ONLY (deletes passenger-side) (Required with (ZX1) driver only front bucket seat. Requires (C6P) 8600 lbs. (3901 kg) GVWR if ordered with (ZX2) driver and front passenger high-back bucket seats on *G23405 or *G23705 models. Available with (ZX2) driver and front passenger high-back bucket seats on *G33405 or *G33705 models. Not available with (ZX2) driver and passenger high-back bucket seats on **13405 model. Not available with (AK5) driver and right-front passenger air bags. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) *CREDIT*
AIR BAGS, HEAD/SIDE-CURTAIN (Requires (AK5) driver and right-front passenger air bags and (TR9) auxiliary lighting. Not available with SEO option (5L3) interior trim panels. Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
AIR CONDITIONING, REAR (Includes (C36) rear heater and (KG3) 145-amp alternator. Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package or (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
HEATER, REAR AUXILIARY (Included with (C69) rear air conditioning. Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package or (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package. Requires (K08) auxiliary heat generator when ordered with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)
CONSOLE, ENGINE COVER with swing-out storage bin (Included with (AS5) front bucket seats with Custom Cloth.)
FLOOR COVERING, BLACK RUBBERIZED-VINYL, FRONT ONLY (deletes rear covering behind front seat) (Included with (RFM) Rear floor covering delete and (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
FLOOR COVERING DELETE, REAR *CREDIT*
SMOKER'S PACKAGE includes ashtray and lighter
LIGHTING, AUXILIARY with reading and underhood lights (Includes (U80) 8-point digital compass. Included with (PCR) Express Access Plus Package. Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
COMPASS 8-point digital located in the Driver Information Center (Included and only available with (TR9) auxiliary lighting.)
VISORS, DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER vinyl in lieu of standard cloth. (Included with (AR7) front bucket seats with vinyl trim and available with (AS5) front bucket seats with Custom Cloth trim.)
CHROME APPEARANCE PACKAGE (Includes (V37) front and rear chrome bumpers and (V22) chrome grille with dual composite halogen headlamps. Included with (PCR) Express Access Plus Package, (YF2) Ambulance Package or (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
BUMPERS, FRONT AND REAR CHROME with step-pad (Included with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY located in the Driver Information Center (Requires (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY with 2 transmitters and remote panic button (Requires (ZQ2) Convenience Package.)
MIRRORS, OUTSIDE HEATED POWER-ADJUSTABLE, BLACK, MANUAL-FOLDING (Requires (ZQ2) Convenience Package or (PDN) Power Package. Not available with (R6G) air conditioning delete or (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
MIRRORS, OUTSIDE HEATED POWER-ADJUSTABLE, BLACK, MANUAL-FOLDING with integrated turn signal indicators (Requires (ZQ2) Convenience Package or (PDN) Power Package. Not available with (R6G) air conditioning delete or (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
TRIM, REAR BODY-COLORED HALO (replaces standard black panel located above rear tail lamps) (Not available with (41U) Black, (74U) Victory Red, (63U) Sport Red Metallic or (TGK) SEO solid paint. These colors will receive a Black halo. Included with (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
DEFOGGER, REAR-WINDOW ELECTRIC (Requires (A18) rear cargo door windows swing-out glass and (AJ1) Solar-Ray deep-tinted glass. Not available with (R6G) air conditioning delete.)
GLASS, SWING-OUT REAR CARGO DOOR WINDOWS (Requires (ZW2) rear doors fixed glass or (A19) rear side door and rear door window swing-out glass when ordered with (ZW3) rear doors and side cargo doors fixed glass, (ZW4) rear doors, side cargo door and rear passenger side quarter fixed glass or (ZW6) full body window package fixed glass. Included with (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package. Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
GLASS, SWING-OUT REAR SIDE DOOR AND REAR DOOR WINDOW (Requires (A18) rear cargo door windows, swing-out glass and (ZW3) rear doors and side cargo door fixed glass, (ZW4) rear doors, side cargo door and rear passenger-side quarter fixed glass or (ZW6) full body window package fixed glass. Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package. Included with (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
GM BUSINESS CHOICE UPFIT, COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER BIN - COMPOSITE (Not available with (PRP) Express Access. Requires (VAD) Ship-thru. Options will have an invoice note 'Masterack Composite Rack Upfit'.)
GM BUSINESS CHOICE UPFIT, COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER BIN (Not available with (PRP) Express Access. Requires (TBM) Ship-thru. Options will have an invoice note 'Adrian Steel Upfit'.)
GM BUSINESS CHOICE UPFIT, COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER BIN FOR (PRP) EXPRESS ACCESS (Included with (PRP) Express Access on (T**) stock order types (except TSC order type). Requires (PRP) Express Access and (WMM) Produced in Wentzville and shipped to Trans Design and Mfg. Not available with (E26) swing-out driver-side door.)
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE *Required on all vehicles to be registered in New Jersey*
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE
Required Option
TRIM PANELS, HINGED REAR SIDE DOORS AND HINGED REAR DOORS (STD)
(PPC) TRIM PANEL DELETE, REAR SIDE AND REAR DOORS *CREDIT*
Axle Ratio
REAR AXLE, 3.42 RATIO (Standard on **13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
REAR AXLE, 3.73 RATIO (Standard on the *G23*05 and *G33*05 models. Available on ** 13405 models with (LMF) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI engine. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability)
Radio
AUDIO SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO with seek-and-scan, digital clock and 2 front door speakers
AUDIO SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER seek-and-scan, digital clock, TheftLock, random select and 2 front door speakers
AUDIO SYSTEM, RADIO PROVISIONS DELETE. This option deletes the antenna, radio wiring harness and speakers and replaces the alarm chimes with the base buzzer *CREDIT*
AUDIO SYSTEM, RADIO PROVISIONS ONLY. Includes alarm warning chimes, radio wiring harness, radio antenna and 2 front door speakers (STD)
Rear Tires
TIRES, REAR P245/75R16 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (STD) (Standard on **13405 models.)
TIRES, REAR P245/75R16 ALL-SEASON, WHITE OUTLINED-LETTER (Requires **13405 models and (XNL) front P245/75R16 all-season White outlined-letter tires.)
Glass Package
GLASS, FIXED REAR DOORS, SIDE CARGO DOOR AND REAR PASSENGER-SIDE QUARTER (May upgrade fixed glass to swing-out glass, see (A18) rear cargo door windows swing-out glass. Upgrade requires (A19) rear side door and rear door window swing-out glass. Not available with (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
GLASS, FIXED FULL-BODY WINDOW PACKAGE (May upgrade fixed glass to swing-out glass, see (A18) rear cargo door windows swing-out glass. Upgrade requires (A19) rear side door and rear door window swing-out glass.)
STANDARD WINDOW ARRANGEMENT (STD)
GLASS, FIXED REAR DOORS (May upgrade fixed glass to swing-out glass, see (A18) rear cargo door windows swing-out glass. Not available with (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
GLASS, FIXED REAR DOORS AND SIDE CARGO DOORS (May upgrade fixed glass to swing-out glass, see (A18) rear cargo door windows swing-out glass. Upgrade requires (A19) rear side door and rear door window swing-out glass. Included with (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
Available Colors
Exterior Color -- Interior Color
Sandstone Metallic -- Neutral
Dark Blue Metallic -- Neutral
Dark Blue Metallic -- Medium Pewter
Silver Birch Metallic -- Medium Pewter
Sport Red Metallic -- Neutral
Sport Red Metallic -- Medium Pewter
Special Paint -- Neutral
Special Paint -- Medium Pewter
Summit White -- Neutral
Summit White -- Medium Pewter
Black -- Neutral
Black -- Medium Pewter
Victory Red -- Neutral
Victory Red -- Medium Pewter
Graystone Metallic -- Medium Pewter
Dark Green Metallic -- Neutral
Dark Green Metallic -- Medium Pewter
Consumer Information
News - Crash Test Results
Frontal Driver :
Frontal Passenger :
Side Driver :
Not Rated
Side Rear Passenger :
Not Rated
Crash Test Note :
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA Rollover Rating :
Not Rated
Rollover Note :
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID :
08V315000
Mfg's Report Date :
OCT 20, 2008
Component :
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number of Units Affected :
567
Summary :
GM IS RECALLING 567 MY 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA CUTAWAY VEHICLES WITH A 139" WHEEL BASE. THE FRAME RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAY BE WIDER THAN SPECIFICATION.
Consequence :
IF THE FRAME RAIL IS WIDER THAN SPECIFICATION, OVER TIME IT MAY CONTACT THE FUEL TANK HOUSING, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy :
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL AND FUEL TANK HOUSING AND WILL REWORK THE FRAME RAIL IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-966-9463.
Notes :
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Warranty
Basic Years :
3
Basic Miles/km :
36,000
Drivetrain Years :
5
Drivetrain Miles/km :
100,000
Corrosion Years :
6
Corrosion Miles/km :
100,000
Roadside Assistance Years :
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km :
100,000
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