Chevrolet CHEVY VAN 2E
Built: 1987 · Series: CHEVY VAN
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Chevrolet Chevy Van (G-series) – General Motors' US full-size van since 1964: G10/G20/G30 as payload classes, petrol V8s and a 6.5-litre turbo-diesel, a popular base for camper conversions
The Chevy Van, internally designated the G-series, was built from 1964 and is the classic North American full-size van with a ladder frame and rear-wheel drive; from 1996 it was replaced by the Chevrolet Express. The G10, G20 and G30 numbers in the type designation follow the usual US payload-class logic from light to heavy. The van was a popular base for motorhome and camper conversions, recognisable in the register by suffixes such as Starcraft or Globemaster, the names of well-known US conversion firms.
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The register lists 111 versions with engine outputs of 88 to 157 kW, displacements of 4,096 to 6,500 cm³, six to eight cylinders, unladen weights of 1,700 to 3,310 kg and gross vehicle weights of 2,375 to 3,500 kg; the large displacement at the top end corresponds to the well-known 6.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 from Detroit Diesel/GM.
The Chevy Van shaped North America's full-size van segment for decades alongside its GMC twin and the Ford Econoline, serving both as a delivery vehicle and as a base for motorhome, panel-van and government conversions; its simple, robust engineering also made it a popular import for camper conversions outside the US.
On a used example, what counts is corrosion on the ladder frame and wheel arches, the condition of the automatic transmission, on diesel versions oil loss and mileage on the 6.5-litre V8, wear on the steering and front axle, and — since it was never officially sold in Europe — the limited parts supply through US importers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chevrolet Chevy Van, Chevrolet (General Motors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,998 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,040 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,180 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,758 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,994 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Chevrolet CHEVY VAN 2E weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,758 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet CHEVY VAN 2E?
2,994 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet CHEVY VAN 2E have?
8 cylinders, 4,998 cm³ displacement.
When was the Chevrolet CHEVY VAN 2E built?
Production years: 1987.
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