GMC VANDURA
Built: 1976-1994 · Series: VANDURA
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GMC Vandura – the collective page of GMC's full-size van from 1971 to 1996: eight-cylinder engines, 5,735 to 7,441 cm³, gross weights of 3,500 to 3,900 kg, the sister model to the Chevrolet Van
This collective page gathers the GMC Vandura, the full-size van of General Motors' GMC Truck division, built from 1971 to 1996. The Vandura was the largely mechanically identical sister model to the Chevrolet Van (Chevy Van/Sportvan) on GM's G-series platform, sold through GMC dealers with a different grille and equipment detailing; the model number 3500 in the register marks the vehicle's payload class. The Vandura was powered throughout by V8 engines from GM's engine family, from smaller 5.7-litre units to the big 7.4-litre V8 in the heavier versions.
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The register lists 5 versions with 109 to 123 kW from eight-cylinder engines of 5,735 to 7,441 cm³ displacement, unladen weights from 2,350 to 2,550 kg and gross weights from 3,500 to 3,900 kg; lengths range from 5,150 to 6,240 mm, widths from 2,000 to 2,420 mm.
In North America the Vandura served as the base for delivery vans, motorhome conversions, crew carriers and wheelchair-accessible conversions, and its simple ladder frame and rugged V8 mechanicals made it a firm favourite with converters; in Europe it remained an imported vehicle for enthusiasts of full-size US vans.
On a used Vandura, rust on the sills, wheel arches and load floor, the condition of the V8 engine and the automatic transmission, and the brakes and steering after the high mileages these vans racked up in delivery service all count; parts are generally well available through the large US secondhand-parts market for GM vans.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: GMC VANDURA, GMC (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,735 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,240 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,420 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,710 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,464 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the GMC VANDURA weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,464 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC VANDURA?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the GMC VANDURA have?
8 cylinders, 5,735 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the GMC VANDURA?
6,240 mm × 2,420 mm.
When was the GMC VANDURA built?
Production years: 1976-1994.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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