Model Identification

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Model Identification
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION - TRUCKS

Series (1) Model
"C" 2WD Pickup, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon
"E" 2WD Tracker
"G" Express, G-Van & Savana
"J" 4WD Tracker
"K" 4WD Pickup, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & AWD Escalade
"L" AWD Astro & Safari
"M" 2WD Astro & Safari
"P" Commercial Van (P42) & Motorhome (P32)
"S" 2WD Blazer, Envoy, Jimmy, Pickup & Sonoma
"T" 4WD Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Jimmy, Pickup & Sonoma
"U" Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture
(1) Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN.
WARNING: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
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