Component Locations

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Component Locations
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 GMC Vandura, 1997 GMC Forward Control, 1997 Chevrolet Forward Control, and 1997 Chevrolet Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
COMMERCIAL CHASSIS COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Component Location
Engine Coolant Level Indicator Switch (Diesel) In Left Side Of Engine Compartment, In Bottom Of Coolant Reservoir
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor (4.3L Gas) In Left Side Of Engine Compartment, At Left Rear Of Cylinder Head
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor (5.7L Gas) In Left Cylinder Head, Between Two Front Spark Plugs
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Sensor (Diesel) Left Rear Top Of Engine Block
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Sensor (Gasoline) Top Left Rear Engine
Fuel Pump Switch Top Left Rear Engine
(Gasoline) Fuel Sender Top Of Fuel Tank
Vehicle Control Module (Gasoline) Bolted To Left Side Of Radiator Support
Vehicle Speed Sensor Left Rear Side Of Transmission, Near Center
Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer (Diesel) On Bracket Bolted To Left Side Of Interior Bulkhead
MOTORHOME CHASSIS COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Component Location
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor (6.5L Diesel) On Left Front Of Engine, Behind Power Steering Pump
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor (7.4L Gas) Front And Center Of Engine Coolant Intake
Fuel Sender & Fuel Pump Top Of Fuel Tank
Powertrain Control Module (Gas) Left Side Of Engine Cover Bulkhead, Above Accelerator Pedal
Vehicle Control Module (Diesel) Mounted To Top Of Radiator Support
Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer (Gas) Left Side Of Engine Cover Bulkhead, Above Accelerator Pedal
Water-In-Fuel Sensor (Diesel) Part Of Injection Pump
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.