Section 93 (Instrument Panel (P Series)): Identification

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Identification
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.

General Motors produced the Cutaway and Vandura as both a "G" series and a "P" series. This article is for the "P" series and can be identified by a "P" in the 5th character of the VIN. For "G" series, see ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS - G SERIES VANS article.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Division Model
Chevrolet Cutaway
Chevrolet Forward Control
GMC Forward Control
GMC Vandura
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