Range Reference

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Range Reference
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Range Reference Table

Range Park Reverse Neutral OD D 2 1
Gear       1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 1st** 2nd 1st 2nd***
1-2 Shift Solenoid  ON* ON* ON* ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF
2-3 Shift Solenoid  ON* ON* ON* ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON
2-4 Band  - - - - A - A - A - - A - A
Reverse Input Clutch  - A - - - - - - - - - - - -
Overrun Clutch  - - - - - - - - - A A A A A
Forward Clutch  - - - A A A A A A A A A A A
Forward Sprag Clutch Assembly  - - - H H H - H H H H H H H
3-4 Clutch  - - - - - A A - - A - - - -
Lo/Roller Clutch  - - - H - - - H - - H - H -
Lo/Rev Clutch  A A - - - - - - - - - - A -
  • A = Applied
  • H = Holding
  • ON = The solenoid is energized.
  • OFF = The solenoid is de-energized.
  • *Shift Solenoid state is a function of vehicle speed and may change if the vehicle speed increases sufficiently in Park, Reverse or Neutral. However, this does not affect the operation of the transmission.
  • **Manual Second-First gear is electronically prevented under normal operating conditions.
  • ***Manual First-Second gear is only available above approximately 48-56 km/h (30-35 mph).
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