Van13 VIN Decoded

2002 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 3500

  • 155″ WB
  • VIN: 1GCHG39R721xxxxxx

General Information

MFR model code CG31705
Body type: Full-size Cargo Van
Pass Doors: 3
Alternative body: Full-size Cargo Van
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive

Original Pricing

MSRP $25,869.20
Invoice $22,636.08
Destination Charge $715.00

Engine & Powertrain

Type 8 Cylinder Engine
Displacement L/CI 5.7/350
Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel
Horsepower 255.0 @ 4600
Fuel Economy 0.0 City / 0.0 Highway
Fuel Capacity 31.0 gal
Net Torque 330.0 @ 2800

Tech Specs

Manufactured By United States Chevrolet
Active Curb Weight – Front 2897 lbs 2897.0 min 2897.0 max
Curb Weight – Rear 2458 lbs 2458.0 min 2458.0 max
Suspension Type – Front Independent Coil
Suspension Type – Rear 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Front Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.5 x 1.26 in
Wheelbase 155 in 155.0 min 155.0 max
Ground Clearance, Front 8.7 in 8.7 min 8.7 max
Ground Clearance, Rear 8.5 in 8.5 min 8.5 max

Mechanical & Powertrain

5.7L (350) SFI V8 Vortec 5700 engine
Brake/transmission shift interlock
Rear wheel drive
600-CCA battery
9500# GVWR (4300 front/6084 rear), springs (4300 front/6084 rear), axles (4300 front/6084 rear)
Independent coil spring front suspension w/stabilizer bar
Two-stage multi-leaf spring rear suspension
Spare tire carrier located underneath rear floor, accessed from outside
(4) black plastic center caps
Variable assist pwr steering
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
31 gallon fuel tank
Stainless steel muffler/tailpipe

Safety

Brake/transmission shift interlock
Front side door guard beams

Interior

Molded front/rear full-width black vinyl floor covering
Gauges-inc: speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, engine temp, oil pressure, fuel level
Headlamps-on warning tone
Passlock theft deterrent system
(2) cup holders in dash
Covered pwr outlet
Color-keyed cloth front headliner to B-pillar
Color-keyed padded vinyl sunshades
(2) dome lamps w/defeat switch, door-actuated switches

Exterior

Front/rear gray-painted bumpers w/rear entry-assist step
Molded gray plastic grille
Single rectangular halogen sealed beam headlamps
Black foldaway mirrors w/adjustable glass (RH convex)
Solar-Ray tinted glass on all windows
Intermittent windshield wipers
Hinged swing-out rear cargo doors

Tech Specs

  • Vehicle Name Chevrolet Express Cargo Van
  • Body Style 3500 Cargo Van 155″ WB
  • Body Code ZW9
  • Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
  • Passenger Capacity 1, 2 1.0 min 2.0 max
  • Gross Axle Wt Rating – Front 4300 lbs 4300.0 min 4300.0 max
  • Gross Axle Wt Rating – Rear 6084 lbs 6084.0 min 6084.0 max
  • Curb Weight – Front 2897 lbs 2897.0 min 2897.0 max
  • Curb Weight – Rear 2458 lbs 2458.0 min 2458.0 max
  • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap 9500 lbs 9500.0 min 9500.0 max
  • Gross Combined Wt Rating 13,500, 12,000 lbs
  • Dead Weight Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. 4000 lbs 4000.0 min 4000.0 max
  • Dead Weight Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. 400 lbs 400.0 min 400.0 max
  • Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. 10000 lbs 10000.0 min 10000.0 max
  • Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. 1000 lbs 1000.0 min 1000.0 max Fifth Wheel Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
  • Engine Order Code L31
  • Engine Type Gas V8 Displacement 5.7L/350
  • Fuel System SFI SAE
  • Net Horsepower @ RPM 255 @ 4600 SAE
  • Net Torque @ RPM 330 @ 2800
  • Trans Order Code MT1
  • Trans Type 4 4.0 min 4.0 max
  • Trans Description Cont. HD Automatic w/OD
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.48 2.48 min 2.48 max
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.48 1.48 min 1.48 max
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.0 min 1.0 max
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.75 0.75 min 0.75 max
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.08 2.08 min 2.08 max
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 770, 600 600.0 min 770.0 max
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) 770 600.0 min 770.0 max
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130, 105 105.0 min 130.0 max
  • Total Cooling System Capacity 11 qts 11.0 min 11.0 max
  • Engine Oil Cooler Yes
  • Frame Type Ladder
  • Suspension Type – Front Independent Coil
  • Suspension Type – Rear 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
  • Spring Capacity – Front 4300 lbs 4300.0 min 4300.0 max
  • Spring Capacity – Rear 6084 lbs 6084.0 min 6084.0 max
  • Axle Type – Front Independent
  • Axle Type – Rear Full-Floating
  • Axle Capacity – Front 4300 lbs 4300.0 min 4300.0 max
  • Axle Capacity – Rear 6084 lbs 6084.0 min 6084.0 max
  • Axle Ratio (:1) – Rear 4.10, 3.42, 3.73 3.42 min 4.1 max
  • Shock Absorber Diameter – Front 32 mm 32.0 min 32.0 max
  • Shock Absorber Diameter – Rear 32 mm 32.0 min 32.0 max
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Front 1.18 in 1.18 min 1.18 max
  • Front Tire Order Code XHH
  • Rear Tire Order Code XHH
  • Spare Tire Order Code ZX9, XHH
  • Front Tire Size LT245/75R16E
  • Rear Tire Size LT245/75R16E
  • Spare Tire Size LT245/75R16E
  • Front Tire Capacity 2205 lbs 2205.0 min 2205.0 max
  • Rear Tire Capacity 3042 lbs 3042.0 min 3042.0 max
  • Spare Tire Capacity 3042 lbs 3042.0 min 3042.0 max
  • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph – Front 678 Rev/Mile 678.0 min 678.0 max
  • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph – Rear 678 Rev/Mile 678.0 min 678.0 max
  • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph – Spare 678 Rev/Mile 678.0 min 678.0 max
  • Front Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
  • Rear Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
  • Spare Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
  • Front Wheel Material Steel
  • Rear Wheel Material Steel
  • Spare Wheel Material Steel
  • Steering Type Power-Assisted
  • Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 17.2 17.2 min 17.2 max
  • Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb 53.5 ft 53.5 min 53.5 max
  • Brake Type Power
  • Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
  • Disc – Front (Yes or ) Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.5 x 1.26 in
  • Drum – Rear (Yes or ) Yes
  • Rear Drum Diam x Width 13.0 x 3.50 in
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 31 gal 31.0 min 31.0 max
  • Fuel Tank Location LH Midship Inboard
  • Front Head Room 40.6 in 40.6 min 40.6 max
  • Front Leg Room 41.1 in 41.1 min 41.1 max
  • Front Shoulder Room 68.8 in 68.8 min 68.8 max
  • Front Hip Room 63.8 in 63.8 min 63.8 max
  • Wheelbase 155 in 155.0 min 155.0 max
  • Length, Overall w/rear bumper 238.7 in 238.7 min 238.7 max
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors 79.2 in 79.2 min 79.2 max
  • Height, Overall 82.5 in 82.5 min 82.5 max
  • Overhang, Front 33.8 in 33.8 min 33.8 max
  • Overhang, Rear w/bumper 49.9 in 49.9 min 49.9 max
  • Ground to Top of Load Floor 29.2 in 29.2 min 29.2 max
  • Ground Clearance, Front 8.7 in 8.7 min 8.7 max
  • Ground Clearance, Rear 8.5 in 8.5 min 8.5 max
  • Rear Door Type Dual Swing-out
  • Rear Door Opening Height 49.7 in 49.7 min 49.7 max
  • Rear Door Opening Width 56.9 in 56.9 min 56.9 max
  • Side Door Type Sliding, Swing-out
  • Side Door Opening Height 49.1 in 49.1 min 49.1 max
  • Side Door Opening Width 40.8, 46.7 in 40.8 min 46.7 max
  • Step Up Height – Front 18.2 in 18.2 min 18.2 max
  • Step Up Height – Side 19.6 in 19.6 min 19.6 max
  • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console 171.0 in 171.0 min 171.0 max
  • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 147.3 in 147.3 min 147.3 max
  • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline 75.5 in 75.5 min 75.5 max
  • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 50.7 in 50.7 min 50.7 max
  • Cargo Box (Area) Height 53.8 in 53.8 min 53.8 max
  • Cargo Volume 316.8 ft³ 316.8 min 316.8 max

New Van Buying Trip

Headed up to Phoenix to check out vans on Craigslist and any used car lots that had Cargo Vans

Had about a dozen to choose from

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Got a new van !! Much thanks to Jimmy @EarlyWatchAZ for spending an entire day on the road shuttling the cop car back to Tucson !! #TheAdventureContinues

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