Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your GMC Vandura 3500
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GMC Vandura 3500 Problems
The Fuel Pump May Fail Causing the Engine to Stall or Crank Over But Not Start
The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart. Our technicians recommend replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 miles to help prevent undue strain on the fuel pump.
Intake Manifold Gasket May Leak Coolant or Engine Oil
The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Running the engine with a coolant/oil mix may result in engine damage. Replacing the intake manifold gasket should correct this issue.
Coolant Leak & Engine Overheating
A coolant leak may develop from the water pump. This can result in an engine overheating condition. A leaking water pump will require replacement.
Driveability Problems Due to Internal Distributor Fault
The distributor may develop internal faults. This can cause a rough running engine or stalling condition, the Check Engine Light may or may not illuminate. Our technicians tell us that the distributor should be overhauled or replaced to correct this concern.
Highter Than Nornal Idle Due to Vacuum Leak
An engine vacuum leak may develop from the throttle body gasket causing a higher than normal idle speed. Failed gaskets should be replaced.
GMC Vandura 3500 Questions and Answers
Our van will overheat frequently and VOMIT out anti-freeze through the overflow. Very annoying. I don't think it's the head gasket, as it doesn't do it constantly.... Thermostat? Water pump? Someth...
transmision will shift fine except into drive stays in secound I believe that it is the speed sensor
i have a 1994 gmc vandura 3500 with a 5.7 engine i want to know what kind of trans mission it carries .
has problem excelerating just started running rea rough engine wants to stop running when coming to stop. changed the fuel filter but made no change. when going from park to drive it wants to stop ...
hard time excelerating, wants to stop running when going from park to drive or reverse. problem just started yesterday. changed the fuel filter but made difference
GMC Vandura 3500 Stories
I had a GMC Vandura for almost 19 years! still runs great! I had left it in the outside and never ran it for 3 years. I started running it a couple mounts ago and it still works great!!!!