RepairPal Certified shops can diagnose and repair your 1996 Chevrolet G30. They provide transparent pricing with a minimum 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty on repairs and services.
Does the van start when you jump it then die? I just checked my alternator by getting my bus to start, then removing the negative connection to the battery. If the engine dies, you need a new alternator. Replace it yourself, it was easy for a girl new to car mechanics.