1997 Chevrolet Express (Export) Service and Repair Manual

Only in its second season after the 1996 redesign, the 1997 Chevrolet Express (Export) is the export-market build of GM's full-size van, supplied to buyers outside the United States. This factory service and repair manual covers export cargo and passenger versions of the base and LS van. The US range for the year offered a 4.3-liter V6, 5.0-liter, 5.7-liter and 7.4-liter V8s and a 6.5-liter turbodiesel V8, though each export market took its own selection. The manual provides procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules for 1997.

Engines covered

• 4.3L V6 — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.0L V8 — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.7L V8 — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 7.4L V8 — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 6.5L V8 turbodiesel — OHV, turbocharged, diesel

Body styles covered

• 3-door cargo van
• 3-door passenger van

Trims covered

• Base
• LS

Known issues on the 1997 Express (Export). This export-market vehicle was not sold in the United States, so NHTSA holds no recall or complaint records for it. Use the manual's procedures and wiring diagrams to identify and service the exact engine and equipment your export van carries.