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2011 Chevy Express 3500 extended Cargo/Camper van - $18,000 (pacifica)
2011
chevy express 3500
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4.8l vortec V8 is one of the best engines Chevy ever produced.
New/rebuilt transmission(@230,000)
Full transmission inspected and serviced, rear differential serviced(@230,000)
New radiator and hoses
New coolant pump(@250,000)
All new belts
New front rotors(@200,000) and brakes(10,000 miles ago)
New AT tires(@240,000)
New shocks(@ 220,000)
New power steering module
NO LEAKS!
1KwH lithium battery(EcoFlow) with 800w alternator charger and solar plugin ready. Can reverse charge to jump the Van if the 12v dies.
A few known issues-
Oil pressure sending unit is broken, I have a replacement part, but haven’t installed it. Otherwise oil pressure is fine.
Tire pressure sensors are dead.
Annoying random beeping sound that is likely related to the alarm installed, or the alternator charger. 6 short and quiet beeps maybe once a day. We can’t figure it out. But it doesn’t seem to have any effect on the Van. It started after I installed the Alt charger 5 years ago, which is so useful it outweighs the random beeping sound.
Exhaust manifold rear bolts are sheared, as with most of these engines. I have clamps that I have not installed. This would be done when the oil pressure sending unit is changed out. Both fairly easy fixes once you open the doggie door. I would recommend biting the bullet and maybe overhauling the head gaskets at the same time, but they aren’t a problem now, so I have been putting it off.
This is a daily driver for me, about 12000 miles/year. This would make a great weekend adventure van in its twilight. My Mechanics believe it has ATLEAST 100,000 miles left in it, and maybe a lot more.