2017 GM vans

[boardrider247]

180Hp and 360lb ft is not enough grunt to call it a 2500 or 3500 van. If it can't tow 8000+lb relatively easily it isn't worth much. I would see value in adding the 2.8 to the 1500 lineup, but not the actual work line. Another bad move GM...

Scott

Those numbers are relatively close to that of a 4bt cummins and those have been pushing around loaded step vans for years.

While I agree I would not want the 2.8 Dmax for my personal vehicle I can see it being useful to fleet managers running loaded up service trucks.

 

[Choff]

I think the diesel engine for the GM Van will be a plus for the Conversion Van market for larger vans.
Not everyone needs to pull a large trailer or camper.
I drive a full size AWD GMC Conversion van with a 5.3 gas and get about 17 mpg average , have gotten 17.8, not overloaded and 2 people
I can see a small Diesel engine in these types of Vans with the hope of better gas MPG.
Choff

 

[Gar.]

Here is another source for information on the 2017 GMC van from gmfleetorderguide.com. The cargo liner spray in sounds like a good idea. The above link source says:


Deletions:

(LGH) Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel
(LC8) Engine, 6.0L V8 SFI Gaseous
(FHZ) Dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) system
(G7J) Rainforest Green Metallic
(UFM) Fuel tank, 3-tank configuration
(UFP) Fuel tank, 4-tank configuration
(KG3) Alternator, 145 amps
(GHO) Rear axle, 3.54 ratio

New Features:

(GPA) Graphite Metallic
(CGN) Cargo liner, spray-in
(KG4) Alternator, 150 amps
(UY7) Trailer wiring, changes from 7-pin sealed connector to dual 4-pin/7-pin sealed connector

 

[broncobowsher]

I know many a 90's trucks that had that kind of power. Including ¾ and 1 tons.
Not going to pull 10,000 pounds effortlessly up a mountain at 70MPH. But they will get around fine

 

[Buddha.]

I know many a 90's trucks that had that kind of power. Including ¾ and 1 tons.
Not going to pull 10,000 pounds effortlessly up a mountain at 70MPH. But they will get around fine

I agree. The early TBI 454 engines where rated at 230 hp 385 torque I think, and that was the big engine. Plenty of smaller 350 engines put in heavy duty trucks as well.