What's New
2005
No new features
2004
New standard 16-inch wheels
2003
Improved cabin safety
Lower-priced base models
Larger (standard 16-inch) wheels and tires on all models
Aluminum wheels standard on LS and LT models
World-class HydroBoost hydraulic power, four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, with DRP
2002
Multiport fuel injection
eliminated EGR due to improvements in catalytic converter's oxygen sensor and computer calibrations
Synthetic rear axel lube.
RKE option for cargo vans with power door locks and windows
2001
Exterior colors, Light Pewter Metallic and Dark Carmine Red Metallic
Alternator rated at 105amps
PCM upgraded
2000
Reminder and warning chimes for: key in ignition, headlamps on, safety belt unfastened, turn signal on
Retained Accessory Power
Argent-painted steel wheels on Base model
Automatic Exterior Lamp Control
Flash-to-pass feature.
Safety and Security
Remote Keyless Entry with panic alarm
Lock-out protection included with power door locks
Battery-rundown protection.
Engineering
Tow/Haul trailering switch.
Engines
Vortec 4300 V6 SFI engine enhancements
Plastic fuel tank with 27-gallon capacity (approx.)
Exhaust system enhancements.
Brakes
Increased ABS reliability
1999
Roof console with electronics
Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic and Medium Bronzemist Metallic
Optional running boards
Upgraded automatic transmission
Active transfer case
1998
Enhanced 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission with Overdrive
Passlock® theft-deterrent system (see page 4)
An improved clearcoat paint (interim availability) that helps reduce damage caused by water-spotting, acid rain and environmental etch
Three new exterior colors: Medium Cadet Blue Metallic, Dark Copper Metallic and Dark Forest Green Metallic
Two new exterior cladding colors: Dark Forest Green Metallic and Dark Copper Metallic
Medium Gray replaces Gray as an interior color
1997
Optional Special Leather seating surfaces (LT only)
Optional HomeLink transmitter
Delayed interior lighting.
Automatic Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Three paint colors -- Dark Purple Metallic, Silvermist Metallic and Light Carmine Red Metallic.
Improved 4L60-E automatic transmission
Electronic Variable Orifice (EVO) power steering
Lighter-weight torsion bars and plug-in front differential axle shafts (AWD only).
1996
New seats
New instrument panel
New dual air bags
New fabrics and trim
New optional integral child safety seats (interim availability)
New audio systems
New rear-seat audio system
New underseat (front) heat ducts
New optional electronic overhead console
More foot room for driver and front passenger.
Three new paint colors -- Medium Blue Metallic, Medium Lichen Green Metallic and Cherry Ice Metallic.
New wheels.
Enhanced Vortec 4300 V6 engine
Improved 4L60-E automatic transmission
New long-life (100,000-mile) service items.
1995
Regular-body models discontinued
New grille, bumper fascia and front end sheet metal for
Body cladding
4.3l V6 with CPI standard
RKE
1994
1993
Optional aluminum wheel for 2wd and AWD has new appearance
Scotchgard - seats, door, and quarter trim panels
New instrument panel cluster with analog gauges(bump from 85-100mph
Electronically controlled transmission with brake shift interlock
1992
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1985