What are the ways to check the operation of a water pump on an engine for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana?

Water pump failure can lead to overheating, there are several ways to check the operation of the water pump while it is installed on the engine. Excessive bearing wear can be identified by attempting to move the water pump pulley horizontally or vertically. To replace the water pump, the coolant must be drained and various components such as the air cleaner assembly, radiator shroud, fan/clutch assembly, and drive removed. The specific steps for removal and installation vary depending on the engine type. Coolant should be added to the specified level and the coolant level checked. Also, it is important to bleed the cooling system of air and check for any coolant leaks around the water pump and hoses.

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GMC Savana Pump Kit, Wat
Part Number: 12703898
$176.13 MSRP: $349.50
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- Other Name: Water Pump
- Replaces: 19256261, 12686763, 12681184
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- 2003-2006 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 1/2 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1/2 TON PASSENGER SAVANA, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.0L
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GMC Savana Water Pump Assembly
Part Number: 12637105
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly, Water ; Pump, Engine Coolant; Water Pump
- Replaces: 97372515, 98098889, 98031233
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2006-2016 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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GMC Savana Engine Coolant Pump Kit
Part Number: 89060527
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- Other Name: Pump Kit,Water; Water Pump, Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 12532528, 89017748, 12528917
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1996-2014 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EXPRESS, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER, 1/2 TON CARGO, 1/2 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1/2 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1/2 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 1/2 TON PASSENGER SAVANA, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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GMC Savana Water Pump Kit
Part Number: 12681417
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- Other Name: Pump Kit, Water; Water Pump
- Replaced by: 19434033
- Replaces: 19208815
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- 2007-2020 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 1/2 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1/2 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1/2 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 1/2 TON PASSENGER SAVANA, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex
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GMC Savana Pump Assembly, Wat
Part Number: 12707676
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- Other Name: Water Pump, Water Pump Assembly
- Replaced by: 12717097
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- 2018-2021 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Savana Water Pump Assembly
Part Number: 12645126
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly, Water; Water Pump
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2017-2021 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel
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GMC Savana Pump Kit, Wat
Part Number: 12708487
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- Other Name: Water Pump
- Replaces: 12456326, 12527759, 19168601
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EXPRESS, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER | 8 Cyl 7.4L
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GMC Savana Engine Coolant Pump Kit
Part Number: 19168610
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- Other Name: Pump Kit,Water; Water Pump, Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 88894036, 12530176, 12534772
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1998 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EXPRESS, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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GMC Savana Engine Coolant Pump Kit
Part Number: 19168609
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- Other Name: Pump Kit,Water; Water Pump
- Replaces: 88894035, 12456231
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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GMC Savana Pump Assembly, Wat
Part Number: 12707680
$279.19 MSRP: $503.04
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Water Pump
- Replaced by: 12735409
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 6.6L
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GMC Savana Water Pump Kit
Part Number: 12685964
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump Kit, Wat; Water Pump
- Replaces: 89017773, 89017694, 88893907
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER | 8 Cyl 8.1L

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Q: What are the ways to check the operation of a water pump on an engine for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana?
A: Water pump failure can lead to overheating, there are several ways to check the operation of the water pump while it is installed on the engine. Excessive bearing wear can be identified by attempting to move the water pump pulley horizontally or vertically. To replace the water pump, the coolant must be drained and various components such as the air cleaner assembly, radiator shroud, fan/clutch assembly, and drive removed. The specific steps for removal and installation vary depending on the engine type. Coolant should be added to the specified level and the coolant level checked. Also, it is important to bleed the cooling system of air and check for any coolant leaks around the water pump and hoses.