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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999EXPRESS 1/2 TON VAN V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONVEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)
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Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
1999 Chevrolet Express 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
Component Location:
The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is a pulse counter type input that informs the VCM how fast the vehicle is being driven. The VSS system uses an inductive sensor mounted in the tail housing of the transmission and a toothed reluctor wheel on the tail shaft. As the reluctor rotates, the teeth alternately interfere with the magnetic field of the sensor creating an induced voltage pulse.
The VSS produces an AC voltage signal that increases with the vehicle speed. The VCM processes this signal and sends it to the following components:
^ The Instrument Panel.
^ The Cruise Control Module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.