Most all of the vacuum lines will start from the intake manifold in the rear..........
vacume line to the valve has broke off from manifold vac that goes to the switch
the vacuum hose connects to the airbox
Check for a vacuum leak or broken vacuum line first and if all is correct then you will need to check the a/c - heater controller..........
The vacuum hose line routing diagram can be obtained from most Chevrolet dealerships. Obtaining a diagram will be the easiest way to visualize vacuum line routing.
The heater control valve is mounted on the engine side of the heater and evaporator box which is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. It will have at least three hoses connected to it and one vacuum line. It kind of hides underneath the a/c accumulator.
what do you need to know, I have an 89
You can find heater vacuum line diagrams for your Chevy van in most Chevrolet service manuals. The service manuals can be found at your local library.
The heater blend door is not run by vacuum. It is run by an electric actuator.
I had the same problem with my '97 Astro van, the plastic vacuum line from the PCV valve to the vacuum cannister underneath the front end had broken. It might not be that vacuum line, but you do have a vacuum leak somewhere.
if im not mistaken the heater control has vacuum lines. take off heater controls and see if you have a bad vacuum line to heater box.
If your problem is that the cold air stops blowing out the AC vents and transfer to the defrost or the heater vents, I have had this on my 99 Astro. There is a small vacuum line that runs from the Drive Side Valve Cover near the front across the front of the engine over the Air Conditioning components. If this line gets cracked or broken, when you are going up hill and the engine requires more vacuum for fuel there isn't enough vacuum to keep the Air blowing out the AC vents. Check the line for cracks or broken areas.
The mode door is vacuum controlled in the GC and the default fail position is defrost only. You most likely have either a vacuum leak or a broken vacuum line. There is a vacuum junction under the passenger side dash that kids like to kick and pull the vacuum line loose. That's the first place to check.