Not Your Father’s K1500 - The 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado
Buyers of the Chevrolet K1500 are aware of the reputation of the truck they are purchasing. The K1500 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 1996 model is no exception. The Chevrolet K1500 falls into the standard cab pickup for the family category. People who purchase the K1500 have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Performance
The K1500 Silverado is equipped with a General Motors 4.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
Fuel is handled for the K1500 is a Central MFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.
The K1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
K1500 Silverado Statistics
The K1500 is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,592 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.
A powertrain warranty is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet K1500.
Fuel Efficiency
The K1500 Silverado received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 1995 model began the promise of the Chevrolet K1500. The 1996 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the K1500 Silverado will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
I have a K1500 in a color you don’t have listed… is there an error?
I gotta admit I was looking at a Nissan, but is this better?