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One of the staples of the Extended Cab Pickup segment is the Chevrolet K1500. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the K1500 with four versions: WT, Silverado, Cheyenne, and Base. Sales for the K1500, especially the K1500 Silverado, were brisk during 1995 and 1996. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

Performance

Chevrolet K1500 Engine Specs: The K1500 Silverado comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

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.

The fuel system for the 1995 K1500 is a TBI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.

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 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the K1500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the extended cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,588 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The K1500 Silverado received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet K1500 Silverado sold well in 1995. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a K1500.

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