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The K1500 Silverado is equipped with a General Motors 6.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the K1500 Silverado are 77.00 inches wide by 186.80 inches long. It sits 76.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,995 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 fuel system for the 1993 K1500 is a IFI design, using DIESEL fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a mechanical system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.

The K1500 Silverado received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

What We Think of the Chevrolet K1500

The 1993 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet K1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Silverado version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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