The C4500 Kodiak C4E044 is equipped with a General Motors 8.1 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The C4500 Kodiak uses drum-assisted brakes, with ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a -steering -style configuration. The medium duty uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the C4500 Kodiak C4E044 are 79.10 inches wide by 221.30 inches long. It sits 76.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the C4500 Kodiak is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $33,435 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,593. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 C4500 Kodiak is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.

The 2008 C4500 Kodiak gets 16 - 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 12 - 15 in the city. This is below average for a sedan medium duty.

Parting Shots

The 2008 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the C4E044 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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