Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak are quite excited about their purchase. The C4500 Kodiak has held a position among the top of the C4500 Kodiak line of medium duty for more than a generation. It is a significant medium duty, and the 2005 model is no different. The Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak comes under the heading of sedan models that are exiciting.

2005 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4E042 Specs

Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak Engine Specs: The C4500 Kodiak C4E042 comes outfitted with a Duramax 6.6 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by N/A. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

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

The fuel system for the 2005 C4500 Kodiak is a Bosch DFI design, using DIESEL fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the C4500 Kodiak C4E042 are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 75.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.20 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. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,930 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,752. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

The 2005 C4500 Kodiak gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is below average for a sedan medium duty.

The vehicle is available in Black, Dark Carmine Red Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Cadet Blue Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray, and Summit White.

What We Think of the Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4E042 sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a C4500 Kodiak.

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