Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak Engine Specs: The C5500 Kodiak C5V042 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 C5500 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the C5500 Kodiak C5V042 are 79.80 inches wide by 221.60 inches long. It sits 73.60 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 C5500 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 $33,910 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,010. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 C5500 Kodiak is a Bosch DFI system, running on DIESEL . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The C5500 Kodiak C5V042 received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid medium duty, this was within normal parameters.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak C5V042 sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a C5500 Kodiak.

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