Buyers of the Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak are aware of the reputation of the medium duty they are purchasing. The C5500 Kodiak has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for years. It is considered an institution of a medium duty and the 2009 model is no exception. The Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak falls into the sedan for the family category. People who purchase the C5500 Kodiak have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The C5500 Kodiak C5V042 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.

Fuel is handled for the C5500 Kodiak is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The C5500 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.

C5500 Kodiak C5V042 Statistics

The dimensions of the C5500 Kodiak C5V042 are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

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

The standard warranty period for the C5500 Kodiak is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 C5500 Kodiak gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan medium duty.

Conclusion

The 2009 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the C5V042 version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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