The C6500 Kodiak C6V042 is equipped with a Caterpillar 7.2 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a -steering -style configuration. The C6500 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 C6500 Kodiak is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the C6500 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 listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $25,195, with a dealer invoice cost of $22,801. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2004 C6500 Kodiak is a OEM system, running on DIESEL . The fuel is regulated by an system and is a fuel-injected design.

The C6500 Kodiak C6V042 received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-green medium duty, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2004 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet C6500 Kodiak. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the C6V042 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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