Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak Engine Specs: The C5500 Kodiak C5U042 comes outfitted with a Duramax 6.6 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a N/A 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a -steering -style configuration. The C5500 Kodiak has 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.

C5500 Kodiak C5U042 Statistics

The C5500 Kodiak is 221.60 inches long, 79.80 inches wide, and 73.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 130.00 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the C5500 Kodiak is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

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 2006 C5500 Kodiak's normal fuel system runs on diesel. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 31.00 gallons.

The C5500 Kodiak C5U042 received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to long-distance. Being a diesel-powered non-green medium duty, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2006 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the C5U042 version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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