The C6500 Kodiak C6C042 is equipped with a Isuzu 7.8 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.

The C6500 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.

C6500 Kodiak C6C042 Statistics

The dimensions of the C6500 Kodiak C6C042 are 79.80 inches wide by 221.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 73.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the C6500 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 listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $33,910, with an invoice cost of $30,010. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 C6500 Kodiak is a traditional OEM, running on DIESEL fuel. The fuel is controlled by an system and is a fuel-injected design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.

The C6500 Kodiak C6C042 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

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet C6500 Kodiak C6C042 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 C6500 Kodiak.

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