Facts about the 1996 Chevrolet K1500 WT
The K1500 WT is equipped with a General Motors 4.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Standard Cab Pickup arena.
The K1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The K1500 is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the K1500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $18,592, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1996 K1500 is a traditional Central MFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.
The K1500 WT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 1996 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet K1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the WT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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