Truck of the Year for 1995: The Chevrolet K1500

As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet K1500 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Chevrolet K1500 Engine Specs

The K1500 Cheyenne is equipped with a General Motors 6.5 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The 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 fuel system for the 1995 K1500 is a I-EFI design, running on DIESEL fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.

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 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,588 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 Standard Cab Pickup.

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.

Fuel Efficiency

The K1500 Cheyenne received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to long-distance. Being a diesel-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 1995 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet K1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Cheyenne version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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