Not Your Mother’s K1500 – The 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado

Chevrolet introduced the K1500 Silverado in late 1993 to regain its grip on the Extended Cab Pickup market. There are 4 trim levels for the K1500 in 1994: . With two doors and spacious seating for one, the four-wheel drive K1500 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Extended Cab Pickup market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.

1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Specs

Standard equipment in the K1500 for 1993 and 1994 includes the 5.0 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the K1500.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The K1500 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.

The 1994 K1500's standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected TBI style of design. The fuel capacity of the truck is 27.00 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the K1500 Silverado are 77.50 inches wide by 186.80 inches long. It sits 76.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard one passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $16,064 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Extended Cab Pickup.

MPG Ratings

The 1994 K1500 gets 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a extended cab pickup truck.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

What We Think of the Chevrolet K1500

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet K1500 Silverado sold well in 1994. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a K1500.

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