The K1500 Silverado is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the K1500 Silverado are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 75.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the K1500 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the extended cab pickup market.

The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $20,588, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1995 K1500 is a TBI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design.

The K1500 Silverado received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1995 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet K1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Silverado version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Chevrolet K1500, Extended Cab Pickup, Silverado, United States market

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