When you think of the "Chevrolet K2500" what will usually come to mind for Chevrolet enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The K2500 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 1999 model is no exception. The Chevrolet K2500 falls into the standard cab pickup for the family category.

1999 Chevrolet K2500 Base Specs

The K2500 Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 1999 K2500 is a Central SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The K2500 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the K2500 Base are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 75.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,125 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,023. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The K2500 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 1999 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet K2500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Canada market, Chevrolet K2500, Standard Cab Pickup

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