Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: Is the 1991 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne Better than Last Year?

The K2500 Cheyenne is equipped with a General Motors 6.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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.

K2500 Cheyenne Statistics

The K2500 is 194.20 inches long, 73.90 inches wide, and 65.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.80 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the K2500 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 extended cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $13,592 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1991 K2500 is a IFI design, running on DIESEL fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a mechanical system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

The 1991 K2500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a extended cab pickup truck.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne sold well in 1991. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a K2500.

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