The 1999 K2500 is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the cab & chassis market segment. The LS is a member of a series of two trim levels for the K2500 which include LS and Base. The two-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

Performance

Chevrolet K2500 Engine Specs: The K2500 LS comes outfitted with a 6.5 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 1999 K2500 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 25.00 gallons.

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 LS Statistics

The dimensions of the K2500 LS are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 75.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat 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 Cab & Chassis.

The standard warranty period for the K2500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the cab & chassis market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1999 K2500 gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is average for a cab & chassis truck.

Conclusion

The 1999 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet K2500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, Cab & Chassis, Chevrolet K2500, LS, United States market

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