Technical register for agricultural, construction and commercial machinery · sourced data

GMC C35

Built: 1977 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)

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The C35 from GMC is part of the Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1) series. Production: 1977. The engine has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,400 cm³. The vehicle is 2,440 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,650 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,180 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 3,175 kg. The vehicle runs on 4 wheels. The Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1) series covers 433 models. Unladen weight within it ranges from 1,220 to 3,350 kg; the C35 sits in the upper part of that range with 2,650 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the SIERRA 1500 DENALI below it with 2,646 kg and the CHEVROLET VAN. above it with 2,653 kg. Gross vehicle weight within it ranges from 1,514 to 3,500 kg; here the C35 sits in the upper part of that range with 3,175 kg. 1090 GMC models across 32 series are on record.

GMC vans and trucks up to 3.5 t (class N1) – collective page for the EU light-van class covering the Chevrolet sister programme: Sierra, Savana and Suburban as GMC versions, engines from 66 to 209 kW

The EU vehicle class N1 covers light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every GMC range recorded in that class. GMC (General Motors Truck Company) was founded in 1911/1912 and, as a standalone brand within General Motors, specialises in trucks and SUVs – technically largely identical to Chevrolet but with its own model names and usually a more upmarket trim level. The register holds the GMC counterparts to the Chevrolet ranges: Sierra (sister model to the Silverado pickup), Savana (sister model to the Express panel van) and Suburban versions, plus the top-of-range Denali trim.

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The register lists 433 versions, with recorded outputs of 66 to 209 kW, displacements of 2,800 to 8,200 cm³ across 4 to 8 cylinders, kerb weights of 1,220 to 3,350 kg and gross vehicle weights of 1,514 to 3,500 kg; width ranges from 1,550 to 2,500 mm, length from 4,330 to 7,750 mm.

As Chevrolet's sister brand, GMC is a textbook example of how US manufacturers sell the same technical base under two brand names with different positioning – the displacement and cylinder-count ranges therefore largely match those of the Chevrolet N1 page.

On a used example, the same checkpoints apply as on the technically related Chevrolet models: corrosion on the frame and load bed, the condition of the V8 engines and their cooling system, the transfer case on four-wheel-drive versions, plus the provenance and registration history as a US import. Spare parts run through specialised importers, since GMC does not maintain a regular distribution network in Europe.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: GMC Transporter bis 3,5 t (Klasse N1), GMC (General Motors, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders8correct
Displacement7,400 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,440 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,180 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,650 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight3,175 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the GMC C35 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,650 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC C35?

3,175 kg.

What engine does the GMC C35 have?

8 cylinders, 7,400 cm³ displacement.

When was the GMC C35 built?

Production years: 1977.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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