Chevrolet C15
Built: 1943-1965 · Series: Trucks up to 3.5 t (Class N1)
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Chevrolet trucks up to 3.5 t (class N1) – collective page of the light C/K and Silverado 1500 pickups and the Express panel van: engines from 34 to 184 kW, 6 to 8 cylinders, gross weights up to 3.5 t
The EU vehicle class N1 covers trucks and vans up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every Chevrolet range recorded in that class. Chevrolet was founded in 1911 by Louis Chevrolet and William Durant in Detroit and has belonged to General Motors since 1918. Unlike the heavier 2500/3500 versions of the N2 class, this page covers the light pickups: the classic C/K series (C15, C20, K20 – 2WD marked C, 4WD marked K), the modern Silverado 1500 models and the Express panel van; the data also occasionally includes badge-engineered SUV versions such as the Blazer and Tahoe.
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The register lists 100 versions with kerb weights of 1,876 to 3,328 kg and gross vehicle weights of 2,830 to 3,500 kg. Engine outputs are recorded for 10 models and range from 34 to 184 kW, displacements from 3,000 to 8,200 cm³ across 6 to 8 cylinders; lengths are recorded for 49 models, from 4,750 to 7,220 mm, width for all 100 from 1,940 to 2,480 mm.
As Chevrolet's lightest commercial vehicle class, the Silverado 1500 range competes directly with the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500, while the Express panel van, as a trade and fleet vehicle, competes with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford Transit; in Europe these vehicles are mostly imports.
On a used example, what matters is frame corrosion, the condition of the brakes and tow hitch, and on the V8 engines oil consumption and the condition of the hydraulic lifters; on imported vehicles additionally the completeness of individual type approval and any left-hand-drive conversion. Spare parts usually run through specialised American-car dealers, and wear parts for the standard engines are widely available.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Chevrolet Lkw bis 3,5 t (Klasse N1), Chevrolet (General Motors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 119 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 3,538 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,294 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,240 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,087 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 38.5 kW/t (119 kW / 3.1 t)
Stronger than 11% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,424 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Chevrolet C15 have?
The Chevrolet C15 delivers 119 kW.
How much does the Chevrolet C15 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,087 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet C15?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet C15 have?
6 cylinders, 3,538 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet C15?
5,294 mm × 2,240 mm.
When was the Chevrolet C15 built?
Production years: 1943-1965.
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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This page carries 12 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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