Chevrolet K10
Built: 1970-1986 · Series: K10
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Chevrolet K10 – the four-wheel-drive pick-ups of the C/K line with Silverado, Cheyenne Super and Custom Deluxe: V8 engines from 4.9 to 6.6 litres, around 183 kW, around 5.2 m in length
Chevrolet K10 denotes the four-wheel-drive version – General Motors used the K prefix for 4x4, C for two-wheel drive – of the classic C/K pick-up line, built from 1960 into the 1990s across several generations. The models gathered here come mainly from the third generation, known as the "Square Body" (1973–1987), with trim levels such as Silverado (top trim), Cheyenne Super and Custom Deluxe, plus the classic Stepside bed with external fenders.
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The register lists here 8 versions with around 183 kW from eight-cylinder engines of 4,903 to 6,600 cm³, unladen weights from 1,800 to 2,776 kg, gross weights from 2,540 to 3,500 kg, a length of around 5.2 m and widths from 2,000 to 2,150 mm.
For decades the K10 was one of the best-selling pick-ups in North America and, with its sturdy leaf-spring solid-axle underpinnings and small-block V8 engines, shaped the market for work and off-road pick-ups; today it is a sought-after collector vehicle. Numbers-matching examples with factory air conditioning and the top Silverado trim command the strongest interest among collectors today.
On used examples, check the frame and bed for rust (the classic weak point), the carburettor and ignition on unrestored trucks, the transfer case and axles, the brakes, often upgraded to front discs, and the condition of body seals and chrome trim; parts run through the extensive US classic-truck parts market.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chevrolet K10, Chevrolet (General Motors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 183 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 4,990 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,200 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,030 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,330 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,110 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,767 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 3correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 86.7 kW/t (183 kW / 2.1 t)
Stronger than 98% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Chevrolet K10 have?
The Chevrolet K10 delivers 183 kW.
How much does the Chevrolet K10 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,110 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet K10?
2,767 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet K10 have?
8 cylinders, 4,990 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet K10?
5,200 mm × 2,030 mm.
When was the Chevrolet K10 built?
Production years: 1970-1986.
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 13 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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Other models in this series
K-10
K10 1500 HD SILVERADO 4X4
K10 CHEYENNE SUPER
K10 CUSTOM DELUXE 4WD
K10 PICK-UP
K10 PICKUP
K10 STEPSIDE PICK UP 4X4
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