Chevrolet K1500
Built: 1989-2008 · Series: K1500
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Chevrolet K1500 – the collective page of the four-wheel-drive C/K pickup: V8 engines of 5,328 to 6,473 cm³, 1,830 to 2,578 kg unladen, Silverado and early Tahoe trims
This collective page gathers the Chevrolet K1500, the four-wheel-drive half-ton range within the Chevrolet C/K pickups. At Chevrolet the letter K denoted four-wheel drive (C stood for rear-wheel drive), 1500 the lightest payload class; the GMT400-generation K1500 was built from 1988 to 1998/99. Among the model names are both plain pickups with trim lines such as Silverado and the early Tahoe versions, which up to 1995 were sold as a two-door SUV trim of the K1500 before Tahoe became a model of its own.
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The register lists 15 versions with 134 to 140 kW, displacements from 5,328 to 6,473 cm³ from eight-cylinder engines throughout, unladen weights from 1,830 to 2,578 kg and gross weights from 2,540 to 3,500 kg; lengths lie between 5,050 and 5,700 mm, widths between 1,920 and 2,100 mm.
In the 1990s the K1500 was one of North America's best-selling pickups and the direct rival to the Ford F-150 4x4; the combination of V8 engines, high payload and a rugged four-wheel-drive system made it both a work and a recreational vehicle, while its Tahoe and Suburban derivatives paved the way to the modern SUV segment.
On a used K1500, rust on the frame, brake lines and wings, the condition of the transfer case and front differential, the mileage of the V8 engine, and the condition of the automatic transmission and clutch packs all count; parts are widely available through the North American and European GM parts trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chevrolet K1500, Chevrolet (General Motors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 140 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 5,735 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,100 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,660 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,578 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 54.3 kW/t (140 kW / 2.6 t)
Stronger than 92% 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 K1500 have?
The Chevrolet K1500 delivers 140 kW.
How much does the Chevrolet K1500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,578 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet K1500?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet K1500 have?
8 cylinders, 5,735 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet K1500?
5,400 mm × 2,100 mm.
When was the Chevrolet K1500 built?
Production years: 1989-2008.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
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- 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 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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