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Chevrolet K3500

Built: 1994-2008 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

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With the K3500, Chevrolet offers a model from the Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2) series. Production: 1994-2008. The engine delivers 143 kW, has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,500 cm³. The machine is 5,550 mm long and 2,200 mm wide. The unladen weight is 4,150 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,450 mm. Top speed is 90 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 6,804 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2) series covers 456 models. Rated output within it ranges from 36.8 to 330 kW; the K3500 sits in the lower part of that range with 143 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the CHEVROLET 1500 SUBURBAN below it with 142 kW and the 2500 FLEETSIDE PICKUP-3.9T-GK24J-4X4 above it with 145 kW. Unladen weight within it ranges from 1,833 to 5,500 kg; here the K3500 sits in the upper part of that range with 4,150 kg. 2857 Chevrolet models across 75 series are on record.

Chevrolet trucks 3.5-12 t (class N2) – collective page for the EU medium-truck class: heavy US pickups and SUVs of the 2500/3500 range such as Suburban, Tahoe, Avalanche and Duramax diesels, engines from 37 to 330 kW

The EU vehicle class N2 covers trucks from 3.5 to 12 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 lighter N1 page, this covers the heavy 2500 and 3500 versions of the US pickup and SUV ranges: Suburban, Tahoe and Avalanche as large SUVs with correspondingly high gross vehicle weights, plus Silverado HD pick-ups and the Express panel van, many with the Duramax diesel engine.

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The register lists 456 versions, with recorded outputs of 36.8 to 330 kW, displacements of 2,800 to 8,200 cm³ across 4 to 8 cylinders, kerb weights of 1,600 to 8,995 kg and gross vehicle weights of 3,510 to 11,990 kg; width ranges from 1,780 to 2,570 mm, length from 4,400 to 11,560 mm.

The span thus runs from near-SUV 2500 models just above the N1 threshold to panel-van versions at nearly 12 t, showing the breadth of what counts as a "truck" in this class.

On a used example, what matters on the Duramax diesels is the injection system and turbocharger, on the heavy pick-ups the brakes and tow hitch, on converted van versions the quality of the conversion and its registration papers, and frame corrosion generally. Spare parts for US imports usually run through specialised dealers.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chevrolet Lkw 3,5-12 t (Klasse N2), Chevrolet (General Motors, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Power143 kWcorrect
Cylinders8correct
Displacement6,500 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length5,550 mmcorrect
Width2,200 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,450 mmcorrect
Unladen weight4,150 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight6,804 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct
Top speed90 km/hcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 34.5 kW/t (143 kW / 4.2 t)

Stronger than 18% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Chevrolet K3500 have?

The Chevrolet K3500 delivers 143 kW.

How much does the Chevrolet K3500 weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,150 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet K3500?

6,804 kg.

What engine does the Chevrolet K3500 have?

8 cylinders, 6,500 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Chevrolet K3500 go?

Top speed is 90 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet K3500?

5,550 mm × 2,200 mm.

When was the Chevrolet K3500 built?

Production years: 1994-2008.

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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