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GMC BOLSTER

Built: 1942-1944 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

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The GMC BOLSTER is a machine built by GMC. Production: 1942-1944. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,800 cm³. The machine is 6,800 mm long and 2,220 mm wide. The unladen weight is 5,380 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,750 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 6,855 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. Unladen weight across the GMC range ranges from 1,220 to 13,750 kg; the BOLSTER sits in the lower part of that range with 5,380 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 353 CC KW below it with 5,376 kg and the TN CCKW 353 above it with 5,390 kg. 936 GMC models across 6 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 10 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

GMC trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2) – a collective page of GMC ranges by EU vehicle class: Suburban, Sierra, Silverado and Savana alongside historic military trucks, engine outputs 67 to 332 kW

Class N2 groups, under EU vehicle law, trucks with a gross vehicle weight of between 3.5 and 12 tonnes; this page accordingly bundles GMC models classified as such in Dutch and Finnish registration data. The register mainly features the heavy pick-up and SUV ranges Sierra and Suburban, plus the Savana van (GMC's counterpart to the Chevrolet Express) and, as a historic addition, the military all-wheel-drive CCKW-353 truck from the Second World War era, popularly known as the "Jimmy".

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The register lists 218 versions with engine outputs of 67 to 332 kW, displacements of 2,695 to 7,485 cm³, four to eight cylinders, unladen weights of 2,300 to 9,940 kg and gross vehicle weights of 3,510 to 12,000 kg.

GMC positions itself as Chevrolet's sister brand, focused on higher-grade equipment on largely technically identical vehicles; the ranges recorded here cover almost the entire N2 payload class, from light pick-up to heavy Suburban SUV, and compete in the North American market with Ford and Ram.

On a used example, depending on the range, what counts is corrosion on the ladder frame and wheel arches, the condition of the automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, on diesel versions oil loss and engine mileage, and — on the historic military vehicles — the preservation state of the body and axles plus the limited parts supply through specialist vintage-vehicle dealers.

Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle GMC Klasse N2, GMC (General Motors, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct
Displacement4,800 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length6,800 mmcorrect
Width2,220 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,750 mmcorrect
Unladen weight5,380 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight6,855 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels6correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the GMC BOLSTER weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,380 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC BOLSTER?

6,855 kg.

What engine does the GMC BOLSTER have?

6 cylinders, 4,800 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the GMC BOLSTER?

6,800 mm × 2,220 mm.

When was the GMC BOLSTER built?

Production years: 1942-1944.

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 10 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.

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