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GMC K1500

Built: 1994-2001 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)

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The K1500 from GMC is part of the Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1) series. Production: 1994-2001. The engine has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,700 cm³. The machine is 2,000 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,456 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,660 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 2,998 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1) series covers 433 models. Unladen weight within it ranges from 1,220 to 3,350 kg; the K1500 sits in the middle of that range with 2,456 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the GMC SILVERADO below it with 2,450 kg and the PICK-UP above it with 2,458 kg. Gross vehicle weight within it ranges from 1,514 to 3,500 kg; here the K1500 sits in the upper part of that range with 2,998 kg. 1090 GMC models across 32 series are on record.

GMC vans and trucks up to 3.5 t (class N1) – collective page for the EU light-van class covering the Chevrolet sister programme: Sierra, Savana and Suburban as GMC versions, engines from 66 to 209 kW

The EU vehicle class N1 covers light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every GMC range recorded in that class. GMC (General Motors Truck Company) was founded in 1911/1912 and, as a standalone brand within General Motors, specialises in trucks and SUVs – technically largely identical to Chevrolet but with its own model names and usually a more upmarket trim level. The register holds the GMC counterparts to the Chevrolet ranges: Sierra (sister model to the Silverado pickup), Savana (sister model to the Express panel van) and Suburban versions, plus the top-of-range Denali trim.

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The register lists 433 versions, with recorded outputs of 66 to 209 kW, displacements of 2,800 to 8,200 cm³ across 4 to 8 cylinders, kerb weights of 1,220 to 3,350 kg and gross vehicle weights of 1,514 to 3,500 kg; width ranges from 1,550 to 2,500 mm, length from 4,330 to 7,750 mm.

As Chevrolet's sister brand, GMC is a textbook example of how US manufacturers sell the same technical base under two brand names with different positioning – the displacement and cylinder-count ranges therefore largely match those of the Chevrolet N1 page.

On a used example, the same checkpoints apply as on the technically related Chevrolet models: corrosion on the frame and load bed, the condition of the V8 engines and their cooling system, the transfer case on four-wheel-drive versions, plus the provenance and registration history as a US import. Spare parts run through specialised importers, since GMC does not maintain a regular distribution network in Europe.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: GMC Transporter bis 3,5 t (Klasse N1), GMC (General Motors, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders8correct
Displacement5,700 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,000 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,660 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,456 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight2,998 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the GMC K1500 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,456 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC K1500?

2,998 kg.

What engine does the GMC K1500 have?

8 cylinders, 5,700 cm³ displacement.

When was the GMC K1500 built?

Production years: 1994-2001.

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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