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| Chevrolet Kodiak | |
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| Chevrolet | |
| aka | Chevrolet 4500 thru 8500 |
| Production | produced from when to when+total units made (optional) |
| Class | Medium Duty Truck |
| Body Style | Kodiak (1981-1989): 2-door truck Kodiak (1990-2002): 2-door truck 4-door truck Kodiak (2003-2009): 2-door truck 4-door truck 2-door cutaway |
| Length | length - type here |
| Width | Width - type here |
| Height | Height - type here |
| Wheelbase | wheelbase - type here |
| Weight | Weight - you get the point |
| Transmission | Allison 1000 HS Series Allison 1000 RDS Rugged Duty Series Allison 1000 EVS Series Allison 2350 HS/RDS Series |
| Engine | 6.6 litre Duramax Diesel V8 8.1 litre Vortec V8 |
| Power | 325 hp @ N/A rpm 450 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm 300 hp @ N/A rpm 520 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm (optional) 330 hp @ N/A rpm 620 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm (optional) |
| Similar | Kodiak Business Special (1981-1989): Ford L-6000/L-7000 (1970-1995) International Harvester S-Series S2100/S2200/S2500/S2600 (1978-1989) Kodiak Series 5000 / 6000 / 7000 (1981-1989): Ford F-600/F-700/F-800 (1980-1994) International Harvester S-Series S1600 / S1700 / S1800 / S1900 (1978-1989) Kodiak (1990–2002): Ford F-600/F-700/F-800 (1995-1999) Freightliner FL50/FL60/FL70/FL80 International 4000 Series (1990-2002) Mack Midliner CS Kenworth T-300 Dodge Ram 6500 C4500 Kodiak: Sterling Bullet 4500 Ford E-450 (2008–2014) Ford F-450 (2008–2010) Hino 165 C5500 Kodiak: Sterling Bullet 5500 Ford E-550 (with a 2009 front end) Ford F-550 (2008–2010) Freightliner Business Class M2 100 Hino 185 International DuraStar 4100 Kenworth T-170/Kenworth T-180 Peterbilt 325/Peterbilt 535 C6500/C7500/C8500 Kodiak: Xos MDXT Ford F-650/F-750 Super Duty (2000—2015) Sterling Acterra Hino 238/338 Peterbilt 337/Peterbilt 537 Kenworth T-270/T-370/Kenworth T-280/T-380 Mack MD Freightliner Business Class M2 106 International DuraStar 4300 Dina HTQ KrAZ-5233 |
| Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
The Chevrolet Kodiak (and similar GMC Topkick and Isuzu H-Series) is a line of medium-duty trucks manufactured from General Motors. The Kodiak completes Chevrolet's vast range of conventional and cab-over models, the Kodiak is in the same class as the Ford F-650/F-750 Super Duty and Dodge Ram 6500 as well as the International CXT in the consumer market.
First Generation[]
The first (after-Chevrolet Model T, Chevrolet M / R / X, Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1927), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1928), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1929), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1930), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1931), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1932), Chevrolet Series OA / OB / OC / OD (1933-1934), 1935-1937 Chevrolet Montpelier COE, Chevrolet Montpelier COE (1937-1939), Chevrolet COE (1939-1941), Chevrolet COE (1941-1946), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1947-1953), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1954), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1955-1957), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1958-1959), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1960-1961), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1962), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1963), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1964-1966), Chevrolet C-Series Medium-Duty (1967–1972), and Chevrolet C-Series Medium-Duty (1973–1980)) generation Kodiak and TopKick were introduced in 1980 as stronger versions of GM's existing medium-duty C-Series trucks, joining the Chevrolet W6/W7 Forward model line, "Kodiak" followed the pattern of "frontier beast" names given to heavier trucks such as the Chevrolet Bison and Chevrolet Bruin, while "Top Kick" came from military slang and tied in with GMC's heavy truck names of General and Brigadier. First (after-Chevrolet Model T, Chevrolet M / R / X, Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1927), Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1928), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1929), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1930), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1931), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1932), Chevrolet Series OA / OB / OC / OD (1933-1934), 1935-1937 Chevrolet Montpelier COE, Chevrolet Montpelier COE (1937-1939), Chevrolet COE (1939-1941), Chevrolet COE (1941-1946), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1947-1953), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1954), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1955-1957), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1958-1959), Chevrolet Series 60 / 80 Diesel LCF (1960-1963), Chevrolet Series 60 / 80 Diesel LCF (1964-1966), Chevrolet/GMC H/J-series Short Hood (1966-1977), and Chevrolet Bruin/GMC Brigadier)-generation models can be distinguished by a full-width grille with quad square headlights arranged horizontally in chrome bezels underneath with the GMC lettering or Chevy "bowtie" above the grille; normal 1973-89 C50-C80s had single round headlights and the emblem all incorporated into the grille area.
Second Generation[]
With the second (after-Chevrolet Model T, Chevrolet M / R / X, Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1927), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1928), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1929), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1930), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1931), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1932), Chevrolet Series OA / OB / OC / OD (1933-1934), 1935-1937 Chevrolet Montpelier COE, Chevrolet Montpelier COE (1937-1939), Chevrolet COE (1939-1941), Chevrolet COE (1941-1946), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1947-1953), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1954), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1955-1957), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1958-1959), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1960-1961), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1962), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1963), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1964-1966), Chevrolet C-Series Medium-Duty (1967–1972), Chevrolet C-Series Medium-Duty (1973–1980), and Chevrolet Conventional Medium-Duty (1981-1989)) generation in 1990, all GM medium conventionals took on the "Kodiak" or "Topkick" names, until they were dropped in 1995; joining the 1994-1999 Isuzu Forward model line, these models used the GMT400 pickup cab until 2003, always with the original "square" dashboard dropped from light-duty models in 1995. While U.S. production ended in 2002, they continued to be produced for the Mexican domestic market in GM's Toluca plant through 2008.
Third Generation[]
For 2003, General Motors released the third (after-Chevrolet Model T, Chevrolet M / R / X, Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1927), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1928), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1929), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1930), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1931), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1932), Chevrolet Series OA / OB / OC / OD (1933-1934), 1935-1937 Chevrolet Montpelier COE, Chevrolet Montpelier COE (1937-1939), Chevrolet COE (1939-1941), Chevrolet COE (1941-1946), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1947-1953), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1954), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1955-1957), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1958-1959), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1960-1961), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1962), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1963), Chevrolet Series 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 LCF (1964-1966), Chevrolet C-Series Medium-Duty (1967–1972), Chevrolet C-Series Medium-Duty (1973–1980), Chevrolet Conventional Medium-Duty (1981-1989), and Chevrolet Kodiak (1990-2002))-generation Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick under the GMT560 architecture. As General Motors felt the two names had better marketplace recognition, the medium-duty truck line was released under the previous Kodiak/TopKick nameplates, with Cx500 as a secondary part of the nomenclature. Showcased as part of the redesign was a change in the design layout of the Kodiak/TopKick. To better compete with the better-selling International DuraStar and Freightliner Business Class M2 medium-duty truck ranges, the GMT560 trucks switched to a vertically oriented cab configuration to allow for a lower cab floor, increased cab space, and better entry and exit. Derived from the Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana full-size van to compete with Ford E-150/E-250/E-350/E-450 (2008–2014), Ford Transit 150/250/350, Dodge Ram Van (1998–2003), Dodge Sprinter (2003–2006), Dodge Sprinter (2007–2009), Ram ProMaster, Freightliner Sprinter T1N, Freightliner Sprinter W906, Freightliner Sprinter VS30, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W906, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30, the cab was produced in two-door and four-door configurations (as the commercial trucks had a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of over 8500 pounds, they were not equipped with airbags), the Kodiak name was expanded to nearly the entire Chevrolet truck range, with the exception of the Colorado RG mid-size pickup to compete with Dodge Dakota, Ford Ranger, Honda Ridgeline, Mitsubishi Raider, Nissan Navara/Frontier, Suzuki Equator, Toyota Tacoma, and Volkswagen Amarok, the Express van to compete with Ford E-150/E-250/E-350/E-450 (2008–2014), Ford Transit 150/250/350, Dodge Ram Van (1998–2003), Dodge Sprinter (2003–2006), Dodge Sprinter (2007–2009), Ram ProMaster, Freightliner Sprinter T1N, Freightliner Sprinter W906, Freightliner Sprinter VS30, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter W906, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30, and the 2004-2006 Low Cab Forward (Isuzu Elf/NPR) to compete with Avia D90/D120, Hino Dutro (1999–2011), Hyundai Mighty II, Iveco Daily (1999-2006), Mazda Titan (2000–2004), Mercedes-Benz Vario, Mitsubishi Fuso Canter FE7/FE8 (2005-2010), UD Atlas F23 (2002–2007), Renault Trucks D Cab 2 m, Tata LPT-613, Toyota Dyna (1999–2011), and ГАЗ-3310 Валдай (2000-2015).
During its production, the GMT560 was produced with few changes. C4500 and C5500 models utilized a separate hood design from the C6500 and heavier-duty models. A "Deluxe Front Appearance Package" was available on all models, featuring a chrome-trimmed mesh grille, a chrome bumper, and, on C4500 and C5500 models, joining the 2004-2006 Chevrolet W3500/W4500/W5500 model line (derived from the 2004-2006 Isuzu NPR) to compete with Avia D90/D120, Hino Dutro (1999–2011), Hyundai Mighty II, Iveco Daily (1999-2006), Mazda Titan (2000–2004), Mercedes-Benz Vario, Mitsubishi Fuso Canter FE7/FE8 (2005-2010), UD Atlas F23 (2002–2007), Renault Trucks D Cab 2 m, Tata LPT-613, Toyota Dyna (1999–2011), and ГАЗ-3310 Валдай (2000-2015) and WT5500 model line (derived from the 1994-2006 Isuzu Forward) to compete with Hino Ranger (1989–2002), Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter (1992–2004), and UD Condor (1993–2011), chrome-trimmed quad headlights. The mesh grille without chrome was available as a separate option as well. Carried over from the previous generation, the GMT560 chassis was produced in Class 5-7 configurations, in C4500 (after-Chevrolet Model T, Chevrolet M / R / X, Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1927), Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1928), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1929), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1930), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1931), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1932), Chevrolet Series OA / OB / OC / OD (1933-1934), 1935-1937 Chevrolet 1½-Ton, Chevrolet 1½-Ton (1937-1939), Chevrolet 1½-Ton (1939-1941), Chevrolet AK Series, Chevrolet Advance Design (1947-1953), Chevrolet Advance Design (1954), Chevrolet Task Force (1955-1957), Chevrolet Task Force (1958-1959), Chevrolet C-30 (1960-1961), Chevrolet C-30 (1962), Chevrolet C-30 (1963), Chevrolet C-30 (1964-1966), Chevrolet C-30 (1967–1972), Chevrolet C-30 (1973-1981), Chevrolet Silverado C3500HD (1991-1996), and Chevrolet Silverado C3500HD (1997-2002)), C5500 (after-Chevrolet Model T, Chevrolet M / R / X, Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1927), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1928), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1929), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1930), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1931), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1932), Chevrolet Series OA / OB / OC / OD (1933-1934), 1935-1937 Chevrolet Montpelier COE, Chevrolet Montpelier COE (1937-1939), Chevrolet COE (1939-1941), Chevrolet COE (1941-1946), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1947-1953), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1954), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1955-1957), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1958-1959), Chevrolet L-50 LCF (1960-1961), Chevrolet L-50 Viking LCF (1962), Chevrolet L-50 Viking LCF (1963), Chevrolet L-50 Viking LCF (1964-1966), Chevrolet C-50 (1967–1972), Chevrolet C-50 (1973–1980), Chevrolet C-50 (1981-1989), and Chevrolet Kodiak "sloped hood" C5500 (1990-2002)), C6500 (after-Chevrolet Model T, Chevrolet M / R / X, Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1927), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1928), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1929), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1930), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1931), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1932), Chevrolet Series OA / OB / OC / OD (1933-1934), 1935-1937 Chevrolet Montpelier COE, Chevrolet Montpelier COE (1937-1939), Chevrolet COE (1939-1941), Chevrolet COE (1941-1946), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1947-1953), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1954), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1955-1957), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1958-1959), Chevrolet L-60 LCF (1960-1961), Chevrolet L-60 Viking LCF (1962), Chevrolet L-60 Viking LCF (1963), Chevrolet L-60 Viking LCF (1964-1966), Chevrolet C-60 (1967–1972), Chevrolet C-60 (1973–1980), Chevrolet C-60 (1981-1989), and Chevrolet Kodiak C6500 (1990-2002)), and C7500 models (after-Chevrolet Model T, Chevrolet M / R / X, Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1927), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1928), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1929), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1930), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1931), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1932), Chevrolet Series OA / OB / OC / OD (1933-1934), 1935-1937 Chevrolet Montpelier COE, Chevrolet Montpelier COE (1937-1939), Chevrolet COE (1939-1941), Chevrolet COE (1941-1946), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1947-1953), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1954), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1955-1957), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1958-1959), Chevrolet L-70 LCF (1960-1961), Chevrolet L-70 Viking LCF (1962), Chevrolet L-70 Viking LCF (1963), Chevrolet L-70 Viking LCF (1964-1966), Chevrolet C-70 (1967–1972), Chevrolet C-70 (1973–1980), Chevrolet C-70 (1981-1989), and Chevrolet Kodiak C7500 (1990-2002)). Effectively, a successor to the GMC Brigadier, a tandem-axle C8500 model (after-Chevrolet Model T, Chevrolet M / R / X, Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1927), Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1928), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1929), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1930), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1931), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1932), Chevrolet Series OA / OB / OC / OD (1933-1934), 1935-1937 Chevrolet Montpelier COE, Chevrolet Montpelier COE (1937-1939), Chevrolet COE (1939-1941), Chevrolet COE (1941-1946), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1947-1953), Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster COE (1954), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1955-1957), Chevrolet Task Force LCF-Series (1958-1959), Chevrolet Series 60 / 80 Diesel LCF (1960-1963), Chevrolet Series 60 / 80 Diesel LCF (1964-1966), Chevrolet/GMC H/J-series Short Hood (1966-1977), Chevrolet Bruin, Chevrolet Kodiak (1981-1989), and Chevrolet Kodiak C8500 (1990-2002)) was introduced (with up to a 46,000-lb GVWR), joining the Chevrolet T6500/T7500/T8500 model line (derived from the 1994-2006 Isuzu Forward) to compete with Hino Ranger (1989–2002), Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter (1992–2004), and UD Condor (1993–2011); meanwhile, the C4500 model (after-Chevrolet Model T, Chevrolet M / R / X, Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1927), Chevrolet Series LM / LO / LP (1928), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1929), Chevrolet Series LQ / LR / LS (1930), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1931), Chevrolet Series LT / M / N (1932), Chevrolet Series OA / OB / OC / OD (1933-1934), 1935-1937 Chevrolet 1½-Ton, Chevrolet 1½-Ton (1937-1939), Chevrolet 1½-Ton (1939-1941), Chevrolet AK Series, Chevrolet Advance Design (1947-1953), Chevrolet Advance Design (1954), Chevrolet Task Force (1955-1957), Chevrolet Task Force (1958-1959), Chevrolet C-30 (1960-1961), Chevrolet C-30 (1962), Chevrolet C-30 (1963), Chevrolet C-30 (1964-1966), Chevrolet C-30 (1967–1972), Chevrolet C-30 (1973-1981), Chevrolet Silverado C3500HD (1991-1996), and Chevrolet Silverado C3500HD (1997-2002)) served as the successor to the GMT400-based C3500HD.
On the GMT560 Kodiak/TopKick, the powertrain configuration was derived from the model specification. On C4500/C5500s, an 8.1-liter V8 was carried over from the previous generation, with a 6.6-liter Duramax V8 diesel replacing the Caterpillar 3116. Diesel engines were standard on C6500s and up, with Isuzu's 7.8-liter Duramax LG4 inline-six as standard, with a 7.2-liter Caterpillar C7 (a redesigned Caterpillar 3126) offered as an option.
GMT560 four-wheel drive[]
In 2005, GM added four-wheel drive as a factory-installed option on C4500/C5500 Kodiak/TopKicks. In a break from GM truck naming tradition, the models did not adopt the "K" nomenclature, becoming the C4500/5500 4x4 model line. In place of independent front suspension (used on the 3500-series pickup trucks), the GMT560 4x4s used a solid front axle suspension. Powered by a 6.6L Duramax V8, the 4x4 used a 5-speed Allison 2000 series in 2005-2006 (replaced by a 6-speed Allison 2350 automatic) with a New Process 273C transfer case. 5.13:1 was the only axle gear ratio offered for 4x4 versions.
For 2007, GM introduced a heavier-duty 9000 lb spring and brake option package for the Dana 70HD front axle; rear axles (Dana S14-110L) were available in four sizes: 11,000 lb, 13,500 lb, 15,000 lb, and 19,000 lb (the latter two were options on two-wheel drive configurations).