In another change, a shift-on-the-fly system was standardized. Under the redesign, K-Series four-wheel drive trucks underwent a major upgrade, as the front axle received independent front suspension for the first time.
#Chevrolet transmission measurements windows#
Nearly 20 years after removing them from its car lines, GM removed vent windows from the C/K trucks (the first full-size trucks to delete them). Along with a flush, curved grille and front bumper, the adopted many upgrades over the Rounded-Line generation, including sedan-style doors and flush window glass. During the development of the GMT400 platform GM designers based their prototypes on the compact GMT325 S-series (S10 and S15/Sonoma) Īs a truck, the C/K was styled with straight lines to maximize space and function, but was designed to optimize its aerodynamics, improving fuel economy. The second vehicle to adapt the GMT platform nomenclature, GM assigned the model line the GMT400 internal codename, replacing the tradition of monikers for its full-size trucks (i.e., Rounded Line, Action Line, Task Force, Advance Design). In comparison to its predecessor, computers took on a greater role in the development of the fourth-generation C/K, with GM using computer data to develop both components and tooling for the vehicle. The development of the fourth-generation C/K began in the early 1980s, with design operations headed by General Motors Truck and Bus Group. Over nearly a 14-year production run, the fourth-generation C/K was assembled by GM in multiple facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In line with the GMC Sierra, Chevrolet adopted a singular Chevrolet Silverado nameplate for its full-size truck line (which remains in use). As with its predecessor, the fourth-generation C/K shared body commonality with GM medium-duty commercial trucks.Īfter the 2000 model year, the fourth-generation C/K was discontinued and was replaced by the GMT800 platform (introduced for 1999) heavy-duty chassis cabs remained in production through 2002.
The model line would overlap production with both its predecessor and its successor.
Introduced in early 1987 for the 1988 model year, the fourth-generation C/K was initially produced as full-size pickup trucks and chassis cabs, later expanding to full-size SUVs. After its production, the model line would informally become known by the public as the "OBS" (Old Body Style), in reference to its GMT800 successor. Internally codenamed the GMT400 platform, the fourth generation C/K was not given a word moniker (i.e., "Rounded-Line series"). The C/K nomenclature itself became exclusive to Chevrolet, with the GMC division applying the GMC Sierra nameplate across its entire full-size pickup truck line. Marketed by the Chevrolet and GMC brands from the 1988 to the 2002 model years, this generation is the final version of the C/K model line.
#Chevrolet transmission measurements series#
The fourth generation of the C/K series is a range of trucks that was manufactured by General Motors.
Janesville, Wisconsin ( Janesville Assembly) Chevrolet Silverado (1999-2000 and Brazil)ĭecember 8, 1986–1999 (US, two-door and extended cab)
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