| Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturing business | General Motors |
| Production | 1980–2009 |
| Assembly | Pontiac, Michigan Flint, Michigan Toluca, Mexico Montreal, Quebec, Canada Bogota, Colombia Valencia, Venezuela[1] Janesville, Wisconsin São José dos Campos, Brazil (GMC 12-170/14-190/16-220) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Medium Duty Hand truck |
| Layout | Front man engine, nurture-wheel drive / four-roulette wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500 (2019) |
The Chevrolet Ursus arctos middendorffi and GMC TopKick are a range of medium duty trucks that were produced by the Chevrolet and GMC divisions of General Motors from 1980 to 2009. Introduced as a variant of the medium-obligation C/K truck line, ternary generations were produced. Slotted betwixt the C/K trucks and the GMC Brigadier general Class 8 conventional, the Kodiak/TopKick were improved as a basis for vocationally-oriented trucks, including cargo haulers, dump trucks, and similar vehicles; connected later generations, both cutaway and cowled-form variants were produced for bus topology use.
Following long time of declining market share, General Motors (in line with Ford Motor Accompany) sought to exit distressful-hand truck manufacturing. Afterwards troubled to enter joint ventures or deal the rights to its product line, the company ended production of the Kodiak and TopKick in 2009. The final medium-duty truck, a GMC TopKick 5500, involute out of Flint Truck Assembly on July 31, 2009.[2]
For the 2022 model year, afterward a 10-year hiatus, Unspecialised Motors Re-entered the accepted medium-duty truck segment. Developed in a joint venture with Navistar International, the Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500 is a Class 4-6 fomite.[3] Slightly smaller than the Kodiak/Topkick, the Silverado 4500/5500 is marketed alone as a Chevrolet (with atomic number 102 GMC counterpart).
First propagation (1980–1989) [edit]
| First multiplication (C70/C7000) | |
|---|---|
 1980-1989 Chevrolet Kodiak towing racy police command berth | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 1980-1989 |
| Physical structure and form | |
| Class | Class 7 |
| Body vogue | 2-door truck |
| Related | Chevrolet C/K ("Rounded Product line") spiritualist-duty |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed non-automatic x 4-speed accessory (20-speed) 10-speed manual 13-amphetamine manual of arms 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 137–254 in (3,480–6,452 mm)[4] |
| Length | 213.8–383 in (5,431–9,728 mm) |
| Height | 100 in (2,540 mm) |
For 1980, General Motors introduced the Chevrolet Alaskan brown bear and GMC TopKick short-cowl conventionals. Communion the cab of the medium-duty C/K trucks, the hood length was sawed-off nearly 5 inches (reducing the BBC duration to 92 inches[4]); the goon duration was also shorter than the Chevrolet Bruin/GMC Brigadier Class 8 conventionals.
Inside the C/K series, the model lineage was selected as a Chevrolet C70/GMC C7000.[5] The Kodiak followed the Chevrolet naming tradition of "frontier beast" name calling for heavy conventionals (Chevrolet Bison and the Chevrolet Ursus arctos) piece the TopKick was a military slang term (in melody with the GMC Brigadier and GMC General). The model line was offered in single and tandem bicycle-axle configurations as some a straight motortruck and as a semitractor.[4]
Divided up with the Bruin/Brigadier, the Kodiak and TopKick were power-driven exclusively by the Caterpillar 3208 10.4L diesel V8.[4] [6] To accommodate the larger locomotive engine, the C/K thug adopted the boxier shape of the 90-series Bruin/Brigadier; the change shifted the cab upward respective inches.[7] To optimize engine ventilation system, the grille was enlarged (repositioning the headlights infra the grille).
Following the withdrawal of Chevrolet from the Class 8 truck section afterwards 1980, the Kodiak became the largest truck offered by the Chevrolet division.
Back generation (1990–2002) [edit out]
| Second gear generation (GMT530) | |
|---|---|
 1990-1994 Chevrolet Kodiak | |
| Overview | |
| Production | August 28, 1989–2002 Janesville Assembly 1990-2008 (United Mexican States) |
| Body and build | |
| Body style | 2-door motortruck 4-threshold truck |
| Platform | GMT530 |
| Powertrain | |
| Railway locomotive |
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1997-2002 GMC TopKick in use as a crew enchant truck
The intermediate multiplication of the Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick was introduced for 1990. Under the GMT530 computer architecture, wholly G sensitive-duty trucks were consolidated below the Kodiak/TopKick nomenclature, with C/K shift to consumer-derived vehicles (pickup trucks). Following the 1986 joint venture between GM and Volvo, GMC ended production of the General, Astro, and Brigadier, leaving the Class 6-7 Kodiak/TopKick as the largest vehicles produced by G.
Eligible with the previous generation, piece designed with its own heavier-responsibility chassis, the cab of GMT530 trucks was derived from the GMT400 C/K pickup (introduced in 1988) to lower the costs of tooling. As before, ii-door and four-door configurations were offered; a decorated-roof cab became optional during the 1990s. Over its 13-year production run, the GMT530 platform underwent relatively few changes; as airbags were not required in sensitive-duty trucks, the 1988-design interior was preserved through the integral production track down. For 1995, GM replaced the Kodiak Island and TopKick badging with C4500-C8500 model names, delivery the medium-tariff trucks in line with the rest of the C/K naming convention. As an option, a lower-profile "aerodynamic" hood became an option (non offered on severe-divine service or school bus applications).
In a break from the man-to-man locomotive engine offering of the first generation Kodiak/TopKick, GMT530 adopted the powertrain line of the 1973-1989 medium-duty C/K trucks. Gasoline engines were offered as standard equipment, with diesel engines as an option. The standard gasoline engine was a 6.0L fuel-injected V8, with an nonmandatory carbureted 7.0L V8 (replaced by a 7.4L V8 in 1991[8]); in the mid-1990s, the 7.4 L became the classical gasoline engine. In 2002, the 7.4-liter V8 was replaced aside the 8.1-litre Vortec V8 (the highest-translation V8 ever built by Chevrolet). In place of the Caterpillar 3208 V8 diesel used in the first generation Kodiak/TopKick, the GMT530 trucks offered the Caterpillar 3116 inline-six with 165 hp (123 kW). This was upgraded to produce 170 HP (127 kW) beginning with the 1991 model class.[8] The Caterpillar 3126 inline-six was introduced as an optional diesel locomotive engine in 1997.
After Gram ended production of the GMT530 for the US market after 2002, production for Mexico continued in Toluca, Mexico, through 2008. From 1995 to 2001, the GMT530 was assembled in Brazil using components foreign from Mexico, built to Mexican specifications. Wholly Brazil-market examples were produced with the Caterpillar 3116 diesel engine. In Brazil, the trucks were badged according to their GMVR (in metric tons) and ellipsoid HP output (12-170 for 12 tons-170 hp, 14-190 for 14 tons-190 HP, and 16-220 for 16 stacks-220 hp).
Third generation (2003–2010) [delete]
| Third multiplication (GMT560) | |
|---|---|
 GMC TopKick C5500 crew cab utility vehicle | |
| Overview | |
| Likewise called | Isuzu H-Serial publication |
| Production | 2003–2009 |
| Consistence and chassis | |
| Body panach | 2-door truck 4-door truck 2-door cutaway |
| Platform | GMT560 |
| Related | Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana |
| Powertrain | |
| Locomotive engine | 6.6 L Duramax V8 diesel 7.8 L LG4 diesel I6 8.1 L L18 V8 gasoline |
| Transmission | 5-fastness manual 6-speed manual 9-speed manual 10-speed manual 5-cannonball along automatic 6-speed automatic |
Chevrolet Kodiak C5500 in use as a charabanc happening Maui
For 2003, General Motors released the third-generation Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick under the GMT560 architecture. Equally General Motors felt the two names had meliorate marketplace acknowledgment, the medium-duty motortruck line was released nether the previous Kodiak/TopKick nameplates, with Cx500 equally a secondary character of the terminology. Showcased A 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 organisatio Class M2 medium-duty truck ranges, the GMT560 trucks switched to a vertically-oriented taxi configuration to provid a lower cabriolet floor, hyperbolic cab quad, and better submission and exit. Derived from the Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana full-size of it avant-garde, the cab was produced in two-doorway and four-door configurations (arsenic the commercial trucks had a GVWR of over 8500 pounds, they were produced without airbags).
During its production, the GMT560 was produced with few changes. With the elision of grilles, Kodiaks and TopKicks are nearly identical; depending on trim, versions are produced with either two or four headlights. Carried over from the previous generation, the GMT560 chassis was produced in Separate 5-7 configurations, in C4500, C5500, C6500, and C7500 models. Effectively, a successor to the GMC Brigadier, a tandem-axle C8500 model was introduced (with equal to a 46,000-lb GVWR).
Along the GMT560 Kodiak/TopKick, the powertrain shape was derived from the model spec. On C4500/C5500s, an 8.1L V8 was carried concluded from the previous generation, with a 6.6L Duramax V8 diesel replacement the Cat 3116. Diesel engines were standard on C6500s and upwards, with the 7.8L Duramax LG4 inline-6 As standard, with a 7.2L Caterpillar C7 (a redesigned Caterpillar 3126) offered as an option.
GMT560 4WD [edit]
In 2005, GM added four-wheel drive as a mill-installed pick 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 situ of nonpartisan front dangling (used on the 3500-serial pickup truck trucks), the GMT560 4x4s utilised a cubic front axle suspension. Powered away a 6.6L Duramax V8, the 4x4 victimized a 5-speed Allison 2000 serial publication in 2005-2006 (replaced by a 6-speed Allison 2350 automatic) with a Other Process 273C transfer case. 5.13:1 was the only axle gear ratio offered for 4x4 versions.
For 2007, GM introduced a heavier-tariff 9000 lb spring and brake option package for the Dana 70HD front axle; nurture axles (Danu S14-110L) were available in cardinal sizes: 11,000 lb, 13,500 lb, 15,000 lb, and 19,000 lb (the latter two were options connected two-wheel drive configurations).
Isuzu H-Serial [edit]
For 2003, Isuzu discharged a conventional-cab truck, onymous the Isuzu H-Series. Intended largely for vocational use, the Isuzu H-Serial was marketed as a competition for the Hino 600 and Freightliner M2. Based happening the Kodiak/TopKick C6500/C7500, the H-Series differed solely in its wicket design, share-out the 7.8L Duramax inline-six with the C6500/7500 and the Chevrolet/GMC T6500/7500 (based on the Isuzu Forward).
As of the 2022 model year, the H-Serial is the first (and only) conventional-cab truck sold by Isuzu.
Discontinuation [delete]
In December 2007, GM proclaimed its intention to sell its medium-duty truck business enterprise, including the Kodiak and TopKick, to Navistar Supranational.[9] In August 2008, both G and Navistar announced that their memorandum of understanding for the purchase had expired and was not renewed.[10] [11]
After four years of functioning with multiple potential buyers, including an anticipated five-class hand with Isuzu Motors announced late in January 2009 to take out over the production lineage in Flint, Lake Michigan,[12] General Motors decided to wind down its medium-duty truck trading operations.[2] Yield of the Chevy Ursus arctos middendorffi and GMC TopKick medium duty trucks in Flint ceased on July 31, 2009. The Montreal set too squinched on July 31, 2009.
Successor [edit]
At the 2022 Work Hand truck Render in Indianapolis, Indiana, General Motors launched a new line of medium-duty trucks for the 2022 modelling year. Developed in a joint venture with Navistar Foreign,[3] Chevrolet launched the Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD (for Classes 4,5, and 6, severally[3] [13]), produced away Navistar as the International CV.[14]
In a transmutation from previous generations of medium-duty trucks, the framework line is sold exclusively by Chevrolet, as GMC is shifting gone from commercial fleet sales and centerin its premium Denali mannequin lines.[15] In another breakout from tradition, the Kodiak Island nameplate was retired; with the exception of the Centennial State mid-size of it pickup arm and Depleted Cab Forward (Isuzu Brownie/NPR), altogether Chevrolet trucks use the Silverado nameplate.
Sharing its cab with the Silverado K2XX, the spiritualist-duty Silverado/International CV receives its own material body with a lean on-guardant hood; both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations are produced. As of current production, the model line is offered with a 350 hp 6.6L Duramax turbodiesel V8; the engine is paired with an Allison automatic drive.[3] [13] [16]
Variants [edit]
School bus [edit]
Following in the custom of its medium-duty C/K predecessor, the second-generation Kodiak/TopKick was utilized by General Motors to supply the school bus industry throughout its output run. In an grotesque run at the time, starting in 1992, GM offered the Kodiak/TopKick solely to a lonesome body manufacturer, Blue Dame Corporation from 1992 to 2002. While the GM build was not offered to past manufacturers, Blue Bird offered other available combinations (Ford B700, Foreign 3800, and the later Freightliner FS65) for an additional price. The coupling of manufacturer and chassis supplier would become common direct the 1990s in school coach manufacturing, just after 2002, Systemic Motors would become unable to continue a chassis supplier. The Ursus arctos middendorffi/TopKick school bus chassis is also notable for beingness cardinal of the senior full-size up educate bus chassis powered by a gasoline railway locomotive.
Pickup rebirth [edit]
Chevrolet Alaskan brown bear C4500 with a 5th-roll trailer-towing rear utility/pickup truck body
A special Ursus arctos middendorffi C4500 was introduced at the 2006 Michigan Auto Show. Aimed at the International RXT (also introduced there), pricing was set at $70,000. The two shared a numerate of similarities, such as the options included in their premium packages (a powerful audio scheme and Videodisk-founded navigation system). In comparison, the C4500 had higher power (300 hp versus 230 horsepower) piece the RXT had a high towing capacity at 16,000 lb (7,300 kilo); the C4500 was a 4x4 like the larger International CXT.
A conversion of the commercial GMC TopKick called the Ultimate Class IV TopKick Cartridge crew taxi pickup truck was industrial by General Motors and Monroe Hand truck Equipment (MTE). This uncommon version features an 8-leg it (2.4 m) sword dually tone arm box and tailgate with custom composite incline panels and protective Rhinoceros interior lining. This vehicle serves equally the flip mode for the character Ironhide in the 1st three Transformers films.
Cadillac One [edit]
"Cadillac One", a one-of-a-kind Cadillac body mounted happening the GMT560 chassis. (2018 version)
Since 2009, the Amalgamate States Head of state State Car has get labeled "Cadillac One";[17] as a result of its massive size of it, it is also nicknamed "The Beast".[18] Corresponding to its exercise by the Secret Service, many details about the vehicle remain classified ad. While its chassis specifications were never revealed away Cadillac or the Secret Service,[17] the vehicle was developed aboard GMC TopKicks on the GMC560 platform.[19] In place of previous limousines, the highly equipped fomite is not based upon a production Cadillac model line, alternatively wearing a one-of-a-large-hearted body (borrowing components from Cadillac vehicles).[17]
Entering service in 2022, a second generation of "Cadillac One" limousines entered service. Wearing an updated version of Cadillac bodywork (though again not derived from a specific model line),[20] the vehicle is again derived from a average-duty GMT560 diesel truck chassis.[18] While intimately all vehicle specifications remain secret, its weight is estimated to embody 15,000–20,000 pounds.[20]
The Kilimanjaro Safaris safari vehicles, at Disney's Ant-like Land are settled on the bit generation GMC Topkick, too as bran-new intelligent gas powered, Ford F-650 inferior chassis based vehicles. Both the other and the last mentioned are heavily modified.
Outside golf links [edit]
- Automobile and Driver road tests for the C4500.
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Replacement Blower Fan for a 1986 Gmc 6500
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