Chevy Kodiak Chassis Cab
Vehicle Overview
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The Kodiak offers more than just GM’s legendary strength and durability. It is also more efficient, more manoeuvrable and easier to operate. Kodiak is available in a wide range of wheelbases and GVWRs. You can also choose from regular cab, crew cab, motor home cutaway and commercial cutaway configurations. So whatever your specific needs, you can find a Kodiak that is just right.
Highlights
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Chevy Kodiak Chassis Cab |
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- GVWRs from 7258 kg (16,000 lb.) to 11,794 kg (26,000 lb.)
- Wheelbases (in regular cab models) from 3251 mm (128 in.) to 5689 (224 in.) for body lengths up to 7.3 m (24 ft.)
- Set-back front axle for improved weight distribution and tight turning diameter of 10.76 m (35.3 ft.)
- Larger windshield and sloped hood for better forward visibility
- Choice of Vortec 8100 V8 gasoline engine or Duramax 6600 V8 diesel engine
- Electronically
controlled Allison 1000 five-speed automatic transmission standard,
easy-shifting ZF six-speed manual transmission available
- Standard 50,000 PSI frame on cutaway models and 80,000 PSI frame on regular cab models
- Standard hydraulic 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
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Specifications
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Powertrain
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| Engine Highlights |
Choice of powerful gasoline or diesel engines for the C4500 and C5500.
Vortec 8100 V8 features stainless steel exhaust manifolds and exhaust system for improved durability. Electronic Throttle Control allows precise throttle opening progression, optimizing driveability and fuel economy.
Duramax 6600 V8 features deep-skirt block with induction-hardened bores, nitrided forged crankshaft, oil-spray piston cooling and a gear-driven water pump and camshaft for long engine life.
| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Options |
Horsepower @ rpm |
Torque lb.-ft. @ rpm |
Vortec 8100 V8
Gasoline (available) |
325 @ 4000 |
450 @ 2800 |
Duramax 6600 V8
Diesel (available) |
300 @ 3000 |
520 @ 1600 |
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| Transmission Highlights |
The electronically controlled Allison 1000 series 5-speed automatic is standard. It is clearly superior to the 4-speed automatic used by competitors.
The smooth, dependable and easy-shifting ZF 6-speed manual is available. It features a deep low and overdrive is available.
Both transmissions feature a standard power-take-off (PTO) provision.
| Transmission Specifications |
| Model |
Transmission Options |
| 4500/5500 |
Allison 1000 5-speed automatic |
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ZF 6-speed manual |
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Chassis
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| Chassis Highlights |
A progressive spring aid provides an additional 76 mm (3 in.) of compression for a smoother ride.
Six-bolt web-mounted cross-member fasteners for impressive rigidity.
Anti-roll stabilizer bar is standard in the front and available in the rear.
| Chassis Specifications |
| Model |
GVWR
kg (lb.) |
| C4500 |
7257-7938 (16,000-17,500) |
| C5500 |
8165-11,794 (19,500-26,000) |
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Dimensions
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| Model |
Wheelbase
mm (in.) |
Cab-to-axle
mm (in.) |
Overall Length
mm (in.) |
Body Length
m (ft.) |
| C4500 Regular Cab |
3251-4775
(128-188) |
1524-3048
(60-120) |
5222-7851
(205.5-309.1) |
2.4-5.5
(8-18) |
| C4500 Crew Cab |
4293-5817
(169-229) |
1524-3048
(60-120) |
6799-8890
(267.7-350.0) |
2.4-5.5
(8-18) |
| C5500 Regular Cab |
3251-5689
(128-224) |
1524-3962
(60-156) |
5222-8763
(205.5-345.0) |
2.4-6.1
(8-20) |
| C5500 Crew Cab |
4293-5969
(169-235) |
1524-3200
(60-126) |
6799-9042
(267.7-356.0) |
2.4-5.5
(8-18) |
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Advice
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Gas vs. Diesel: the Facts
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The Kodiak fills a need at the lighter end of the medium-duty range. They make an excellent choice for a wide variety of jobs, from light construction or delivery to landscaping. The model lineup includes regular or crew cab models, plus cutaways for ambulance, fire and rescue, shuttle bus and school bus applications.
Kodiak is one of only a few medium-duty trucks to offer a gasoline engine. The Vortec 8100 V8 produces the advantages of lower initial cost and lower curb weight for increased payloads. Gasoline engines are easier to start, quieter and more familiar to most operators, an important factor in the rental business. In high mileage applications, the fuel efficiency and long engine life of a Duramax V8 diesel will justify its extra cost. Diesel engines are especially fuel efficient at slow speed and idle, so if you operate a city delivery service resulting in a significant annual fuel bill, diesel power should be your choice.
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Warranty
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Kodiak Warranty
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The importance of reliability cannot be over-emphasized in commercial vehicles. Which is why we build them to withstand the daily rigours of commercial applications.
In the unlikely event that you do run into problems, the GM Medium Duty Truck Limited Base Warranty Coverage is 2 years Unlimited kilometres. Additional coverage is provided on Sheet Metal Rust-Through, Frame Rail and Cross Members for 5 years Unlimited kilometres.
The coverage on the 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine components is 5 years/160,000 kilometres ($100 deductible after 3 years/60,000 kilometres) whichever comes first and the 7.8L Duramax Diesel Engine is covered for 3 years Unlimited kilometres.
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