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Chevrolet K1500
6 generations · 9 engine options · data across all years of the K1500 platform.
4,708
Labor times
18,443
Torque specs
1,923
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
90
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1997 5.7L V8 350
$7,659
~$1,532/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1997
1 engine option
5.7L V8 350
4WD
1996
1 engine option
5.7L V8 350
4WD
1994
1 engine option
5.7L V8 350
4WD
1992
1 engine option
5.7L V8 350
4WD
1990
1 engine option
5.7L V8 350
4WD
1989
4 engine options
305ci V8
4WD
350ci V8
4WD
4.3L V6
4WD
6.2L V8 Diesel
4WD
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