1957 GMC 250 SERIES

316ci V8•RWD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,897 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,579/yr · 130¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

554 jobs across 18 categories

body (35)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (66)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (16)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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body · 35

brakes · 41

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 36

electrical · 77

emissions · 1

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engine · 66

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 9

hvac · 23

ignition · 16

interior · 24

maintenance · 33

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 54

transmission · 44

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144 torque specs across 12 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (18)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (38)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (8)

suspension (11)

transmission (3)

No DTC data for this vehicle.

No battery specs for this vehicle.

33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1957

10″

Driver side

10″

Passenger side

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📝 1957 trucks typically had basic vacuum wipers with simple single-blade setup. Measurements are estimates for period-correct replacements.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

10″Bosch ICON 10A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30110 · ANCO 31-10Buy on Amazon

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Wiper blades

1957 trucks typically had basic vacuum wipers with simple single-blade setup. Measurements are estimates for period-correct replacements.

Driver side

10in

Passenger side

10in

Attachment

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10″ fits: Bosch ICON 10A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30110 · ANCO 31-10

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1957 GMC 250 Series 316ci V8 and can vary by trim.

🔧 Database maintained under the daily editorial review of Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years and Jeff Moore · Master Lexus & Toyota Mechanic · 20+ years.

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