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Chevrolet C/K: The Long-Running Truck Line

The C/K was Chevrolet's full-size pickup line for decades, with C denoting two-wheel drive and K four-wheel drive.

Spanning from 1960 to 2000, the C/K designation covered Chevrolet's full-size trucks, where C meant two-wheel drive and K meant four-wheel drive. The line included everything from half-ton haulers to heavy-duty work trucks across multiple generations.

The C/K trucks were workhorses of American industry and farm life, known for durability and a wide range of engines and configurations. The 1988 to 1998 GMT400 generation modernized the line significantly.

In 1999 the C/K name gave way to the Silverado for light-duty trucks, but the C/K era established Chevrolet as a dominant force in the pickup market.

Frequently asked questions about Chevrolet C/K

What do C and K mean in Chevrolet C/K?
C denotes two-wheel drive and K denotes four-wheel drive.
When was the C/K made?
The C/K line spanned from 1960 to 2000.
What replaced the C/K?
The Silverado replaced the C/K name for light-duty trucks in 1999.
What is the GMT400 C/K?
The GMT400 was the modernized 1988 to 1998 generation of the C/K trucks.
What were C/K trucks used for?
They were workhorses for industry, farms, and families, from light haulers to heavy-duty trucks.

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