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What’s in the 1996 Chevrolet Pickup dealer information book
This PDF combines the C/K Pickup and C/K Chassis-Cab chapters of the 1996 Chevrolet Light-Duty Truck Technical Guide, the 1996 Order Guide sections (revised 1-29-96), and the 1996 Truck-Camper Loading booklet. The order guide covers the C/K 1500, 2500 and 3500 Pickups, the 3500 Crew Cab and the 2500 Chassis-Cab. The headline change for 1996 is a new lineup of Vortec 4300, 5000, 5700 and 7400 gasoline engines with sequential fuel injection, which the book credits with up to 30% more horsepower. Other changes listed for 1996 include OBD II diagnostics, DEX-COOL extended-life coolant (5 years/100,000 miles), standard daytime running lamps, an optional electric-shift transfer case (NP1), and a revised M50 5-speed manual.
Models and trim levels
- Series: C/K 1500, 2500 and 3500 (C = 2WD, K = 4WD), in Regular Cab, Extended Cab and 3500 Crew Cab. A C/K 2500 Chassis-Cab (ZW9) is also covered.
- Boxes: Sportside (E62) and Fleetside (E63). Example model numbers are CC10703 (1500 Regular Cab short box), CC10903 (long box), CC10753/CC10953 (1500 Extended Cab), CC20903 (2500 Regular Cab) and CC30943 (3500 Crew Cab).
- WT1500 (X81 Work Truck): Fleetside Regular Cab, short or long box, with Vortec 4300 V6.
- C2500 HD with C6P (8600 lb GVWR). F44 is the heavy-duty chassis equipment option.
- Optional third-door “Easy Access System” (E24, interim availability) on C/K 10753 Extended Cabs, which requires YE9 Silverado.
- Trim levels: Cheyenne (standard) and Silverado (YE9, uplevel).
Engines
| Engine | RPO | Horsepower | Torque | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vortec 4300 V6 | L35 | 200 hp @ 4400 rpm | 255 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 8500 lb GVW or under; SFI |
| Vortec 5000 V8 | L30 | 230 hp @ 4600 rpm | 285 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Up to 7200 lb GVW; SFI |
| Vortec 5700 V8 | L31 | 255 hp @ 4600 rpm | 330 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | All applications; SFI |
| Vortec 7400 V8 HD | L29 | 290 hp @ 4000 rpm | 410 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | Above 8500 lb GVW; SFI |
| 6.5L V8 Turbo Diesel | L56 | 180 hp @ 3400 rpm | 360 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 8500 lb GVW or under; indirect injection |
| 6.5L V8 Turbo Diesel HD | L65 | 190 hp @ 3400 rpm | 385 lb-ft (rpm faint in the scan) | Above 8500 lb GVW; indirect injection |
Transmissions and axles
- MG5: 5-speed manual with overdrive, 8500 lb GVW or under with L35 or L30.
- M50: 5-speed manual with overdrive, 8500 lb GVW or under with L31 only. Its first gear is 3.49.
- MW3: heavy-duty 5-speed manual with deep low (5.61 first) and overdrive, above 8500 lb GVW, with power take-off provision.
- M30: 4L60-E electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with overdrive, 8500 lb GVW or under.
- MT1: 4L80-E heavy-duty 4-speed automatic, above 8500 lb GVW and with turbo diesel.
- Rear axles (American Axle): 3.08 (GU4), 3.42 (GU6), 3.73 (GT4), 4.10 (GT5), 4.56 (HC4), from a 3750 lb semi-floating axle to a 6084-7500 lb full-floating axle.
- G80: rear locking differential. NP1: electronic-shift transfer case (1500 and 2500 only).
Notable options and RPO codes
- Z71 Off-Road Chassis Package (K1500 only), which includes the NZZ skid plate and requires YE9 Silverado.
- FG5 Bilstein 46mm gas shock absorbers; F51 heavy-duty shocks.
- BYP Sport Package (C/K10703 with E62 Sportside only): body-color bumpers, fog lamps, sport decals and N90/PF4 aluminum wheels.
- Z82 Trailering Special Equipment, with weight-distributing hitch platform.
- VYU Snow Plow Prep Package (Regular Cab 4×4).
- Marketing packages: R9A Convenience, R9B Bright Appearance and R9C Commercial.
- DD7 electrochromic inside mirror with eight-point compass (requires YE9).
- YF7 Recreational Sales Package, for information only and ordered through authorized CQACP manufacturers.
- KL5 alternative-fuel provision (LPG and CNG conversion-ready).
Inside the PDF
| Section | PDF page |
|---|---|
| Cover | 1 |
| Tech Guide: C/K Pickup introduction | 3-5 |
| Tech Guide: model selection summary | 7-13 |
| Tech Guide: powertrains and rear axles | 15 |
| Tech Guide: front axles, trim levels, equipment | 17-21 |
| Tech Guide: PEGs and options | 23 |
| Tech Guide: tires and dimensions | 25-27 |
| Tech Guide: C/K Chassis-Cab section | 29-43 |
| Order Guide: C/K 1500 Pickup | 45-64 |
| Order Guide: C/K 2500 Pickup | 65-80 |
| Order Guide: C/K 3500 Pickup | 81-94 |
| Order Guide: C/K 3500 Crew Cab Pickup | 95-102 |
| Order Guide: C/K 2500 Chassis-Cab | 103-110 |
| Truck-Camper Loading booklet (revised September 1995) | 111-121 |
| Back cover | 122 |
Note: In pages 1-44, every even-numbered PDF page is a blank sheet back, and the content runs on the odd pages. The model selection text refers to a “WEIGHTS section in the back of this book,” but that section is not in this scan.
