Why did GMC stop making the TopKick?

Why did GMC stop making the TopKick?

Following years of declining market share, General Motors (in line with Ford Motor Company) sought to exit heavy-truck manufacturing. After struggling to enter joint ventures or sell the rights to its product line, the company ended production of the Kodiak and TopKick in 2009.

How much does a TopKick C4500 weight?

The four-door, five-passenger, four-wheel drive crew cab version of the GMC TopKick C4500 has an 11,300-pound curb weight. It is fitted with daytime running lights, air bags, power outlets, power steering, steps under the cab doors and bucket seats.

How big is a GMC TopKick?

Size and Capacity The 2009 medium-duty TopKick was offered in a 170- or 176-inch wheelbase and measured 265 inches long, 95.9 inches wide and 95.2 inches tall.

What motor is in a GMC TopKick?

The standard engine in C4500 and C5500 models is the Vortec 8.1L gasoline V-8. It delivers 325 horsepower (242 kW) at 4000 rpm and 450 lb. -ft. (610 Nm) of torque at 2800 rpm.

How much can a Chevy C4500 tow?

The two-wheel-drive Kodiak C4500, which weighs more than 10,000 pounds (lbs.) is used primarily for commercial purposes and public emergency work such as firefighting, It's capable of towing 16,000 lbs.

What engine is in a C4500?

The standard engine in C4500 and C5500 models is the Vortec 8.1L gasoline V-8. It delivers 325 horsepower (242 kW) at 4000 rpm and 450 lb.

How much does a Kodiak C5500 weight?

The GVWR of the entry-level C4500 Kodiak is 16,000 to 17,500 lbs., and it is 18,000 to 19,500 lbs. for the C5500.

What engine is in the Chevy Kodiak?

What size is a Kodiak truck?

Size. Size of the Kodiak varies with a wheelbase ranging from 169 inches to 206 inches. The 196-inch version features a total length of 246 inches, with the width measuring 95.8 inches and the height 91.2 inches.

Do you need a CDL to drive a GMC Kodiak?

No, you do not need a CDL, 1) neither has air brakes and 2) neither is a combination vehicle.1 Sept 2009

Is Chevy bringing back the Kodiak?

Last redesigned model year: 2003 (third generation Chevrolet Kodiak) --------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Expected introduction model year: 2019 (first generation Silverado 4500/5500)

What engine is in the GMC TopKick?

The standard engine on the GMC TopKick lineup is the Vortec 8100 8.1L gasoline V-8. It delivers 325 horsepower (242 kw) at 4000 rpm and 450 lb. -ft. (610 Nm) of torque at 2800 rpm.

What Duramax is in 2006 Kodiak?

Under the hood of the 2006 truck is the Duramax 6600 turbodiesel V-8, rated at 300 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque.20 Dec 2006