The C/K line of Chevrolet 1500 pickups is now out of production. Still, these pick-ups are popular among American light-duty vehicles fans, and in this article we will examine exactly to what trucks “C1500” and “K1500” refer to.
Definitions
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Chevrolet “Chevy” Silverado C/K 1500 is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by the General Motors Company and Chevrolet. In the USA, Silverado C/Ks were produced from 1960 until 2002. “1500” indicates a half ton truck among the Silverado family.
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Comparison chart
| C1500 Chevy Truck | K1500 Chevy Truck |
| Is two-wheel drive | Is four-wheel drive |
C1500 vs K1500 Chevy Trucks
The difference between C1500 and K1500 Chevy Trucks is in their drivelines. Since the first Chevy pickup truck was made in 1924, “C” indicated 2-wheel drive, while “K” indicated 4-wheel drive vehicle.
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In 1990, Chevrolet produced a high-performance variation of the Silverado emblem called the 454SS. This truck was available only as a 2WD half-ton regular cab short box. This vehicle is sometimes referred to as a “C” Chevy pickup.
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