Gm Topkick Service Manual 6 6 2005
6.6L Duramax Maintenance Schedule Service Intervals, Part Numbers, & Fluid Capacities for all 6.6L Duramax Engines When purchasing parts for your Duramax, be cautious with model years where an engine was phased in/out as the incoming engine may have parts that are not interchangeable with the outgoing engine. You can use our VIN ID table to verify the engine that your truck is equipped with. Always follow the severe duty maintenance schedule if you're driving conditions include:. Idling for excessive periods. Frequently traveling on short trips or under conditions that require frequent engine on/off cycles without reaching full operating temperature.
Driving off-road (or frequent 4 wheel drive use). Frequent towing/hauling. Driving in extremely cold or hot environments.
Eaton's hard working, low maintenance medium-duty 6 through 9 speeds. Versatile six-speed synchronized manual transmission is available in 3 models. Chev/GMC Duramax Engines & Issues. And reductions in service intervals. Kodiak and GMC TopKick vehicles, equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Diesel (RPO LB7 - VIN.
Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick Overview Manufacturer Production 1980–2009 Assembly, Canada, Janesville, Wisconsin, (GMC 12-170/14-190/16-220) Body and chassis, / Chronology Successor The Kodiak and GMC TopKick are a line of that were produced by the and divisions of General Motors. Introduced in 1980 as a variant of the medium-duty line, two successive generations were produced, as General Motors consolidated all of its medium and heavy conventional-cab truck lines in 1990. During the late 2000s, GM exited production of medium-duty trucks, with the final examples of the Kodiak and TopKick produced in 2009. The Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick were commonly used as a basis for work trucks, cargo haulers, dump trucks, and similar vehicles; both cutaway and cowled-chassis variants were produced for bus use. Through the, coachbuilders produced variants with bodies for consumer use. For the 2019 model year, Chevrolet entered the medium-duty truck segment, with a Class 4-6 variant of the Silverado, developed in a joint venture with Navistar International.
10.4 L (636 cu in) 3208 turbodiesel V8 For 1980, General Motors introduced the Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick as Class 7 conventional trucks. Slotted between the medium-duty C/K truck line and slightly below the short-hood Class 8 conventional, the Kodiak/TopKick were brought to production to accommodate the Caterpillar 3208 diesel in the C/K chassis. To fit the engine, designers added a taller, squared-off hood (similar to the Bruin/Brigadier), requiring the cab to be raised several inches compared to the C/K medium-duty line. Distinguished from the medium duty C/K by its hood, the Kodiak/TopKick was given a full-width grille (shifting the headlights from inside to below the grille). The Kodiak followed the Chevrolet naming tradition of 'frontier beast' names for heavy conventionals ( and the ) while the TopKick was a military slang term (in line with the GMC Brigadier and GMC General).
As with the C/K, the Kodiak/TopKick were offered with two-door and four-door cab configurations. The Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick were powered by a single engine: the Caterpillar 3208 10.4L V8 diesel, in both naturally-aspirated and turbocharged forms. 1997-2002 GMC TopKick in use as a crew transport truck For 1990, General Motors released the second-generation Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick under the GMT530 architecture. Following the 1986 creation of the Volvo GM joint venture, the GMC General, GMC Brigadier, and GMC Astro heavy-truck lines were discontinued, with the GMT530 consolidating the 1973-1989 medium-duty C/K and the heavier-duty Kodiak/TopKick into a single model line. Sharing its cab with the C/K pickup (introduced in 1988), the Kodiak and TopKick was offered with a two-door and four-door cab; a raised-roof cab became optional during the 1990s. Over its thirteen-year production run, the GMT530 platform underwent relatively few changes.
For 1995, GM replaced the Kodiak and TopKick badging with C4500-C8500 model names, bringing the medium-duty trucks in line with the rest of the C/K naming convention. As an option, a lower-profile 'aerodynamic' hood became an option (not available on severe-service and school bus applications). After GM ended production of the GMT530 for the US market after 2002, production for Mexico continued in Toluca, Mexico, through 2008. From 1995 to 2001, the GMT530 was assembled in Brazil using components imported from Mexico, built to Mexican specifications. All Brazil-market examples were produced with the Caterpillar 3116 diesel engine. In Brazil, the trucks were badged according to their GMVR (in metric tons) and rounded horsepower output (12-170 for 12 tons-170 hp, 14-190 for 14 tons-190 hp, and 16-220 for 16 tons-220 hp).
As with its predecessor, the GMT530 was offered with gasoline engines as standard equipment; diesel engines were optional. The standard engine was again the 6.0L V8 with the option of a carbureted 7.0L V8.
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In 1991, a fuel-injected 7.4L V8 replaced the 7.0L V8, replacing the 6.0L V8 in the mid-1990s. In 2002, the 7.4L V8 was replaced by an 8.1L V8 (the highest-displacement V8 ever built by Chevrolet). At its 1990 launch, the Kodiak/TopKick offered the Caterpillar 3116 diesel inline-6, with the Caterpillar 3126 becoming a second option in 1997. Chevrolet Kodiak C5500 in use as a bus on Maui For 2003, General Motors released the third-generation Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick under the GMT560 architecture. As General Motors felt the two names had better marketplace recognition, the medium-duty truck line was released under the previous Kodiak/TopKick nameplates, with Cx500 as a secondary part of the nomenclature. Showcased as part of the redesign was a change in the design layout of the Kodiak/TopKick. To better compete with the better-selling and medium-duty truck ranges, the GMT560 trucks switched to a vertically-oriented cab configuration to allow for a lower cab floor, increased cab space, and better entry and exit.
Derived from the full-size van, the cab was produced in two-door and four-door configurations (as the commercial trucks had a GVWR of over 8500 pounds, they were produced without airbags). During its production, the GMT560 was produced with few changes.
With the exception of grilles, Kodiaks and TopKicks are nearly identical; depending on trim, versions are produced with either two or four headlights. Carried over from the previous generation, the GMT560 chassis was produced in Class 5-7 configurations, in C4500, C5500, C6500, and C7500 models. Effectively a successor to the GMC Brigadier, a tandem-axle C8500 model was introduced (with up to a 46,000-lb GVWR). On the GMT560 Kodiak/TopKick, the powertrain configuration was derived from the model specification.
On C4500/C5500s, an 8.1L V8 was carried over from the previous generation, with a 6.6L diesel replacing the Caterpillar 3116. Diesel engines were standard on C6500s and up, with the 7.8L inline-6 as standard, with a 7.2L Caterpillar C7 (a redesigned Caterpillar 3126) offered as an option. GMT560 four-wheel drive In 2005, GM added as a factory-installed option on C4500/C5500 Kodiak/TopKicks. In a break from GM truck naming tradition, the models did not adopt the 'K' nomenclature, becoming the C4500/5500 4x4 model line. In place of (used on the 3500-series pickup trucks), the GMT560 4x4s used a suspension. Powered by a 6.6L Duramax V8, the 4x4 used a 5-speed in 2005-2006 (replaced by a 6-speed Allison 2350 automatic) with a transfer case.
5.13:1 was the only axle gear ratio offered for 4x4 versions. For 2007, GM introduced a heavier-duty 9000 lb spring and brake option package for the front axle; rear axles (Dana S14-110L) were available in four sizes: 11,000 lb, 13,500 lb, 15,000 lb, and 19,000 lb (the latter two were options on two-wheel drive configurations). Isuzu H-Series For 2003, Isuzu released a conventional-cab truck, named the Isuzu H-Series. Intended largely for vocational use, the Isuzu H-Series was marketed as a competitor for the and Freightliner M2.
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Based on the Kodiak/TopKick C6500/C7500, the H-Series differed solely in its grille design, sharing the 7.8L Duramax inline-six with the C6500/7500 and the Chevrolet/GMC T6500/7500 (based on the ). As of the 2018 model year, the H-Series is the first (and only) conventional-cab truck sold by Isuzu. Discontinuation In December 2007, GM announced its intention to sell its medium-duty truck business, including the Kodiak and TopKick, to Navistar International. In August 2008, both GM and Navistar announced that their memorandum of understanding for the purchase had expired and was not renewed.
After four years of working with multiple potential buyers, including an anticipated five-year deal with announced late in January 2009 to take over the production line in, General Motors decided to wind down its medium-duty truck operations. Production of the Chevy Kodiak and GMC TopKick medium duty trucks in Flint ceased on July 31, 2009.
The Montreal plant also closed on July 31, 2009. Successor At the 2018 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, General Motors launched a new line of medium-duty trucks for the 2019 model year. Developed in a joint venture with, Chevrolet launched the Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD (for Classes 4,5, and 6, respectively). In a shift from the previous Kodiak brand name, Chevrolet is expanding to the Silverado brand name across nearly its entire truck range (currently, no GMC counterpart has been announced). Sharing its cab with the Silverado pickup truck range, the HD model range is given its own chassis with a tilt-forward hood. As with the GMT360, 4x2 and 4x4 drive configurations will be offered. At its launch, a single powertrain will be offered: a 350 hp 6.6L Duramax turbodiesel V8 with an Allison automatic transmission.
Variants School bus. Blue Bird/GMC school bus Following in the tradition of its medium-duty C/K predecessor, the second-generation Kodiak/TopKick was utilized by General Motors to supply the school bus industry throughout its production run. In an unusual move at the time, starting in 1992, GM offered the Kodiak/TopKick solely to a single body manufacturer, from 1992 to 2002.
While the GM chassis was not offered to other manufacturers, Blue Bird offered other available combinations (Ford B700, International 3800, and the later Freightliner FS65) for an additional price. The pairing of manufacturer and chassis supplier would become common through the 1990s in school bus manufacturing, but after 2002, General Motors would become unable to remain a chassis supplier. The Kodiak/TopKick school bus chassis is also notable for being one of the last full-size school bus chassis powered by a gasoline engine. Pickup conversion.
Chevrolet Kodiak C4500 with a 5th-wheel trailer-towing rear utility/pickup body A special Kodiak C4500 was introduced at the 2006. Aimed at the (also introduced there), pricing was set at $70,000.
The two shared a number of similarities, such as the options included in their premium packages (a powerful audio system and DVD-based ). In comparison, the C4500 had higher power (300 hp versus 230 hp) while the RXT had a higher towing capacity at 16,000 lb (7,300 kg); the C4500 was a 4x4 like the larger International CXT. A conversion of the commercial GMC TopKick called the Ultimate Class IV TopKick Pickup crew cab was developed by and Monroe Truck Equipment (MTE). This special version features an 8-foot (2.4 m) steel dually pickup box and tailgate with custom side panels and protective Rhino interior lining. This vehicle serves as the alternate mode for the character in Transformers films. Main article: Entering into service on January 20, 2009, 'Cadillac One' is a common name for the Presidential State Car of the. Unlike previous presidential limousines, it is not at all based on a production vehicle, borrowing assemblies from several different vehicles from the 2009 Cadillac line (primarily the Escalade and CTS).
Although it wears a Cadillac limousine body and badging, the armored vehicle utilizes a four-wheel drive chassis and powertrain of a General Motors medium-duty truck (Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick). Due to the high-security nature of its use, many details about Cadillac One remain classified.