GMT400 History

[94_C/1500]

Didn't the seat belt mounts change on the '96 along with the rear plastic?

 

[1badgmc]

Didn't the seat belt mounts change on the '96 along with the rear plastic?

'95 or '96. Not sure. They went from the single post fixed upper mount to the adjustable upper mounts.

 

[Greg]

you guys realize i'm gonna run out of room one of these days if you guys keep adding stuff lol

 

[1badgmc]

Some more.

1996: The aluminum wheels went to smooth center caps as opposed to the caps with the fake lug nuts. You could also identify '96+ trucks by the slight kink in the exhaust tip.

1997: While the 2-door Tahoe continued through the '99 model year, '97 was the final year for the 2-door Yukon.

1998: The first year for rear A/C in 4-door Tahoes/Yukons.

1999: The final year for GMT-400 Yukons and most Tahoes.

2000: 2 GMT-400 carryover Tahoe models continued in 2000; Limited and Z71. Limiteds were 2wd and only available in black with 2-tone gray leather interiors. They shared suspension, brakes and a few other mechanical bits with the Police package Tahoes. Luggage rack delete, painted front and rear bumpers, painted grille, fog lights, a ground effects kit, 16" alloy wheels and a 120 mph speedometer round out the major features. Tahoe Z71s were 4wd and available in Victory Red, Indigo Blue, Light Pewter and Emerald Green. They also had painted bumpers and grilles as well as fog lights and specific 16" alloy wheels.

 

[Sierra]

Was 2000 the last year of the OBS crew cab? I had a guy that told me it was 2002 but I didn't think he was right. Maybe it went later on the cab chassis models. Anyone know?

 

[94_C/1500]

Was 2000 the last year of the OBS crew cab? I had a guy that told me it was 2002 but I didn't think he was right. Maybe it went later on the cab chassis models. Anyone know?

I've never seen a 4 door C3500HD, so it should be 2000. But maybe a few C3500HDs were four door, maybe some were converted. Some companies made them 4wd, so its possible.

 

[truckmods]

Was the 4l60e mentioned for 93' model Year? Electric controled tranny instead of mechanical.

 

[loudz71]

Yes. First year for the 4L60E was 1993. 1988-1991 was the 700R4. 1992 was the 4L60


1988-1994 had the chrome tinted windows. 1995 was the first year for black tinted windows.

 

[CodyB]

Here is a link to a GM publication for aftermarket bed (equipment) designers and installers for just about any frame measurements, along with tons of other measurements specifically with the 6.5L Diesels.

Use the "Current" 99 measurements to get the OBS, since it has the NBS in there as well.

(After looking at it further, dream up nearly any dimension and it has it, its B-A.)

http://www.gmupfitter.com/publicat/1999_BB/LDPDF/CK.PDF

Quick page reference
Pg 81 RCSB C1-3500 Frame
Pg 82 RCSB K1-3500 Frame
Pg 83 ECSB C1-3500 Frame
Pg 84 ECSB K1-3500 Frame
Pg 85 ECLB C1-3500 Frame
Pg 86 ECLB K1-3500 Frame
Pg 87 CCLB C1-3500 Frame
Pg 88 CCLB K1-3500 Frame

 

[GWKP]

also '94 was introduction of the new grille and newer syle third brake light...another theory i hear from ppl and on some formums is that the 98's were somewhat a year alone in the engine compartment, from what ive heard just in the 98's they redesigned the heads or something therefore it produced more engine output.. someone mind clearing this up? BTW great thred