Non air bag

[k1500 97]

So question yall. Was air bags standard equipped because i see some 96+ trucks with non air bag steering wheel did you have to option the non air bag. Im confused

 

[99xcss4]

there are non air bag models most 3500s and some 8 lug 2500 you can remove the passenger air bag and replace it with a pocket you can also get a non air bag steering wheel cap

 

[99xcss4]

here is a non air bag steering wheel https://www.ebay.com/itm/2662675865...BNf7jxVuZvO2KirIjOIWgXSIg=|tkp:Bk9SR5Sa9v3HYg

 

[99xcss4]

this is for 97-00 would also fit in 95-96 this is the whole dash it is very expencive I could not find just the pocket I have only seen just the pocket in your color one time and they wanted some where between 50 and 100 for it https://www.ebay.com/itm/1446875249...GGV2srLeXaQAEBk8rsrrmutA==|tkp:Bk9SR4DD4_7HYg

 

[99xcss4]

here are 2 95-96 they do fit 97-00 they are also very expensive like the other one I linked https://www.ebay.com/itm/1158242584...call&brand=GMC&_trksid=p3458402.c101506.m1851 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1451109386...call&brand=GMC&_trksid=p3458402.c101506.m1851

 

[99xcss4]

this is for 97-00 would also fit in 95-96 this is the whole dash it is very expencive I could not find just the pocket I have only seen just the pocket in your color one time and they wanted some where between 50 and 100 for it https://www.ebay.com/itm/144687524919?fits=Year:1997|Make:Chevrolet&hash=item21b00c6c37:g:OkYAAOSwDN5jALNm&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAAwG9cWvizfhFQo7cEB7nHs1NAJVUN/dm/jUckrRabHuLXyr3crm2myomMD273OAeW4tDVBpkhEUlIGlZaeS7HdoFtPGQSwEQ9RBxC0yfqN4nUkjdxEodhvh5e1n84fDtAa/GsO1ZYOHVKiy26LWTFc6JqO8JhXW8ar3WomREIh8u7Zd881gxQq8jnn/uS85ZalcwfZTQU3fMPl+Y/UdhxKSXDnKIZWcSItj0crx7TWSGGV2srLeXaQAEBk8rsrrmutA==|tkp:Bk9SR4DD4_7HYg

here are 2 95-96 they do fit 97-00 they are also very expensive like the other one I linked https://www.ebay.com/itm/115824258448?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20220405142716&meid=344c08d9beaa49aab24b6ab9ae179e10&pid=101506&rk=22&rkt=25&sd=145110938618&itm=115824258448&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=3458402&algv=DefaultOrganicWebWithV11WebTrimmedV3VisualRankerWithKnnV3AndUltBRecall&brand=GMC&_trksid=p3458402.c101506.m1851 https://www.ebay.com/itm/145110938618?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20220405142716&meid=9b8c8cf63dcf4b0aac6a511d62473028&pid=101506&rk=11&rkt=25&sd=144687524919&itm=145110938618&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=3458402&algv=DefaultOrganicWebWithV11WebTrimmedV3VisualRankerWithKnnV3AndUltBRecall&brand=GMC&_trksid=p3458402.c101506.m1851

I have no idea why people ask these crazy high prices for this stuff

 

[mattillac]

From the 1995 brochure.

Changes on the C/K Pickup for 1995 include:

Standard Driver's Side Air Bag under 8600 lb GVW

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits/Chevrolet-Trucks/1995-Chevrolet-Truck.pdf

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From the 1997 brochure.

1997 NEW PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

CK1500 PICKUP

AIR BAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

CK2500 PICKUP

AIR BAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER ON ALL VEHICLES BELOW 8600# GVW

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits/Chevrolet-Trucks/1997-Chevrolet-Truck.pdf

 

[k1500 97]

there are non air bag models most 3500s and some 8 lug 2500 you can remove the passenger air bag and replace it with a pocket you can also get a non air bag steering wheel cap

We have a 99 1500 Suburban that has no driver air bag. But has passanger air bag

 

[Boots97]

From 95-99, 1500 pickups/SUVs had driver's side airbags. In 95-96, only the driver's side had one, then in 97, the passenger side airbag was added for 1500 pickups/SUVs. 2500/3500s didn't need airbags at all because of the safety regulations back then. This is why 97-02 2500/3500s have a hole where the passenger side airbag would go.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

here is a non air bag steering wheel https://www.ebay.com/itm/266267586580?fits=Year:1997|Make:Chevrolet&hash=item3dfec8f014:g:WV0AAOSwV89ka7Ss&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA0IK79F0S8x3SrVSI6e2EzptxUtUb8xjuMepwUWuHMA4XZIKX6zhOfZrobyJg2erOgHCfpcrGPsH1C3RgEfSJMS46PXvdD7ILvQ5WPJZAROcgLAuWLMx5amF7wYWj6+UNvdlK5foTZdu9i3LH1rPQZKMWyWOGjZNzU68z2util+AErLTykSi5mVl5vTwtRSmOf8mJ8fpI6WmditXf5s4he4vnj0CmxPw9T1twRr99KLPgM4RoUWVzWnUJ0Qe+aPBNf7jxVuZvO2KirIjOIWgXSIg=|tkp:Bk9SR5Sa9v3HYg

Yup that's exactly what Rawhide has; he's a C3500 CCLB so at least 9000# gvw. So no airbag/s required on 8600# gvw or above, in the '90s.
The heavy duty 8 lug 2500 and all single/ex cab, srw 3500 are 8600# gvw. Crews and duallies are higher.
Didn't know these wheels are so bloody expensive, I might have to get a spare from the yard if I find a nice one.