1979 GMC C-K Pickup K15 4MT
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Photo: 1979 GMC 1500 High Sierra 4WD Wideside Long Box in Camel Iridescent & Neutral Cream Two-Tone, Front Left, 06-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 GMC C-3500 Sierra Grande regular cab, front left, 08-06-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: GMCHighSierra by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 GMC 1500 High Sierra 4WD Wideside Long Box in Camel Iridescent & Neutral Cream Two-Tone, Rear Left, 06-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the third generation (1973–1980) (1973–1980); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1979 GMC 1500 High Sierra 4WD Wideside Long Box in Camel Iridescent & Neutral Cream Two-Tone, Front Left, 06-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 GMC C-3500 Sierra Grande regular cab, front left, 08-06-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: GMCHighSierra by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 GMC 1500 High Sierra 4WD Wideside Long Box in Camel Iridescent & Neutral Cream Two-Tone, Rear Left, 06-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 GMC C-K Pickup K15 4MT is a 130-hp 4.1-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed sm465 floor-shift manual and four-wheel drive.
It makes 130 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 210 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 250 CID OHV inline-6, 2-bbl |
| Displacement | 4.1 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.4 x 89.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed SM465 floor-shift manual |
| 1st Gear | 6.55 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.58 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.7 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 6.09 |
| Final Drive | 4.11 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Hypoid driving axle, leaf springs |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-floating live axle, leaf springs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | L78-15B |
| Tires Rear | L78-15B |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in |
| Approach Angle | 32° |
| Departure Angle | 23° |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1979 GMC C-K Pickup.
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