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Chevrolet C/K pickup — Square body (R/V from 1987) (1983–1991)

The Heritage kit order guides show this pickup as the C/K pickup for 1983–1986 (C10/1500, C20/2500 and C30/3500 2WD; K10/1500 to K30/3500 4WD) and as the R/V pickup in 1987 (R10 to R30 2WD; V10 to V30 4WD), with Fleetside (E63) and Stepside (E62) regular cab boxes, 20 and 30 series bonus cab (YG4) and crew cab (AS3) bodies, and the Scottsdale (Z62) and Silverado (YE9) model options. Their engines are the 4.1L L6 (LE3), 4.8L L6 (L25), 4.3L V6 (LB1, then LB4 with fuel injection in 1987), 4-barrel 5.0L, 5.7L and 7.4L V8s (LE9, LF3, LS9, LT9, LE8) to 1986 and the fuel-injected L03, L05 and L19 in 1987, and the 6.2L diesel (LH6, LL4); the 1983 kit has no option price list, so its rows rest on the power team, model selector and feature pages. From 1988 the kits cover the new C/K pickup, and their only R/V pickup pages are the 1988 engine data pages (L05, LL4 and L19 for the R/V 20 bonus and crew cab and R/V 30 pickups) and the 1990–1991 truck-camper pages, which list the R/V 3500 bonus cab and crew cab (R/V30943; legible codes in 1991 only), so no code is claimed for 1989 or 1990. NICB's 1987 VIN manual gives line code R in its 1987 example VIN, and its 1990 manual still lists conventional cab 4x2 (R) and 4x4 (V) lines beside the GMT400 lines; tire codes, seat trims and paint colors are not listed here.

Codes

Engines

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
L03 Engine, 5.0L V8, electronic fuel injection 1987 the 1987 power team pages list the 5.0 liter (305 cu in) V8 with electronic fuel injection; the kit pages also print LO3 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 confirmed
L05 Engine, 5.7L V8, electronic fuel injection 1987, 1988 the 1987 power team pages list the 5.7 liter (350 cu in) V8 with electronic fuel injection; the kit pages also print LO5; 1988 from the 1988 engine data page, which names the R/V 20 bonus and crew cab and R/V 30 pickups ⛭ GM Heritage — 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1988 Chevrolet Truck, p.41 confirmed
L19 Engine, 7.4L V8, electronic fuel injection 1987, 1988 the 1987 power team pages list the 7.4 liter (454 cu in) V8 with electronic fuel injection; 1988 from the 1988 engine data page, which names the R/V 20 bonus and crew cab and R/V 30 pickups ⛭ GM Heritage — 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.39 · 1988 Chevrolet Truck, p.54 confirmed
L25 Engine, 4.8L L6, 1 barrel 1983–1987 the option pages list the 4.8 liter (292 cu in) 1 barrel L6 for heavy chassis and 30 series trucks; a 1987 value-features page (p.13) calls the 4.8L L6 discontinued, but the February 1987 power team and option pages still list it ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.15 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.166 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 confirmed
LB1 Engine, 4.3L V6, 4 barrel 1985, 1986 the 1986 option page lists the 4.3 liter (262 cu in) 4 barrel V6 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 confirmed
LB4 Engine, 4.3L V6, electronic fuel injection 1987 the 1987 option page lists the 4.3 liter (262 cu in) V6 with electronic fuel injection ⛭ GM Heritage — 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.51 confirmed
LE3 Engine, 4.1L L6, 2 barrel 1983, 1984 the 1984 option page lists the 4.1 liter (250 cu in) 2 barrel L6 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 confirmed
LE8 Engine, 7.4L V8, 4 barrel 1983–1986 the option pages list the 7.4 liter (454 cu in) 4 barrel V8 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.15 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 confirmed
LE9 Engine, 5.0L V8, 4 barrel 1983–1986 the option pages list the 5.0 liter (305 cu in) 4 barrel V8; the 1987 value-features page names the 5.0L EFI engine LE9 while the 1987 power team and option pages print L03, so 1987 is left to L03 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 confirmed
LF3 Engine, 5.0L V8, 4 barrel, California 1984–1986 the 1984 option page offers it on 2WD 10 series only with YF5 California emissions and the MX0 automatic ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.92 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.64 confirmed
LH6 Engine, diesel, 6.2L V8 1983–1987 light duty emissions version of the 6.2 liter (379 cu in) diesel; requires B3J diesel equipment ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 confirmed
LL4 Engine, diesel, 6.2L V8, heavy duty 1983–1988 heavy duty emissions version of the 6.2 liter diesel; requires B3J diesel equipment; 1988 from the 1988 engine data page, which names the R/V 20 bonus and crew cab and R/V 30 pickups ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.15 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.39 · 1988 Chevrolet Truck, p.50 confirmed
LS9 Engine, 5.7L V8, 4 barrel 1984–1986 the option pages list the 5.7 liter (350 cu in) 4 barrel V8 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 confirmed
LT9 Engine, 5.7L V8, 4 barrel, heavy duty 1983–1986 the option pages offer this 5.7 liter (350 cu in) 4 barrel V8 with the heavy duty chassis (C6P), the 20 series bonus and crew cab and 30 series ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.15 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.25 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 confirmed

Transmissions

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
MM3 Transmission, manual, 3 speed 1983–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 confirmed
MM4 Transmission, manual, 4 speed 1983–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 confirmed
MM7 Transmission, manual, 4 speed, overdrive 1983–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 confirmed
MX0 Transmission, 4 speed automatic, overdrive 1983–1987 the kit pages also print MXO ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 confirmed
MX1 Transmission, 3 speed automatic 1983–1987 the kit pages also print MXI ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 confirmed

Axles

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
G80 Axle, rear, locking differential 1983–1987 the kits print it as the locking differential; the GMT400 doc reads it from GM lists as Positraction; the kit pages also print G8O ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.16 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.39 confirmed
GQ1 Axle, rear, standard, non-locking 1983–1987 the power team charts print it in nearly every team; the meaning comes from 73-87.com, which reads it as the standard (non-Positraction) rear axle ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 single-source
GT4 Axle, rear, 3.73 ratio 1983–1987 power team charts only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 confirmed
GT5 Axle, rear, 4.10 ratio 1983–1987 power team charts only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.15 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.39 confirmed
GU2 Axle, rear, 2.73 ratio 1983, 1984 power team charts only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 confirmed
GU4 Axle, rear, 3.08 ratio 1983–1987 power team charts only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 confirmed
GU6 Axle, rear, 3.42 ratio 1983–1987 power team charts only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 confirmed
HC4 Axle, rear, 4.56 ratio 1983–1987 power team charts only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.15 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.39 confirmed

Packages & Trims

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
V22 Appearance package, deluxe front 1984–1987 the 1987 page names dual rectangular headlamps and a grille with a body color center bar; included with YE9; the GMT400 doc reads it from GM lists as a chrome radiator grille ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.56 confirmed
YE9 Decor package, Silverado 1983–1987 the kits name it the Silverado model option; the GMT400 doc reads it from GM lists as comfort and decor level 3 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.28 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.35 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.168 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.50 confirmed
YG1 Molding package, custom 1984–1987 fleetside only; the kit pages also print YGI ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.36 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.35 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.51 confirmed
YG3 Molding package, deluxe 1984–1987 fleetside only; included with YE9 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.35 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
YJ6 Value decor package 1984–1987 solid paint with body striping and a black painted grille; not on bonus cab, crew cab or stepside; 10 series includes N67 rally wheels; 1984 rests on a cross-reference: p.35 names the YJ6 Value Decor Package only in a weight-table line, and the description page (p.67) OCRs the code as YJ6I ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.35 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.66 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.82 confirmed
Z62 Decor package, Scottsdale 1983–1987 the kits name it the Scottsdale model option ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.27 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.35 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.49 confirmed
ZQ2 Operating convenience package 1984–1987 includes AU3 power door locks and A31 power windows ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed

Equipment

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
A01 Glass, tinted, all windows 1984–1987 the kit pages also print AO1 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
A28 Window, rear, sliding 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.61 confirmed
A31 Window, power 1984–1987 1985 and 1986 cite the pickup pages (1985 p.44, 1986 p.157), which name A31 Power Windows in the Operating Convenience Package contents; the option line itself is printed on the chassis-cab option pages (1985 p.243, 1986 p.103), which are not cited ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.61 confirmed
AS3 Body, crew cab 1983–1987, 1991 the kits print it with E63 as the crew cab body ordering code; GM later used AS3 for a rear seat on other trucks; 1991 from the 1991 truck-camper page, which prints the R/V 3500 bonus and crew cab models (R/V30943) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.4 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.33 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.169 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1991 Chevrolet Truck, p.64 confirmed
AU3 Locks, power door 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
B32 Floor mats, front, color-keyed 1984, 1987 the 1985 (p.43) and 1986 (p.159) kit pages print the code as 832, which is not an accepted reading, so those years are left out ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
B3J Equipment, diesel 1983–1987 required with the LH6 and LL4 diesels ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.33 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.33 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 confirmed
B84 Moldings, body side, black 1984–1987 fleetside only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.35 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.49 confirmed
B85 Moldings, body side, bright 1984–1987 fleetside only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.35 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
B93 Guards, door edge 1986 the 1984 kit page (p.46) prints the code as 893, which is not an accepted reading, so 1984 is left out ⛭ GM Heritage — 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 confirmed
C42 Heater, front, heavy duty 1985–1987 not with C60 air conditioning ⛭ GM Heritage — 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
C60 Air conditioning, All-Weather 1983–1987 the GMT400 doc reads it from GM lists as front air conditioning; the kit pages also print C6O ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.18 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed
C6P Chassis, heavy duty 1983–1987 20 series heavy duty chassis; the 1998–2000 GMT400 lists read C6P as an 8,600 lb GVW rating ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.4 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.36 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.156 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.49 confirmed
C91 Lamp, dome 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.35 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.49 confirmed
CD4 Wipers, windshield, intermittent 1984–1987 not with the 3 speed manual (MM3) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.61 confirmed
D44 Mirror, outside, below eye line, painted 1986 9 x 6.5 inch, left-hand and right-hand ⛭ GM Heritage — 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 confirmed
D45 Mirror, outside, below eye line, stainless steel 1986 9 x 6.5 inch, left-hand and right-hand ⛭ GM Heritage — 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 confirmed
D73 Rails, pickup box side 1984, 1986, 1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
DF2 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, camper style, stainless steel 1984, 1987 7.5 x 10.5 inch head on adjustable arms ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
DG5 Mirror, outside, senior West Coast type, painted 1984, 1986, 1987 only in: 30 series; shipped loose for dealer installation ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
E62 Body equipment, stepside pickup box 1983–1987 printed as the Stepside/Fenderside body ordering code ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.4 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.33 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.33 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.169 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 confirmed
E63 Body equipment, fleetside pickup box 1983–1987, 1991 printed as the Fleetside/Wideside body ordering code; 1991 from the 1991 truck-camper page, which prints the R/V 3500 bonus and crew cab models (R/V30943) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.4 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.33 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.33 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.169 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1991 Chevrolet Truck, p.64 confirmed
F51 Shock absorbers, front and rear, heavy duty 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
F58 Stabilizer bar, front, heavy duty 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.156 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed
F59 Stabilizer bar, front 1985–1987 printed in the stabilizer bar block of the option pages; the meaning comes from 73-87.com ⛭ GM Heritage — 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.156 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.60 single-source
F60 Spring, front, heavy duty 1984–1987 the kit pages also print F6O ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.156 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed
G50 Spring, rear, heavy duty 1983–1987 the kit pages also print G5O ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.47 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.156 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.60 confirmed
G51 Spring, rear, extra capacity 1983–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.47 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.156 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.60 confirmed
G60 Spring, rear, main and auxiliary 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.47 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed
J50 Brakes, power 1984, 1986, 1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
J55 Brakes, power, heavy duty 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed
K05 Heater, engine block 1985–1987 600 watt, 120 volt; included with V10; the kit pages also print KO5 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
K22 Generator, 94 amp 1986 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 confirmed
K34 Speed control, electronic 1986, 1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
K46 Air cleaner, pre-cleaner 1986, 1987 not with the L25 4.8L ⛭ GM Heritage — 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.56 confirmed
K81 Generator, 66 amp 1983–1986 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 confirmed
KC4 Cooling system, engine oil 1985–1987 the kits print it as the engine oil cooler ⛭ GM Heritage — 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.56 confirmed
N33 Steering wheel, Comfortilt 1986, 1987 not with the 3 speed manual (MM3) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.156 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.60 confirmed
N41 Steering, power 1983–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.15 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.23 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.36 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.156 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.39 confirmed
N51 Steering, power, not desired 1984–1987 no-charge delete of power steering ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.47 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.156 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.60 confirmed
N67 Wheels, rally 1983–1987 only in: 10 series; special hub caps and trim rings ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.38 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.52 confirmed
N90 Wheels, aluminum, cast 1985–1987 only in: 10 series; four 15 x 7 wheels; the kit pages also print N9O ⛭ GM Heritage — 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.54 confirmed
NL2 Fuel tank, auxiliary 1984–1987 right-hand frame mounted ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.47 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.156 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.60 confirmed
NY7 Shield, transfer case 1984–1987 only in: 4WD ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
P01 Wheel covers, bright metal 1984–1987 the kit pages also print PO1 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.60 confirmed
P13 Carrier, spare tire, side mounted 1987 fleetside only; printed in the spare carrier block of the 1987 option page; the meaning comes from 73-87.com ⛭ GM Heritage — 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 single-source
PA1 Wheel covers, special 1984–1987 the kit pages also print PAI ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.62 confirmed
PA6 Wheels, styled 1983–1987 only in: 10 series; special hub caps ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.20 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.27 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.54 confirmed
PF2 Wheels, aluminum, forged 1987 only in: 10 series; four 15 x 7 wheels ⛭ GM Heritage — 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.61 confirmed
R04 Wheel, single rear 1984–1987 only in: 30 series fleetside; the kit pages also print RO4 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.63 confirmed
R05 Wheel, dual rear 1983–1987 only in: 30 series fleetside; the kit pages also print RO5 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.22 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.35 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.49 confirmed
TP2 Battery, auxiliary 1984, 1986, 1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.56 confirmed
TT5 Headlamps, halogen high beam 1985–1987 the 1984 kit page (p.45) prints the code as TTS, which is not an accepted reading, so 1984 is left out ⛭ GM Heritage — 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
U01 Lamp, roof marker, five 1984–1987 included with R05 dual rear wheels; the kit pages also print UO1 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
U35 Clock, electric, quartz 1983, 1985–1987 the 1985 (p.43) and 1986 (p.159) kit pages print U35 only in the Z53 gauge cross-reference, beside the quartz electric clock description; 1987 p.57 prints the option line ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.33 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed
U37 Lighter, cigarette 1985–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.49 confirmed
U58 Radio, AM/FM stereo 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
U63 Radio, AM 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
U69 Radio, AM/FM 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
U76 Antenna, windshield 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
UA1 Battery, heavy duty 1984–1987 the 1985 kit page (p.42) prints UA1 only in the Cold-Climate Package cross-reference; the 1984 page (p.43) prints the battery line as UAI ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.56 confirmed
UF2 Lamp, cargo area 1984, 1987 the 1984 (p.45) and 1987 (p.58) kit pickup pages print UF2 only in the C91 dome lamp cross-reference; 1985 and 1986 are left out because the only kit pages that print it as an option line are the C-K chassis-cab option pages (1985 p.243, 1986 p.105), which do not show a pickup application ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.58 confirmed
UM6 Radio, AM/FM stereo, electronically tuned, seek and scan, cassette tape, digital clock 1986, 1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
UN3 Radio, AM/FM stereo, cassette tape 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.59 confirmed
V01 Radiator, heavy duty 1984–1987 the kit pages also print VO1, VOI ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed
V02 Radiator and transmission oil cooler, heavy duty 1983–1987 automatic transmissions only; the kit pages also print VO2 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.18 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.61 confirmed
V10 Package, cold climate 1984–1987 includes special insulation, a special heater and defroster, K05 engine block heater and UA1 heavy duty battery; the GMT400 doc reads it from GM lists as cold climate provisions; the 1985 kit page (p.42) prints V10 only in a cross-reference (the Cold-Climate Package line itself is garbled in the OCR) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed
V31 Guards, front bumper, chromed 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed
V42 Bumper, rear step, chromed 1984–1986 printed in the chromed bumper block of the option pages; the meaning comes from 73-87.com ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 single-source
V43 Bumper, rear step, painted 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed
V76 Tow hooks, front 1984–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.46 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.60 confirmed
VF1 Bumper, rear, chromed 1984–1986 printed in the chromed bumper block of the option pages; the meaning comes from 73-87.com ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.42 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 single-source
YG4 Body, bonus cab 1983–1987, 1991 the kits print it with E63 as the bonus cab body ordering code; GM later used YG4 for "seats, optional, not desired" on other trucks; 1991 from the 1991 truck-camper page, which prints the R/V 3500 bonus and crew cab models (R/V30943) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.4 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.4 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.33 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.169 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.48 · 1991 Chevrolet Truck, p.64 confirmed
Z53 Gages, voltmeter, temperature and oil pressure 1983–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.33 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.159 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.49 confirmed
Z75 Shock absorbers, front, quad 1984–1987 only in: 4WD 10 and 20 series regular cab; includes heavy duty rear shocks and a front axle bumper ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.47 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.157 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.60 confirmed
Z76 Commercial chassis equipment, special 1984–1987 only in: 2WD 30 series fleetside with R05 dual rear wheels; includes F58 front stabilizer, a rear stabilizer and G60 rear springs; all four kit pages print Z76 only in cross-references to other options (the Commercial Chassis Equipment line has no legible code) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.47 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.155 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.60 confirmed
Z81 Camper special chassis equipment 1984–1987 includes camper body wiring harness; the 1984 (p.47), 1985 (p.45) and 1987 (p.57) kit pages print Z81 only in cross-references (the Camper Special Chassis Equipment line has no legible code); 1986 p.160 prints the option line ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.47 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.160 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.57 confirmed

Paint

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
ZY1 Color combination, solid 1983–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.21 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.36 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.43 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.167 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.50 confirmed
ZY2 Color combination, conventional two-tone 1983–1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.63 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.63 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.167 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.50 confirmed
ZY3 Color combination, special two-tone 1983–1987 fleetside only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.36 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.167 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.51 confirmed
ZY4 Color combination, deluxe two-tone 1983–1987 fleetside only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.36 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.44 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.167 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.51 confirmed
ZY5 Color combination, exterior decor package, two-tone with striping 1983–1987 fleetside only; dual-tone body side and rear decal striping; not with R05 dual rear wheels ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.167 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.51 confirmed
ZY6 Color combination, custom two-tone 1985, 1987 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.77 confirmed
ZY9 Color combination, special two-tone, Big Dooley 1983–1987 only in: 30 series fleetside with R05 dual rear wheels ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.35 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.34 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.167 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.51 confirmed

Internal / Process

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
NA5 Emission system, federal 1983–1987 internal code ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.13 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.36 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.158 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.51 confirmed
NA6 Emission system, high altitude 1984–1987 the 1984 (p.45), 1985 (p.36) and 1987 (p.51) kit pages print NA6 only in cross-references (1987 p.51 prints the option line code as NAG); 1986 p.166 prints the option line internal code ⛭ GM Heritage — 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.45 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.36 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.166 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.51 confirmed
YF5 Emission system, California 1983–1987 internal code ⛭ GM Heritage — 1983 Chevrolet Truck, p.14 · 1984 Chevrolet Truck, p.37 · 1985 Chevrolet Truck, p.36 · 1986 Chevrolet Truck, p.166 · 1987 Chevrolet Truck, p.51 confirmed

Sources

Factory documents (T1)

  • [HK] chevrolet-trucks/1983-Chevrolet-Truck.txt — 1983 C/K pickup pages (model selector, feature pages, power teams, GVWR selector, color chart)
  • [HK] chevrolet-trucks/1984-Chevrolet-Truck.txt — 1984 C/K pickup book (power teams, standard equipment, option price pages, color charts)
  • [HK] chevrolet-trucks/1985-Chevrolet-Truck.txt — 1985 C/K pickup book (pages 4–66, plus engine page 92 for LF3); the file's other later 1986 and 1988 pages are not cited
  • [HK] chevrolet-trucks/1986-Chevrolet-Truck.txt — 1986 C/K pickup book (chassis-cab pages not cited; engine page 64 for LF3)
  • [HK] chevrolet-trucks/1987-Chevrolet-Truck.txt — 1987 R/V pickup book
  • [HK] chevrolet-trucks/1988-Chevrolet-Truck.txt — 1988 engine data pages 41, 50 and 54 only (the C/K pickup pages belong to the GMT400 doc)
  • [HK] chevrolet-trucks/1991-Chevrolet-Truck.txt — 1991 truck-camper model code page 64 only
  • NICB VIN manuals: docs/reference/nicb/nicb1987-gm.txt p.92; docs/reference/nicb/nicb1990-gm.txt p.82

Other sources