1996 Chevrolet K2500 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 Chevrolet K2500 includes a 5.7L V8 arranged to burn compressed natural gas or gasoline, which puts fuel system coverage front and center. Beside it sit a 5.0L and a 7.4L gasoline V8 and a turbocharged 6.5L diesel V8. Base, Cheyenne and Silverado trucks in extended cab, standard cab and cab and chassis form are all inside the book, each combination reached through the specifications and torque values that apply to it.

Engines covered

• 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 6.5L V8 (395 cu in) — OHV, turbocharged, diesel
• 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, CNG or gasoline
• 7.4L V8 (454 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door extended cab pickup
• 2-door standard cab pickup
• 2-door cab & chassis

Trims covered

• Base
• Cheyenne
• Silverado

Known issues on the 1996 K2500. The dual-fuel 5.7L, the 5.0L and 7.4L gasoline V8s and the turbocharged diesel each get their own procedures, specifications, torque values and diagnostic charts, and the fuel sections keep the natural gas material distinct. Chassis and body chapters take in the brakes, steering, suspension, driveline and the wiring for all three body forms.