GMC 1500 C3 (Denali?) / AWS info - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kevinr1970 · 01-06-2010, 03:20 AM

I have seen a few of these trucks pop up lately for what seems like a decent price.
I am in the market for this vintage truck and am torn between a 1/2 and 3/4 ton truck. I really don't do a lot of towing/hauling but would like the power of the 6.0 if and when needed.
So one of these trucks might give the best of both worlds?

Is the 1500 C3 basicly the predecessor to the Silverado SS (6.0l, AWD, etc)?

What's the story with the AWD in these trucks, reliable? I know they have been doing AWD in the Astro vans, Bravadas and probably other vehicles but I am unfamilair with them beyond that.
I had a GMC Typoon for a few years and drove it pretty hard from 80k to 115k and the AWD was still there but had problesm with the intermediate shafts(?).

Lastly, how about the All-Wheel-Steering (AWS)? I would probaly shy away from these trucks just because I think they look sort of funny with the mini-flares on the bed but might not worry so much if someone said they are pretty problem-free.

Feedback?

01-06-2010, 03:20 AM	#1
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	GMC 1500 C3 (Denali?) / AWS info I have seen a few of these trucks pop up lately for what seems like a decent price. I am in the market for this vintage truck and am torn between a 1/2 and 3/4 ton truck. I really don't do a lot of towing/hauling but would like the power of the 6.0 if and when needed. So one of these trucks might give the best of both worlds? Is the 1500 C3 basicly the predecessor to the Silverado SS (6.0l, AWD, etc)? What's the story with the AWD in these trucks, reliable? I know they have been doing AWD in the Astro vans, Bravadas and probably other vehicles but I am unfamilair with them beyond that. I had a GMC Typoon for a few years and drove it pretty hard from 80k to 115k and the AWD was still there but had problesm with the intermediate shafts(?). Lastly, how about the All-Wheel-Steering (AWS)? I would probaly shy away from these trucks just because I think they look sort of funny with the mini-flares on the bed but might not worry so much if someone said they are pretty problem-free. Feedback? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)



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