Will Chevrolet and G M C grills interchange - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rich The Mailman · 05-22-2004, 04:34 PM

Greetings From sunny California. I guess what I realy want to find out are the bolt holes the same on both trucks from 1988 to 1999.

Thanks to anyone that can help.

sizanjdf · 05-23-2004, 12:26 AM

most everything is the same, you might have a little bit of problems if you switch headlights, but other than that it should be fine

99-2door · 05-23-2004, 03:10 PM

The GMC and Chevy grilles will interchange completely from 88-98 (plus a few 99 classic trucks and 2500HD and 3500s, Tahoe, etc..) The only thing different between the 2 grilles are the corner marker lights. The trucks had a grille revision in 94. The older trucks (88-93) can be updated to the newer style but some pieces must be changed. In fact, in Mexico Chevy trucks and SUVs are sold with a grille that looks like a GMC grille, but the emblem is a bowtie instead of a GMC badge.

The new body style trucks are not so similar with different headlights, and fenders.

Rich The Mailman · 05-23-2004, 03:53 PM

Thank you for your answer. Next question,are the grills for the Chevys sold in Mexico available in the U.S.A. maybe through Chevy dealerships?

99-2door · 05-25-2004, 12:40 PM

No, you can't buy them from US dealers. I have seen them for sale in shops in TX though. They look like they are the same grille as a GMC, but they have a wide round emblem with a bowtie that fits over the GMC letters. They kinda look funny to me. If I was gonna put a GMC grille on a Chevy I would just put the billet insert in the middle and do away with the emblem.

*Sublvr72* · 05-25-2004, 03:46 PM

yes, i was considering putting a GMC grill on my truck with a bowtie i the center.

AnniesSS · 05-26-2004, 11:29 AM

A 94=98 grille will fit, but you need to change some other parts too: "You will need a 94-98 center filler, r/s l/s fender fillers, new corner lights, park lights, bowtie and if you want it perfect the center bumper brackets, but you can get away with the bumper brackets if you don't mine the filler sitting close to the bumper." That's quoted from a friend of mine on the 454ss.com site

Someone asked the same question and he's done it once already.

Z16 · 05-30-2004, 02:10 PM

The Mexico grilles are GMC with a Chevy Bowtie that covers the GMC section on the grille. Should be no problem to get the emblem from a Chevy dealer south of the border. Talked to the parts department in Puerto Vallarta when I was there, and a couple guys at the dealership spoke english. Got some real cool new vehicle fliers too.

b454rat · 05-31-2004, 09:20 PM

I put a GMC grille in my Chevy, didn't have any probs at all. Needed new corner lenses, but that was it. Didn't change the valance, core support, nada. Have some pics below if your interested. 97 Chevy Folder.

99-2door · 06-02-2004, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by b454rat

I put a GMC grille in my Chevy, didn't have any probs at all. Needed new corner lenses, but that was it. Didn't change the valance, core support, nada. Have some pics below if your interested. 97 Chevy Folder.

You only have to change the other parts if you are upgrading from the older grilles, 88-93.

454ss_2 · 06-02-2004, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnniesSS

A 94=98 grille will fit, but you need to change some other parts too: "You will need a 94-98 center filler, r/s l/s fender fillers, new corner lights, park lights, bowtie and if you want it perfect the center bumper brackets, but you can get away with the bumper brackets if you don't mine the filler sitting close to the bumper." That's quoted from a friend of mine on the 454ss.com site

Someone asked the same question and he's done it once already.

At least you're calling me your friend and not a shmuck!

*1FaastC10* · 06-09-2004, 10:30 PM

actually, if you have a GOOD GM counter person, you can get Mexico parts here in the states. i ordered a set of headlight motors for a Mexican built '90s Cavalier when i worked at the dealership. same headlight setup that we get here in the States, only on a Sunbird.

AnniesSS · 06-10-2004, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 454ss_2

At least you're calling me your friend and not a shmuck!

I only call you schmuck to your face!!!

cprdnick · 06-15-2004, 11:36 PM

This is my 93 Chevy with a 94 GMC header panel and grill insert.

05-22-2004, 04:34 PM	#1
Rich The Mailman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 13	Will Chevrolet and G M C grills interchange Greetings From sunny California. I guess what I realy want to find out are the bolt holes the same on both trucks from 1988 to 1999. Thanks to anyone that can help. Last edited by Rich The Mailman; 05-22-2004 at 04:37 PM. Reason: MISS-SPELL

05-23-2004, 03:10 PM	#3
99-2door Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Bow, OK Posts: 1,385	The GMC and Chevy grilles will interchange completely from 88-98 (plus a few 99 classic trucks and 2500HD and 3500s, Tahoe, etc..) The only thing different between the 2 grilles are the corner marker lights. The trucks had a grille revision in 94. The older trucks (88-93) can be updated to the newer style but some pieces must be changed. In fact, in Mexico Chevy trucks and SUVs are sold with a grille that looks like a GMC grille, but the emblem is a bowtie instead of a GMC badge. The new body style trucks are not so similar with different headlights, and fenders. __________________ 95 K3500 SRW 5.7L Vortec 4L80e 4.10 G80 2001 GMC C3 6.0 AWD, Volant, 3/5 drop TBSS intake, HP tuners, pullies, 05 efans, 05 front brakes, etc. 2003 Tahoe Z71 Silverado front clip

05-26-2004, 11:29 AM	#7
AnniesSS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 248	A 94=98 grille will fit, but you need to change some other parts too: "You will need a 94-98 center filler, r/s l/s fender fillers, new corner lights, park lights, bowtie and if you want it perfect the center bumper brackets, but you can get away with the bumper brackets if you don't mine the filler sitting close to the bumper." That's quoted from a friend of mine on the 454ss.com site Someone asked the same question and he's done it once already. __________________ Annie 1990 Chevrolet 454SS 1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Silverado

05-30-2004, 02:10 PM	#8
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,508	The Mexico grilles are GMC with a Chevy Bowtie that covers the GMC section on the grille. Should be no problem to get the emblem from a Chevy dealer south of the border. Talked to the parts department in Puerto Vallarta when I was there, and a couple guys at the dealership spoke english. Got some real cool new vehicle fliers too. __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver

05-31-2004, 09:20 PM	#9
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,485	I put a GMC grille in my Chevy, didn't have any probs at all. Needed new corner lenses, but that was it. Didn't change the valance, core support, nada. Have some pics below if your interested. 97 Chevy Folder. __________________ 2000 Chevy Tahoe Limited 3/5" drop 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon stock SAS 6"

05-23-2004, 12:26 AM	#2
sizanjdf Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6	most everything is the same, you might have a little bit of problems if you switch headlights, but other than that it should be fine

05-23-2004, 03:53 PM	#4
Rich The Mailman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 13	Thank you for your answer. Next question,are the grills for the Chevys sold in Mexico available in the U.S.A. maybe through Chevy dealerships?

05-25-2004, 12:40 PM	#5
99-2door Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Bow, OK Posts: 1,385	No, you can't buy them from US dealers. I have seen them for sale in shops in TX though. They look like they are the same grille as a GMC, but they have a wide round emblem with a bowtie that fits over the GMC letters. They kinda look funny to me. If I was gonna put a GMC grille on a Chevy I would just put the billet insert in the middle and do away with the emblem.

05-25-2004, 03:46 PM	#6
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	yes, i was considering putting a GMC grill on my truck with a bowtie i the center.

06-09-2004, 10:30 PM	#12
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	actually, if you have a GOOD GM counter person, you can get Mexico parts here in the states. i ordered a set of headlight motors for a Mexican built '90s Cavalier when i worked at the dealership. same headlight setup that we get here in the States, only on a Sunbird.

06-15-2004, 11:36 PM	#14
cprdnick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 27	This is my 93 Chevy with a 94 GMC header panel and grill insert. Attached Images __________________ 1993 Chevrolet Z-71 extended cab. Stock but under construction.



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