1992 Chevrolet K1500 Blazer Silverado

Description

Although Jeep, International, and Ford had been making small off-road vehicles, it was General Motors that took the lead in scaling up small off-road-oriented, multi-purpose vehicles to the half-ton pickup platform with the introduction of the Chevrolet K5 Blazer in 1969. Essentially a K10 pickup with a short integral box as part of the interior, the K5 Blazer pioneered the pickup-based SUV.

By 1992, the beginning of the Blazer's third generation, GM redesigned its large SUVs and moved to the GMT400 architecture that had debuted for its 1988 pickup lines. Dimensions grew modestly for the six-passenger Blazer, the standard engine remained the 5.7-liter V8, and the cargo area received a fixed metal roof rather than fiberglass shell.

The original owner of this 1992 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado — one trim level above the standard Scottsdale — selected the optional Sport appearance package, which includes two-tone paint and wheel well flares. It is powered by an upgraded 5.7-liter four-barrel V8 that produces 290 horsepower.

Highlights 

• Finished in maroon and silver paint over maroon interior with cloth/velour upholstery 

• Original engine was replaced (about 9,000 miles ago) with a 5.7-liter, four-barrel V8 with Edelbrock 600 CFM carbs and K&N air filter, rated at 290 horsepower 

• Four-speed 700R4 automatic transmission with dual-range transfer case and locking rear differential 

• Off-Road Package with a skid plate and front/rear 46mm high-pressure gas shocks 

• Roof rack 

• Front tow hooks 

• The chassis number (1GNEK18K4NJ343351) decodes as: 

  • 1 – USA 

  • G – General Motors 

  • N – Chevrolet 

  • E – GVWR 6001-7000 pounds 

  • K – 4x4 full-size pickup 

  • 1 – 1500 series 

  • 8 – Two-door sport utility 

  • K – 5.7-liter V8 F OHV 16V 

  • 4 – Check digit 

  • N – 1992 

  • J – Janesville, Wisconsin, assembly plant 

  • 343351 – Sequential production number  

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive (with 4x4), two-door sport utility 

• Running boards 

• Black chrome rub strips and bumper guards 

• Bug deflector 

• Quad headlights 

• Front disc brakes 

• Front suspension: Independent, torsion bar 

• Rear suspension: Semi-elliptic, two-stage, multi-leaf 

• Power windows 

• Power brakes 

• Power steering 

• Split front bench seat with power driver’s seat 

• Air conditioning 

• Rear tailgate release 

• Rear defogger/defroster 

• Four-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• Dash instrumentation: 

  • 90 mph speedometer and odometer  

  • Tachometer  

  • Oil pressure 

  • Coolant temperature  

  • Battery 

  • Fuel level  

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo radio with graphic equalizer 

• Dome light 

• Trailer hitch 

• Chevrolet mud flaps in rear 

• Rallye-style 18-inch wheels 

• Advanta ATX-750 LT275/70R18 tires 

• Wheelbase: 115.5 inches 

• Length: 133 inches 

• Width: 76.4 inches 

• Height: 71 inches 

• Weight: 4,676 pounds 

Known Imperfections 

• According to CARFAX, an "accident reported" on 11 September 2002 (no details provided) 

• Crack on passenger side running board 

• Paint chips ion hood 

• Finish worn off wiper arm on passenger side 

• Rear end is scraped and trim around door latch/lock is scuffed 

 Included 

• Spare tire and cover 

• Chevrolet floor mats 

• Rubber mat in rear 

• Owner’s manual 

Ownership History

According to the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 1992 Chevrolet K1500 Blazer Silverado was originally purchased on 22 September 1992 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After nearly 20 years of ownership, the Blazer was sold and registered in Kendallville, Indiana, on 4 November 2020. It changed hands again on 5 February 2021 in Rochelle, Illinois, before being sold to its fourth owner on 22 October 2024 in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.