31-Years-Owned 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z71 Stepside

Description

The 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z71 pairs everyday comfort and practicality with real off-road capability. Its 5.7-liter (350-cubic-inch) V8 uses throttle-body fuel injection to produce strong low-rpm torque, well suited to towing and trail work. Power goes through an electronically controlled 4L60-E four-speed automatic to a shift-on-the-fly transfer case, so four-wheel drive can be engaged at speed.

The Z71 package adds Bilstein gas-charged monotube shocks, steel skid plates protecting the transfer case and fuel tank, and off-road-pattern tires on 16-inch wheels. Silverado trim brought cloth seating and full instrumentation, while the roomy extended cab included rear seating. The Stepside bed, with exposed rear fenders and step surfaces, gives the truck an old-school look.

This Z71 was sold through Burnsville Chevrolet in Burnsville, Minnesota, in February 1994, and the seller acquired it in December 1995. It has been registered in Colorado since 1997 and it now shows just over 81,000 miles. The Extended Cab Stepside body is finished in Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic with a matching fiberglass cap, and the Silverado interior is Dark Blue cloth. The truck features power windows and locks, a cassette stereo, and bucket front seats separated by a center console with cupholders.

This 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z71 Extended Cab Stepside is now offered with a CARFAX, and a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Extended Cab body with Stepside box finished in Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic (39U)

• Silverado trim package with a Dark Blue cloth interior (24D)

• 5.7L (350ci) throttle-body-injected V8 engine

• 4L60-E electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission

• Part-time four-wheel drive with shift-on-the-fly transfer case

• Stepside bed with exposed rear fenders and step surfaces

Factory Equipment

• Z71 off-road suspension package

• Bilstein gas-charged shock absorbers

• Steel underbody skid plates

• Silverado trim level

• Driver-side airbag

• Rear-wheel antilock brakes

• Z71 exterior badging

• Factory options include:

  • E62 – Body Equipment, Stepside Pickup Box

  • D55 – Console, Front Compartment Floor

  • NZZ – Package: Off Road Skid Plate, Sport

  • PF4 – Wheel 16 X 7, JJ, Aluminum

  • Q4B – GVW Rating 6200 lbs

  • UX1 – Radio: AM/FM Stereo, Weather, Cassette, Equalizer, ETR

  • U66 – Speaker System,4, Dual Front Dash Mounted, Dual Extended Range Package Shelf/Quarter

  • V08 – Cooling System, Heavy Duty

  • YE9 – Silverado/Sierra Classic/SLE Package

  • Z71 – “Off Road” Chassis Package

Modifications

• Aftermarket rear bumper

• Stirrup steps

• Color-matched bed cap

Known Imperfections

• Photos in the gallery show the condition of this '94 Silverado

• Driver’s door armrest is loose

• Wear on various interior surfaces

• Some rust on trailer hitch and underside

• The included CARFAX history report lists the following (see report for full details):

  • January 1995: Accident reported with another motor vehicle

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists Minnesota, North Dakota, and Colorado registration history. The seller has owned it since 1995.

Included Items

• Owner’s manual and VHS tape

Additional Information

The seller states, “Everything is original. I bought it in 1995 and have babied it throughout the time I’ve owned it. It’s always been garaged and maintained meticulously. All the paint, headlights, and glass are original.”