Model Identification

1987 Chevrolet Pickup V10, 4.3 Z, AutomaticSECTION Model Identification
BODY CODE IDENTIFICATION CHART

GM Body Code/Series Applicable Models
"C/K" Series (New Aero-Style) (1)
Chevrolet Pickup
GMC Pickup
"M" Series Mini-Vans
Chevrolet Astro
GMC Safari
"G" Series Vans
Chevrolet Van
GMC Van
"P" Series Vans
Chevrolet Parcel Van
GMC Parcel Van
"R/V" Series (Older Style) (2)
Chevrolet Blazer, Pickup, Suburban
GMC Jimmy, Pickup, Suburban
"S/T Series (3)
Chevrolet S/T Blazer, S10 Pickup
GMC S/T Jimmy, S15 Pickup
(1) "C" Series is the 2WD version and "K" Series is the 4WD version.
(2) "R" Series is the 2WD version and "V" Series is the 4WD version. The "R/V" series was formerly called the C/K" series prior to the release of the redesigned downsized and more aerodynamic) new "C/K" series.
(3) "S" Series is the 2WD version and "T" Series is the 4WD version.
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