The K5 Blazer was the smallest full-size SUV version of the Chevrolet C/K Truck family. It was added to the Chevrolet line in 1969. The full-size Blazer was replaced in 1995 by the Chevrolet Tahoe. In 1970, GMC introduced its own model of the truck, called the Jimmy.The Blazer name was also discontinued in 1994 and replaced by the GMC Yukon. However the Blazer has a re-design in 1992 in which would later become the Tahoe in 1995. Both were based on the short wheelbase trucks. They were available with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The K5 Blazer and Jimmy had "full convertible" removable tops until 1975. In 1976, GM introduced a half-cab design that was less prone to leaks. It was slightly safer in a rollover accident. These half cabs also had a removable top section. It started at a few inches behind the driver/passenger doors all the way back to the tailgate.
Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the K5 Blazer?
A: The K5 Blazer was the smallest full-size SUV version of the Chevrolet C/K Truck family.
Q: When was the K5 Blazer added to the Chevrolet line?
A: The K5 Blazer was added to the Chevrolet line in 1969.
Q: What replaced the full-size Blazer in 1995?
A: The full-size Blazer was replaced in 1995 by the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Q: What was GMC's version of the K5 Blazer called and when was it introduced?
A: GMC introduced its own model of the truck in 1970, called the Jimmy.
Q: When was the Blazer name discontinued and what replaced it?
A: The Blazer name was discontinued in 1994 and replaced by the GMC Yukon.
Q: Were the K5 Blazer and Jimmy available with both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive?
A: Yes, the K5 Blazer and Jimmy were available with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
Q: What was the difference between the "full convertible" tops of the K5 Blazer and Jimmy and the half-cab design introduced in 1976?
A: The K5 Blazer and Jimmy had "full convertible" removable tops until 1975, while the half-cab design introduced in 1976 was slightly safer in a rollover accident and had a removable top section starting a few inches behind the driver/passenger doors all the way back to the tailgate.