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2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward Trucks

The Chevrolet Low Cab Forward trucks return for the 2017 model year as a result of a re-established partnership with Isuzu Motors. Based on the Isuzu N-Series, the trucks are manufactured for GM by Isuzu.

The vehicles are offered in seven work truck models:

  1. 2017 Chevrolet 3500 LCF Gasoline
  2. 2017 Chevrolet 4500 LCF Gasoline
  3. 2017 Chevrolet 3500HD LCF Diesel
  4. 2017 Chevrolet 4500HD LCF Diesel
  5. 2017 Chevrolet 4500XD LCF Diesel
  6. 2017 Chevrolet 5500HD LCF Diesel
  7. 2017 Chevrolet 5500XD LCF Diesel

Each one of those has underlying variants that modify the wheelbase, GVWR, and cab. The wheelbases range from 109- to 212-inches, the GVWRs go from 12,000 pounds to 19,500 pounds, and the cabs are either Regular or Crew.

  • Engine: 6.0L Vortec V8 L96 (gasoline) or 6.0L V8 LC8 (gaseous)
    • Power: 297 horsepower (221.5 kW) @ 4300 RPM
    • Torque: 372 pound-feet (504.0) Nm @ 4000 RPM
  • Transmission: 6-speed automatic 6L90-E Hydra-Matic MYD with lock-up converter and overdrive
    • Ratios: 4.027, 2.364 ,1.532, 1.152, 0.852, 0.667; Reverse: 3.064:1
2017 Chevrolet 3500 LCF Gas Models
GVWR Wheelbase Cab Model Number
12,000 pounds 109 inches Regular Cab CP11003
12,000 pounds 132.5 inches Regular Cab CP12003
12,000 pounds 150 inches Regular Cab CP13003
12,000 pounds 176 inches Regular Cab CP14003
12,000 pounds 150 inches Crew Cab CP13043
12,000 pounds 176 inches Crew Cab CP14043

Download the 2017 Chevrolet 3500 LCF Gasoline order guide (PDF format).

  • Engine: 6.0L Vortec V8 L96 (gasoline) or 6.0L V8 LC8 (gaseous)
    • Power: 297 horsepower (221.5 kW) @ 4300 RPM
    • Torque: 372 pound-feet (504.0) Nm @ 4000 RPM
  • Transmission: 6-speed automatic 6L90-E Hydra-Matic MYD with lock-up converter and overdrive
    • Ratios: 4.027, 2.364 ,1.532, 1.152, 0.852, 0.667; Reverse: 3.064:1
2017 Chevrolet 4500 LCF Gas Models
GVWR Wheelbase Cab Model Number
14,500 pounds 109 inches Regular Cab CP31003
14,500 pounds 132.5 inches Regular Cab CP32003
14,500 pounds 150 inches Regular Cab CP33003
14,500 pounds 176 inches Regular Cab CP34003
14,500 pounds 150 inches Crew Cab CP33043
14,500 pounds 176 inches Crew Cab CP34043

Download the 2017 Chevrolet 4500 LCF Gasoline order guide (PDF format).

  • Engine: 3.0L I4 turbo-diesel IZ3
    • Power: 150 horsepower (111.0 kW) @ 2800 RPM
    • Torque: 282 pound-feet (382.3 Nm) @ 1600 RPM
  • Transmission: Aisin 6-speed automatic A460 IX0
    • Ratios: 3.742, 2.003, 1.343, 1.000, 0.773, 0.634; Reverse: 3.539
2017 Chevrolet 3500HD LCF Diesel Models
GVWR Wheelbase Cab Model Number
13,000 pounds 109 inches Regular Cab CT21003
13,000 pounds 132.5 inches Regular Cab CT22003
13,000 pounds 150 inches Regular Cab CT23003
13,000 pounds 176 inches Regular Cab CT24003

Download the 2017 Chevrolet 3500HD LCF Diesel order guide (PDF format).

  • Engine: 5.2L I4 turbo-diesel I1B
    • Power: 215 horsepower (160.3 kW) @ 2500 rpm
    • Torque: 452 pound-feet of torque (612.8 Nm) @ 1850-2750 rpm (Governed)
  • Transmission: Aisin 6-speed automatic A465 IR7 with fifth and sixth gear overdrive with lock up in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, PTO capability automatic torque converter lockup in stationary PTO mode.
2017 Chevrolet 4500HD LCF Diesel Models
GVWR Wheelbase Cab Model Number
14,500 pounds 109 inches Regular Cab CT31003
14,500 pounds 132.5 inches Regular Cab CT32003
14,500 pounds 150 inches Regular Cab CT33003
14,500 pounds 176 inches Regular Cab CT34003
14,500 pounds 150 inches Crew Cab CT33043
14,500 pounds 176 inches Crew Cab CT34043

Download the 2017 Chevrolet 4500HD LCF Diesel order guide (PDF format).

  • Engine: 5.2L I4 turbo-diesel I1B
    • Power: 215 horsepower (160.3 kW) @ 2500 rpm
    • Torque: 452 pound-feet of torque (612.8 Nm) @ 1850-2750 rpm (Governed)
  • Transmission: Aisin 6-speed automatic A465 IR7 with fifth and sixth gear overdrive with lock up in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, PTO capability automatic torque converter lockup in stationary PTO mode.
2017 Chevrolet 4500XD LCF Diesel Models
GVWR Wheelbase Cab Model Number
16,000 pounds 109 inches Regular Cab CT41003
16,000 pounds 132.5 inches Regular Cab CT42003
16,000 pounds 176 inches Regular Cab CT44003
16,000 pounds 150 inches Crew Cab CT43043
16,000 pounds 176 inches Crew Cab CT44043

Download the 2017 Chevrolet 4500XD LCF Diesel order guide (PDF format).

  • Engine: 5.2L I4 turbo-diesel I1B
    • Power: 215 horsepower (160.3 kW) @ 2500 rpm
    • Torque: 452 pound-feet of torque (612.8 Nm) @ 1850-2750 rpm (Governed)
  • Transmission: Aisin 6-speed automatic A465 IR7 with fifth and sixth gear overdrive with lock up in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, PTO capability automatic torque converter lockup in stationary PTO mode.
2017 Chevrolet 5500HD LCF Diesel Models
GVWR Wheelbase Cab Model Number
17,950 pounds 109 inches Regular Cab CT51003
17,950 pounds 132.5 inches Regular Cab CT52003
17,950 pounds 150 inches Regular Cab CT53003
17,950 pounds 176 inches Regular Cab CT54003
17,950 pounds 200 inches Regular Cab CT55003
17,950 pounds 150 inches Crew Cab CT53043
17,950 pounds 176 inches Crew Cab CT54043

Download the 2017 Chevrolet 5500HD LCF Diesel order guide (PDF format).

  • Engine: 5.2L I4 turbo-diesel I1B
    • Power: 215 horsepower (160.3 kW) @ 2500 rpm
    • Torque: 452 pound-feet of torque (612.8 Nm) @ 1850-2750 rpm (Governed)
  • Transmission: Aisin 6-speed automatic A465 IR7 with fifth and sixth gear overdrive with lock up in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, PTO capability automatic torque converter lockup in stationary PTO mode.
2017 Chevrolet 5500XD LCF Diesel Models
GVWR Wheelbase Cab Model Number
19,500 pounds 109 inches Regular Cab CT61003
19,500 pounds 132.5 inches Regular Cab CT62003
19,500 pounds 150 inches Regular Cab CT63003
19,500 pounds 176 inches Regular Cab CT64003
19,500 pounds 200 inches Regular Cab CT65003
19,500 pounds 212 inches Regular Cab CT66003

Download the 2017 Chevrolet 5500XD LCF Diesel order guide (PDF format).

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The 2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward medium duty trucks offer three engines and three transmissions. The three engines include one GM gas engine — the 6.0L Vortec V8 L96 (or its LC8 gaseous variant) — and two four-cylinder Isuzu turbo-diesels.

2017 Chevrolet LCF Models, Engines, Transmissions
Chevrolet LCF Model GVWR Engine Engine RPO Code Power (horsepower @ RPM) Torque (pound-feet @ RPM) Transmission Transmission RPO Code
Chevrolet LCF 3500 Gas 12,000 pounds GM 6.0L Vortec V8 Gasoline L96 297 @ 4300 372 @ 4000 GM 6-speed 6L90-E Hydra-Matic MYD
Chevrolet LCF 4500 Gas 14,500 pounds GM 6.0L Vortec V8 Gasoline L96 297 @ 4300 372 @ 4000 GM 6-speed 6L90-E Hydra-Matic MYD
Chevrolet 3500HD Diesel 13,000 pounds Isuzu 3.0L I4 Diesel IZ3 150 @ 2800 282 @ 1600-2800 Aisin 6-speed automatic A460 IX0
Chevrolet LCF 4500HD Diesel 14,500 pounds Isuzu 5.2L I4 Diesel I1B 215 @ 2500 452 @ 1850-2750 Aisin 6-speed automatic A465 IR7
Chevrolet LCF 4500XD Diesel 16,000 pounds Isuzu 5.2L I4 Diesel I1B 215 @ 2500 452 @ 1850-2750 Aisin 6-speed automatic A465 IR7
Chevrolet LCF 5550HD Diesel 17,950 pounds Isuzu 5.2L I4 Diesel I1B 215 @ 2500 452 @ 1850-2750 Aisin 6-speed automatic A465 IR7
Chevrolet LCF 5500XD Diesel 19,500 pounds Isuzu 5.2L I4 Diesel I1B 215 @ 2500 452 @ 1850-2750 Aisin 6-speed automatic A465 IR7

GM 6.0L Vortec V8 L96

GM’s 6.0L Vortec V8 L96 is standard in the 2017 Chevrolet LCF 3500 Gas and Chevrolet 4500 Gas.

Engine highlights include:

  • Four cycle overhead valve water cooled SFI
  • Electronically-controlled sequential fuel injection
  • Six bolt main cap design for heavy-duty performance
  • Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) engine control system
  • Engine cruise control, engine oil cooler, High Idle Mode (1200 RPM)
  • Power: 297 horsepower (221.5 kW) @ 4300 RPM
  • Torque: 372 pound-feet (504.0 Nm) @ 4000 RPM

The L96 can also be swapped out for its gaseous counterpart — the 6.0L V8 LC8.

Both the L96 and LC8 are mated to the 6-speed 6L90-E Hydra-Matic MYD automatic transmission with lock-up converter and overdrive.

Its gear ratios are:

  1. 4.027
  2. 2.364
  3. 1.532
  4. 1.152
  5. 0.852
  6. 0.667
  • Reverse: 3.064:1

Isuzu 3.0L I4 Turbo-Diesel IZ3

Isuzu’s 3.0L I4 turbo-diesel (production code IZ3) is standard in the 2017 Chevrolet 3500HD Diesel.

Engine highlights include:

  • 16 valve, four cycle, chain-driven dual overhead camshaft valve train
  • Cast iron cylinder block and cast aluminum cylinder head
  • Turbocharged, inter-cooled, water cooled EGR
  • Direct injection
  • Electronically controlled common rail fuel system and engine cruise control
  • Oil level check switch and light
  • Engine warning system with audible warning for low oil pressure
  • High coolant temperature
  • Protection system that will reduce fueling if excessive coolant temperature is detected
  • Power: 150 horsepower (111.9 kW) @ 2800 RPM
  • Torque: 282 pound-feet (382.3 Nm) @ 1600-2800 RPM

The oil burner is mated to a 6-speed automatic Aisin A460 transmission (production code IX0).

Its gear ratios are:

  1. 3.742
  2. 2.003
  3. 1.343
  4. 1.000
  5. 0.773
  6. 0.634
  • Reverse: 3.539

Isuzu 5.2L I4 Turbo-Diesel I1B

Isuzu’s (rather large for a four-banger) 5.2L I4 turbo-diesel (production code I1B) is standard in the:

  • 2017 Chevrolet LCF 4500HD Diesel
  • 2017 Chevrolet LCF 4500XD Diesel
  • 2017 Chevrolet LCF 5550HD Diesel
  • 2017 Chevrolet LCF 5500XD Diesel

Engine highlights include:

  • 16 valve, four cycle, chain-driven dual overhead camshaft valve train
  • Cast iron cylinder block and cast aluminum cylinder head
  • Turbocharged, inter-cooled, water cooled EGR
  • Direct injection
  • Electronically controlled common rail fuel system and engine cruise control
  • Oil level check switch and light
  • Engine warning system with audible warning for low oil pressure
  • High coolant temperature
  • Protection system that will reduce fueling if excessive coolant temperature is detected
  • Power: 215 horsepower (160.3 kW) @ 2500 RPM
  • Torque: 452 pound-feet (612.8 Nm) @ 1850–2750 RPM (governed)

This more powerful oil burner is mated to a 6-speed automatic Aisin A465 transmission (production code IR7) that features fifth and sixth gear overdrive with lock up in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, as well as PTO capability automatic torque converter lockup in stationary PTO mode.

On April 29, 2016, Chevrolet announced that its Low Cab Forward medium-duty trucks will have a starting price of $40,900 for gasoline-powered models and $48,375 for the turbo-diesel models.

“We know how important the total vehicle cost of ownership is to fleet customers to be successful in their work, and we believe these prices reflect some of the most competitive in the market when it comes to medium-duty trucks,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president, General Motors Fleet. “The range of prices gives fleet owners an option that best fits their needs.”

Where

The 2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward commercial trucks will be distributed by participating Chevrolet dealers in the U.S. market.

When

The 2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward commercial trucks will go on sale in 2016.

GM’s GMC brand will not receive its version of the Isuzu-Chevrolet Low Cab Forward truck. This is in contrast to the previous time that GM offered Isuzu’s LCF models, which resulted in both the Chevrolet and GMC brands selling the trucks.

On June 15th, 2016, General Motors officially announced a new partnership that involves Isuzu producing Low Cab Forward trucks for General Motors.

“Bringing low cab forward trucks back to our portfolio strengthens Chevrolet’s commitment to providing commercial customers with more choices and provides customers with a versatile lineup of trucks, vans and crossovers,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of GM Fleet and Commercial Sales. “This addition helps our dealers satisfy their commercial customers’ needs all in one place.

For all intents and purposes, the Chevy Low Cab Forward is a rebadged Isuzu N-Series, otherwise known as Elf. However, Chevrolet’s variant is unique in being the only one to offer a gasoline-powered medium-duty low cab forward truck in the U.S. market. The engine that powers the vehicle is GM’s 6.0-liter Vortec V8 L96 (or its gaseous variant, the 6.0L V8 LC8).

As part of the agreement, GM and Isuzu will explore the use of GM commercial vehicle components for Isuzu low cab forward trucks and GM will continue to produce and supply the 6.0L V8 L96 gasoline engine and six-speed transmission for Isuzu gasoline-powered low cab forward trucks.

The collaboration between Isuzu and GM is part of a strategic partnership that, for more than 40 years, has been “producing collaborative business opportunities throughout the world”. This agreement “continues that tradition and reinforces a long-term relationship that helps to explore future collaborations in the U.S. commercial vehicle business”, according to a press release from both automakers.

For more about the Chevy Low Cab Forward truck, browse our Chevy Low Cab Forward news section.

Here you will find Chevrolet Low Cab Forward sales numbers for the United States market.

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