K2XX is the name of a General Motors vehicle architecture designed to underpin pickup trucks and full-size SUVs. The platform was engineered for strength, durability, and reliability, and was first utilized in the 2014 Silverado and 2014 Sierra pickups.
The K2XX architecture delivers significant improvements over GM’s GMT900 vehicle architecture, which it replaces.
Nearly two thirds of the K2XX platform is made of high-strength steel to increase the frame’s strength, thereby improving safety, and reducing weight. The extensive use of high-strength steel also allows the vehicles that utilize the platforn to withstand the rigors of towing, hauling, and off-road operation, year after year.
In particular, the main rails and cross members of the K2XX frame are made of high-strength steel, with major elements hydroformed for reduced mass and improved strength.
TYPE: | BODY-ON-FRAME |
SIZE: | FULL-SIZE |
SUPPORTED VEHICLE TYPE: | PICKUP TRUCK, SUV |
LAYOUT: | FRONT-ENGINE, REAR OR REAR-BIASED 4WD |
POWERPLANT POSITION: | LONGITUDINAL |
PREDECESSOR: | GMT900 |
SUCCESSOR: | NONE – CURRENTLY IN USE |
K2XX supports the following V8 engines:
- 4.3 liter V6 LV3
- 5.3 liter V8 L83
- 6.3 liter V8 L86
- 6.6 liter V8 Duramax Diesel
- 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and newer
- 2014 GMC Sierra and newer
- 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and newer
- 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and newer
- 2015 GMC Yukon & Yukon XL and newer
- 2015 Cadillac Escalade & Escalade ESV and newer
- 2015/2016 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty (HD)
- 2015/2016 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty (HD)