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5 unusual facts about Chevrolet K5 Blazer


Chevrolet K5 Blazer

In 1970, GMC introduced its own model of the truck, called the Jimmy, which lasted until the 1992 GMC Yukon.

Some decommissioned M1009s end up in law enforcement use (e.g. with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department) or sold through government auctions, but a handful are still in use by the National Guard.

In Mexico, this model is called the Silverado (not to be confused with the Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup truck).

The models were mostly identical to each other save for emblems and identification, grilles, and some trim packages; Cheyenne and Silverado for Chevy, SL and SLE for GMC.

The Lion's Back

The hill is known for in which a Chevrolet Blazer 4X4 lost its brakes and rolled down the hill, plunging 30 feet to the ground.



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