1,317,466 trucks sold this year setting a new record. New apron is added below the grille. Catalytic converter standard on trucks with GVW up to 8,500 pounds. The beginning of big changes for the rounded line. Dual exhaust offered on the 292 six-cylinders.
Fuel prices rise and send truck sales down.
The restyling of the trucks boasted a weight reduction of up to 300 pounds. Front sheetmetal remained the same through 1987. Four wheel drive received improvements and 4X4 trucks saw the introduction of quad shocks. Chevy standardized the chrome grille on all trucks and power steering on all K-series trucks. Cheyenne model is dropped from the lineup and hood ornaments appear on the trucks.