What is a K5 Blazer?
Quick Answer
The K5 Blazer is Chevrolet's full-size SUV, introduced in 1969 as a shortened version of the C/K pickup to answer the Ford Bronco and International Scout. Early 1969-1972 models had a removable top. It shared engines and parts with the C/K trucks, which keeps it practical to own.
The K5 brought pickup toughness to a recreational SUV.
The basics
Based on the half-ton C/K, with a removable top on the first generation (1969-1972) and a square-body redesign for 1973-1991. Engines included the 350 and 400 V8s and later a 6.2 diesel.