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| GMC Astro 95 Chevrolet Titan 90 | |
|---|---|
 1980–1987 GMC Astro | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Truck |
| Manufacturer | GMC Truck and Coach Division (General Motors) |
| Model years | 1969–1987 (GMC Astro) 1970–80 (Chevrolet Titan) |
| Assembly | United States: Pontiac, Michigan (Pontiac Central Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Class 8 Truck |
| Layout | FR layout, 4x2 (F9500), 6x4 (D9500) |
| Platform | GMC F/D 9500 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Diesel: Caterpillar 3406 Cummins N Cummins K Detroit Diesel 6-71 Detroit Diesel 8V71 Detroit Diesel 12V71 Detroit Diesel 6V92 Detroit Diesel 8V92 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | GMC F/D "Crackerbox" |
| Successor | White GMC WHS/WHL (unofficial) |
The GMC Astro (also known as the Chevrolet Titan) is a heavy-duty (Class 8) cabover truck that was manufactured by the GMC Truck and Coach Division of General Motors from the 1969 to 1987 model years. Succeeding the F/D-series "Crackerbox" cabovers, the Astro was marketed by Chevrolet as the Titan, serving as the largest cabover truck ever produced by General Motors.
Following the 1980 model year, Chevrolet exited the heavy-truck segment; thereafter, alongside the Brigadier and General conventionals, the Astro was marketed solely under the GMC brand. In 1986, General Motors created the Volvo–GM joint venture with Volvo Trucks, leading to the discontinuation of the Astro in 1987. As of current production, GM has not marketed another Class 8 cabover truck (as the configuration has effectively ended production in North America).
Throughout the entire production run, the trucks were assembled in Pontiac, Michigan by the Pontiac Central Assembly facility.