The Chevrolet Task Force, a light-duty and medium-duty truck series introduced in 1955, marked a significant update to Chevrolet's truck lineup following the 1947 Advance Design. Referred to as the Blue Chip in the GMC counterpart, the Task Force series featured a more modern design while maintaining the ruggedness and durability expected from Chevrolet trucks. The series consisted of the 3100 and 3200 models with short and long beds respectively, as well as the 3600 medium-duty option.
The Task Force trucks were first made available on March 25, 1955, and underwent various minor changes during their production from 1955 (2nd series) through 1957. The model years 1955 and 1956 were