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CHEVROLET Suburban 1999-2006 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

CHEVROLET Suburban 1999-2006 9 Photos
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GM introduced the ninth generation of the Suburban in 1999, and it was another proof that people didn't need a minivan to carry eight people inside.

The behemoth-sized SUV was based on the trustworthy GMT830 chassis used for the GMC Silverado/GMC Sierra pickup. It could handle rugged terrain, punishing roads, and pull heavy trailers. It had only two enemies: fuel consumption and winding roads.

The Suburban was the workhorse of the family. It wasn't luxurious or fancy. It was more of a redneck wearing Wranglers and a pair of boots who could go to a five-star resort and ask for a beer in a red cup. At the front, the Suburban featured a dual headlight system with rounded edges and a chromed slat that crossed the front fascia from left to right. It was slightly shorter, narrower, and with a shorter wheelbase than its predecessor. In the back, the Suburban featured a classic tailgate with a flip-up window, good to throw some groceries in the trunk.

Inside, it was available in a few seating configurations, but the standard was with three rows with a couple of seats at the front and three on each of the other two rows. The dashboard looked similar to the one installed in the Chevrolet Silverado, with a tall instrument cluster extended over the center stack. A wide and tall center console separated the front wide bucket seats. All of the other seats could have been folded or removed to increase the trunk.

Under the hood, Chevrolet installed a choice of three engines ranged between 5.3-liters and 8.1-liters paired to a standard four-speed automatic transmission.

CHEVROLET Suburban 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  3 gasoline engines
  • 5.3L V8 4AT RWD (300 HP)
  • 6.0L V8 4AT RWD (340 HP)
  • 8.1L V8 4AT RWD (325 HP)

CHEVROLET Suburban
5.3L V8 4AT RWD (300 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.3L V8 4AT RWD (300 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5328 cm3
Power:220 KW @ 5200 RPM
299 HP @ 5200 RPM
295 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:330 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
447 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:30.9 gallons (117.0 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:265/70 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:219.3 in (5570 mm)
Width:78.8 in (2002 mm)
Height:75.6 in (1920 mm)
Front/rear Track:65/66 in (1,651/1,676 mm)
Wheelbase:130 in (3302 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.4 in (213 mm)
Cargo Volume:130.4 cuFT (3693 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4912.7 lbs (2228 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:7000.9 lbs (3176 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Combined:16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)

CHEVROLET Suburban
6.0L V8 4AT RWD (340 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 4AT RWD (340 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5967 cm3
Power:250 KW @ 5200 RPM
340 HP @ 5200 RPM
335 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:375 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
508 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:30.9 gallons (117.0 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/75 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:219.3 in (5570 mm)
Width:79.8 in (2027 mm)
Height:76.6 in (1946 mm)
Front/rear Track:65/66 in (1,651/1,676 mm)
Wheelbase:130 in (3302 mm)
Ground Clearance:7.1 in (180 mm)
Cargo Volume:130.4 cuFT (3693 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5521.3 lbs (2504 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:8601.7 lbs (3902 kg)

CHEVROLET Suburban
8.1L V8 4AT RWD (325 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 8.1L V8 4AT RWD (325 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:8128 cm3
Power:239 KW @ 4200 RPM
325 HP @ 4200 RPM
321 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:440 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
597 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:30.9 gallons (117.0 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/75 R 16
DIMENSIONS
Length:219.3 in (5570 mm)
Width:79.8 in (2027 mm)
Height:76.5 in (1943 mm)
Front/rear Track:65/66 in (1,651/1,676 mm)
Wheelbase:130 in (3302 mm)
Ground Clearance:8.4 in (213 mm)
Cargo Volume:130.4 cuFT (3693 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:6074 lbs (2755 kg)
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