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Options & Specifications

It's the full-size SUV that has become synonymous with power, capability and dependability. Survey the standard and optional features that make Suburban such a rock-solid Chevrolet Truck. The rugged SUV that's built for serious hauling. Suburban.

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Safety & Security
  LS LT LTZ
 
Airbags – dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with passenger detecting system and passenger-side air bag suppression system with status indicator in overhead console S1 S1 S
Airbags – front-to-rear, head curtain side-impact with rollover sensor (includes third row) S S S
Airbags – seat mounted side-impact, driver and right front passenger for thorax and pelvic protection S S S
Airbags – single stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with On/Off switch S2 S2 —
Door locks – rear door, child-security S S S
OnStar® In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service – includes 6 months of the Directions & Connections Plan* with Turn-by-Turn Navigation and OnStar RemoteLink™*
  • OnStar® System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan. OnStar® System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan
  • Automatic Crash Response Automatic Crash Response
  • Emergency Services Emergency Services
  • Crisis Assist Crisis Assist
  • Stolen Vehicle Assistance Stolen Vehicle Assistance
  • Remote Door Unlock Remote Door Unlock
  • Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance
  • Remote Horn and Lights Remote Horn and Lights
  • Turn-by-Turn Navigation Turn-by-Turn Navigation
  • Hands-Free Calling Hands-Free Calling
  • Vehicle Diagnostics Vehicle Diagnostics
 S S S
Safety restraints – 3-point belts for all seating positions (when equipped with front bucket seats; lap belt for centre position with front split-bench seat) S S S
Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children) S S S
Safety restraints – safety belt pretensioners for driver and front passenger S1 S1 S
Security system – content theft alarm S S S
Security system – electronic immobilizer S S S
StabiliTrak® – electronic stability control system with proactive roll avoidance, electronic trailer sway control and hill hold assist S S S
Traction control – electronic, full-function, all-speed S S S
Mechanical
  LS LT LTZ
 
Air cleaner – high capacity S S S
Brakes – 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) and dynamic rear proportioning (DRP) S S S
Brakes – power, 4-wheel vented disc with electronic pedal override S S S
Engine – Block heater O O O
Engine – Vortec™ 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management® and Variable Valve Timing, capable of running on up to 85% ethanol (E85) Horsepower – 320 @ 5400 rpm; Torque – 335 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm S1 S1 S
Engine – Vortec™ 6.0L V8 with Variable Valve Timing (VVT), Horsepower – 352 @ 5400 rpm; Torque – 382 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm S2 S2 —
Locking differential – rear S S S
Snow Plow Prep Package – includes 160 amp alternator, instrument panel switch, roof beacon wiring, heavy-duty front springs and upgraded torsion bar adjuster arms O3 O4 —
Steering – power, rack-and-pinion S1 S1 S
Steering – power, recirculating ball S2 S2 —
Suspension – AutoRide™, road-sensing, electronically controlled shock absorbers with air-assisted automatic rear level control — O1 S
Suspension – heavy-duty handling and trailering with front independent torsion bars and rear multi-stage leaf springs S2 S2 —
Suspension – Premium smooth ride, front: coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar, rear: multi-link with coil springs S1 S1 —
Trailer electric brake controller S2 S2 O4
Trailering Equipment – heavy-duty, includes weight-distributing hitch platform with 51 mm (2 in.) hitch receiver, 7-pin sealed wiring connector and provision for an aftermarket trailer brake controller S S S
Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package – includes external transmission and engine oil coolers S2 S2 —
Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package – includes external transmission and engine oil coolers and electronic Autotrac two speed transfer case with rotary controls. — — O
Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package – includes external transmission oil cooler and engine oil cooler. 4x4 models also include electronic Autotrac two speed transfer case with rotary controls. O1 O1 —
Transfer case – 2-speed Autotrac™, with electronic rotary control (included with available Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package or Z71 Off-Road Package) (4x4 models) O1 O1 O
Transfer case – 2-speed, Autotrac™ with electronic rotary control (4x4 models) S2 S2 —
Transfer case – single-speed, Autotrac™ with electronic rotary control (4x4 models) S1 S1 S
Transmission – 6-speed electronically controlled automatic with two overdrive gears, Tow/Haul mode and driver shift control S S S
Vehicle Starter System – Remote, adaptive S S S
Z71 Off-Road Package – includes off-road jounce bumpers, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, specially tuned springs, 18" x 8" Z71 specific aluminum wheels (4), P265/65R18 On-Off road tires (4), front recovery hooks (2WD models), Electronic Autotrac™ two speed transfer case with rotary control knob (4x4 models), skid plate package, colour-keyed wheel flares, Z71 specific front fascia with fog lights, chrome grille insert and tubular assist steps, Z71 specific gauge cluster and brushed metal appearance interior accents — O1 —
Exterior
  LS LT LTZ
 
Assist steps – black S S5 S
Assist steps – power retractable — — O
Bumper – front, colour-keyed fascia S S S
Bumper – rear, colour-keyed fascia S S S
Door handles – black S — —
Door handles – body colour — S —
Door handles – chrome O O S
Driver Convenience Package (PDE) – includes ultrasonic rear parking assist and power adjustable pedals O S S
Front license plate provision – included with vehicles shipped to British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Ontario O O O
Glass – Solar-Ray, tinted, deep-tinted behind front doors S S S
Grille – chrome O1 O1 —
Grille – chrome surround with chrome mesh insert — — S
Grille – chrome surround with dark mesh insert S S —
Liftgate – includes liftglass S S S
Liftgate – power, electric open and close with keyless remote control — O S
Lights – dual halogen with Daytime Running Lights and automatic light control S S S
Lights – fog lights - halogen — S S
Mirror caps – chrome O O —
Mirrors – deluxe wide-load, manual extending and folding, heated, integrated turn signals with lower convex spotter, black O2 O2 —
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, heated, black S — —
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, heated, body-colour — S —
Mirrors – power folding, power remote control, heated, integral turn signal indicators, electrochromic auto-dimming driver's side, ground illumination, body-colour — O —
Mirrors – power folding, power remote control, heated, integral turn signal indicators, electrochromic auto-dimming driver's side, ground illumination, chrome — — S
Mouldings – bodyside, body-colour S S —
Mouldings – bodyside, body-colour with chrome insert — — S
Polished exhaust tips O1 O1 O
Rear Vision Camera – reverse assist for parking or trailer towing (includes interior rear-view mirror with display or displayed on navigation system screen with up-level sound system and DVD-based navigation) — O6 S
Recovery hooks – chrome O1 O1 O
Recovery hooks – two, front S7 — —
Recovery hooks – two, front — S7 S
Roof rack – cross bars, black O S S
Roof rack – side rails, black S S S
Side Blind Zone Alert — — S
Skid plates – includes aluminum front underbody shield from front fascia to first cross member, plus oil pan, front differential and transfer case shields O8 O9 O
Sunroof – power, tilt-sliding glass panel with express-open feature — O S
Tires – LT265/70R17 All-Terrain S2 S2 —
Tires – P265/65R18 On-Off road — O10 —
Tires – P265/70R17 all-season** S1 S1 —
Tires – P275/55R20 all-season** — O1 S
Trailer hitch closeout O1 O1 —
Ultrasonic rear parking assist – rear obstacle detection system with audible warning O11 S S
Wheels – 17" x 7.5" aluminum, smooth 5-spoke (P46) S1 S1 —
Wheels – 17" x 7.5" bright machined aluminum (P25) S2 S2 —
Wheels – 18" x 8.0" Z71-specific aluminum (N87) — O10 —
Wheels – 20" x 8.5" chrome-clad aluminum (S80) — — O
Wheels – 20" x 8.5" polished aluminum (RCS) — O1 S
Wheels – full-size 17" spare under rear frame, lockable S S S
White Diamond Package - includes polished exhaust tip and chrome recovery hooks — — O12
Windshield wipers – variable delay (intermittent), flat-blade with wet arm washers S S S
Wiper/washer – rear-window (fixed intermittent) S S S
Interior
  LS LT LTZ
 
Assist handles – front passenger and outboard 2nd row seats S S S
Cargo compartment mat – rear O O S
Climate Control – tri-zone, automatic air conditioning controls with individual settings for driver, front and rear passengers — S S
Climate Control – tri-zone, manual air conditioning controls with individual settings for driver, front and rear passengers S — —
Console – centre floor, includes storage bin, dual cupholders in front and rear, 2 power outlets, rear-seat audio controls and HVAC controls — S S
Console – front organizer, ebony — O O
Cruise control S S S
Defogger – electric rear-window S S S
Driver Convenience Package (PDE) – includes ultrasonic rear parking assist and power adjustable pedals O S S
Floor covering – colour-keyed carpet with 1st- and 2nd-row removable floor mats S S S
Floor mats – all-weather — O O
Heater – rear, auxiliary with passenger heating ducts S S S
Instrumentation – analogue gauge cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine coolant temperature and oil pressure) S S S
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre, comprehensive multi-language system that displays numerous vehicle functions with both visual and audible reminders/warnings. Enables programmable personalization of features such as automatic locking/unlocking and exit lighting. Includes 8-point compass and exterior temperature display S S S
Instrumentation – GM Oil Life Monitoring System S S S
Instrumentation – tire pressure monitoring system (except spare) S S S
Lighting – overhead, reading and cargo with illuminated entry feature and theatre dimming S S S
Locks – power, programmable with lock-out protection S S S
Locks – remote keyless entry system with panic button S S S
Mirror – rear-view, auto-dimming with integrated dual reading lights — O13 S
Pedals – power adjustable brake and accelerator O11 S S
Power outlets – auxiliary 12-volt (2 on instrument panel, 1 in cargo area and 1 in seat storage compartment with front 40/20/40 bench seat or 2 in centre console when equipped with bucket seats) S S S
Steering column – tilt adjustable S S S
Steering wheel - heated — O S
Steering wheel – leather-wrapped with audio system and cruise controls S S S
Sunshades – LH and RH, padded, colour-keyed, extendable with illuminated visor mirrors S S S
Trim accents – brushed metal, includes instrument panel and doors S — —
Trim accents – simulated woodgrain, includes instrument panel and doors — S S
Universal home remote – 3-channel transmitter — S S
Windows – Power, driver's express-down and passenger lock-out feature S S S
Seats
  LS LT LTZ
 
2nd-row 3-passenger 60/40 split-folding bench with centre armrest S S O
2nd-row heated (outboard seating positions) — O14 S
2nd-row power release fold-and-tumble — O S
2nd-row reclining bucket seats — O S
3rd-row 3-passenger 50/50 split-bench, removable (3rd-row is vinyl when leather-appointed seating is specified. S S S
Heated and cooled driver and front-passenger seats — O —
Heated driver and front-passenger seats — S —
Leather-appointed full-feature power reclining front bucket seats with driver and front-passenger power 10-way seat adjusters (including power 2-way lumbar adjusters), heated seat cushions and seatbacks, driver's 2-position memory controls and centre floor console — O —
Leather-appointed reclining front bucket seats with power 6-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters with manual lumbar adjusters and centre floor console — S —
Perforated leather-appointed full-feature power reclining front bucket seats with driver and front-passenger power 12-way seat adjusters (including power 4-way lumbar adjusters), multi-setting heated and cooled seats, driver's 2-position memory controls and centre floor console — — S
Premium cloth 3-passenger 40/20/40 split-bench reclining front seat with power 6-way driver seat adjuster and manual lumbar adjuster, centre fold-down armrest with storage and lockable storage compartment in centre seat cushion S — —
Premium cloth reclining front bucket seats with power 6-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters, manual lumbar adjusters and centre floor console — O —
Entertainment
  LS LT LTZ
 
3rd-row DVD Entertainment System – requires DVD entertainment system — O O
6-speaker up-level performance sound system S — —
AM/FM stereo with Navigation, CD/DVD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock®, Radio Data System® (RDS) and USB port. Includes 178 mm (7-inch) touch screen interface display, enhanced DVD based navigation system, voice-based commands, points-of-interest, 80 GB hard drive with 50 GB for media file downloading, time shifting up to 20 minutes and Rear Vision Camera with display in navigation screen. — O S
AM/FM stereo, CD player with MP3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock®, Radio Data System® (RDS), USB port and 36 cross-band presets S S —
AM/FM stereo, CD/DVD player upper slot / CD player lower slot, both with MP3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock®, Radio Data System® (RDS), USB port and Bose® Premium sound system with subwoofer. Includes rear DVD player, single overhead display, remote control, 2 sets of wireless headphones and auxiliary audio/video input jacks — O —
Bluetooth® – hands-free phone connectivity S S S
Bose® Premium 10-speaker Centre Channel sound system with subwoofer in centre console — — S
Bose® Premium 9-speaker sound system with subwoofer in centre console — S —
Rear Seat Entertainment Package – includes DVD player, single overhead display, remote control, 2 sets of wireless headphones and auxiliary audio/video input jacks. — O O
Rear-seat audio controls – includes dual headphone jacks, power outlet and controls for volume, station selection and media — S S
XM Satellite Radio™‡ S S S
Specifications
 
 
Engines Vortec 5.3L V8 VVT FlexFuel (LMG) Vortec 5.3L V8 VVT FlexFuel (LC9) Vortec 6.0L V8 VVT (L96)
 
Type: 5.3L V-8 5.3L V-8 6.0L V-8
Displacement (cc / cu. in.): 5,328 / 325 5,328 / 325 5,967 / 364
Bore & stroke (mm / in.): 96 x 92 / 3.78 x 3.62 96 x 92 / 3.78 x 3.62 101.6 x 92 / 4.00 x 3.62
Block material: Cast iron Cast aluminum Cast iron
Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Valvetrain: Overhead valve, 2-valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Timing;
Active Fuel Management		 Overhead valve, 2-valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Timing;
Active Fuel Management		 Overhead valve, 2-valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Timing;
Ignition system: Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery: Active Fuel Management;
Sequential Fuel Injection; FlexFuel capable		 Active Fuel Management;
Sequential Fuel Injection; FlexFuel capable		 Sequential Fuel Injection
Compression ratio: 9.9:1 9.9:1 9.6:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 320 / 239 @ 5,400 320 / 239 @ 5,400 352 / 262 @ 5,400
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 335 / 454 @ 4,000 335 / 454 @ 4,000 382 / 518 @ 4,200
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded or E85 Regular unleaded or E85 Regular unleaded
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 6000 6000 6000
Emissions controls: Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
 
Estimated Fuel Consumption Vortec 5.3L V8 VVT FlexFuel (LMG) Vortec 5.3L V8 VVT FlexFuel (LC9) Vortec 6.0L V8 VVT (L96)
 
Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined): 2WD: 20 / 30 / 23 4x4: 20 / 30 / 23 2WD: 14 / 22 / 17
4x4: 14 / 22 / 16
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined): 2WD: 14.3 / 9.4 / 12.1 4x4: 14.4 / 9.5 / 12.2 2WD: 20.6 / 12.8 / 17.1
4x4: 20.7 / 13.1 / 17.3
 
Transmissions Hydra-Matic 6L80 Hydra-Matic 6L90
 
Type: Six-speed automatic (1500 Series) Six-speed automatic (2500 Series)
Application: 5.3L V8 6.0L V8
Gear ratios (:1)
First: 4.03 4.03
Second: 2.36 2.36
Third: 1.53 1.53
Fourth: 1.15 1.15
Fifth: 0.85 0.85
Sixth: 0.67 0.67
Reverse: 3.06 3.06
Rear axle ratio: 3.08, 3.42 3.73
 
Chassis & Suspension
 
Front: Independent, coil over shock; Autoride real-time damping (opt.)
Rear: Five-link with coil springs (1500); multi-leaf springs (2500)
Steering type: Power-assisted
Steering ratio: 1500: 17.75:1
2500: n/a
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 3
2500: n/a
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft): 1500: 13.1 / 43.0
2500: 13.8 / 45.3
 
Brakes
 
Type: 1500: four-wheel disc with ABS
2500: four-wheel disc, ABS with hydroboost
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in.): front: 330 x 30 / 13.0 x 1.18
rear: 345 x 20 / 13.5 x .787
 
Wheels & Tires
 
Wheel size and type: 17 x 7.5 in. 5-spoke aluminum (std. 1500 LS & LT)
17 x 7.5 in. 8-lug bright machined aluminum (std. 2500)
20 x 8.5 in. polished aluminum (std. LTZ, opt. 1500LT)
18 x 8 in. aluminum (Z71 Package)
20 x 8.5 in. chrome clad aluminum (opt. LTZ)
Tires: P265/70R17 all-season (std. 1500 LS & LT)
LT265/70R17 all-season (std. 2500)
P275/55R20 all-season (std. LTZ, opt. 1500 LT)
P265/65R18 on-/off-road (Z71 Package)
 
Exterior Dimensions
 
Wheelbase (mm / in.): 3,302 / 130.0
Overall length (mm / in.): 5,649 / 222.4
Overall width (mm / in.): 2,009 / 79.1
Overall height (mm / in.): 1,951 / 76.8
Track (mm / in.): front: 1,732 / 68.2
rear: 1,702 / 67.0
Base Curb weight (kg / lb): 2WD:
1500: 2,573 / 5,672
2500: 2,790 / 6,150
4x4:
1500: 2,642 / 5,824
2500: 2,912 / 6,419
Min. ground clearance (mm / in.): 2WD: 231 / 9.1
4x4: 231 / 9.1
Step-in height (mm / in.): 2WD: 555 / 21.9
4x4: 563 / 22.2
Weight distribution (% front / rear): 51 / 49
 
Interior Dimensions First Row Second Row Third Row
 
Head room (mm / in.): 1,044 / 41.1 978 / 38.5 968 / 38.1
Leg room (mm / in.): 1,049 / 41.3 1,003 / 39.5 886 / 34.9
Shoulder room (mm / in.): 1,656 / 65.2 1,656 / 65.2 1,643 / 64.7
Hip room (mm / in.): 1,532 / 60.3 1,570 / 61.8 1,255 / 49.4
 
Capacities
 
Seating capacity: First row: 3 / 2
Second row: 3 / 2
Third row: 3
EPA interior volume (L / cu. ft.): 3,891.1 / 137.4
Cargo volume (L / cu. ft.): 3,891 / 137.4 Behind 1st row, 2nd row folded no third row
2,549 / 90.0 Behind 2nd row no third row
1297 / 45.8 Behind 3rd row
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb): 2WD:
1500: 3,674 / 8,100
2500 : 4,355 / 9,600
4x4:
1500 : 3,629 / 8,000
2500 : 4,264 / 9,400
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal.): 1500 : 117 / 25.7
2500 : 148 / 32.6
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) , standard (kg / lb): 2WD:
1500: 3,266 / 7,200
2500: 3,901 / 8,600
4x4:
1500: 3,357 / 7,400
2500: 3,901 / 8,600
Payload, base (kg / lb): 2WD:
1500: 693 / 1,528
2500: 1,111 / 2,450
4x4:
1500: 715 / 1,576
2500: 989 / 2,181
 
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