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The K1500 Suburban Silverado is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The K1500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the K1500 Suburban Silverado are 77.50 inches wide by 186.80 inches long. It sits 76.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard one passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the K1500 Suburban is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $16,064, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

For the 1994 K1500 Suburban, the fuel configuration is a electronic TBI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected TBI configuration. The gas tank holds 27.00 gallons.

The K1500 Suburban Silverado received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1994 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Silverado version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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