Insight Into the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban for 1999
Standard equipment in the K1500 Suburban for 1998 and 1999 includes the 6.5 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the K1500 Suburban.
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 K1500 Suburban is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the K1500 Suburban is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,125 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,023. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 1999 K1500 Suburban, the fuel configuration is a electronic I-EFI, using DIESEL for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 25.00 gallons.
The K1500 Suburban Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 1999 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.