First Impressions of the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban for 1999
Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban are quite excited about their purchase. The K1500 Suburban has held a position among the top of the K1500 Suburban line of truck for a very long time. It is a significant truck, and the 1999 model is no different. The Chevrolet K1500 Suburban comes under the heading of sport utility models that are fun to drive.
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the K1500 Suburban for 1998 and 1999 includes the 5.7 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
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.
The fuel system for the 1999 K1500 Suburban is a Central SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 25.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the K1500 Suburban Base are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 75.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (36,000 miles/36 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban. This is standard for the price range.
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.
MPG Ratings
The 1999 K1500 Suburban gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.
In 1998 and 1999 the K1500 Suburban Base was availble in the exterior colors of Dark Copper Metallic, Dark Forest Green Metallic, Ivory White, Light Carmine Red Metallic, Light Autumnwood Metallic, Light Autumwood Metallic, Medium Bronzemist Metallic, Medium Cadet Blue Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Silvermist Metallic, and Teal Blue Metallic. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
We Think…
The 1999 model year was telling year 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.