Improving on 1995’s Model: The 1996 K1500 Suburban Revisited
The restyled K1500 Suburban Base is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The K1500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The K1500 Suburban is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban. This is average compared to the rest of the truck market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,592 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1996 K1500 Suburban is a Central SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 1996 K1500 Suburban gets 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.
Parting Shots
The 1996 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.