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Standard equipment in the R1500 Suburban for 1990 and 1991 includes the 6.2 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. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The R1500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The R1500 Suburban is 194.20 inches long, 73.90 inches wide, and 65.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.80 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $13,592 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

For the 1991 R1500 Suburban, the fuel configuration is a mechanical IFI, using DIESEL for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 20.00 gallons.

The R1500 Suburban Silverado received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

What We Think of the Chevrolet R1500 Suburban

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet R1500 Suburban Silverado sold well in 1991. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a R1500 Suburban.

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