Insight Into the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 for 2002
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Specs
The restyled Suburban 1500 LS is equipped with a General Motors 5.3-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
Fuel is handled for the Suburban 1500 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 31.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Suburban 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The Suburban 1500 is 219.30 inches long, 78.80 inches wide, and 75.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 130.00 inches. It is able to seat 9 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $38,704, with an invoice cost of $33,866. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
The standard warranty period for the Suburban 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2002 Suburban 1500 gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS sold well in 2002. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Suburban 1500.
Good article. At first I felt like I needed to refute your review of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500, but after further reflection I can see your point of view. Perhaps my personal Suburban 1500 LS is an abberation. What is everyone else’s experiences?