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The Suburban 2500 LT is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The Suburban 2500 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 leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Suburban 2500 LT Statistics

The dimensions of the Suburban 2500 LT are 78.80 inches wide by 219.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 74.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

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

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $27,780 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $24,308. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Suburban 2500 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 38.50 gallons.

The 2001 Suburban 2500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT sold well in 2001. 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 2500.

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