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The Suburban 1500 LS is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Suburban 1500 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.

Suburban 1500 LS Statistics

The dimensions of the Suburban 1500 LS 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.

A powertrain warranty is provided (36,000 miles/36 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Suburban 1500.

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

For the 2001 Suburban 1500, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 38.50 gallons.

The 2001 Suburban 1500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

The 2001 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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