The Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT for 2000: Improving on 1999
There have been several award-winning trucks from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Suburban 2500 of 2000. There are three trim levels to the Suburban 2500, including Base, LS, and LT. The LT version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1999 the popular 6.0 liter Vortec has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers across the country.
Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Engine Specs
Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Engine Specs: The Suburban 2500 LT comes outfitted with a Vortec 6.0 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Suburban 2500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2000 Suburban 2500 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 33.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Suburban 2500 LT are 78.80 inches wide by 219.30 inches long. It sits 73.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (36,000 miles/36 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Suburban 2500. This is standard for the price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $28,627 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,049. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
MPG Ratings
The 2000 Suburban 2500 gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.
In 1999 and 2000 the Suburban 2500 LT was availble in the exterior colors of Copper Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Copper Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Met/Light Pewter Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Metallic, Dark Carmine Red Metallic/Medium Charcoal Gray Met, Dark Carmine Red Metallic/Sunset Gold Met, Dark Copper Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic/Medium Charcoal Gray Met, Indigo Blue Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic/Medium Charcoal Gray Met, Light Pewter Metallic/Onyx Black, Light Pewter Metallic/Sunset Gold Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic/Onyx Black, Onyx Black, Onyx Black/Light Pewter Metallic, Onyx Black/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Onyx Black/Sunset Gold Metallic, Summit White, Summit White/Light Pewter Metallic, Summit White/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, Summit White/Sunset Gold Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic/Light Pewter Metallic, Sunset Gold Metallic/Medium Charcoal Gray Met, Sunset Gold Metallic/Onyx Black, Victory Red, Victory Red/Light Pewter Metallic, Victory Red/Medium Charcoal Gray Metallic, and Victory Red/Sunset Gold Metallic.
We Think…
The 1999 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Suburban 2500. The 2000 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Suburban 2500 LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
Please, I really want to unload mine. Acura makes an awesome sport utility that I want.
Anyone try Infiniti instead?