Truck of the Year for 2004: The Chevrolet Suburban 1500
People who buy a Chevrolet Suburban 1500 are often happy with purchase. For over a decade, the Suburban 1500 has been one of the mainstays of the Chevrolet brand. This has always been a meaningful truck, and the 2004 model is no different. A sport utility for everyone in the household is what the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 delivers.
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Specs
The restyled Suburban 1500 Z71 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 FLEX fuel. The FLEX 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 dimensions of the Suburban 1500 Z71 are 78.80 inches wide by 219.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 75.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard nine passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $37,600, with an invoice cost of $32,900. 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 2004 Suburban 1500 gets 18 - 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 - 15 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
We Think…
The 2003 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The 2004 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 1500 Z71 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.