Not Your Brother’s Suburban 2500 - The Chevrolet Suburban 2500 for 2004
Standard equipment in the Suburban 2500 for 2003 and 2004 includes the 8.1 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Suburban 2500.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Suburban 2500 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 leaf in the rear.
Suburban 2500 LT Statistics
The Suburban 2500 is 219.30 inches long, 78.80 inches wide, and 75.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 130.00 inches. It is able to seat 9 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Suburban 2500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $37,600 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $32,900. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 2004 Suburban 2500, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 31.00 gallons.
The Suburban 2500 LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of 14 - 15 in-city driving and 18 - 20 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2004 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Suburban 2500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..