Chevrolet Suburban Seventh generation
The Chevrolet Suburban Seventh generation (1973–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 25 versions in the United States.
Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,565 mm |
| Width | 2,022 mm |
| Height | 1,829–1,933 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,289 mm |
| Weights and towing | |
| Kerb weight | 2,648 kg |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
249 complaints for model years 1977–1991. 15 crashes · 24 fires · 29 injuries
- Seats 63
- Tyres 41
- Brakes 33
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 25 versions of the Chevrolet Suburban Seventh generation
Show all 25 versions
United States 25 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1994(350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 394–425 g/km |
| 1989–1993(350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12–13 MPG (18.1–19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 425–460 g/km |
| 1990–1991(NO-CAT), CLKUP | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 395 g/km |
| 1988–1991(NO-CAT), CLKUP | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 372 g/km |
| 1989–1990(350 V8) (FFS) · (350 V8) (FFS), Creeper | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1984–1989(DIESEL) · (DIESEL) CA model · (NO-CAT) and 1 more trim | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 395 g/km |
| 1987–1988(350 V8) (FFS) · (350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1987–1988(350 V8) (POLICE) (FFS), Creeper · (350 V8) (FFS), Creeper | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 502 g/km |
| 1986–1988(350 V8) (FFS) | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1987(FFS) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1985–1987(350 V8) · (350 V8) (FFS) | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1987(FFS) (DIESEL) (NO-CAT) | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 395 g/km |
| 1986–1987(NO-CAT) | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 351 g/km |
| 1985–1986(GM-CHEV) · (305) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1985–1986(350 V8) | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1984–1986(350 V8), Creeper | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA | 502 g/km |
| 1986(350 V8) (FFS) | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1984–1985(350 V8) · (350 V8) (FFS) CA model | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1985(350 V8) (FFS) CA model | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1985CA model | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 351 g/km |
| 1985CA model | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 395 g/km |
| 1984(GM-CHEV) | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984(350 V8) · (350 V8) (FFS) CA model | 5.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | – | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1984(DIESEL) | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | – | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 351 g/km |
| 1984DIESEL CA model | 6.2 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | – | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 372 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.