GMC Suburban VIII

GMC Suburban VIII
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The GMC Suburban VIII (1992–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: GMT425

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,560–5,588 mm
Width1,956 mm
Height1,748–1,895 mm
Wheelbase3,340 mm

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)

1,708 complaints for model years 1992–1999. 197 crashes · 28 fires · 120 injuries · 8 deaths

  • Brakes 846
  • Visibility and wipers 156
  • Tyres 92
  • Seats 57
  • Transmission and drivetrain 56
  • Electrical system 50

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 5 versions of the GMC Suburban VIII

United States 4 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–1999(350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · (350 V8), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1996–1997(350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12–13 MPG (18.1–19.6 L/100 km) EPA425–460 g/km
1994–1995(350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12–13 MPG (18.1–19.6 L/100 km) EPA425–460 g/km
1995(350 V8)5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995–1999Sport utility vehicle5.7 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.8–20.6 L/100 km 5-cycle386–474 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.