The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT for 2005
It is common to find buyers of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 enthusiastic about their purchase. The Suburban 1500 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2005 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 falls into the sport utility for the family category. The Suburban 1500 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Chevrolets year after year
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the Suburban 1500 for 2004 and 2005 includes the 5.3 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. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Suburban 1500 comes equipped with 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 coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2005 Suburban 1500 is a SFI system, running on FLEX . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 31.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Suburban 1500 LT are 78.90 inches wide by 219.30 inches long. It sits 73.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard nine passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Suburban 1500 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 $38,765 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,919. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
MPG Ratings
The Suburban 1500 LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was exceptional.
The vehicle is available in Bermuda Blue Metallic, Black, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, and Summit White.
We Think...
The 2005 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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