In 2004 Chevrolet released the Suburban 1500 LT to the truck-buying market. The Suburban 1500 came in three configurations: LS, LT, and Z71. The LT configuration is powered by the 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 18 - 20 highway miles and 14 - 15 city. The Suburban 1500 competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Specs

The Suburban 1500 LT is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 2004 Suburban 1500 is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.

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 LT 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. This is standard in the sport utility market.

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.

Conclusion

The 2004 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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