There have been several award-winning trucks from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 of 2005. There are three trim levels to the Suburban 1500, including LS, LT, and Z71. The Z71 version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2004 the popular 5.3 liter Vortec has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers nationwide.

Stop and Go

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. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Suburban 1500.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Suburban 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Suburban 1500 Z71 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 listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $38,765, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,919. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 Suburban 1500 is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.

The Suburban 1500 Z71 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 within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500

The 2004 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Suburban 1500 Z71 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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