Several things can be said about the Chevrolet C2500 Suburban series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Chevrolet C2500 Suburban Engine Specs

Chevrolet C2500 Suburban Engine Specs: The C2500 Suburban LT comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 1996 C2500 Suburban is a Central SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 27.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The C2500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the C2500 Suburban LT are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 75.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,592 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the C2500 Suburban is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1996 C2500 Suburban gets 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.

What We Think of the Chevrolet C2500 Suburban

The 1996 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet C2500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, LT, Sport Utility, United States market

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