A high point in the sport utility market is the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban. In 1999 Chevrolet rolled out an upgraded version of the K2500 Suburban with two versions: LS and Base. Sales for the K2500 Suburban, especially the K2500 Suburban Base, were brisk during 1999 and 2000. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

1999 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban Base Specs

Standard equipment in the K2500 Suburban for 1998 and 1999 includes the 5.7 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 K2500 Suburban.

The fuel system for the 1999 K2500 Suburban is a Central SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The K2500 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 torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the K2500 Suburban Base are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 75.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,125 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,023. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the K2500 Suburban is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The K2500 Suburban Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1999 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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