There have been several award-winning trucks from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban of 1997. There are three trim levels to the K2500 Suburban, including LT, LS, and Base. The LS version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1996 the popular 5.7 liter Vortec has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers across the country.

Chevrolet K2500 Suburban Engine Specs

Chevrolet K2500 Suburban Engine Specs: The K2500 Suburban LS 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 front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The K2500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.

The 1997 K2500 Suburban's exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel capacity of the truck is 25.00 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The K2500 Suburban is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 76.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,054 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,244. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The 1997 K2500 Suburban gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.

In 1996 and 1997 the K2500 Suburban LS was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

We Think...

The 1997 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, LS, Sport Utility, United States market

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