The Chevrolet K2500 Suburban Base for 1999
Standard equipment in the K2500 Suburban for 1998 and 1999 includes the 6.5 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the K2500 Suburban.
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 standard warranty period for the K2500 Suburban is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $22,125, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,023. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1999 K2500 Suburban is a I-EFI design, using DIESEL 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 25.00 gallons.
The 1999 K2500 Suburban gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.
What We Think of the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban Base sold well in 1999. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a K2500 Suburban.
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