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2008 Chevrolet Suburban
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Suburban 4WD 4dr 1500 LT w/3LT

Vehicle
Rear Door Type Liftgate
Engine
Engine Order Code LC9
Engine Type Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement 5.3L/323
Fuel System SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 310 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 335 @ 4400
Transmission
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code M30
Trans Type 4
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.29
Transfer Case Model NVG 246
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 2.72
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 18.3
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3600
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 4200
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2923
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2672
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 7400
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 13,000
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 7000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 1050
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Coil springs
Suspension Type - Rear Coil springs
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3600
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 4200
Axle Type - Front Independent
Axle Type - Rear Semi-floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3925
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 4200
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front 3.73
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.73
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 1.81
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 1.81
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.41
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 1.10
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x 1.18
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.5 x 0.79
Tires
Front Tire Order Code QAN
Rear Tire Order Code QAN
Spare Tire Order Code ZVL
Front Tire Size P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size P265/70R17
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 2104
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 2104
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Steering
Steering Type Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 17.75
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock 17.75
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 43.0
Frame
Frame Type Ladder
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 31
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 130.0
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 222.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.1
Height, Overall (in) 76.8
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 32.6
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 10.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 9.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 101.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 69.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) 35.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 49.1
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 41.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 137.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 90.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) 45.8
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 7
Front Head Room (in) 41.1
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 65.3
Front Hip Room (in) 64.4
Second Head Room (in) 38.5
Second Leg Room (in) 39.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 65.2
Second Hip Room (in) 61.8
Third Head Room (in) 38.1
Third Leg Room (in) 34.9
Third Shoulder Room (in) 64.7
Third Hip Room (in) 49.4
Summary
Vehicle Name Suburban
Body Style 4 Door 1500
Body Code E52

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