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2003 Chevy Suburban Specifications

Overview

Models:

Chevrolet Suburban LS / LT 1/2-ton, LS / LT 3/4-ton

Body style / driveline:

full-size, four-door sport utility vehicle, front engine, two- or four-wheel drive, 1/2- and 3/4-ton models
Construction: body on frame
EPA vehicle class: full-size sport utility vehicle
Manufacturing location: Janesville, Wisconsin, and Silao, Mexico
Key competitors: Ford Excursion
 
Engines
 
Vortec 5300
5.3L V8 (L59)
Vortec 6000
6.0L V8 (LQ4)
Vortec 8100
8.1L V8 (L18)
Type: 5.3-liter V8 6.0-liter V8 8.1-liter V8
Displacement (cu in / cc): 327 / 5328 364 / 5967 496 / 8128
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 3.78 x 3.62 /
96 x 92
4.00 x 3.62 /
101.6 x 92
4.25 x 4.37 /
107.95 x 111
Block material: cast iron cast iron cast iron
Cylinder head material: cast aluminum cast aluminum cast iron
Valvetrain: OHV OHV OHV
Ignition system: coil near-plug ignition, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires coil near-plug ignition, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires coil near-plug ignition platinum-tipped spark plugs
Fuel delivery: sequential fuel injection sequential fuel injection sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.5:1 9.4:1 9.1:1
Horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm):
285 / 213 @ 5200 320 / 239 @ 5000 340 / 254 @ 4200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 325 / 441 @ 4000 360 / 488 @ 4000 455 / 617 @ 3200
Recommended fuel: Ethanol-capable flex fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 5900 5600 5000
Emissions controls: three-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system three-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system air injection reaction (available)
Estimated fuel economy (mpg city / hwy / combined): 2wd: 14 / 18 / 16
4wd: 13 / 17 / 15
   
 
Transmissions
Hydra-Matic 4L60-E
Hydra-Matic 4L80-E
Hydra-Matic 4L85-E
Type: four-speed electronic automatic four-speed electronic automatic four-speed electronic automatic
Gear ratios (:1):      
First: 3.06 2.48 2.48
Second: 1.63 1.48 1.48
Third: 1.00 1.00 1.00
Fourth: 0.70 0.75 0.75
Reverse: 2.29 2.08 2.08
Final drive ratio
(all models, optional):
3.42:1 - 4.10:1 3.42:1 - 4.10:1 3.42:1 - 4.10:1
 
Chassis/Suspension
Front: independent with torsion bars
Rear: 1/2-ton: 5-link coil spring; 3/4-ton: two-stage, semi-elliptic, multileaf springs and semifloating rear axle
Traction control: full-function standard; Precision Control System
Steering type:

1/2-ton:

2WD: power integral gear;
4WD: power integral gear w/EVO Variable Assist

3/4-ton:

2WD: power integral gear;
4WD: power integral gear
Gear ratio: 1/2-ton: 14:1 gear, 15.8:1 overall; 3/4-ton: 15 / 13:1 variable ratio gear, 16.2:1 overall
Steering wheel turns,
lock-to-lock:
1/2-ton: 3.2; 3/4-ton: 3.2
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb (ft / m):
1/2-ton: 43.0 / 13.1; 3/4-ton: 44.3 / 13.5
 
Brakes
Type: four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, dual-piston calipers w/ Dynamic Rear Proportioning
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): front : 1/2-ton: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29;
3/4-ton: 12.80 x 1.50 / 325 x 38
Front: rear : 1/2-ton: 13.0 x 1.18 / 330 x 30;
3/4-ton: 13.0 x 1.14 / 330 x 29
 
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type: 1/2-ton: 16-inch x 7-inch cast aluminum
3/4-ton: 16-inch x 6.5-inch forged cast aluminum
Tires: 1/2-ton: P265/70R16 all-season, steel-belted radials
1/2-ton: P245/75R16 all-season, steel-belted radials
3/4-ton: LT245/75R16 all-season, steel-belted radials
 
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): 130 / 3302
Overall length (in / mm): 219.3 / 5570
Overall width (in / mm): 1/2-ton: 78.9 / 2004
3/4-ton: 79.8 / 2027
Overall height w/roof rack
(in / mm):
1/2-ton: 2WD: 73.6 / 1870
4WD: 75.4 / 1918
3/4-ton: 2WD: 76.4 / 1940
4WD: 76.5 / 1941
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm): 1/2-ton: 8.4 / 213.4
3/4-ton: 7.1 / 1803
Ground to top of load floor
(in / mm):
1/2 ton: 2WD: 29.3 / 743.9
4WD: 30.6 / 777.2
3/4 ton: 2WD: 32.4 / 823
4WD: 31.8 / 807.7
Approach angle: 23-25°
Departure angle: 20-22°
Base curb weight (lbs / kg): 1/2-ton: 2WD: 4947 / 2244
4WD: 5219 / 2367
3/4-ton: 2WD: 5520 / 2504
4WD: 5796 / 2629
Weight distribution
(% front / rear):
1/2 ton: 2WD: 52 / 48
4WD: 54 / 46
3/4 ton: 2WD: 51 / 49
4WD: 53 / 47
 
Interior
 
First Row
Second Row
Third Row
Seating capacity, 9 total: 3 3 3
Head room (in / mm): 40.7 / 1033.8 39.0 / 990.6 38.6 / 980.44
Leg room (in / mm): 41.3 / 1049 39.1 / 994 36.1 / 917.2
Shoulder room (in / mm): 65.2 / 1656.1 65.1 / 1653.6 64.4 / 1635.8
Hip room (in / mm): 61.4 / 1560 61.3 / 1557.2 49.2 / 1249.7
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters): 131.6 / 3726 90.0 / 2549 45.7 / 1294
 
Capacities
  1/2 Ton 3/4 Ton
GVWR, standard
(lbs / kg):

2WD: 7000 / 3175
4WD: 7200 / 3265

2WD: 8600 / 3901
4WD: 8600 / 3901
Payload, maximum
(lbs / kg)*:
2WD: 2086 / 946
4WD: 2077 / 942
2WD: 3153 / 1430
4WD: 2840 / 1288
Trailer towing maximum
(lbs / kg):
2WD: 8400 / 3810
4WD: 8100 / 3674
2WD / 4WD: 12000 / 5443
Fuel tank (gals / liters): 31.0 / 117 37.5 / 142
Engine oil (qts / liters): 5.75 / 5.44 5.75 / 5.44
Cooling system (qts / liters):

Vortec 5300:

16.5 / 15.6 16.5 / 15.6

Vortec 6000:

16.5 / 15.6 16.5 / 15.6

Vortec 8100:

24.3 / 23 24.3 / 23
* Includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.


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