2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 review
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- Suburban 1500 trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor and Heated Steering Wheel as standard equipment this year.
- The LT trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Suburban 1500 12th out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.
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Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
- Alloy Wheels
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Parking Sensors
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Third Row Seat
- Vinyl Seats
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
5.3L
Horsepower
320
Torque (ft-lbs)
335
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
31
Wheelbase
130"
Overall length
222.4"
Width
79.1"
Height
76.8"
Leg room
F 41.3"/M 39.5"/R 34.9"
Head room
F 41.1"/M 38.5"/R 38.1"
Front tires
P265/70R17
Rear tires
P265/70R17
Seating capacity
9
Max towing capacity
765/5100 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 FAQ
The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- LS: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- LT: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- LTZ: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as 11 out of 16 among Fullsize SUV
The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of between 5000 and 5100 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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