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2003 Chevrolet Suburban LS 4dr 1500

2003 Chevrolet Suburban
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door 1500
14 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door 1500
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
9
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
18
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
5.3L/327
Fuel System:
SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
285 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
325 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD
Front Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Rear Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Spare Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.9 x 1.2
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
31
Wheelbase (in):
130.0
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
ZW9
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
3150
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
4000
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2661
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2493
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
7000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
13,000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
7400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
1000
Engine Order Code:
L59
Trans Order Code:
M30
Trans Type:
4
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
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
145
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
16.4
Engine Oil Cooler:
Yes
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link Coil
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
3150
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
4000
Axle Type - Front:
Independent
Axle Type - Rear:
Semi-floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
3400
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
4000
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
3.73
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
46
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.26
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
1.18
Front Tire Order Code:
QMJ
Rear Tire Order Code:
QMJ
Spare Tire Order Code:
QMJ
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:
15.8
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:
15.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
43.0
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.0 x 1.1
Front Head Room (in):
40.7
Front Leg Room (in):
41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in):
65.2
Front Hip Room (in):
61.4
Second Head Room (in):
39.0
Second Leg Room (in):
39.1
Second Shoulder Room (in):
65.1
Second Hip Room (in):
61.3
Third Head Room (in):
38.6
Third Leg Room (in):
36.1
Third Shoulder Room (in):
64.4
Third Hip Room (in):
49.2
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):
219.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
78.9
Height, Overall (in):
73.6
Overhang, Front (in):
37.0
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):
52.3
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):
31.2
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
9.8
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
8.4
Rear Door Type:
Cargo Doors
Side Door Type:
Swing-out
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):
104.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):
69.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
36.1
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):
49.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
49.1
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
40.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
131.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
90.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
45.7


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