Chevrolet 1500 vs. GMC Suburban
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Highlights
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$15,030
Starting MSRP
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$25,839
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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1,980 lbs
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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79 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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16 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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200 hp
Horsepower
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255 hp
195 hp Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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3
Seating Capacity
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8
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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255 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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200 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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5.7L/350
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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16 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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16.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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17.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
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P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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48 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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44 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Power
Steering Type
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Speed-Sensitive Power
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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150 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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56 ft³
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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59 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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98 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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-
Step Up Height - Side
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Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
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-
Step Up Height - Side
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-
Step Up Height - Front
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Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
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-
Step Up Height - Front
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-
Side Door Opening Width
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
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-
Side Door Opening Width
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-
Side Door Opening Height
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
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-
Side Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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51 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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41 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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70 in
Height, Overall
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71 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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220 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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118 in
Wheelbase
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132 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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Third Hip Room
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Not Available in
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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Not Available in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Head Room
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Not Available in
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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Not Available in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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Not Available in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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Not Available in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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Not Available in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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61 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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3
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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195 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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Weight & Capacity
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6,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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3,806 lbs
Curb Weight
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4,820 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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6,886 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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6,918 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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25 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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42 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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8,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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6,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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8,800 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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2,294 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,980 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,294 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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1,980 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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3,806 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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4,820 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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1,471 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,450 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,335 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,370 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.57 x 1.25 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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Power
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 1999 GMC Suburban?
The 1999 GMC Suburban is more reliable than the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 1999 Suburban versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 1998 1500.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 1999 GMC Suburban?
The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 and the 1999 GMC Suburban both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 or the 1999 GMC Suburban?
The 1998 Chevrolet 1500 is cheaper than the 1999 GMC Suburban with a $15,030 starting MSRP versus a $25,839 starting MSRP.
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