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2005 Chevy Suburban - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission

Chassis Specs
Exterior
Interior

Capacities



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Powertrain / Chassis Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 (LM7/L59) Vortec 6000 6.0L V-8 (LQ4) Vortec 8100 8.1L V-8 (L18)
Type 5.3L V-8 6.0L V-8 8.1L V-8
Application std on LS/LT half-ton std on LS/LT 3/4-ton opt on LS/LT 3/4-ton
Displacement (cu in / cc) 327 / 5328 364 / 5967 496 / 8128
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92 4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92 4.25 x 4.37 / 1078 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)
295 / 220 @ 5200 325 / 242 @ 4000 320 / 239 @ 4200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 330 / 447 @ 4000 369 / 495 @ 4000 445 / 604 @ 3200
Recommended fuel ethanol-capable flex fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm) 5900 5600 5000
Emissions controls 3-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system 3-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system air injection reaction (available)
Estimated fuel economy (mpg city / hwy / combined) 2wd: 14 / 18 / 16 not available not available
4wd: 13 / 17 / 15

Transmission Hydra-Matic 4L60-E Hydra-Matic 4L80-E Hydra-Matic 4L85-E
Type 4-speed electronic automatic 4-speed electronic automatic 4-speed electronic automatic
Gear ratios (:1)      
   1st 3.06 2.48 2.48
   2nd 1.63 1.48 1.48
   3rd 1.00 1.00 1.00
   4th 0.70 0.75 0.75
   Reverse 2.29 2.08 2.08
Final drive ratio
(all models, opt)
3.42:1 - 4.10:1 3.42:1 - 4.10:1 3.42:1 - 4.10:1

Chassis / Suspension 2005 Chevy Suburban
Front independent with torsion bars
Rear 1/2-ton 5-link coil spring
3/4-ton 2-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
1/2-ton: 4WD power integral gear w/EVO Variable Assist
3/4-ton: 2WD power integral gear
3/4-ton: 4WD power integral gear
Gear ratio 1/2-ton 14.2:1 gear, 15.8:1 overall
3/4-ton 15 / 13:1 variable ratio gear, 16.4:1 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 42.3 / 12.9
3/4-ton 44.3 / 13.5

Brakes 2005 Chevy Suburban
Type 4-wheel disc, 4-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
rear: 1/2-ton: 13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30;
3/4-ton: 13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30

Wheels and Tires 2005 Chevy Suburban
Wheel size and type 1/2-ton 16-inch x 7-inch cast aluminum
1/2-ton 17-inch 6-lug machined 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 P265/70R17 off-road steel-belted radials
3/4-ton LT245/75R16 all-season, steel-belted radials

Exterior Dimensions 2005 Chevy Suburban
Wheelbase (in / mm) 130 / 3302
Overall length (in / mm) 219.3 / 5570
Overall width (in / mm) 1/2-ton 78.8 / 2001
3/4-ton 79.8 / 2027
Overall height w/roof rack
(in / mm)
1/2-ton 2WD 75.6 / 1920
1/2-ton 4WD 75.4 / 1915
3/4-ton 2WD 76.5 / 1943
3/4-ton 4WD 76.9 / 1953
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 31.2 / 792
1/2-ton 4WD 31 / 787
3/4-ton 2WD 32.5 / 825
3/4-ton 4WD 33.2 / 843
Approach angle 23-25°
Departure angle 20-22°
Base curb weight (lb / kg) 1/2-ton 2WD 4947 / 2244
1/2-ton 4WD 5219 / 2367
3/4-ton 2WD 5520 / 2504
3/4-ton 4WD 5796 / 2629
Weight distribution
(% front / rear)
1/2-ton 2WD 52 / 48
1/2-ton 4WD 54 / 46
3/4-ton 2WD 51 / 49
3/4-ton 4WD 53 / 47

Interior Dimensions 2005 Chevy Suburban
Seating capacity, 9 maximum total 3(a) / 3 (a) / 3 (b)
Head room (in / mm) First Row 40.7 / 1033
Second Row 39 / 991
Third Row 38.6 / 980
Leg room (in / mm) First Row 41.3 / 1049
Second Row 39.1 / 994
Third Row 36.1 / 917
Shoulder room
(in / mm)
First Row 65.2 / 1656
Second Row 65.1 / 1654
Third Row 64.8 / 1646
Hip room (in / mm) First Row 61.4 / 1560
Second Row 61.6 / 1564
Third Row 49.2 / 1250
Cargo volume
(cu ft / L)
First Row 134 / 3794
Second Row 90 / 2549
Third Row 45.7 / 1294
(a) 3 with bench seats, 2 with optional bucket seats
(b) 3 with optional third-row bench seat

Capacities Half-Ton 3/4-Ton
GVWR, standard (lb / kg) 2WD: 7000 / 3175 2WD: 8600 / 3901
4WD: 7200 / 3265 4WD: 8600 / 3901
Payload, maximum (lb / kg)* 2WD: 2086 / 946 2WD: 3153 / 1430
4WD: 2077 / 942 4WD: 2840 / 1288
Trailer towing maximum
(lb / kg)
2WD: 8400 / 3810 2WD: 12000 / 5443
4WD: 8100 / 3674 4WD: 12000 / 5443
Fuel tank (gal / L) 31 / 117 37.5 / 142
Engine oil (qt / L) 6 / 5.7 6 / 5.7
Cooling system (qt / L) Vortec 5300: 16.8 / 15.9 Vortec 6000: 16.8 / 15.9
Vortec 8100: 29 / 27.4
* Includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.