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NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV RWD
Frontal driver
Frontal passenger
Side driver
Side rear passenger
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive Risk of Rollover: 23.7%
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 SUV 4WD
Frontal driver
Frontal passenger
Side driver
Side rear passenger
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive Risk of Rollover: 23.7%

2012 Chevrolet Suburban Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / ChassisBody-on-Frame
Production Years for Series2007 -
PriceMSRP: $41,915-57,815
Invoice: $38,985-53,765
Weight5672 lbs | 2572.776 kg

Engine Type : V8 5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L.
320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5400 RPM
335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Engine Type : V8 6000 cc | 366.1 cu in. | 6.0 L.
355 HP (261.28 KW) @ 5300 RPM
384 Ft-Lbs (521 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.

Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80 , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L90

Gear Ratios
1st Gear4.03
2nd Gear2.36
3rd Gear1.53
4th Gear1.15
5th Gear0.85
6th Gear0.67

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume137 cu. ft.
Interior Volume137.4 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity8,100.0 lbs
Standard Payload1,528.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity31.5 Gal
Seating Capacity7
Doors4
Exterior
Length222.4 in | 5649 mm.
Width79.1 in | 2009 mm.
Height76.8 in | 1951 mm.
Wheelbase130.0 in | 3302 mm.
Front Track68.2 in | 1732 mm.
Rear Track67.0 in | 1702 mm.
Ground Clearance8.9 in | 226 mm.
Interior
Front Row Headroom41.1 in | 1044 mm.
Second Row Headroom38.5 in | 978 mm.
Third Row Headroom38.1 in | 968 mm.
Front Row Legroom41.3 in | 1049 mm.
Second Row Legroom39.5 in | 1003 mm.
Third Row Legroom34.9 in | 886 mm.
Front Hip Room64.4 in | 1636 mm.
Rear Hip Room61.8 in | 1570 mm.
Front Shoulder Room65.3 in | 1659 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room65.2 in | 1656 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : Independent, coil over shock; Autoride real-time damping

Rear : Five-link with coil springs (1500); multi-leaf springs (2500)


Steering
 Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio17.75:1
Turns lock to lock3.00
Turning Circle43.0 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size13.0 in | 330 mm.
Rear Brake Size13.5 in | 343 mm.

Tires / Wheels
TiresLT265/70R17 all-season blackwall (2500)
Wheels17 x 7.5-inch machined cast aluminum, silver sparkle accent (LS, LT)

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban measures 79.10 inches in width, 222.40 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 130.00 inches.

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Monthly Sales FiguresVolume
April 2013172,460 
March 2013173,859 
February 2013158,541 
January 2013137,304 
December 2012167,091 
November 2012128,867 
October 2012135,305 
September 2012149,801 
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June 2012180,098 
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