These are standard specifications for the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80 , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L90
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD |
| Body / Chassis : | Body-on-Frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 2007 - 2014 |
| Price : | MSRP: $41,915-57,815 Invoice: $38,985-53,765 |
| Weight : | 5672 lbs | 2572.776 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.9:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
| Ignition system : | Coil-Near-Plug ignition, Iridium Electrode Tip/Iridium Core Spark ^Plugs, Low Resistance Spark Plug Wires |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6000 cc | 366.1 cu in. | 6.0 L. |
| Power : | 355 HP (261.28 KW) @ 5300 RPM |
| Torque : | 384 Ft-Lbs (521 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.4:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80 , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L90
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.03 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.36 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.53 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.15 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.85 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.67 |
Handling
Safety
| 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% |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V051000 |
| Summary | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands or 'Zone A.' These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328770. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V054000 |
| Summary | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or 'Zone A.' Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or 'Zone B.' Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or 'Zone C.' These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110509 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V827000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the 'Start' position. |
| Consequence | If stuck in the 'Start' position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the 'Accessory' position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120207 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V112000 |
| Summary | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND SUBURBAN VEHICLES, AND GMC SAVANA AND YUKON XL HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY HARDENED AND COULD FRACTURE. |
| Consequence | IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 4, 2012. |
| Notes | GM?S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12055. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Chevrolet Suburban FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has a length of 222.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has a width of 79.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has 41.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has a towing capaicty of 8100.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban had an MSRP of $41,915 - $$57,815 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban have? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban had the following engine options: V 8 (5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (6000 cc | 366.1 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 355 HP (261.28 KW) @ 5300 RPM and 384 Ft-Lbs (521 NM) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban have? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80, 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L90.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has a length of 222.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has a width of 79.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has 41.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban have?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has a towing capaicty of 8100.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban had an MSRP of $41,915 - $$57,815 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban have? A: The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban had the following engine options: V 8 (5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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