The 2003 Chevrolet Suburban is a full-size SUV that was produced and sold by General Motors. The Suburban was the successor to the Chevrolet Blazer, and is still in production as of 2021. It is a large, rugged vehicle that is designed for off-road use and towing. In 2003, the Suburban was available in two trim levels, the LS and the LT. Both trims featured a choice of two engines, a 5.3-liter V8 and a 6.0-liter V8. Both engines were mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The 2003 Suburban was part of the second generation of the vehicle, which was produced from 2000 to 2006. As a full-size SUV, the Suburban was a spacious vehicle that could fit up to nine passengers in its three-row seating configuration. It was also equipped with a variety of features, including power windows, power door locks, and an AM/FM stereo with CD player. The 2003 Suburban was available in either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, depending on the trim level.
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Exterior Features
The exterior of the 2003 Suburban featured a boxy design that was typical of the era. It was equipped with a chrome grille and chrome bumpers, as well as chrome trim around the windows and door handles. The LS trim had 17-inch steel wheels and the LT trim had 17-inch alloy wheels. The Suburban also had a roof rack and rear window wiper, as well as fog lamps and a rear cargo cover.
Interior Features
The interior of the 2003 Suburban featured cloth seating for up to nine passengers. The front row had bucket seats, and the second and third rows had a bench seat. The LS trim had manual air conditioning, while the LT trim had dual-zone climate control. The interior also had power windows, power door locks, and a tilt steering wheel. The LT trim also had heated front seats and leather seating surfaces.
Safety Features
The 2003 Suburban had a variety of safety features, including dual front airbags, side-impact airbags, and anti-lock brakes. It also had traction control and electronic stability control, as well as a tire-pressure monitoring system. The Suburban had a four-wheel anti-lock disc brake system, which provided improved stopping power.
Performance
The 2003 Suburban was available with two different engines. The 5.3-liter V8 was rated at 285 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, while the 6.0-liter V8 was rated at 345 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. Both engines were mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The Suburban had a maximum towing capacity of 8,000 pounds when properly equipped.
Fuel Economy
The 2003 Suburban had an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 13 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway. The 5.3-liter V8 was more fuel-efficient than the 6.0-liter V8, with an estimated fuel economy of 15 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway.
Pricing
The 2003 Suburban had a starting price of around $31,000 for the LS trim and around $35,000 for the LT trim. The vehicle could be equipped with a variety of options, including a power sunroof and a navigation system, which could increase the price significantly. The 2003 Suburban is still a popular vehicle, and it is widely available on the used car market.
