Chevrolet SUBURBAN U9
Built: 1993 · Series: SUBURBAN
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Chevrolet Suburban: built by General Motors since 1935, the long-running full-size SUV range, V8 engines from 5.7 to 7.4 litres, four-wheel-drive and Silverado trims, listed as an N1 commercial vehicle
The Chevrolet Suburban is the longest continuously produced vehicle line in automotive history: General Motors has built it since 1935 as a large estate on the brand's light-truck chassis, most recently on the K platform shared with the Chevrolet pickups. It appears in the SpecCodex transporter register because in Germany it is typically imported and registered as a commercial N1 vehicle rather than a passenger car. The versions listed here range from the plain Van body through the four-wheel-drive 4WD and 4X2 variants to the higher Silverado trim line.
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The register lists here 7 versions with V8 engines of 5,700 to 7,400 cc, kerb weights from 2,245 to 2,754 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,994 to 3,500 kg and widths from 1,960 to 2,050 mm.
In North America the Suburban served for decades as a police, fire and ambulance vehicle as well as a family and towing vehicle for caravans and boats; its payload and long wheelbase made it a template for later full-size SUVs such as the Ford Expedition and its own corporate sibling, the GMC Yukon XL. This class of large, rugged estate has few equivalents in Europe, which is why the Suburban here mainly attracts enthusiasts of North American vehicles and operators needing high towing capacity.
When buying used, check rust at the frame and rocker panels, the condition of the automatic transmission and transfer case on four-wheel-drive versions, brake and suspension wear given the vehicle's weight, and leaks at the intake manifold and valve cover gaskets on the V8 engines; parts run through the Chevrolet and GM network, supplemented by specialist American-car dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet (General Motors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,700 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,980 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,340 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,400 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Chevrolet SUBURBAN U9 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,400 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet SUBURBAN U9?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet SUBURBAN U9 have?
8 cylinders, 5,700 cm³ displacement.
When was the Chevrolet SUBURBAN U9 built?
Production years: 1993.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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