Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 4WD

Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 4WD has been produced from January, 2000 to January, 2006. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.3 litres, which produces power of 290 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 441 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 450 up to 750 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This Chevrolet Suburban 5.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.

Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 4WD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 170 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 4WD reported by owners in daily driving mode is 15.9 litres per 100km.

With the same engine there is also Chevrolet Suburban version with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 AT) available
Chevrolet Suburban 2000

Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 4WD technical data

Model: Chevrolet Suburban 5.3 4WD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2000. January ... 2006. January 
Engine: 5327 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 290 HP ON 5200 RPM Torque: 441 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 170 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption: 15.9 l/100km (14.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 117 litres (30.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.57m (length) 2.00m (width) 1.96m (height)
Ground clearance: 220 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 9 seats
Trunk capacity: 1290 litres
Trunk max capacity: 3720 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 3266 kg

Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 4WD engine LM7

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 450,000 to 750,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 5327 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 96 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 4WD oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.7 litres (6 quarts)
Power 270 - 300 HP ON 5200 RPM
Torque 425 - 455 NM ON 4000 RPM
Engine manufacturer no data
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 8 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2002 onwards.

Engine also used on Chevrolet Express Chevrolet Tahoe

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Chevrolet Suburban crossover [2000 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 5.3 Petrol 290 HP - Rear wheel
Chevrolet Suburban 2000 5.3 4WD 5.3 Petrol 290 HP - All wheel
Chevrolet Suburban 2000 6.0 6.0 Petrol 325 HP - Rear wheel
Chevrolet Suburban 2000 6.0 4WD

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds

6.0 Petrol 325 HP - All wheel
Chevrolet Suburban 2000 8.1

Most powerfull version (345 HP)

8.1 Petrol 345 HP - Rear wheel
Chevrolet Suburban 2000 8.1 4WD

Most powerfull version (345 HP)

8.1 Petrol 345 HP - All wheel
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