2002
Chevrolet Suburban reviews and buying guide.
2002 Chevrolet Suburban
New for 2002...
The 2002 Chevrolet Suburban’s
standard LS trim now includes heated, outside rearview
mirrors with self-dimming driver-side; comfortable six-way
power driver and passenger seats; side-step assist steps;
electric rear-window defogger; fog lamps; and HomeLink
Universal transmitter. (HomeLink enables programming
of three separate electronic home functions, such as
garage doors, gates and exterior house lights.)
Other model year changes
on the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban include the availability
of the Redfire Metallic exterior color with body-color
components, including the front bumper, bodyside moldings
and wheel flares. Electronic climate control with a
sunroof is also available on LT models in 2002. Suburban
2WD and 4WD, half-ton and three-quarter-ton models come
in two trim levels for 2002: LS and LT. The base trim
has been discontinued.
Powertrains
Suburban’s impressive
powertrain lineup continues with the Vortec 5300 V8
as the standard engine on half-ton models. Ninety percent
of Suburbans sold are 1500 series (half-ton models).
The Vortec 6000 V8, however, is standard on the Suburban
2500 series (three-quarter-ton models), and the Vortec
8100 V8 is Optional.
Workhorse with smooth
ride
Suburban’s legendary
workhorse reputation continues with enough space to
fit a 4 x 8-foot sheet of plywood on the load floor
with the doors closed (and rear seats removed). Pulling
power can be as much as 12,000 pounds when Suburban
is properly equipped. Yet Suburban maintains a smooth
ride with the independent front torsion bar suspension
that is more commonly found on high-end sport sedans.
Added traction
Chevrolet Suburban also
offers its Autoride system, which automatically controls
shock damping on a continuous, real-time basis to smooth
bumps in the road. The Autotrac four-wheel-drive system
offers four drive modes plus neutral to suit nearly
any driving conditions. The Electronic Traction Assist
system for two-wheel-drive models delivers more controlled
acceleration and stability over most slippery surfaces.
Z71 Off-Road Package
Off-roaders have another
choice: the Z71 model. Its specially tuned off-road
suspension uses specific shock absorbers and jounce
jumpers with standard stabilizer bars. A locking rear
differential, four-wheel drive and P265/70R-17 all-terrain
tires increase traction. Skid plates protect vital underbody
components, and OnStar provides added security. Completing
the package are Z71 badging, a rocker treatment, a roof
rack, specific wheels, fog lamps, body-color grille
and bumpers and tubular assist steps.
With those impressive
choices plus refinements for the new model year, the
Suburban legend continues – and grows.
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