GMC Suburban
1981-1991 · 1981–1991 · 11 model years · 12 trims
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Photo: GMC 2500 Suburban Sierra Classic 1988 (14924774340) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: G.M.C. Suburban by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1991 GMC Suburban by DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1989 GMC K1500 Suburban SLE in Onyx Black & Summit White Deluxe Two-Tone, Rear Right, 05-21-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: GMC 2500 Suburban Sierra Classic 1988 (14924774340) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: G.M.C. Suburban by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 GMC Suburban by DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 GMC K1500 Suburban SLE in Onyx Black & Summit White Deluxe Two-Tone, Rear Right, 05-21-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | |||||||
| R1500 SUV · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 11/16 (13) | $17,180 |
| R2500 SUV · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 11/16 (13) | $18,738 |
| V1500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (12) | $19,160 |
| V2500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (12) | $20,653 |
| 1990 | |||||||
| R1500 SUV · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $16,418 |
| R2500 SUV · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $17,041 |
| V1500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (13) | $17,448 |
| V2500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (13) | $18,886 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| R1500 SUV · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $15,215 |
| R2500 SUV · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $15,854 |
| V1500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (12) | $16,175 |
| V2500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (12) | $17,609 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| R1500 SUV · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 11/17 (13) | $14,607 |
| R2500 SUV · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 11/17 (13) | $15,217 |
| V1500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (13) | $15,532 |
| V2500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (13) | $16,909 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| R1500 SUV · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $13,097 |
| R2500 SUV · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/17 (14) | $13,694 |
| V1500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (13) | $14,174 |
| V2500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (13) | $15,600 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| C1500 SUV · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/16 (14) | $12,079 |
| C2500 SUV · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/16 (14) | $12,896 |
| K1500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (12) | $13,098 |
| K2500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (12) | $14,699 |
| 1985 | |||||||
| C1500 SUV · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/16 (14) | $11,454 |
| C2500 SUV · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/16 (14) | $12,236 |
| K1500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (12) | $12,458 |
| K2500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (12) | $13,976 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| C1500 SUV · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/15 (13) | $10,820 |
| C2500 SUV · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 12/15 (13) | $11,060 |
| K1500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/14 (12) | $11,777 |
| K2500 SUV 4WD · SUV | 5.7L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/14 (12) | $12,742 |
| C1500 SUV 4x4 · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | 4WD | 12/15 (13) | — |
| C2500 SUV 4x4 · SUV | 5.0L V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | 4WD | 12/15 (13) | — |
| 1983 | |||||||
| C15 · SUV | 350 cu in (5.7L) V8 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| K15 · SUV | 350 cu in (5.7L) V8 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | 4WD | — | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| C15 · SUV | 350 cu in (5.7L) V8 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| K15 · SUV | 350 cu in (5.7L) V8 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | 4WD | — | — |
| 1981 | |||||||
| C15 · SUV | 350 cu in (5.7L) V8 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| K15 · SUV | 350 cu in (5.7L) V8 | — | — | 3-speed automatic | 4WD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | — |
| 1990 | 2 | — |
| 1989 | 2 | — |
| 1988 | 2 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.