CHEVY SUBURBAN THE "BIGGEST"
PROVIDES NEW COMFORT, SECURITY
FEATURES FOR 1998

There's no denying that new "wannabes" have arrived in the full-size sport utility market, claiming to be the "biggest" on the road. But the "wannabes" are just that. Suburban for 1998 continues to be the ultimate full-size sport utility vehicle on the market, with unsurpassed towing and cargo capacity and seating for up to nine full-size adults. Yes, Suburban is simply the biggest there is, and it has been since the name first appeared in 1935. Suburban combines its truck ruggedness with premium comfort and convenience features you'd expect to find only on luxury automobiles. Features like Custom Leather seating surfaces, front and rear air conditioning, Remote Keyless Entry and an auto-dimming electrochromic rearview mirror are all available on Suburban.

CONVENIENCE - Buy The Suburban Here

Among the new Suburban convenience features is the standard Passlock® theft deterrent system that provides added security against vehicle theft. Passlock® prevents anyone from starting the vehicle unless they use the proper key. If unauthorized starting is attempted, the system will not allow the vehicle to start for another 10 minutes much longer than any car thief would want to hang around. The system is completely automatic, with no system to arm or disarm - and no annoying alarms to go off unexpectedly.

ONSTAR PACKAGE - Buy The Suburban Here

Additional safety, security and convenience services are provided by the optional OnStar system. OnStar combines the vehicle's cellular phone (provided in the OnStar Package) with Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite technology and a 24-hour OnStar Center. For increased safety, the system automatically notifies the OnStar Center whenever the vehicle's air bags deploy so emergency services can be dispatched to the vehicle. If the vehicle is stolen, OnStar can track it and notify authorities of its location for quick recovery. OnStar advisors can also access the center's database to find such things as a nearby ATM, hotel or restaurant. The OnStar Center can precisely pinpoint the vehicle's location through GPS satellite technology to provide routing support. And for the ultimate in "remote control," OnStar can unlock the power door locks if the keys are left inside - all with just a phone call.

UPGRADES - Buy The Suburban Here

Suburban receives many more interior upgrades with the optional Comfort and Security Package for LT models. This new package adds an extra touch of elegance with heated Custom Leather seating surfaces, heated self-dimming outside mirrors, carpeted floor mats and cargo mat and the new HomeLink transmitter. HomeLink, mounted in the overhead console, "learns" the signals for up to three remote control devices, such as a garage door opener, an estate gate or security lighting transmitter. The new Comfort and Security Package also includes 46mm Bilstein shocks for a more luxurious ride. In the performance area, Suburban offers a new, optional, four-wheel-drive system for 1998. Called Autotrac, it adds "on-demand" all-weather security on any surface, dry or slippery, with a push of a button. This system utilizes a viscous clutch which "senses" a need for four-wheel-drive traction and sends power to the wheels that most need it. Other powertrain improvements are the numerous refinements for the 4L60-E and 4L80-E 4-speed electronic automatic transmissions, which help ensure increased durability, better fuel economy and smoother operating characteristics.

COLORS - Buy The Suburban Here

On the outside, Suburban receives three new colors: Dark Carmine Red Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic and Dark Copper Metallic.

TOWING CAPACITY - Buy The Suburban Here

With all the new refinements, Suburban adds to its traditional strengths. When properly equipped, C/K2500 Suburban is able to tow up to 10,000 lbs. or it can gulp nearly 150 cu. ft. of cargo while seating three passengers. There's also the strongest V8 engine lineup in the sport utility market the standard Vortec 5700 V8, the 6.5 Liter Turbo-Diesel V8 and the brutishly powerful Vortec 7400 big block V8 (C/K2500 models only). And, choice is key to Suburban, as it is available in 1500 (1/2-ton) and 2500 Series (3/4-ton) models, three trim levels and either two- or four-wheel drive.

MODELS AND TRIM LEVELS - Buy The Suburban Here

Models

• Suburban C1500 2WD (1/2-ton)
• Suburban K1500 4x4 (1/2-ton)
• Suburban C2500 2WD (3/4-ton)
• Suburban K2500 4x4 (3/4-ton)

Trim Packages

• Standard
• LS
• LT

SAFETY - Buy The Suburban Here

General Motors is a world leader in automotive safety research, development and testing, All GM vehicles, including the 1998 Chevy Suburban, benefit from this expertise. The 1998 Suburban has a "comprehensive safety system." This systematic approach to safety emphasizes crash avoidance and minimizes the consequences of unavoidable collisions.

Crash Avoidance Features

· Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are standard on all Suburban models. DRL automatically illuminate when the driver turns on the ignition and automatically turn off when the ignition is switched off, or when the driver manually turns on the headlamps. General Motors was the first domestic automaker to offer standard Daytime Running Lamps on select U.S. models. Every Chevrolet passenger car and light-duty truck has DRL for the 1998 model year.

· Standard four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps maintain steering control and minimizes wheel lockup on most slippery surfaces.

· Horn can be operated by pressing anywhere on the steering wheel hub pad covering the air bag - the location most drivers expect to find the horn.

· Brake/transmission shift interlock prevents the vehicle from being shifted out of Park without first depressing the brake pedal.

Standard Occupant Protection Features

· Standard driver air bag and right front passenger air bag, designed for use with safety belts, help protect the driver and front passenger in the event of a moderate to severe frontal impact.

· Manual lap/shoulder safety belts at outboard positions and lap belts at center positions are standard. Includes height adjusters at outboard positions, which allow the safety belt to be positioned correctly for occupants of different sizes. Height adjusters also encourage safety belt use by making them more comfortable to wear.

· The safety belt warning lamp remains activated for 75 seconds, or until the driver safety belt is fastened, to encourage belt use. Unfastening the safety belt with the ignition on reactivates the warning system.

· A reinforced safety cage helps protect the passenger compartment with strong structural components.

· Steel side-door beams are designed to help prevent intrusions into the passenger compartment in the event of shallowangle side collisions.

· Crush zones are designed into the front and rear of the frame to absorb energy in a front or rear crash by deforming in a controlled manner.

· Laminated windshield safety glass helps prevent shattered glass from entering the passenger compartment.

· Energy-absorbing steering column helps reduce the chance of injury from impact in a collision.

· Outboard head restraints on all outboard seating positions help prevent head and neck injuries in the event of a collision.

ABS - Buy The Suburban Here

Buying a vehicle with 4-wheel anti-lock brakes might require drivers unfamiliar with this feature to "unlearn" braking habits. Drivers accustomed to traditional brake systems have been taught to pump the brake pedal when braking hard at high speed to help minimize the vehicle's wheels from locking up. With ABS, pumping renders the system ineffective. The system was designed to "pump" the brakes faster and more accurately than is manually possible, automatically controlling the brake pressure at each wheel independently to minimize wheel lockup. Drivers might not realize that the pulsating feedback that often accompanies ABS operation is normal: To become familiar with the system, drivers should take the vehicle to an unoccupied parking lot (preferably one with slick pavement) and practice sudden hard braking maneuvers to get a feel for the system. Reviewing the ABS video supplied with the vehicle also is a good idea.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME - Buy The Suburban Here

With cellular phones and roadside assistance common in most new cars, what do drivers need to worry about? How about locking the keys inside the vehicle, or - heaven forbid - getting into an accident and not knowing where you are? There is a solution ... OnStar. The available OnStar system not only provides a cellular phone, but someone to call. And, the friendly folks at the OnStar Center can help drivers who are last because they know exactly where the vehicle is. You see.. the OnStar system uses Global Positioning System satellite technology to pinpoint the vehicle's exact location. Couple that with the ability to detect when the vehicle's air bags deploy, and the Constar Center can not only dispatch emergency personnel, but also give them the Location - vitally important when seconds count. A few more of the amazing things the OnStar system can do: · Unlock the vehicle's doors remoteIy (in case keys are locked inside) · Track the vehicle once it's reported stolen · Provide the driver with the location of the nearest ATM, florist, hotel or whatever is needed.

SUBURBAN INTERIOR FEATURES - Buy The Suburban Here

The Suburban interior brings a high level of comfort and convenience to the SUV segment. Standard versions showcase the rugged construction that's needed in a hardworking truck, while uplevel LS and LT models add car-like amenities for buyers who use their vehicles for personal transportation.

• PassLock vehicle theft-deterrent system now is standard on all Suburban models for extra protection. PassLock will not allow the vehicle to run unless the proper key is used. If an improper key is used, the vehicle will not start for up to 10 minutes, even if the proper key is subsequently inserted.
• OnStar advanced communication system (dealer-installed option) now is available on Suburban. OnStar integrates on-board advanced vehicle electronics with Global Positioning System satellite technology and a cellular phone to link the driver and the vehicle to the OnStar Center. This allows the driver to access a variety of services, such as travel directions, roadside assistance and emergency services. Because the system incorporates GPS technology, the driver does not need to know the vehicle's location for the services to reach him or her. The system also increases vehicle and occupant security by alerting the OnStar center of air bag deployment, tracking a stolen vehicle and allowing remote door unlocking via satellite.
• HomeLink Universal Transmitter, contained inside the overhead console, is capable of controlling up to three remote control devices. This allows such items as garage door openers, estate gates and security lighting to be activated with just one transmitter. HomeLink is available in the optional Comfort and Security Package.
• An illuminated entry feature (standard on all models) keeps the dome light on for 20 seconds after doors are closed (40 seconds for vehicles equipped with optional Remote Keyless Entry). The delay is canceled when the ignition switch is turned to the "on" position.
• Two standard, auxiliary, covered,12-volt power outlets, adjacent to the ashtray, provide convenient power for cellular phones and other electronic accessories. The power ports are covered by springloaded doors. The assembly also includes a cigarette lighter, which may be used as a third power source.
• An electrochromic rearview mirror standard on LS and LT models, reduces nighttime glare while maintaining maximum rearward vision by automatically dimming when headlamps from behind shine on it. This mirror also includes an 8-point electronic compass and an outside temperature reading.
• An ergonomic instrument panel features easy-to-operate controls, backlit switches and a family of advanced audio systems. The standard instrument cluster gauge package includes:

• Coolant temperature
• Fuel level
• Oil pressure
• Voltmeter
• Tachometer
• Speedometer
• Odometer
• Trip odometer
• Telltale lights (warning and informational lights)

• Instrument panel has two standard slide-out cup holders. Rotary controls for the heater/ventilation/AC system are easy to operate. LED indicator (PR/DL) displays transmission gear selected, and is standard on all models.
• Console (included with optional high-back bucket seats) has a pivoting writing surface on top of the lid, plus a map pocket, cassette storage, removable coin holder, two front cup holders, two cup holders for rear-seat passengers and a latched rear storage drawer. The removable front-seat cup holders can be taken out to make room for cassette storage within the center console.
• Standard passenger-side assist handles make entry and exit easy.
• Standard storage compartments, located behind the rear wheelhousings, provide a handy place to keep smaller items, keeping them from rolling around in the cargo area.
• Single two-sided key operates the ignition and doors, eliminating the need for two separate keys.
• Large door handles are easily grasped, even while wearing gloves.
• Molded armrests, convenient map pockets and speakers are contained within the door trim panels (standard on all models).
• Standard Scotchgard™ Protector is applied to all cloth seats, door panels and carpeting to resist stains and make cleanups quick and easy.
• Air conditioning (front and rear) uses CFC-free refrigerant (standard on LS & LT models, optional on base-level Suburban).
• Rear heating/air conditioning system includes a second set of controls for rear-seat passenger comfort (optional on base-level Suburban).
• Intermittent wipers (standard on all models) allow the driver to match wiper speed to weather conditions.
• Tilt-Wheel™ Adjustable Steering Column adjusts to a comfortable position for a wide range of drivers (standard on LS, LT models, optional on base-level Suburban).

WHERE IS THAT GARAGE DOOR OPENER? - Buy The Suburban Here

Garage door opener transmitters can be a problem. They get lost, or more commonly, their batteries die. Well, the HomeLink Universal Transmitter that's now available on Suburban models (in the Comfort and Security Package) is the logical alternative. HomeLink is permanently installed in the overhead console so it's always easy to find -- the buttons are even backlit and HomeLink operates off the vehicle's electrical system, so there are no batteries to replace. HomeLink can control up to three remote control items, like garage door openers, estate gates or security lighting. While most customers don't have an estate gate, at least HomeLink won't need to be upgraded in case they get that big promotion. Using HomeLink is simple. Simply hold the existing remote transmitter up to HomeLink and press the buttons HomeLink reads and stores the signals. Existing signals can be replaced with new ones as many times as desired. Easy-to-use and convenient, HomeLink is one of those new features customers will wonder how they ever did without.

Interior Colors

• Neutral
• Blue
• Gray
• Red

SUBURBAN EXTERIOR FEATURES - Buy The Suburban Here

• Extensive corrosion protection on Suburban begins with the use of two-sidegalvanized steel for all exterior body panels (except the roof). The galvanized zinc coating prevents surface rust caused by minor chips and scratches and helps prevent holes which start from the inside. That's double protection. The inner and outer vehicle panels are coated by submersion in an electro-coat primer before the application of primer surfacer and top coat.
• Choice of standard panel rear doors or no-cost option tailgate with liftglass for ease of cargo loading.
• Solar-Ray tinted glass reduces interior heat buildup and helps protect interior fabrics and materials from damaging UV rays (light tint standard on Suburban, deep tint standard on LS and LT).
• Front air dam improves appearance and aerodynamics (1500 models only).
• 8-lead trailer wiring harness makes hookups easy (standard on all models).

Exterior Paint

· The basecoat/clearcoat paint used on Suburban models resists fading and provides a high-gloss shine for long-lasting exterior beauty. Clearcoat finish is used with all colors - solids and metallics.

Exterior Colors

• Light Pewter Metallic
• Dark Copper Metallic
• Dark Carmine Red Metallic
• Light Autumnwood (lower-body accent on Two-Tone paint only)
• Onyx Black
• Indigo Blue Metallic
• Medium Mystique Beige Metallic
• Summit White
• Emerald Green Metallic
• Victory Red

WHAT MAKES A VORTEC "VORTEC"? - Buy The Suburban Here

While the name "Vortec" is used a lot in advertising, it's not just a marketing moniker. The fact is, there is a definite criteria as to what makes an engine a Vortec. Here are the most important features of the pedigree:

· Designed for maximum airflow large, low restriction air filters, optimum tuned intake runners and fast intake ports help increase engine "breathing" for more power combustion Precise fuel metering due to Sequential Fuel Injection and a combustion clumber designed to tumble and swirl the air/fuel mixture both result in more efficient combustion. This, in turn, results in fuel efficiency and low emissions

· Low maintenance - All Vortec engines use the proven technology of platinum-tip spark plugs (up to 100,000-mile service intervals), extended life engine coolant (up to 5-year 150,000-mile service interval) and a single accessory drive belt (100,000-mile service intervals).

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