Tahoe/Suburban Model Year Changes
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This page primarily focuses on North American vehicles, specifically those manufactured for sale in the United States. I had started including details of vehicles sold in other countries, but ultimately decided doing so would make this page too cluttered. I have decided to limit other country information to major differences (e.g., alternative trim levels and engines).
2021
- Starting MSRP: $49,000 (Suburban: $51,700)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, RST, Z71 (Requires 4WD), Premier, High Country
- Exterior colors: Black, Cherry Red Tintcoat (Premium), Empire Beige Metallic, Graywood Metallic, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (Premium, Not available on LS)), Midnight Blue Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Summit White
- Interior colors: Jet Black Cloth (LS) / Leather (LT, Z71) / Perforated Leather (Premier, High Country), Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere Cloth (LS) / Leather (LT, Z71), Jet Black/Victory Red Perforated Leather (RST), Jet Black/Maple Sugar Perforated Leather (Premier), Jet Black/Mocha Perforated Leather (High Country)
- 5.3L V8 (355 HP) standard (Not available on High Country)
- 6.2L V8 (420 HP) (High Country only)
- 3L Duramax turbo-diesel (277 HP; 460 lbf⋅ft) engine available on all trim levels except Z71/PPV/SSV
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Available Packages:
- Commercial/Fleet (1FL)
- PPV 2WD (9C1)
- PPV 4WD (9C1)
- SSV 4WD (5W4)
- LT Signature (Requires Luxury, Max Trailering, Driver Alert, Advanced Trailering) (LT only)
- Luxury Package (Requires Driver Alert) (LT, Z71, RST)
- Texas Edition (LT:Requires Luxury and/or LT Signature, Premier)
- Z71 Off-road (Z71:Requires Luxury, Off-road Capability, Max Trailering, Driver Alert, Advanced Trailering)
- Off-road Capability (Z71:Requires Luxury, Max Trailering, Driver Alert, Advanced Trailering)
- Premium (Requires Max Trailering, Advanced Trailering) (Premier, High Country)
- High Country Deluxe (Requires Max Trailering, Advanced Trailering) (High Country only)
- Rear Media and Nav (LT, Z71, RST)
- Technology (Requires Max Trailering, Advanced Trailering) (High Country only)
- Driver Alert (LS, LT/Z71/RST:Requires Luxury)
- Max Trailering (Requires Advanced Trailering) (LS, LT, Z71, RST, Premier, High Country)
- Advanced Trailering (Requires Max Trailering) (LS, LT, Z71, RST, Premier, High Country)
- Interior Protection (LS, LT, Z71, RST, Premier, High Country)
2020
- Starting MSRP: $49,295 (Suburban: $51,700)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, Premier
- Exterior colors: Black, Summit White, Silver Ice Metallic, Blue Velvet Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Siren Red Tintcoat (Premium), Black Cherry Metallic (Premium), Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (LT, Premier)
- Interior colors: Jet Black Cloth (LS/Fleet) / Leather (LT) / Perforated Leather (Premier), Cocoa/Dune Cloth (LS) / Leather (LT) / Perforated Leather (Premier), Jet Black/Dark Ash Leather (LT), Cocoa/Mahogany Perforated Leather (Premier), Jet Black/Mahogany Perforated Leather (Premier)
- 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb-ft of torque [518 N-m] @ 4100 rpm)
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine (420 hp @ 5600 rpm; 460 lb-ft of torque @ 4100 rpm) optional with Premier trim
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- 10-speed automatic transmission (Premier 6.2L only)
- 3500 discontinued (late 2018 CY)
- Available Packages:
- Commercial/Fleet (1FL)
- PPV 2WD (9C1)
- PPV 4WD (9C1)
- SSV 4WD (5W4)
- Custom Edition (LS only)
- Custom Midnight Edition (LS only)
- Z71 Off-road (LT 4WD only)
- Z71 Midnight Edition (Requires Z71 Off-road) (LT 4WD only)
- Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations (LT, Premier)
- Texas Edition (LT only)
- Luxury Package (LT only)
- RST Edition (LT, Premier)
- LT Midnight Edition (LT only)
- Premier Plus Edition (Requires Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations) (Premier only)
- 6.2L Performance (Premier only)
- Premier 6.2L Value (Requires 6.2L Performance) (Premier only)
- RST 6.2L Performance (Requires RST Edition) (Premier only)
- Theft Protection (LT:Requires Luxury or Texas, Premier)
- Enhanced Driver Alert (LS)
- Max Trailering (LS, LT, Premier)
- Interior Protection (LS, LT, Premier)
2019
- Starting MSRP: $49,195 (Suburban: $50,800; 3500: $80,600)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, Premier
- Exterior colors: Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Black, Blue Velvet Metallic (Premium), Satin Steel Metallic (Premium), Shadow Grey Metallic (Premium), Pepperdust Metallic (Premium), Siren Red Tintcoat (Premium), Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (Premium (LT/)
- Interior colors: Jet Black Cloth (LS/Fleet) / Vinyl (Fleet) / Leather (LT) Perforated Leather (Premier), Cocoa/Dune Cloth (LS) / Leather (LT) Perforated Leather (Premier), Jet Black/Dark Ash Leather (LT), Cocoa/Mahogany Perforated Leather (Premier)
- 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb-ft of torque [518 N-m] @ 4100 rpm)
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine (420 hp @ 5600 rpm; 460 lb-ft of torque @ 4100 rpm) optional with Premier trim
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- 10-speed automatic transmission (Premier 6.2L only)
- Available Packages:
- Fleet (1FL)
- PPV 2WD (9C1)
- PPV 4WD (9C1)
- SSV 4WD (5W4)
- Custom Edition (LS only)
- Custom Midnight Edition (LS only)
- All-season (Requires Max Trailering) (LS only)
- Luxury (LT only)
- LT Signature (Requires Luxury) (LT only)
- LT Midnight Edition (LT only)
- Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations (LT only)
- Z71 Midnight Edition (LT 4WD only)
- RST Edition (LT, Premier)
- RST 6.2L Performance Edition (Requires RST Edition) (Premier only)
- Theft Protection (LT:Requires Luxury, Premier)
- Enhanced Driver Alert Package (Fleet, LS)
- Max Trailering (Fleet, LS, LT)
- Interior Protection (FLeet, LS, LT, Premier)
2018
- Starting MSRP: $47,500 (Suburban: $50,200; 3500: $80,315)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, Premier, LE (Russia only)
- Exterior colors: Black, Blue Velvet Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic (G9K), Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Tungsten Metallic, Havana Metallic (Only early MY availability?), Siren Red Tintcoat (Premium), Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (Premium, LT/Premier only)
- Interior colors: Jet Black, Cocoa/Dune, Jet Black/Dark Ash (LT only), Cocoa/Mahogany (Premier only)
- 6.2L V8 EcoTec3 L86 engine optional with Premier trim
- GM Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-Speed Automatic Transmission available with RST Performance Package
- TPMS gains Tire Fill Alert
- LED DRL standard on all trim levels
- Fleet vehicle features more closely match LS features
- Inductive Phone Charging removed from Texas Edition and Luxury Packages
- Available Packages:
- Fleet (1FL) (By at least 2018, 1FL is arguably a distinct trim level)
- PPV 2WD (9C1)
- PPV 4WD (9C1)
- SSV 4WD (5W4)
- Custom Edition (YL4) (LS only)
- Custom Midnight Edition (LS only)
- Enhanced Driver Alert (Fleet, LS)
- All-Season (Requires Max Trailering) (LS only)
- Luxury (LT only)
- Midnight Edition (LT Only)
- RST Edition (LT, Premier)
- RST Performance (Premier only)
- Signature (LT Only)
- Sun, Entertainment and Destinations (LT, Premier)
- Texas Edition (LT only)
- Interior Protection (Fleet, LS, LT, Premier)
- Theft Protection (LT:Requires Luxury or Texas Edition, Premier)
- Off-Road (Z71) (LT 4WD only)
- Maximum Trailering (Fleet, LS, LT, Premier)
2017
- Starting MSRP: $47,215 (Suburban: $49,915; 3500: $80,215)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, Premier (Replaces LTZ), LE (Russia only)
- Exterior colors: Black, Blue Velvet Metallic (G1M), Champagne Silver Metallic (GWT), Pepperdust Metallic (GMU), Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Tungsten Metallic, Black Currant Metallic (Premium), Siren Red Tintcoat (Premium), Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (Premium, LT/Premier only)
- Interior colors: Jet Black, Cocoa/Dune, Jet Black/Dark Ash (LT only), Cocoa/Mahogany (Premier only)
- LS trim level no longer includes LS badge
- Front active aero shutters standard
- Rear Seat Entertainment System overhaul (U42)
- Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking (UHY) (standard on LT/Premier, optional on LS)
- MyLink Infotainment System software updates (Teen Driver (TDM) added, App Shop added, Rear Seat Reminder changed, Pandora removed)
- Available Packages:
- Fleet (1FL)
- PPV 2WD (9C1)
- PPV 4WD (9C1)
- SSV 4WD (5W4)
- Enhanced Driver Alert (LS only)
- All-Season (PDP) (LS only)
- Luxury (LT only)
- Midnight Edition (LT Only)
- Signature (LT Only)
- Sun, Entertainment and Destinations (LT, Premier)
- Texas Edition (PDA) (LT only)
- Interior Protection (LS, LT, Premier)
- Off-Road (Z71) (LT 4WD only)
- Maximum Trailering (LS, LT, Premier)
- Theft Protection (LT:Requires Luxury or Texas Edition, Premier)
2016
- Starting MSRP: $47,000 (Suburban: $49,700; 3500: $79,715)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ, LE (Russia only)
- Exterior colors: Black, Summit White, Silver Ice Metallic, Champagne Silver Metallic, Tungsten Metallic, Brownstone Metallic (GWX), Slate Grey Metallic (G1C), Sable Metallic (G7U) (Premium), Siren Red Tintcoat (Premium), Green Envy Metallic (GC8) (Premium, LT/LTZ only), Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (Premium, LT/LTZ only)
- Interior colors: Jet Black, Cocoa/Dune, Jet Black/Dark Ash (LT only), Cocoa/Mahogany (LTZ only)
- 6.0L V8 Vortex L96 engine standard on 3500
- 6.2L V8 EcoTec3 L86 engine standard on Russian models
- Crystal Red Tintcoat paint discontinued (GBE)
- White Diamond Tricoat paint discontinued (GBN)
- Siren Red Tintcoat paint added (G1E)
- 8-inch touch-screen replaces 4.2-inch screen (standard on all trim levels)
- SD card reader discontinued
- Capless fuel filling standard
- Lift-gate lock shield added to Theft Protection Package
- IntelliBeam headlamps (TQ5)
- Lane Keep Assist (LT/LTZ) (UHX)
- Heads-up display optional (UV6)
- Android Auto compatibility (late availability)
- Availabe Packages:
- Fleet (1FL)
- PPV 2WD (9C1)
- PPV 4WD (9C1)
- SSV 4WD (5W4)
- Enhanced Driver Alert (LS only)
- Luxury (LT only)
- Sun, Entertainment and Destinations (LT, LTZ)
- Texas Edition (LT only)
- Interior Protection (LS, LT, LTZ)
- Theft Protection (LT:Requires Luxury or Texas Edition, LTZ)
- Off-Road (Z71) (LT 4WD only)
- Maximum Trailering (LS, LT, LTZ)
2015i (2015.5)
- Exterior colors: Brownstone Metallic (GWX)
- Body-color XM antenna
- OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot with 3GB/3-month trial (whichever comes first) standard on LT and LTZ (not available on LS)
- Hands-free power liftgate standard on LTZ (standard on LT with Luxury Package)
- Wireless charging standard on LTZ (standard on LT with Luxury Package)
- Siri Eyes Free and Text Message Alerts standard on LT and LTZ (included with Chevrolet MyLink)
- Availabe Packages:
- Texas Edition (LT, LTZ)
- Off-Road (Z71) (LT 4WD only)
2015
- Starting MSRP: $45,550 (Suburban: $48,250)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ
- Exterior colors: Black, Summit White, Silver Ice Metallic, Champagne Silver Metallic, Tungsten Metallic, Sable Metallic (Premium), Crystal Red Tintcoat (Premium), White Diamond Tricoat (Premium, LT/LTZ only)
- Interior colors: Jet Black, Cocoa/Dune, Jet Black/Dark Ash (LT only), Cocoa/Mahogany (LTZ only)
- Minor body/interior design changes (Just kidding - everything changed)
- Switch to GMTK2XX platform (K2UC: Tahoe; K2UG: Yukon; K2XL: Escalade; K2YC: Suburban; K2YG: Yukon XL; K2??: Escalade ESV)
- New EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 engine standard
- Front center air bag
- Police Pursuit Vehicle available in 4WD (RPO changed from PPV to 9C1)
- Cargo shade optional
- Recovery tow hooks are a dealer-installed option
- Body side moldings are optional
- Roof rack cross rails are optional
- Optional wireless phone charging (standard on LTZ; optional on LT) (models built after 2014-10-06)
- Optional hands-free power liftgate (standard on LTZ; optionl on LT) (models built after 2014-10-06)
- Optional 4G LTE wireless hotspot (late availability)
- 110v outlet standard
- Hood and liftgate are aluminum
- Laminated glass on front doors
- Optional Adaptive Cruise Control (LTZ only)
- 4.2-inch LCD replaces 2-line DIC display
- AM/FM/CD/MP3/XM/HD Radio with 4.2-inch screen, 1xAux, 2xUSB, and 1xSD card reader (LS only)
- Chevrolet MyLink AM/FM/CD/MP3/XM/HD Radio with 8-inch touch-screen, Bluetooth audio streaming, 1xAux, 5xUSB, 1xSD card reader (LT/LTZ only)
- Storage compartment behind 8-inch radio screen
- Conversation mirror standard
- Heavy Duty Locking Rear Differential (standard on LT/LTZ; optional on LS [late availability])
- Forward Collision Alert (standard on LT/LTZ; optional on LS)
- Keyless Entry (standard on LTZ; optional on LT)
- Push button start (standard on LTZ; optional on LT)
- Rear Park Assist standard
- Front Park Assist (standard on LTZ; optional on LT)
- Fold-flat second- and third-row seats
- Second-row bench seat can recline
- Cabin air filter is standard
- A/C blower box has been redesigned to allow for the filter before the fan
- LTZ models use LEDs for DRLs
- Availabe Packages:
- Fleet (1FL)
- PPV 2WD (9C1)
- PPV 4WD (9C1)
- SSV 4WD (5W4)
- Driver Alert (LS only)
- Smooth Ride Suspension (Z85) (LS, LT)
- Maximum Trailering (LS/LT: adds smooth ride suspension)
- Luxury (LT only)
- Sun, Entertainment and Destinations (LT, LTZ)
- Theft Protection (LT:Requires Luxury, LTZ)
2014
- Starting MSRP: $43,600 (Suburban: $46,300)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ, Hybrid (limited availability)
- Interior colors: Ebony, Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium
- Remote vehicle starter system now standard on LS trim level (AP3)
- Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror with rear camera display, now standard on LS trim level (DRC)
- Power-adjustable pedals now standard on LS trim level (JF4)
- Rear park Assist now standard on LS trim level (UD7)
- Rear Vision Camera now standard on LS trim level (UVC)
- Concord Metallic now a streamline color (GWU)
- Suburban 3/4 ton (2500) discontinued
- Availabe Packages:
- Fleet/Commercial (1FL) (LS only)
- Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) (LS only)
- Special Service Vehicle (5W4) (LS only)
- Heavy Duty Trailering (K5L)
- Texas Edition (LT only)
- All-Star Edition (LS, LT)
- Convenience (LS only)
- Regional Value (LT only)
- Sun, Entertainment & Destinations Package (PCJ) (LT, LTZ, Hybrid)
- Luxury (PCK) (LT only)
- Off Road Suspension (Z71) (LT only)
2013
- Starting MSRP: $40,405 (Suburban: $43,870; 2500: $45,480)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ, Hybrid
- Interior colors: Ebony, Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium
- Graystone Metallic paint discontinued (16U)
- Gold Mist Metallic paint discontinued (51U)
- Blue Topaz Metallic paint discontinued (GTS)
- Tires all season blackwall P265/65R18 discontinued (QXN)
- Champagne Silver Metallic paint added (GWT)
- Concord Metallic paint added for extra charge (GWU)
- Blue Ray Metallic paint added for extra charge (GXH)
- Powertrain Grade Braking added
- RPO (KA9) was replaced by (UVD) steering wheel, heated. Standard on 1LZ 1/2 ton models
- (RBX) all terrain tire P265/70R17 for LT 1/2 ton blackwall replaces (QXN) all season blackwall P265/65R18. Available with Z71 Off-Road package only (This doesn't make sense. The Z71 package includes 18" wheels.)
- Accessory, cargo net available (W2D)
- 730 cold-cranking amps battery discontinued (6C5) (PPV/SSV only)
- Dual heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps batteries discontinued 6A6 (PPV/SSV only)
- Battery, 660 cold cranking amps with 80 amp hour rating now standard (PPV/SSV only?)
- Dual 660 cold-cranking amps batteries available (K5T) (PPV/SSV only?)
- "Black Diamond" badging for Avalanche's final year
- Availabe Packages:
- Fleet/Commercial (1FL) (LS only)
- Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) (LS only)
- Special Service Vehicle (5W4) (LS only)
- Heavy Duty Trailering
- Texas Edition (LT only)
- Convenience (LS only)
- Regional Value (LT only)
- Sun, Entertainment & Destinations Package (LT, LTZ, Hybrid)
- Luxury (LT only)
- Off Road Suspension (Z71) (LT only)
2012
- Starting MSRP: $38,755 (Suburban: $42,220; 2500: $43,830)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ, Hybrid
- Interior colors: Ebony, Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium
- Red Jewel Tintcoat paint discontinued (80U)
- Steel Green Metallic paint discontinued (GGU)
- Taupe Gray Metallic paint discontinued (GGW)
- Sheer Silver Metallic paint discontinued (GGZ)
- Ice Blue Metallic paint discontinued (GLF)
- Audio system with Navigation discontinued (UUL)
- Audio system with Rear Seat Entertainment and Navigation discontinued (UUK)
- Body-color grille discontinued (VAS)
- Silver Ice Metallic paint added (GAN)
- Crystal Red Tintcoat paint added (89U)
- Blue Topaz Metallic paint added (GTS)
- Audio system with navigation available (UYS) (Orderable on LT by ordering RPO PCJ Sun Entertainment and Destination Package.)
- Steering wheel, heated, standard on LTZ trim (KA9)
- Heated driver and front passenger seats, standard on 1LT (KA1)
- Electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist
- Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD/DVD player available (UUJ) (Orderable on LT by ordering RPO U42 Entertainment system)
- LPO Heated Seats available on LS Trim (W03)
- LPO, Trailer hitch closeout is available with GAN Silver Ice Metallic and 89U Crystal Red Tintcoat (VLG)
- Regional Value Package, changed name to "All-Star Edition" (PEB)
- Side Blind Zone Alert is standard on LTZ (UFT)
- 2-speed active transfer case is now included and only available with Z71 Off-Road Package and K5L Heavy duty trailering package on LS or LT Trim (NQH)
- Availabe Packages:
- Fleet/Commercial (1FL) (LS only)
- Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) (LS only)
- Special Service Vehicle (5W4) (LS only)
- Heavy Duty Trailering
- Texas Edition (LT only)
- Convenience (LS only)
- Regional Value (LT only)
- Sun, Entertainment & Destinations (LT, LTZ, Hybrid)
- Luxury (LT only)
- Off Road Suspension (Z71) (LT only)
2011
- Starting MSRP: $37,980 (Suburban: $41,335; 2500: $42,945)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ, Hybrid
- Interior colors: Ebony, Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium
- Laser Blue Metallic paint discontinued (21U)
- Blue Granite Metallic paint discontinued (46U)
- Exterior Plus Package paint discontinued (PDZ)
- Interior plus package discontinued (PCM)
- Wheels, 4 - 20" x 8.5" (50.8 cm x 21.6 cm) chrome clad discontinued (S80)
- Ice Blue Metallic paint added (GLF) (Partial year availability)
- Mocha Steel Metallic paint added (GHA)
- Steel Green Metallic paint added (GGU) (Partial year availability)
- Wheels, 4 - 20" x 8.5" (50.8 cm x 21.6 cm) chrome available on 1LZ (RCZ)
- Air conditioning, tri-zone automatic climate control is not available on 1LS (CJ2)
- Audio system with Navigation, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player and navigation, not available on 1LS (UUL)
- Audio system with Navigation, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD/DVD player and DVD-based navigation not available on 1LS (UUK)
- Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD/DVD player, is not available on 1LS (UUJ)
- Audio system controls, rear with 2 headphone jacks, standard on 1LS (UK6)
- Audio system feature, Bose premium, is not available on 1LS (UQA)
- Bluetooth for phone is standard on 1LS (UPF)
- Chrome recovery hooks are standard on 4WD model on 1LZ (VLQ)
- Console, floor with storage area is standard on 1LS (D07)
- Door handles, color-keyed are standard on 1LS
- Entertainment system, rear seat, is not available on 1LS (U42)
- Fog lamps available on 1LS (T96) (Requires RPO PDA Texas Edition or RPO PEB Regional Value Package
- Front passenger seat adjusters, adjustable head restraints standard on 1LS (AG2) (Requires RPO A95 front bucket seats)
- Luggage rack center rails standard on 1LS (V1K)
- Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding caps are colored keyed on 1LS (DL8)
- Seats, front bucket with Premium Cloth, standard on 1LS (A95)
- 40/20/40 split-bench front seat is optional on 1LS (AZ3)
- Sun, Entertainment and Destinations Package is not available on 1LS (PCJ)
- Sunroof, power, tilt-sliding with express-open is not available on 1LS (CF5)
- Trailering Package includes JL1 integrated trailer brake controller (K5L)
- Universal Home Remote is not available on 1LS (UG1)
- 2-speed transfer case is standard on 1LZ (NQH)
- Availabe Packages:
- Fleet/Commercial (1FL) (LS only)
- Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) (LS only)
- Special Service Vehicle (5W4) (LS only)
- Heavy Duty Trailering
- Texas Edition (LT only)
- Texas Edition w/o Trailer Brake Controller (LT only)
- Regional Value (LT only)
- Regional Value w/o Trailer Brake Controller (LT only)
- Convenience (LS only)
- Sun, Entertainment & Destinations (LT, LTZ)
- Luxury (LT only)
- Off Road Suspension (Z71) (LT only)
2010
- Starting MSRP: $37,280 (Suburban: $40,635; 2500: $42,245)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ, Hybrid
- Interior colors: Ebony, Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium
- 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition trim package available for Suburban
- 4.8L V8 engine discontinued
- 6.2L 395HP V8 engine discontinued (L9H)
- 2LT option discontinued
- New front door trim panel (no more hard plastic at back of armrest)
- USB port added to center console
- Battery cable changed (fuse on cable instead of firewall)
- Availabe Packages:
- Fleet/Commercial (1FL) (LS only)
- Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) (LS only)
- Special Service Vehicle (5W4) (LS only)
- Heavy Duty Trailering
- Sun, Entertainment & Destinations Package (LT, LTZ)
- Interior Plus (LS)
- Exterior Plus (LS)
- Convenience Package (LS)
- Luxury (LT only)
- Texas Edition (LT only)
- Regional Value (LT only)
- Off Road Suspension (Z71) (LT only)
2009.5
- New body side moldings for non-LTZ
- New MBEC cover (secured with trim panel retainer)
- Parking brake release lever removed (new push-on/push-off pedal)
2009
- Starting MSRP: $36,965 (Suburban: $40,370; 2500: $41,980)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ, Hybrid
- Interior colors: Ebony, Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium
- Bluetooth for phone connectivity added (UPF)
- XM Nav Traffic added (UBS)
- Rearview mirror with rear camera display available (DRC) (Not available on LTZ)
- Integrated trailer brake controller option available (JL1)
- 6.2L 395HP V8 engine available (L9H) (LTZ only)
- 6-speed 6L80 automatic transmission standard (MYC) (except with 2WD 4.8L engine)
- Heavy duty trailering package available (K5L)
- Heated and cooled driver and front passenger seats standard on LTZ (KB6) (only on LTZ)
- Side blind zone alert available (standard?) on LTZ (UFT)
- New body side moldings on LTZ
- Chrome tip on shift lever (LTZ only)
- Door sillplates with "Chevrolet" (LTZ only)
- Z71 package includes color-keyed mirror caps/door handles and chrome grill inserts (V22)
- Temperature and compass display moved from mirror to DIC (DF5 mirror discontinued)
- Luggage rack center rails standard on LT and LTZ (V1K)
- New cloth seat fabric
- Side mirrors have new LED pattern
- 2 passenger third row bench discontinued (AW2)
- RPO 3LT discontinued
- Chrome appearance package discontinued (VPA)
- Rear door sill chrome inserts discontinued in non-LTZ trims
- 20" painted aluminum wheels discontinued (RCP)
- 17" 5 spoke aluminum wheels with radial grooves discontinued (N93)
- 4.10 ratio rear differential discontinued (GT5)
- AXN 14 bolt 3.42 G80 axle available (one-year only)
- Light cashmere/ebony interior discontinued (31*)
- Custom cloth discontinued (**D)
- Radiator support crossmember bolts replaced with welds
- XFE package available
- Availabe Packages:
- Fleet/Commercial (1FL) (LS only)
- Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) (LS only)
- Special Service Vehicle (5W4) (LS only)
- Heavy Duty Trailering
- Convenience Package #1 (LS only)
- Sun, Entertainment & Destinations (LT, LTZ)
- Texas Edition (LT only)
- Regional Value (LT only)
- Off Road Suspension (Z71) (LT only)
- Luxury (LT only)
- XFE (Extra Fuel Economy)
2008
- Starting MSRP: $34,630 (Suburban: $38,085; 2500: $39,495)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT, Hybrid
- Interior colors: Ebony, Light Cashmere/Ebony, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium, Light Titanium/Ebony, Morocco Brown/Ebony
- Front bench seat with storage compartments (AZ3) replaces custom cloth bench (AE7)
- Bermuda Blue Metallic paint discontinued (26U)
- Sport Red Metallic paint discontinued (63U)
- Rear cargo cover, soft discontinued (E95)
- Blue Granite Metallic paint added (46U)
- Deep Ruby Metallic paint added (66U)
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way power added (AG2)
- Seat adjuster, manual lumbar control on the driver-side added (AM1)
- Side curtain airbags standard on all trim levels (ASF)
- OnStar turn-by-turn navigation standard on 1LT/1LZ
- XM satellite radio standard on all trim levels (U2K)
- Third row seat standard on LTZ trim level
- Power articulating running boards available
- Radio detects aux cable insertion
- Available Packages:
- Fleet/Commercial (1FL) (LS only)
- Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) (LS only)
- Special Service Vehicle (5W4) (LS only)
- Max Trailering
- Convenience package #1 (includes power-adjustable pedals (JF4), remote vehicle starter (AP3), and rear parking assist (UD7)) (PDD) (1LS, 1LT)
- Convenience package #2 (includes heated windshield washer fluid system (XA7) and front intermittent Rainsense wipers (CE1)) (PDD) (3LT only)
- LT2 Equipment Group (LT only)
- LT3 Equipment Group (LT only)
- LTZ Equipment Group (LT only)
- Off Road Suspension (Z71) (LT only)
- Sun, Entertainment & Destinations (2LT, 3LT, 1LZ)
- White Diamond Appearance (1LZ only)
- Chrome appearance (VPA) (1LZ only)
2007
- Starting MSRP: $33,980 (Suburban: $37,000; 2500: $38,185)
- Switch to GMT900 platform (921: Tahoe; 922: Yukon; 926: Escalade; 931: Suburban; 932: Yukon XL; 936: Escalade ESV; 941: Avalanche; 946: Escalade EXT)
- Available trim levels: LS, LT
- Interior colors: Ebony, Light Cashmere/Ebony, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium, Light Titanium/Ebony, Morocco Brown/Ebony
- Front torsion-bar suspension replaced with coil-spring
- Recirculating-ball steering replaced with rack-and-pinion
- 4-speed automatic transmission standard
- Side curtain airbags standard with LT3/LTZ packages, optional with others
- Third row seat optional
- Electric trailer brake controller pigtail harness replaced with four blunt cut wires
- Available Packages:
- Fleet/Commercial (1FL) (LS only)
- Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) (LS only)
- Special Service Vehicle (5W4) (LS only)
- Chrome appearance (VPA)
- LT2 Equipment Group (LT only)
- LT3 Equipment Group (LT only)
- LTZ Equipment Group (LT only)
- Off Road Suspension (Z71) (LT only)
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Sources: My observations, chevrolet.com, chevrolet.ru, gmfleet.com, gmplantnews.com, gmauthority.com, kbb.com, cars.com, edmunds.com, motortrend.com, lotpro.com, Google