The Chevy Suburban 3500HD receives several minor updates for the 2018 model year.
The Suburban 3500HD is a heavy-duty variant of the 2018 Suburban that delivers added utility beyond the regular Suburban.
Sold only to fleet customers, the 2018 Suburban 3500 Heavy Duty is highlighted by:
- Exceptional utility, with standard:
- 11,000-pound GVWR
- 4,405-pound payload
- 3,000-pound towing
- Standard 220-Amp alternator
- V-8 power with the standard Vortec 6.0L HD gasoline engine that offers 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque
- Designed to accommodate up-armor applications
- Available advanced connectivity and productivity technologies, including Chevrolet MyLink and available OnStar services, along with telematics solutions from Telogis or OnStar Commercial Link
- Covered by Chevrolet Complete Care with 2 scheduled maintenance visits within 2 years or 24,000 miles
Standard features of the Suburban 3500HD on the LS trim include:
- Safety and Security
- Air Bags:
- Frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger
- Driver inboard seat-mounted side impact and head curtain side impact for all rows in outboard seating positions
- OnStar:
- OnStar Guidance Plan for limited trial period (trial excludes hands-free calling)
- OnStar 4G LTE with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, includes OnStar Data Trial for 3GB or 3 months (whichever comes first)
- Theft-deterrent entry system
- Air Bags:
- Mechanical:
- 6.0L Vortec V-8 L96 engine with Variable Valve Timing and Sequential Fuel Injection making 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque
- 4WD
- 6-speed Heavy Duty automatic transmission
- 4.10:1 axle ratio
- HD Locking rear differential
- 4-wheel antilock disc brake system
- Transfer case, active, 2-speed electronic Autotrac with rotary controls
- Trailering equipment, includes:
- Trailering hitch platform
- 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector and 2″ trailering receiver
- Interior:
- Front bucket seats with Premium Cloth
- Passenger seat includes power fore/aft, power recline and power lumbar
- 10-way power driver seat includes 6-way power cushion, 2-way power lumbar control and power recline
- 2nd-row and 3rd-row manual 60/40 split-folding bench seat
- Chevrolet MyLink HD Radio, AM/FM stereo with SiriusXM Satellite Radio (3-month trial)
- Bluetooth
- Voice-activated technology featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support for compatible phones
- CD/MP3 player
- 5 USB ports
- 1 auxiliary jack
- Remote Vehicle Starter System
- 110-volt power outlet
- Rear Vision Camera
- Rear Park Assist with audible warning
- Front bucket seats with Premium Cloth
- Exterior:
- 17″ machined aluminum wheels with LT265/70R17E all-terrain tires
- Front intermittent wipers with Rainsense
- Roof mounted luggage rack side rails
Some optional features include:
- Seating:
- Front bucket seats with leather-appointed seating, heated seat cushions and seat backs
- 10-way power driver and passenger seat includes 6-way power cushions
- Driver seat 2-position memory
- 2-way power lumbar control and power recline
- 2nd-row heated or power release
- 60/40 split-folding bench
- 3rd-row power-folding 60/40 split-bench
- Available audio system options with Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation and Bose premium 9-speaker system with subwoofer in center console
- 5 auxiliary, 12-volt power outlets includes outlets in the instrument panel, console, back of console, 3rd row and cargo area
- Keyless push button start
- Driver Alert Package includes:
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Forward Collision Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- Safety Alert Seat
- Front and rear parking assist
- Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Power liftgate
- Vinyl flooring
The 2018 Chevy Suburban 3500HD receives the following changes, updates, and new features for the 2018 model year:
- Deletion of Champagne Silver Metallic exterior color
- Addition of Satin Steel Metallic exterior color
- Deletion of all LPOs
- Addition of Tire Fill Alert to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
See complete 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 3500HD changes, updates, new features.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
The 2018 Suburban HD is capable of the following maximum capabilities:
- Max towing: 3,000 pounds
- Max seating: 8 people
The 2018 Suburban 3500HD has a starting price of $80,215 for the base LS (1LS) trim level.
The 2018 Suburban 3500HD is available in two trim levels:
- LS (1LS)
- LT (1LT)
The 2018 Chevrolet Suburban HD is offered as a heavy-duty, extended-length full-size four-door SUV.
Like all fourth-generation units of the Chevrolet Suburban, the 2018 Suburban HD continues to ride on GM’s GMT K2 platform shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV. The same basic architecture is also used by the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.
The 2018 Chevy Suburban 3500HD is assembled by GM USA at the GM Arlington plant in Arlington, Texas, USA.