The Chevrolet Suburban nameplate was introduced for the 1935 model year and has remained in continuous production ever since – making it the longest-running vehicle nameplate by a wide margin.
The model was first introduced as the Chevrolet Carryall Suburban and paired a Chevrolet Master wagon body with a half-ton truck frame. While these early Suburban models didn’t have the same rugged nature of the current generation of the SUV, they were actually fairly similar in philosophy, offering plenty of cargo space and seating for up to eight passengers.
General Motors celebrated the Suburban’s 85th birthday in a big way this year, pulling the wraps off the next-generation of the mainstay SUV just in time for a summer 2020 launch. It has continued these celebrations throughout 2020 and recently released a video on its YouTube channel entitled ‘Since 1935: the Chevy Suburban and Chevy Tahoe’ that provides a window into how the long-lasting Suburban has helped shape America. Whether it was catching a ride in a friend’s parents’ Suburban, taking road trips with the family or working on the farm, a large percentage of Americans have meaningful memories tied to the Suburban and related Tahoe.
“While the world has changed significantly, the Suburban is just as relevant today as it was in 1935,” GM says of the iconic SUV. “Suburban created the sport utility vehicle – offering an unprecedented combination of passenger comfort and cargo capacity. That has earned Suburban the trust of a wide range of people – from families to law enforcement, and even a starring role in pop culture.”
Check out this 60-second celebration of the Chevrolet Suburban embedded just below.
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The Suburban is a fine example of American ingenuity. Such an iconic and historic automotive nameplate.
Your so right, such a classic.
Resting my 1969 Blazer all stock. First year actually shorter and not as wide . (Got to cut floor pan to fit!
I’ve owned 25 Suburbans, over the years all generations from 1964 to 2015 They’ve all been very good vehicles. Id love to own the first gen 1935.
There was no 59, 64,67 my first ride was in a 1973 ,first one I ever drove was 1981 felt like i was driving my moms station wagon, 4x4s where great Baja camping rigs, not sure bout the 2021 no more soild g80 locking dif , no 3rd row delate,Like the z71 don’t have no need for a 8 passenger family car
I’m with you Mike. The “NEW” ‘burban and Tahoes, won’t be the same trucks with the IRS. It should be an option. The availability of a solid rear axle would be great for those of us who really use them as trucks. The reasoning behind the IRS, is too make them more “car like”. If one wants a car, buy a car. I’ve owned4 Tahoe over the years, they are great for towing. The new IRS, is going to be a problem. I also, had a First full production Blazer,1970. Wish I still had it.
The Suburban is a good ole tough truck. It has stood up against all competitors and is still standing and winning big. My favorite Burb 73-91 square style, with the K20 3/4 ton Burb would be the one for me. That truck was used during the Reagan, Bush 41, and Clinton Administrations. Tough Truck!!!!
I still have my Chevy suburban it’s a 1997 and has 330000 miles and still runs like a champ
The tahoe isn’t even half that old. If they ever have to discontinue one of them, make the remaining one a ‘burban.