The 2017 model year Suburban 3500HD is a heavy duty variant of the Chevrolet Suburban SUV. Sold exclusively to fleets, the 2017 Suburban HD offers higher payload, towing, and GVWR capacities over its non-HD variant thanks to a heavy-duty Vortec 6.0L V-8 gasoline engine mated to a heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission.
The 2017 Suburban HD features the following standard features on the LS trim level:
Safety and Security
- Air Bags:
- Frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger
- Driver inboard seat-mounted side impact
- Head curtain side impact for all rows in outboard seating positions
- OnStar Guidance Plan for limited trial period (trial excludes hands-free calling)
- Available 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
Mechanical
- Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI engine (L96)
- 6-speed Heavy Duty automatic transmission
- 4WD
- 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, including:
- Trailering hitch platform
- 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector and 2″ trailering receiver
- Standard 220-amp alternator
Interior
- Front bucket seats with premium cloth
- 10-way power driver seat includes 6-way power cushion, 2-way power lumbar control and power recline
- Passenger seat includes power fore/aft, power recline and power lumbar
- 2nd-row and 3rd-row manual 60/40 split-folding bench seat
- Chevrolet MyLink infotainment with:
- 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
- Auxiliary jack
- Remote Vehicle Starter System
- 110-volt power outlet
- Rear Park Assist with audible warning
- Rear Vision Camera
Exterior
- 17″ machined aluminum wheels with LT265/70R17E all-terrain tires
- Front intermittent wipers with Rainsense
- Roof mounted luggage rack side rails
The 2017 Suburban HD features the following optional features on the LS trim level:
- Seating options — include 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, and 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, which 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
See the order guide section for complete details on specific options.
The 2017 Chevy Suburban 3500HD has a starting price of $80,215.
The 2017 Suburban 3500HD is based on GM’s K2 platform, sometimes referred to as GMT-K2.
The 2017 Suburban HD is assembled at GM’s Arlington Assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, USA.
The 2017 Suburban HD features the following powertrain configuration:
Engine
6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI Vortec engine (L96) making 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque.
Transmission
Heavy-Duty 6-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission (MYD).
Drivetrain
4WD standard.
Axles & Differentials
- 4.10:1 axle ratio
- HD Locking rear differential
- Transfer case, active, 2-speed electronic Autotrac with rotary controls
Braking
4-wheel antilock disc brake system.
Alternator
Standard 220-amp alternator.
The 2017 Suburban HD features the following maximum capabilities:
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 11,000 pounds
- Payload: 4,405 pounds
- Towing/trailering: 3,000 pounds
- Seating: 8 passengers
The 2017 Suburban HD features a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 11,000 pounds.
The 2017 Suburban Heavy Duty has a maximum towing rating of 3,000 pounds and including the following trailering equipment:
- Trailering hitch platform
- 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector and 2″ trailering receiver
The 2017 Suburban HD has a maximum payload of 4,405 pounds.
The 2017 Suburban HD features maximum seating for 8 passengers in the following configuration:
- Front row: 2 passengers
- Middle row: 3 passengers
- Rear row: 3 passengers
The 2017 Suburban HD is offered as a single model (CK35906) in two trim levels:
- LS (1LS)
- LT (1LT)
The 2017 Suburban HD offers the following colors:
Exterior Colors
- Siren Red Tintcoat
- Blue Velvet Metallic
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Summit White
- Black
- Black Currant Metallic
- Pepperdust Metallic
- Champagne Silver Metallic
- Tungsten Metallic
Interior Color Combinations
- Jet Black / Dark Ash
- Cocoa / Dune
- Jet Black
The 2017 Suburban HD comes with 5-spoke, 17-inch (43.2 cm) machined aluminum heavy duty wheels. The wheels feature an 8-lug bolt battery and are assigned GM RPO code PYQ.
The 2017 Suburban Heavy Duty comes with all-terrain, blackwall LT265/70R17E tires assigned GM RPO code QXT.
The 2017 Suburban HD is covered by Chevrolet Complete Care with 2 scheduled maintenance visits within 2 years or 24,000 miles.
The Suburban HD is designed to accommodate up-armor applications, including bulletproofing.
Download the order guide here: 2017 Chevrolet Suburban 3500HD order guide here.
Customer Type
The Suburban HD is available only to fleet buyers. As such, it is not available to retail customers.
Geographic
The Suburban 3500 is only available in the United States.
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