Used 2013 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 1500 SUV Review
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Why drive a small SUV? The Burb gets very good mpg
Carnut, Hull, MA, 10/05/2015
2013 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
My second Suburban, the first being a 2005. This one is a great vehicle especially in the Northeast US Winters. Extremely confidence inspiring in inclement weather. Also the crash test ratings are top of the list. I tow a 7500 lb boat, 20' enclosed car hauler, Snowmobile trailers and more with the truck with ease and comfort. When I am not towing I average 17 mpg in winter and 18 in … summer. The 3.3 ltr V8 with 320 hp is fuel efficient and can pull when needed. When I am towing my enclosed car trailer with a car inside I can select tow haul mode and set my cruise control for 60 or 65 and unless I am in very steep mountainous conditions I am good to go. If hills are steep I may choose to select Manual transmission override and downshift to control hill descents but only rarely. Like most of my GM vehicles the reliability is above average and maintenance cost super low. At 30k miles I went to the dealer and asked them to go through the vehicle and do whatever is needed cost no object and they refused to do more than change the oil as nothing is required, this is typical. I have had to replace brakes and do oil changes, still no tires required.
My biggest complaint is flipping up and down the rear seats, its a pain. Also ride comfort with the big 20" chrome wheels is slightly harsh. Technology is a year or two behind. Overall a great vehicle. Why drive some puny down sized SUV that gets a whopping 18 or 20 mpg, when you can have it all?
2013 Suburban LTZ
dbart2013, Pearland, TX, 05/08/2013
2013 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
Overall a beautiful truck with better than expected fuel consumption.
It has an Artistic interior with every comfort, except in cabin air filter.
Love my Land Yacht
John D., Paola, KS, 01/19/2021
2013 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
I am pushing 60 years old and am in construction. I have bad knees and refused to buy a pickup truck and climb in and out of the back . I had a 2001 Suburban and it was one of my favorite all time work vehicles. It had 218,000 miles on it and ran like new .Decided to buy something newer so I bought a 2013 Suburban LTZ with 117k on It 5.3 motor. It is a little bit expensive and too nice … to probably work out of but they are hard to find without a ton of miles on them . From what I see the people that have them keep them till they are well used . They are a little more money then a quad cab truck but your tools stay dry and safe. With my bad knees I can usually reach my stuff from either the back or sides without having to climb in on my knees. I don’t think I would ever buy a new one as the price is as much as a house . Anyone spending that kinda money on a car is going to take good care of it . Knowing that a used one is going to be better than a pickup truck that has been abused. I’ve had a 2007 Ford Expedition EL and a Ford Excursion V10 . I will stick with My Suburban for the nice ride and gas mileage. I did put a Active Fuel Management Disabler on it because I didn’t like it kicking from 4 to 8 cylinders all the time . Huge difference. Very nice ride and good power Love my land yacht .
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ 1500 SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Seats up to nine people
- Pro:class-leading cargo capacity
- Pro:lots of standard and optional features
- Pro:comfortable ride
- Pro:smooth V8.
- Con:Third-row seat is bulky and doesn't fold into the floor
- Con:long braking distances
- Con:acceleration is sluggish under full load
- Con:portly curb weight hampers handling.
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