When it was first introduced in 1936, the Chevrolet Carryall Suburban was nothing more than a  panel truck with extra windows and seats. It was (and still is) a favorite among ranchers,  railroad workers and forest rangers. Sixty years ago, surely no one could have imagined that  such a utilitarian device would become the luxury status symbol that it is today. But today's  Suburban buyers are educated, affluent, and have active lifestyles that call for a vehicle that  combines extraordinary passenger, cargo, and towing capacity. The current version arrived on  the scene in 1992, and in February, Chevrolet switched to building 1999s, although the vehicle  is unchanged from 1998. While Chevrolet has had this market to itself for many years, Ford's  new Expedition offers a challenge to Suburban's dominance. 

  The 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is available in four trims: C1500 and C2500 (2WD versions); and
  K1500 and K2500 (4WD versions). Dual airbags, an anti-lock brake system (ABS), tinted
  glass and Scotchgard fabric protection are standard. LS and LT trim packages include custom
  cloth (LS) or leather (LT) seats, front and rear air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo cassette with
  speed-sensitive volume, a tilt steering wheel, cruise control and aluminum wheels. The LT trim
  package also includes a six-way power driver's seat and remote keyless entry. Power comes
  from the standard 5.7-liter Vortec V8 which produces 255 horsepower. A turbodiesel V8 is
  also available, as is a 290 horsepower 7.4-liter V8 on the 2500 trims. 

  Model years: 1988-91, 92-98