2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Chevrolet Suburban 1500:

...entry is easier, thanks to a lower step-in height and wider door openings." Access to the third seat has been improved by increasing the clearance behind the sliding second-row seat.

-- Automobile

...buyers can choose between a liftgate or side-hinged rear cargo doors--a feature exclusive to the market.

-- Automobile

...the Suburban's outsize proportions enclose the voluminous interior that justifies its existence.

-- Car and Driver

...with a five-link coil-spring rear suspension that isolates the road so well you'll forget you're in a nearly three-ton SUV.

-- Edmunds.com

...substantially more power; a more rigid frame and a re-engineered suspension provided excellent handling...and the interior was upgraded for greater comfort and convenience.

-- New Car Test Drive

Headphone jacks allow rear-seat passengers to listen to CDs while those up front turn on the radio.

-- New Car Test Drive

...retains the same folksy qualities that people have loved since its 1935 inception: a cavernous interior, strong torque for towing, off-road capability, and a stable, comfortable ride for long-distance travel.

-- New Car Test Drive

Parking is simpler than I expected, due to a small turn circle and good visibility of all four corners.

-- Popular Mechanics

luxurious space and interior refinements... comfort, plus attention to family needs...

-- Woman Motorist

What reviewers liked least about the Chevrolet Suburban 1500:

The optional cloth bucket seats in our LS were okay, but don't offer as much support as I'd like.

-- New Car Test Drive

Unfortunately, many contemporary garages are just too small.

-- Popular Mechanics

Steering wheel. Downright ugly and annoyingly off-center.

-- USA Today

Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Comparisons:

about the same [in the slalom] as the Honda Odyssey's time [which] translates into easy highway maneuverability.

-- AutoWeek

...beats the Ford Excursion by 23 feet [in braking]... a full truck-length plus one-third.

-- AutoWeek

The Suburban negotiates the turn more easily [than the Expedition did], which will give it an advantage in mall parking-lot maneuvers.

-- The Car Connection

Best one-liner about the Chevrolet Suburban 1500:

...enough cup holders for a kid's birthday party...

-- Car and Driver

height-challenged mother-in-law found getting into the Suburban a bit of a step up.

-- New Car Test Drive

A 5-year-old splashing puddles in his Sunday shoes couldn't be having more fun.

-- USA Today