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BurbMan
Explorer II
Jun 24, 2015

Chevy confirms 2016 Suburban HD with new engine for fleets

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Let's hope they offer this to the general public, with an 11,000 lb GVWR it will make a nice vehicle for that big family towing that big trailer.

Ben, might be time to replace that 1996....with a new K3500!
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  • kaydeejay's avatar
    kaydeejay
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2015
    gmcsmoke wrote:
    Bedlam wrote:
    My last two trucks were ordered through fleet sales. There should be no reason that couldn't order one through GM.


    there's a big difference in what you're describing a fleet production through GM.
    Interesting, on the 2016 GM Fleet Order Guide website I'm finding a Suburban 3500HD with a 12,700# GVWR, but still only a 6000# tow rating with a 4.10 axle no less.
    Hmmmmm! Methinks it's screwed up!
  • gmcsmoke's avatar
    gmcsmoke
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2015
    Bedlam wrote:
    My last two trucks were ordered through fleet sales. There should be no reason that couldn't order one through GM.


    there's a big difference in what you're describing a fleet production through GM.
  • transferred's avatar
    transferred
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2015
    11k GVWR is huge, but 6k towing is a joke given the Land Cruiser has been 8,200-8,500 since 07.
  • Bedlam's avatar
    Bedlam
    Moderator
    Jun 24, 2015
    Duraburb adds a 17K lb Curt receiver under the bumper to their setups.
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2015
    A HD Suburban would be an attractive large SUV for towing if they make improvements to the receiver to accept more weight if anyone will be able to afford one.
  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2015
    Except 6000 pound tow rating. I did not see integrated brake controller or a stronger receiver either. :(
  • Bedlam's avatar
    Bedlam
    Moderator
    Jun 24, 2015
    My last two trucks were ordered through fleet sales. There should be no reason that couldn't order one through GM.

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