1989 Chevrolet Suburban

US · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

The 1989 Chevrolet Suburban is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS), 6.2L 8-cylinder (NO-CAT)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: 4-speed automatic, 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Economy: 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS), 6.2L 8-cylinder (NO-CAT)

Combined Economy

12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Transmission

4-speed automatic, 4-speed manual

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS), 6.2L 8-cylinder (NO-CAT)
Displacement	5.7 L to 6.2 L
Cylinders	8
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	4
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway	13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

06E043000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS…
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Reported May 19, 2006. View on NHTSA
93V187000: SEATS
THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS, CAUSING BOLT FATIGUE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME "SOFT" JOINT AND REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS.
Reported November 16, 1993. View on NHTSA
93V119000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
Reported August 2, 1993. View on NHTSA
93V016000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
Reported February 1, 1993. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 21, 2026

Data verified: October 21, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

1988 Chevrolet Suburban
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS)), 6.2L 8-cylinder ((NO-CAT)) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km)
1990 Chevrolet Suburban
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS)), 6.2L 8-cylinder ((NO-CAT)) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban have?

Varies by configuration: 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS)), 6.2L 8-cylinder ((NO-CAT)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban?

Combined fuel economy is 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.