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1935 Chevy introduced the “Carryall Suburban” to the public
it quickly became a hit with professional customers. And though the term “SUV” wasn't coined for another half-century, the Suburban is widely considered the first such vehicle—and nearly 80 years later it's still one of the most popular with a full metal body -
2nd generation 1941-46
Between 1943 and 1945, no civilian Suburbans were built because of World War II. Suburban’s built during those years were used for military transport. -
1961 5th generation
Seat Belts were made mandatory in the u.s. With a focus on passenger comfort in 1965, factory-installed air conditioning and a rear-area heater are offered for the first time -
2000 (6th generation)
1998 airbags were made mandatory. Launched in 1999 as a 2000 model, the 10th-generation Suburban brought new styling, new interiors and new powertrains. New features included for first time are four-wheel disc brakes, a load-leveling suspension system and StabiliTrak electronic stability control. -
2007-2021
Safety and driver assistance feature updates included electronic trailer sway control, Hill Start Assist and available Side Blind Zone Alert