1955–1959 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

3.9L I6•RWD•gas•235

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,468 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,494/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

561 jobs across 18 categories

body (42)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (66)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (16)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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body · 42

brakes · 41

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 36

electrical · 77

emissions · 1

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engine · 66

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 9

hvac · 23

ignition · 16

interior · 24

maintenance · 33

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 54

transmission · 44

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278 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (46)

cooling (32)

drivetrain (34)

electrical (24)

engine (76)

exhaust (4)

fuel (8)

hvac (10)

ignition (6)

steering (8)

suspension (30)

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33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1955-1959

11″

Driver side

11″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Early generation with smaller curved windshield. No rear wiper from factory in this era

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

11″Bosch ICON 11A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30111 · ANCO 31-11Buy on Amazon

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No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Wiper blades

Early generation with smaller curved windshield. No rear wiper from factory in this era

Driver side

11in

Passenger side

11in

Attachment

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11″ fits: Bosch ICON 11A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30111 · ANCO 31-11

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1955–1959 Chevrolet Suburban 3.9L I6 and can vary by trim.

🔧 Database maintained under the daily editorial review of Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years and Jeff Moore · Master Lexus & Toyota Mechanic · 20+ years.

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