GMC Suburban I gallery (1937–1940)

The first generation of the GMC Suburban Carryall all-steel utility wagon built on a rugged truck chassis.

All photos 0 I 0 1937–1940 II 0 1941–1946 III 0 1947–1955 IV 0 1955–1959 V 0 1960–1966 VI 0 1967–1972 VII 0 1973–1991 VIII (GMT400) 0 1992–1999

The first-generation GMC Carryall Suburban was introduced in the late 1930s as a heavy-duty all-steel passenger and cargo wagon built on the sturdy frame of GM's half-ton commercial truck platform. It featured a fully enclosed steel body shell accommodating up to eight passengers across three rows of bench seating, with easily removable rear benches allowing for substantial cargo capacity when needed. Power was supplied by GMC's robust 228 cubic inch inline-six gasoline engine, which provided dependable low-end torque paired with a standard heavy-duty three-speed or optional four-speed manual transmission. The chassis layout utilized solid front and rear axles suspended by heavy-duty longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs, ensuring exceptional durability over rough unimproved roads. Produced exclusively for the North American market, it catered to commercial fleet operations, railway depots, and large families requiring unprecedented passenger utility.