{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-kit-for-chevrolet-suburban-2500-2000-2006-6-0l","title":"Performance Water Pump Kit for Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (2000-2006) 6.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Water Pump and Accessory Drive Kit for 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (GMT800)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces fatigued factory cooling components and worn belt drive assemblies on the 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 to restore proper coolant circulation and eliminate accessory drive slip under severe operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Thermal Fatigue Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory cooling systems on the \u003cstrong\u003eGMT800\u003c\/strong\u003e platform are notorious for high-mileage water pump seal degradation and shaft bearing play. Under continuous towing or heavy-load duty cycles, the stock mechanical water pump on the \u003cstrong\u003eVortec 6.0L LQ4\u003c\/strong\u003e suffers from weep-hole leakage, impeller cavitation, and thermal degradation. Concurrently, the OEM spring-loaded tensioner loses torsional dampening capacity over time, creating belt slack, harmonic noise, and parasitic drag across the accessory drive network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete refresh package provides a precision cast-aluminum water pump housing designed with a balanced, high-efficiency impeller to maximize coolant flow through the cylinder heads and engine block. Paired with a heavy-duty steel tensioner assembly, durable serpentine belts, and chemical-resistant O-rings, this kit restores cooling efficiency and eliminates drive-belt deflection. It directly addresses OEM failure points and cross-references factory part numbers \u003cstrong\u003e12580162\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12609719\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e12560380\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e12562458\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortec 6.0L (LQ4)\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eGMT800\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e300-335 hp \/ 360-380 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12580162, 12609719, 12560380, 12562458, 12703898, 19195104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Base 6.0L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LS 6.0L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT 6.0L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the GMT800 Suburban 2500?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eVortec 6.0L LQ4\u003c\/strong\u003e engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this kit require reusing the old thermostat housing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this water pump assembly includes an integrated thermostat and required sealing gaskets for a complete bolt-on installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Chevrolet Heavy-Duty Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-quarter-ton Suburbans are purpose-built for sustained payload hauling and heavy towing duties. Installing matched cooling components ensures stable engine block temperatures, preventing hot-spot detonation and protecting your drivetrain under maximum Gross Combined Weight Ratings (GCWR).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67544632295672,"sku":"DS-EZZZ7QMYZ","price":193.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-chevrolet-suburban-2500-2000-2006-6-0l-1.jpg?v=1790708265","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-chevrolet-suburban-2500-2000-2006-6-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}