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By Best Ever Owned on 10/03/10 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
Purchased with 42k miles and now at 178k miles and still going. I perform maintenance at local mechanic when needed and never replaced the transmission in 178k miles. Brakes should be larger as others have suggested. Great SUV for families and very safe for highway and local traveling. Awesome camping vehicle for tent camping and now towing large Pop up camper. Recommend to anyone looking for late model large SUV.
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By Mark on 05/21/10 09:39 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
I sold my previous Suburban (1994 and 300K miles) to purchase this one. It came with about 100K on it and was lacking in the routine maintenance department, after fixing and servicing the vehicle it has served us very well. Always starts even at -40 F, its easy to get in and out of (a must for my line of work). Pulls/hauls my 31' camper, the boat, or the car trailer with ease. I now have a little over 215K and still use it regularly with minimal maintenance issues. I would highly recommend this to others. As with any vehicle preventative maintenance and a competent mechanic can make all the difference. In my five years of ownership I have replaced 1 radiator, 2 door handles, and 1 brake line
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By The Guy on 08/26/09 01:21 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
Ever since I can remember my family has bought nothing but fords until me! I bought this Sub when I turned 16 and have never had a problem. My wife now owns a 2004 Sub my brother and my mom both have 1994 subs and my father has a 2002 Tahoe (but wants more room). These truly are the best SUV's ever!
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By Ford guy on 08/12/09 16:55 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
I have had two suburbans now. I normally drive fords but the suburban is just a better rig than the expedition and the excursions is just too damn big. Anyway, it is true that these vehicles have a few weak spots. I have done the intake gasket, the radiator, power steering pump but that is about it. Both my suburbans required the above repairs at the same mileage. They are very predictable and considering how heavy duty these rigs are, not too bad in terms of maintenance. There simply isn't anything out there that can touch the suburban for its combination of utility, comfort, towing capacity, and yes fuel economy. Pound for pound this thing is as efficient as a honda civic.
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By OffRoading on 06/27/09 18:11 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
Review
I've loved this truck since I bought it. I've been hit 4 times in it, only one required major work and it still runs great and no one was injured. I still get 18 mpg in the city. The transmission tends to go out at 110,000 miles, I know of 4 people that it happened to. Water pump and heater control valve both started to leak around 140,000 miles. Currently have 150,000. The brakes I put on last about 20,000 miles, but the rotor only lasts about 2 or 3 break changes.
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By kv on 04/29/09 21:25 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
Review
This has been a solid vehicle. We've pulled a 28 foot RV, which does pull pretty tough up some modest hills. Gas mileage pulling the RV is about 7 MPG. Without the RV, it seems to range from 12 to 16 MPG depending on temp and driving habits. Lots of interior room and we love the storage in the back behind the 3rd seat. The dash lights for the hot/cold have been out since we got it. The fan speed no longer works - its always on full blast. The engine has been solid and we have had good luck with it. There are still a lot of these on the road, a true testament to their durability.
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By Impressed on 12/17/08 17:32 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
This vehicle currently has 274,000 miles on it and has been the best vehicle I have ever driven. I have taken it all over the US and parts of Canada. I tow over 5000lbs on a weekly basis. The only things I have had to replace more often than would be common is the brakes. The brakes on this vehicle should have been upsized considerably. The front pads last about 10,000 miles if you are gentle. The water pump was replaced at 120k and again at 240k. No biggie. My Honda has to have it replaced every 60k.
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By carconjam on 06/20/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
Bought at 20K miles. Exhaust donoughts
had to replaced every 35K miles.
Electrical problems. Fun rig, but not
reliable.
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By CSpectre on 06/05/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 4dr SUV
Review
Say what you want about SUV's.. Bought
this 1998 Suburban Diesel.. love it..
20mpg city 24 mpg hwy.. 6.5 turbo
diesel is the way to go.. will buy
another paid 1.58 for fuel 6/04
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By Pats Truck on 05/20/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
Review
Purchased used with 53000 miles. My
neighbor is a GM mechanic and told me
I'd be putting a water pump on it soon.
At 63,000 sure enough, it needed a
water pump. Within months started
seeing coolant leak again. This time
intake manifold gaskets. Researched the
internet, seems this is a problem with
5.7 engines. GM's solution...redesign
the motor. No service bulletin, no
corporate support, fix it yourself.
It's unfortunate GM refuses to be
honorable and stand behind what is
obviously a defect, not normal wear and
tear. It ran better after new gaskets
but wallet $600 lighter. All in all my
family loves it but my instincts tell
me to get rid of it soon.
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