Used 1998 Chevrolet Suburban Consumer Reviews
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BIG disappointment
theboys'mom, 07/01/2003
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've been a fan of CHEVY since my first car (68 Chevelle). But this Suburban has shaken my faith in the most reliable engine, the 350, ever built. First problem with the transmission at 10k miles, gear replacement. Then 4-wheel drive issues, when in 4-wheel HIGH or LOW the car feels like it is braking when turning the steering wheel; the dealership can't find the problem & said do not use the 4-wheel drive feature (makes sense?). More problems w/ trans. @ 45k miles - lost REVERSE. Since then - an exhaust manifold leak & a head gasket replaced (this SUV only has 53k miles on it). Now A/C problems. AGAIN I say - BIG disappointment!
Best SUV Ever Owned
Best Ever Owned, 10/03/2010
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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.
Chevy Quality
carconjam, 06/20/2004
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought at 20K miles. Exhaust donoughts had to replaced every 35K miles. Electrical problems. Fun rig, but not reliable.
Nice Hauler, but troublesome.
Pats Truck, 05/20/2004
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
1998 DIESEL Suburban
CSpectre, 06/05/2004
1998 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 4dr SUV
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
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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