Used 2009 Chevrolet Suburban LT2 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Avoid Suburbans with 5.3 engine
boomer1971, Newark, NJ, 08/18/2013
Chevrolet Suburban LT2 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
21 of 26 people found this review helpful
Hey everyone have had on going issues with my truck and wanted to share my experience . I have a 2009 Suburban with the 5.3 liter engine. I have been to the dealer 4 times with engine related issues. Me and my family have been left at the roadside by this truck. The truck has had the engine rebuilt at 38000 miles by the dealership and continues to consume oil at 41000 miles. I have no confidence in this truck any longer. I've requested a new engine or buyback. Best GM has to offer is $2000 certificate towards purchase of another GM product. Avoid the 5.3 liter versions of the Suburban/ Tahoe/ Yukon as many have had engine problems.
Buyer Beware
MR, 06/30/2009
Chevrolet Suburban LT2 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Nothing but headaches since we purchased it. Back and forth to dealership to address shuddering/vibration and power issues. (5 times so far) No codes no TSB so they say no problem, car has intermittent shudder at low speeds occurring while accelerating up incline now occurs any time accelerating. Told vibration is normal for these vehicles due to electronic drive system.hesitation when pressing on gas going up inclines lack of power feels as if struggling to get up hill,could not imagine how this could tow anything,shuddering at times is quite severe in as whole vehicle feels as if it shakes, does not seem normal.Customer service at GM is less than helpful
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AnthonyinCastleRock,, 10/27/2009
Chevrolet Suburban LT2 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 2006 Expedition. Loved the Expedi, but wanted more room and hated the look of the Expedi EL. Drove the Suburban for 800 miles around town and then took it 4,600 miles back east with the whole crew. Excellent truck. Great ride and the best looking SUV out there. The mileage was unreal, averaged 18.5mpg for the trip. Mostly highway, but 4x4 on the beaches of the Outer Banks for 7 days. The six speed tranny is good, but it does shift abruptly and awkwardly once in a while. The seats are super comfortable, but I went with cloth because I am sick of the leather looking like crap after a year. This is the worst Chevy cloth ever, everything pills up on it so get seat covers.
Very Pleased so far
5th Suburban, 09/03/2009
Chevrolet Suburban LT2 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our 5th Suburban in the last 20+ years, this is the best by far. Creature comforts are significantly improved over previous years, and the 6-speed transmission and proven 5.3 V8 are strong and smooth. Looks like this will be a very good vehicle for years to come.
Owner Review 2009 Suburban
Wayne Dykstra, 12/31/2008
Chevrolet Suburban LT2 1500 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2009 Suburban, my 12th Suburban since 1980. The vehicle is the best designed, finshed and highest quality Suburban yet. Fit and finish are perfect and engine noise is nonexistant. The handling and steering are perfectly tuned, and the vehicle feels like a lightweight crossover when you are cornering and drving city traffic. Amazing how they have accomplished it. For anyone who needs a big SUV (as I do) you cannot do better than this one. My only complaint is that Chevy can't figure out how to make the middle row seats lay flat. A very minor issue, however. On a scale of owner satisfaction and value I would rate my Suburban as a 9.8.
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