1998 GMC Suburban Review
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14 mpg
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Great American made truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Suburban 4 Dr K2500 4WD Wagon
Review
We bought this truck used at 60,000 miles and have had very little trouble with it. I wanted something that could pull my horse trailer over mountains with no problem and it more than delivers. The 2500 model / 454hp engine is outstanding! Having the rear A/C is essential with people in the third seat in the summer. We are and will remain a Suburban family! My last Suburban (a 1979) went to almost 300,000 miles on the original engine. GMC certainly does make a GREAT truck!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
GM Engineers were touched by God
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Suburban 4 Dr K1500 4WD Wagon
Review
I wouldn't trade this vehicle for anything in the world. I've raised three kids in this beast and it still runs like a top after 140,00 miles. A steering issue and a water pump are all the problems I've had with this baby and that's it. A few weeks ago I got T-boned by three full grown deer running across a dimly lit two lane road in the middle of a cold night. They hit me in full stride. My GMC didn't budge! I checked the rear view and the deer were sprawled across the road. Got some damage to my doors and quarter panels but I've had them fixed and my baby still runs great. Get one and keep it forever.
Favorite Features
I love the roominess, reliability, comfort, and strength of this bad boy. It drives like you wouldn't believe in snow and ice and don't let me get started on the towing strength. I honestly feel safe and strong in this vehicle. The 44 gallon tank is great.
Suggested Improvements
None. This vehicle is one of a kind and the GM engineers who designed this baby were touched by God cause they got it perfect.
Really A Proud Suburban Driver!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Suburban 4 Dr K1500 4WD Wagon
Review
My Suburban is my tank! I am in college and love to drive all my friends around and everyone is sooo safe and comfy! Its a beast! The MPG is actually ok for being an older Suburban. The 44 gallon tank is the best thing ever for going a long time without filling up! I would like to thank my parents for handing this down to me! Minimal mechanical problems due to its age, but its always running strong! Took is off roading, 4x4 is the bomb on my tank! I will keep this till its end!
Favorite Features
Seats 8 comfy, strong 5.7 V8 engine, huge gas tank, chilly A/C, GMC reliability, endless cup holders and A/C vents! Metal tank feel! The steering in outstanding, smooth and easy!
Suggested Improvements
Only had to replace fuel pump and O2 sensor so far after 128,000 miles, not bad at all! Brakes could be better, but they work fine
Great First Vehicle! Proud Owner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Suburban 4 Dr K1500 4WD Wagon
Review
I was handed down the Suburban from my parents 2 years ago when I turned 16, my parents bought the 2006 Denali XL. I love this truck! It is so fun to drive everywhere, I love taking my friends around. The gas mileage is good, the 44 gallon tank helps a lot, but not at the pump($160 everytime, but lasts forever!) This truck has been nothing but reliable and strong for us. Only fix was the fuel pump went out at 120,000. It has been through towing the 7000lb camper everywhere. I am still debating on if I ever want to replace it. I want to run it till it dies, it's at 125,000 now. I say to people I drive a tank, and it is. The Ford Excursion may be bigger, but not all metal like mine!
Favorite Features
Comfort (leather is hot in AZ, but it was my parents' choice 10 years ago), the ride and build quality, safety. Awesome turning radius (I can do U- turns like cars), 4x4 in case I ever get stuck, basically everything.
Suggested Improvements
The newer 07 and 08 look like Fords! Ew ford. I hear rumors about how car companies will stop making big vehicles? No!
Perfect for me!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 GMC Suburban 4 Dr K1500 4WD Wagon
Review
My parents bought our Suburban in 1998 to tow our RV with. It performed outstandingly and when towing, the Suburban didn't hesitate a bit. We love our Suburban! It has been across the US towing the RV, it provided 100's of safe and comfy trips! We just recently bought a 2006 Yukon XL Denali to tow our RV because the Suburban is getting older now. Last year, I got my license and I knew I wanted the Suburban. I love being taller and bigger than all the other cars!
Favorite Features
The leather and sound system! Seats 8 comfortably! I can take all my friends in it. It is so powerful and it accelerates fast for being a tank. GMC reliability! 44 gallon tank lasts so long!
Suggested Improvements
The redesigned 2007's look more like Fords now!
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