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Still a great truck
Bullwinkle, 07/13/2005
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought used with 114,000 miles. Only major repair was the transmission replaced at no cost (previous owner had replaced it shortly before.) I drive it about 12,000 miles/year and it's very cheap to drive. I fix a few things on it each year, but it's much cheaper than my other cars (used Hondas which I finally gave up on.) Gas mileage is about 14 mpg which is great considering it's mostly around town. Still get 17-18 mpg on long trips, even with 199,000 miles on it, and it runs great. I'm 6'5" tall and can stretch my legs fully out while driving. It's like driving my couch. Finally with a 43 gallon tank, the range is incredible. My best is 720 miles on one tank (Jacksonville, FL to northern VA)
Love my K1500 Suburban
kostura, 07/27/2010
1994 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
i love my suburban i have had no serious problems with it at all. i picked it out when i was about 5 years old when my parents where looking to buy a new vehicle and needless to say it has lasted threw everything my parents used it for and was passed to me when i turned 16. i have used it for long distance trips and as an everyday driver since i got it a few years back and it is unmatched in driver and passenger comfort. i personally prefer it over driving my mothers 2003 Tahoe. If anyone is looking into buying a 94 that looks to be in good shape i say go for it it's an awesome vehicle and you won't be disappointed.
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From Mini Van Hell to Suburban Heaven
irishdaddyo, 11/14/2006
1993 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Voyager died with 2 payments left on it. We needed a bus to cart around our 5 children. The trendy friends were aghast. Everyone said we had lost our marbles. This is the greatest vehicle! Inside is bigger than a studio apartment and kids can't touch each other. There's tons of room for bikes, groceries, tools, lumber, you name it. It chews up the highway, gets better mileage than my new Ram 1500 V6. Goes anywhere! 4x4 so I'll never have to worry about the "S" word again! It's heavy and safe. It's so comfortable, we nicknamed it the "Big Comfy Couch". Its bright red paint gets us confused for a fire vehicle! The best $2800 I've ever spent. Let the Yuppies sneer, we'll eat their Rendevous!
BEST SUV AROUND
CHIZZNAPP, 04/19/2003
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I BOUGHT MY BURBEN WITH 149,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN GREAT I HAD THE FAN IN THE AC BROKE REPLACED IT MY SELF 40.00. IT NOW HAS 185,000 RUNS LIKE NEW LOVE IT I WOULD RECOMEND TO ANYBODY STRONG RUNNING BEST VEHICAL I EVER OWNED ......
baddest burban in florida!!
towman813, 02/22/2012
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
love my 93 burban 4wd it does everything ive asked it to! from hauling my 5 kids around to hauling my boat! we loaded it down from tampa to greensborugh,nc on vacation and only burned 350.00 for gas last year at 3.45 gallon never been happier with my chevy! longest lasting most dependable truck on the road! even after the end of the world according to chevrolet commecial well, if thats the case i'll be in mine,lol
Moved to the Burbs
mannysburban, 08/16/2012
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
After being afraid to buy American I stumbled upon a fully loaded 94 Suburban silverado package. This is my dream car. All I have done to the vehicle is replace the fuel pump, power steering hose, and those aluminum brackets that hold the alternator and power steering. My gas milage is around 11 due to a flowmaster exhaust and I also recommend turning the top piece of your air filter cover upside down and then screwing it on to get a more even pull. I really like the roominess and it is great for trips from Tulsa to Oklahoma City. If you can find one in decent condition buy it. The best thing is that most parts are affordable and good mechanic will save you lots. Happy driving
1994 Suburban
cantorhome, 09/02/2002
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Although the gas mileage for this car is not very good, installing a K&N air filter seems to have made a considerable difference. This SUV is the perfect "family car". Tons of room for kids in the back two seats and great for transporting items. We recently purchased a new refrigerator and it fit in the back with the 3rd seat removed and the 2nd seat tilted down.
Sturdy Truck w/some probs
REK3, 06/09/2004
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a sturdy truck. The problems I have had are often cooling system related. The entire system has been redone twice in 3-years, including three times for the rear heater core. (Consumer Reports notes the cooling system as problem area for the 1993's.) Also, fuel mileage with the 454 ranges from 9-12, averaging 10 mpg. Finally, the engine does not perform as one might expect a from 454. I will try to upgrade the exhaust to help it breath. Worthless trade-in value for the Cheyanne model, but otherwise a good ranch truck.
BEST SUV I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!!!
DAVID, 10/02/2015
1994 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV from a teacher I am the 3rd owner. It has the 454 engine and I swear it gets better mpg than the 350. I love this thing for trips to the lake I use it to pull a boat with no problem. Its very easy to fix and maintain. I cant say anything bad about this vehicle and its a Chevy so enough said.....
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Eva's review
eva, 12/28/2004
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Our 93 Suburban has 198,000 miles we had no major breakdowns or problems with it. It still runs like the day we got it more than 10 years ago. At that time there was no rear heat or A/C so it gets somewhat cold back there, but everything else is just great. Very dependable SUV. I do not fly in planes so we have traveled for many hours to Canada, Texas, Florida and other states. This model is also heavier than the newer ones which makes it safer. Everytime we go to dealer to buy a new one we change our minds because of the way the older one is build. Solid, Reliable.
Loved my Sub!
SUBMOM, 08/06/2008
1994 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was a great ride. It was diesel and we got 24 HWY, 20 city. We did get rid of it after it got well over 2000,000 miles. The underneath was needing a lot of new parts replaced. Now after buying a gas 1999 Sub, I wish we would have fixed our old one. Besides great gas mileage, and power, it looked great. We did have to replace the brakes, and we had fuel and air problems at first, but once we figured them out, it was a great experience. There is more room in a 3/4 ton than in a 1/2 ton. The 94 is built much better also.
Our own personal Limo
W.D., 01/09/2003
1993 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 4dr SUV
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Since Day 1 this truck has been joy to drive. It eats road miles with NO problems at all. Around town isn't super but for a heavy vehicle it's very OK. We like it so much my wife has refused a New Suburban!
My old 'burban
nahjdh, 03/03/2010
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 4dr SUV
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have 3/4 ton with the 6.5 TD. Although I've had to do quite a bit of repair work to it (A/C compressor and coils, turbo waste gate, engine & tranny mounts, fuel lines, oil lines, harmonic balancer and a few others) I'd say it's mostly because the truck is old and has over 200,000 miles on it. Engine runs like a top, absolutely no blowby and the tranny is rock solid. I've made several trips from TX to TN, driven it from PA to TX, pretty much all over the place. Most comfortable highway cruiser hands down. Had to change the final gears to 3.73 from 4.10 for better mileage. Now I get a whopping 17-19ish mpg on the highway at 65.
Clear
mycarrocks, 06/10/2008
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our Suburban new in 1993. We still love it dearly. It is an awesome car, the bad thing is it gets 12mpg city.
The best car in the world
Billy, 07/15/2008
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle runs strong at 162,000 miles. Had to replace the power steering about 30,000 miles ago and recently had to replace it again but the mechanic was a crook. GM designed a magnificent car when they made the 1993 Chevy Suburban.
Love my 'burban
kevin, 09/18/2008
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Brougth it 2 years ago. It has a 454ci. Best truck I've ever had. Strong. We get lots of snow in the winter. This is by far the safest truck I've ever had. Wish every one of my friends would have one
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louie, 10/15/2008
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Suburban almost a year ago and have not had a single problem out of the vehicle. The guy I purchased it from worked for a GM dealership and was the original owner of the truck. He had the engine and transmission and transfer case replaced at 45000 miles under factory warranty due to anoverheating problem. The engine and drive train now only have 55000 miles on them and perform perfectly. I use the vehicle to take my family around and also to pull my ski boat. The only flaw on the vehicle is the fuel mileage but you do not purchase a vehicle like this to get gas mileage.
i like it
eurosport, 01/20/2003
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
very reliable. i put 220000miles but still running great. very comfortable. long road trip is easier with this. handle very well on off-roads and snow. i lived in Colorado for 2 years with this truck. i was very suprised when i took it for off-roading... there was no limit for this suburban. i had to drive through snowy pass every weekend for snowboarding... very safe.
Best vehicle I ever had
martinez, 02/18/2005
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Lots of room, and a beautiful exterior. It's great for any kind of weather. An all around great car. I totally regret not getting one any sooner.
Un-Killable
Nathan Deschane, 06/09/2018
1994 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When my parents bought this Suburban 9 years ago we only hoped it would last 2 years. Since then it has made several 800 mile trips with flying colors, been a daily driver and an excellent hauler. We have only done 1 large repair, being the gas tank which was filled with rust. It now has 302,000 miles and it runs perfectly. The ride is comfortable and smooth, although the 90s era noise reduction is lackluster, but not terrible. The styling has aged well, as has the minimally rusty body itself. The cloth seats hold up well to years of wear and tear, though GM’s plastic doesn’t hold up to sun damage. Would we buy another? Absolutely.
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I love our family Burban
Edgar Salgado, 08/15/2019
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had60,000 when I bought got 237000 now and it still runs great starts right up every time I love this thing I’m keeping it forever . Major repair is distributor and blower fan but these trucks are known for these problems
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more gm garbage
machturtle, 08/07/2003
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
major components breaking down and requiring repair constantly, expensive to work on and expensive parts, never buy without an extended warranty, a good mechanic and more patience than i have i am buying toyota or honda next
Best Large SUV Made!
Shaun, 01/09/2009
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my Suburban as a salvage title and put a new front clip on it and been loving it ever since! Added an LT1 roller cam and Edelbrock intake to milk some extra fuel eco out of it and it is just great. Gets 18+ mpg on the highway, its nice and cozy, and there is tons of room. I recently had to replace the catalytic converter as it has 180,000 miles on it by my choice as it is not required and also added a Flowmaster muffler. The 350 runs great with stock TBI and 4L60E trans which I installed a TransGo Shift Kit. It has most of the orig paint and has very little rust. Engine is all original but the trans was done before I got it. My main problem is a water leak by the tailgate. A++
want some, get some
yoho, 06/26/2002
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
best truck on the road. Won't trade it for anything, except a new one
My Suburban
Russell E Wikander J, 07/15/2002
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle for many uses. Great for 9 passengers. Great for my construction work as it will haul full sheets of plywood, and sheetrock as well as 8' lumber. The Suburban with its black windows protects my tools from people who used to steal my tools from my previously owned pickup.
King of the road
he's alive, 03/31/2004
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great on the highway.loves to be off road... Very dependable in the snow...Good towing,Have Paint Contracting buisness pull a trailer 10'Loaded with gear,can hardly tell it's there! Off road in the winter hunting No problems!
1993 Suburban
Sammmy, 04/17/2004
1993 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great truck, has over 140,000 miles. Only problems: rebuild trans at 112,000 and intake manifold gasget at 115,000. Still running strong at 16.6 mpg highway, 14 mpg city.
Gotta love a big SUV
Jared Packer, 06/30/2005
1993 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i absolutly love my Suburban! It has handled everything I could throw at it from mudding (its a 2wd) to looking cool at the local burger joint! When I first got my 'Burb, I was wanting to get a Chevy C1500 extended cab truck, but after an hour of driving my Suburban, I was so glad I didn't!
Ford Man No More
Carlo DeVito Jr, 08/12/2006
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have always had Ford Bronco's but this truck is great. I have 4 kids and there is a ton of room. Snow, what snow? The truck is great. Tow anything and don't even feel it.
I love my 'Burban!
shaun, 10/28/2007
1993 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awesome truck! Best vehicle that i have ever owned. Purchased in '04 with about 225K. 265K miles and still going strong. Have had cooling issues though...radiator, heater core, etc. This truck is a tank and i love it. The only thing I would trade it for is a newer one. With K&N filter and flowmaster exhaust, i get 20mpg on the highway! Thats a Chevrolet for you!
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A random dude, 12/07/2021
1993 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great Vehicle, feels very powerful, horrible gas mileage
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aloanagain, 07/28/2009
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car in 1999 with 49,000 miles on it. Now in 2009 it has 170,000. It is the best car. It is so reliable and strong. I have hauled everything over the years and if it does not fit in the back then it goes on top: from a 14 foot Christmas tree to 15 foot metal cattle panels to stoves, dishwashers, dining room furniture in the boxes etc. The engine leaks not a drop of oil, I can't believe it. But radiator fluid leaks on the top of the engine but I lived with that for 70,000 miles. It is such a good car. Now I have teenagers driving it a few miles to school and college. I am looking at the cash for clunkers program and the added Texas program. Hum...keep up with the Jones or not...
Love My Burb!!
JD, 12/21/2009
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck in 1996 w/ 38000 miles on it. It was very well maintained and has been a wonderful vehicle. It has been the most trouble free vehicle I have ever owned, just change tires, brakes, oil and it will seemingly go on forever,(I did have the transmission rebuilt at 150k). I actually considered trading it in during the Cash 4 Clunkers promotion but couldn't bring myself to do it. It has been paid for for 11 years and still runs strong and looks great. Never replaced a headlight or taillight bulb. Yes the mileage is not the greatest but it is comfortable, dependable and bulletproof and I intend to keep it till it dies but then I have been saying that for several years :)
I love this Truck
Lt Bob , 06/27/2002
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This truck has been very good to me over the last 8 years. I will probably keep it for a very long time. In the future i will probably get a sports car and keep this as my winter vehicle and work horse.
Great vehicle
Aj, 10/26/2010
1994 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Em 16 and my mom gave it to me it has been in my family for 10 years now and has about 220k miles on it and its still running like a champ. very reliable i put a 6 in lift on it and have 35" tires and a new exhaust to get that beats sound all my friends love it. i love this car and wouldn't sell it for anything the only thing i had to it was i got the transmission rebuilt about 3 months ago and replaced a pulley. All in all its a great car
Great truck to have...countless uses.
Bowmanator, 07/19/2003
1994 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This a great vehicle to own, especially with a family of 5 and a dog. Road trips.....no problem. Just had the water pump and alternator replaced at 120000 miles, everthing else is working wonderfully. Smooth ride, this thing cruises stealthly at 75 on the freeway, a full tank of gas will get you nearly 650 miles on the freeway. Scheduled maitinence and no misuse or abuse will make a long lifetime for this massive suv.
Just getting better with time
Lowrider, 02/26/2005
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purposely looked for a 2 wheel drive Suburban and was fortunate enough to find this one. The previous owner kept it in immaculate condition and repair....I purchased it for $6000 and was very happy to purchase at that price. I've used it to move my daughter, my mother, my nephews, and friends. I've trailered Harleys to several events and this truck just kepts getting better with time. I currently have 142,000 miles on it. On the road towing at 65-75 I get 13-15 mpg, without towing 15-17 mpg. Around town 13mpg is about norm. I've thought of purchasing a newer model, but everytime I take a ride, that thought quickly leaves. Once you own one, watch out, Very Habit forming!
Almost 10 years, and running strong...
GMatt, 03/02/2003
1994 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My K1500 has held up mighty fine over the past 10 years. The 4x4 is strong, and when hunting, the auto-lockers come in handy so that I don't have to hop out and do it myself. The ride is comfortable for the freeway, the kids can stay calm in the back, and there is plenty of room in my un-tinted rig!
Second Suburban
furncliff, 03/17/2003
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This 94 is a big improvement over my 87. Much better ride and control. Quieter. More comfortable. Huge interior, power to pull a trailer.Bought used and couldn't choose a color but very happy with silver metalic, since it keeps the interior much cooler in southern summers.
Many new parts, still runs strong
byrofree, 01/19/2007
1994 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought in 1999 with 100k. I replaced transmission at 125k and a year later the transfer case went out and threw metal into the transmission. I had to buy another tranny and a new transfer case. Replaced water pump, belt, hoses, radiator, AC blower, brakes, rotors. The paint is flaking as I keep it outside. Recovered front seat cushions with leatherette. Previous owner put a Jacobs hot ignition in it, K&N filter and flowmaster exhaust with 3" pipe and adds a lot of pep. He said sluggish before also helped with gas mileage 17 on hwy. Has 32" tires on a 3" body lift. Never had a drop of trouble with engine. I am about to change starter as solenoid going bad.
Best vehicle built
Olson_2009, 05/13/2007
1994 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
These vehicles are awesome. I have no troubles in mud or snow, everyone calls me when they get stuck to pull them out. My Suburban has enough weight to get get traction better than any truck. The only drawback is gas mileage. You can haul many people around.
Owner
tomo, 05/15/2003
1994 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great truck, total of 187K miles and still running strong.
It's been good to me.
Big Chuck, 06/23/2003
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this Suburban from a private party in 1996 with 34,000 miles on it. I use it mostly driving solo, but do, on occasion, haul a 29' trailer behind. I don't think you can beat the ride and comfort. Gas mileage has averaged 13-14 with mostly city driving, but have gotten about 18 on expressway driving at 70-75 mph with the cruise on. I've got just over 148,000 on this now and am considering switching to a truck so that I can tow a 5th wheel.
Big Red
Sonny and Colleen, 07/09/2003
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With the exception of have an intermittent distributor problem, Big Red has been a blessing to out family.
Best 3K I've ever spent !
Happy American Florida, 01/27/2024
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
462,000 Trouble free , dependable miles, still has Bought this from a 1 owner with 127k mi . At 30yr old , she's still got original parts alternator, full exhaust and that Big beautiful 454 block ! Trans gave up the ghost at 429,000 miles... "Gee, you'd think GM could engineer a tranny to last LOL"
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Favorite Hand-Me-Down
luke, 05/04/2006
1993 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got my license and wasn't looking forward to driving "the beast". After about 3 weeks, it grew on me. It's been the greatest truck ever! Gas stinks, but its got a 42 gal tank, fill it on Sunday, drive for miles.Took it mudding (2WD) and it did just fine. A slight pain in the snow, but once you get used to it, sandbags aren't even needed. Performance is solid, but I could use 15-20 more horses and lb-ft each. Having front and mid bench is awesome, and having the back open is even better. Rides great on long trips so well I've gone to pick up friends 150 miles away at school just to drive it long distance. Overall I'd glad I was given it, and have no plans to get rid of it anytime soon, even with 160k on it!
The 'barg
Lanbarg94, 09/19/2002
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best vehicle I've had in a long time. Plenty of power. Plenty of room. lots of versitility. plus the two tone Black/gold paint is sweet.
Looking, But Nothing Comes Close. Love It
SiasSr, 09/14/2006
1994 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Every now and then I get the urge to buy something smaller, more fuel efficient, and newer, but then I read all the horror stories about crappy engines, failed transmissions and nightmare dealer service and I thank God for my Suburban. I've had this truck since 03/2001, and it has been nothing but awesome. I have fixed a couple of leaks, the door hinges, replaced radiator, and replaced the water pump in nearly 6 years. Reliable, strong, and comfortable are trademarks of this truck. MPG isn't great, but who buys a Suburban for MPG. Drop your foot and hold on. You can't kill this truck. I love it.