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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car

Ofer, 06/21/2002
1996 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very safe car very happy with it in all areas.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Mother of four's Suburban Ride

Laurie, 08/12/2003
1996 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This vehicle was great for our big family. We go on vacation/camping with 4 kids and lots of luggage/toys/baby stuff. 2 car seats fit with room for another person in the middle. Hastle to get into the third seat row, especially with a car seat in the way. Kids just crawled over the second row seat back to get to the third row (not ideal). The vehicle always started, but little things broke regularly: rear barn door catches and various control knobs broke easily.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

not perfect, but still pretty good

Submech, 03/01/2004
1996 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my 2nd Suburban and I'm pleased with it. Its comfortable for my 6'3" frame, roomy for my family and their friends, and a great all-around vehicle. The Vortec 5.7 is a reliable engine developing sufficient power for towing a mid-size pop-up camper with fully loaded cabin. Fuel economy varies with speed and throttle finesse, but ranges from 12.5 around town to 21 on the hwy. See "Suggested Imrovements" for my complaints.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love it

G. Garrison, 11/07/2003
1996 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Due to an accident I had to make a quick decision and buy a used vehicle in a very short amount of time. I found my Suburban at a small road side dealer and couldn't believe the shape it was in. I took ownership of the truck and drove it 1000 miles to Missouri from Florida THAT DAY without a hitch, burp or hiccup. What an amazing vehicle. I was especially impressed with the fuel mileage I got. Almost 17 on the open road loaded. Lots of room and more power than I could have hoped for. I am very happy with my '96 and will keep it until it finally dies. If this is any idication or future performance, I'm going to have it a very long time.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Not again!

cassiopia, 04/12/2009
1996 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Comfortable on long trips, adequate power. Electronic brain replace within two weeks as was steering wheel. Headliner had holes in it at the same time and was not replaced. I have put in 4 fuel pumps, 3 alternators, 1 starter motor. the 4 wheel drive went in 80,000 miles and the head gaskets in under 100,000 miles not replaced under warranty, even though I paid $1000.00 for an extended warranty it wasn't honored. Plastic parts are dropping apart. Window and internal door switches have all failed. Build quality was very poor for such an expensive vehicle. Customer service from the mfg was pathetic. GM could take a leaf from Toyota who is still fixing my 17 year old 4runner under warranty.

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