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Ford guy, 08/12/2009
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had two suburbans now. I normally drive fords but the suburban is just a better rig than the expedition and the excursions is just too damn big. Anyway, it is true that these vehicles have a few weak spots. I have done the intake gasket, the radiator, power steering pump but that is about it. Both my suburbans required the above repairs at the same mileage. They are very predictable and considering how heavy duty these rigs are, not too bad in terms of maintenance. There simply isn't anything out there that can touch the suburban for its combination of utility, comfort, towing capacity, and yes fuel economy. Pound for pound this thing is as efficient as a honda civic.
Broken
bdew, 11/11/2003
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our suburban is on it's 4th alternator and it's 4th fuel pump which is a 400.00 part that is inside the fuel tank. The water pump and intake manifold gasket have both had to be replaced with countles other problems like brakes and electrical failures. The motor pings badly when under no load but going up a slight incline and has 60% of it's original power.
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Perfect for a family of 7
Robert Millsop, 10/20/2002
1998 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you need a large SUV, this is the one to get. Plain and simple yet with everything you need. It can carry 7 people comftorably. The gas mileage and fun to drive factors are horrible though.
Solid, safe and large SUV
kv, 04/30/2009
1998 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been a solid vehicle. We've pulled a 28 foot RV, which does pull pretty tough up some modest hills. Gas mileage pulling the RV is about 7 MPG. Without the RV, it seems to range from 12 to 16 MPG depending on temp and driving habits. Lots of interior room and we love the storage in the back behind the 3rd seat. The dash lights for the hot/cold have been out since we got it. The fan speed no longer works - its always on full blast. The engine has been solid and we have had good luck with it. There are still a lot of these on the road, a true testament to their durability.
Owner
zyk, 12/06/2002
1998 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent for outdoor/traveling use. Ample room for packing and moving items between home locations.
nice
j.c., 05/02/2002
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the only thing i would suggest would be better brakes
solid vehicle
m sudduth, 07/09/2002
1998 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
good solid ride for a high milage mix of off road and freeway driving, brakes have been soft since new,but it stops. excellent long ranger on trips for six adults and all luggage.
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Roger Nutter, 07/30/2003
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
great car...our second SUBURBAN...this is a diesel and is too loud for me though the ride is good.
what a piece of junk
gimmeatoyota, 04/18/2002
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
total mistake. dealer un helpful as well as general motors. currently on the 5th set (you heard me) of brake rotors. brake booster failed conviently out of warranty. water pump failed also just out of warranty. 3 shock absorbers literally fell off on the way home from the dealer. replaced alternator at 40k. fuel milage is horrific and it even failed emmissions!! the ride is ok but it rattles going over rough roads so much that you think the doors are falling off. cheap plastic trim and dash too
Urban Tank
OffRoading, 06/28/2009
1998 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've loved this truck since I bought it. I've been hit 4 times in it, only one required major work and it still runs great and no one was injured. I still get 18 mpg in the city. The transmission tends to go out at 110,000 miles, I know of 4 people that it happened to. Water pump and heater control valve both started to leak around 140,000 miles. Currently have 150,000. The brakes I put on last about 20,000 miles, but the rotor only lasts about 2 or 3 break changes.