Used 1999 Chevrolet Suburban Consumer Reviews
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My 1999 Suburban
Ken Garwick, 08/30/2003
1999 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The only major problem experienced was the computer/transmission glitch where code 1870 kept coming up after "Check engine soon" warning. First happened at 12,000 miles. At 60,000 miles I had to replace valve body ($1,100) but that did not fix the problem and the "bumb" rough shifting from start thru 2nd. Replaced valve body again at 160,000 and all is fine. Chevy tried many times to sell me a $3,000 tranny.
Love my Suburban
gagrice, 09/01/2003
1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I use the vehicle for trips and a bit around town. Get 13 mpg consistently in town and 17 - 19 on the highway. The only thing that has acted up is the trip odometer. A dealer in San Diego replaced the unit. I have had the vehicle over 5 years with no mechanical problems. I am still driving on the original Firestone tires at 42,000 miles. I think it is a great vehicle with more room than anything on the road including the Excursion.
I enjoy it!
Daiquiri27, 09/22/2003
1999 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1999 used (70K) and don't have anything negative to say about it. I really enjoy driving it. I also drive a 2002 Mazda Miata and frankly it's a refreshing change of pace to drive the Suburban. It's very comfortable and I feel extremely safe.
Beware of Suburban engines!
HubbyMan, 02/13/2004
1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my '99 1500 4WD a year ago used. It has 83,000 miles now and the mechanic just told us it needs a BRAND NEW ENGINE for $2,000! Both head gaskets are shot because they are made of plastic in the Suburban engines. Our mechanic has seen this problem before with them. He's seen some die at under 50,000 miles! All late model Suburban engines use the plastic head gaskets according to him. BEWARE of Suburban engines!
My family loves it
Love it, 01/24/2008
1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 LS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this truck for trips and moderate city driving. It has been great with a family of three and two large labs. My wife loves to drive it even though it seems like a very large vehicle. This is the best experience I've had with a Chevy. I plan on driving it until the wheels fall off. We have had good luck with maintance. Currently it has 89000 miles.