Used 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 LT 4dr SUV 4WD Consumer Reviews
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Steph, Goldendale, WA, 10/16/2015
Chevrolet Suburban K1500 LT 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I know some people luck out and get the kind of Suburban that "runs forever!!" but I will never buy a Chevy again. The amount of space inside is nice and cargo space is great, but that's about it. The interior components are all snapping apart (plastic), and though the seats have all sorts of adjustments, I cannot get a comfortable fit for me (I've never had a problem in any other vehicle). It is also a gas hog... at best we've gotten 13.5 mpg highway (it's rated at 12/16). I was expecting a bit of a hog, but hoping closer to 15 or so. I also find it VERY difficult to see out the back with the barn door style--the doorway edges block the view from your rear view mirror. In addition, the rear seat isn't as wide as the middle and I struggled to fit 3 booster seats back there. I expected more from such a huge car--my little tiny minivan has the same width in the 3rd row. Now, for the mechanical part--at 90K miles, it needed a new engine, at 110K it needed a new transmission, at 135K it needed a new transfer case (this one is because over time, the oil pump inside the transfer case drills a hole in it... just great). I've put a ton of money into it and can't get anywhere near that back for it. I wish I would've just gotten the Honda Odyssey for my family hauler. This thing has been a money pit.
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Very Unreliable
Todd P., 10/21/2004
Chevrolet Suburban K1500 LT 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought w/ 50,000 miles from private seller and had all maintenance records from the dealership where purchased. At 73,000 miles had intake replaced by dealer and at 75,000 had to have engine replaced. During this time have had to replace ALL automatic door locks, rear light, emissions sensor, and rear door catch. This has been a money pit since purchased. I love the room but the quality is awful. Chevrolet and the dealership refused to help on the engine even after a complaint to the Better Business Bureau. I am trading for a Toyota tomorrow and will never own a GM product again. Good luck to anyone who purchases one of these vehicles.
1999 Suburban - long term ownership
Rob, 01/05/2009
Chevrolet Suburban K1500 LT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Suburban new from the dealer with long distance driving in mind. The 4x4 option was not a consideration, but ended up with it anyway. Due to the weight of this vehicle it does go through brakes and tires frequently. Tire vibration indicates the tires have reached their limit. I've replaced all suspension pieces, upgrading as I go, as well as all electrical (starter, alternator) and the water pump/radiator. I strongly suggest upgrading components as they fail and follow the recommended replacement schedule for the fuel filter. My original fuel pump still works fine after 136,000 miles.
Lots of room, that's it
Kevin, 06/27/2007
Chevrolet Suburban K1500 LT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the room. Thats all. Man, this thing has been expensive to maintain. At 110,000, had to put an $800 fuel pump in it while on vacation. The ac/heat blower motor only works on high now. Mechanics say a $40.00 sensor is bad, but since it requires the removal of the dash... labor alone is $450.00. Power locks usually dont work. Left rear window only rolls down half way. Passenger seat heater comes on and off.
Hemi This...
ernie vizineau, 05/22/2005
Chevrolet Suburban K1500 LT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Suburban has excellent pulling power, period. Fuel economy on the highway/interstate is excellent, although I won't mention city stop & go. Ride comfort is nothing less than the Cadillac of trucks. Overall rating is a thumbs up !