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Drive Train OK
Michigan, 09/10/2002
1994 GMC Suburban K2500 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My truck has a 454 in it so you can imagine the gas that it chugs. I like the old 454 for their cast iron blocks. However, replacing the pitman arm, left front wheel bearing, alternator, starter, water pump, hydro boost pump, rear drums, valve cover gaskets, and more to come, I think am begining to lose confidence that I can actually drive this truck "till the wheels fall off" without spending far too much on keeping it on the road.
It was my baby!
Regina Gant, 08/09/2007
1994 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved driving my truck. I drove it everywhere. I drove it from Texas to Kentucky which is 1,016 miles. I drove it from Kentucky to South Carolina which is 600 miles round trip. I loved the style of it. I loved every thing about it. Something went wrong with the front passenger side tie rods, bearings, rotaries or something cause it caused me to swirve, hit a ditch and roll. For some reason it would not come back to the left. I just came out of a right hand turn and the front passenger wheel just woudn't come back to the left for me to straighten back out in my lane.
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The Beast
allen5532, 09/30/2008
1992 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
They dont make them like this anymore. I love this thing. Road trips are like ease. If you can get one cheap pick it up.
Gets the job done
John, 01/18/2010
1992 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought it in 1998 and now have 170,000 miles on it. As everyone says, it gets the job done no matter how big or small. Used ones always seem to have new transmissions, but I always use 3rd gear going up and down hills so the torque converter doesn't have to work, and the trans still seems just fine. Bought some Michelin LT265/75R16 tires for it 60,000 miles ago soon after I got the Sub and they are still going strong although I'll replace them before going in the snow again. It's resale value is so low that it's not worth selling and I keep it around for heavy hauling - it's still just a sturdy GM pickup with a fancy covered rear. I get 14 mpg or more on the road at 75 mph.
The Ultimate Hauler
M. Morrison, 02/20/2008
1992 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love everything about my 1992 Suburban except putting gas in it. I purchased this truck because I work for a parrot and wild bird rescue on weekends and needed the room. So far, there hasn't been anything I can't fit in it...people, large cages...I've had it through some trails on our property that our 4x4 Kaboda has trouble with and have yet to be pulled out. Absolutly no reliability issues as of yet...I prefer this engine to the newer Vortec engine with the troublesome intakes. If you don't mind $130.00 fill-ups, it's the ultimate hauler!
92 Suburban c1500
B, 12/02/2007
1992 GMC Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 92 Suburban was in my family, a family member gave it to me. It was pretty well taken care of except for the fact he barely drove it, so some rust accumilated. It has the great 5.7 liter, which isn't too good on gas. Also, the 42 gallon tank is very unforgiving. I'll put in $40 in gas, and the needle barely moves, but whatever it is really fun to drive. My exhaust was falling off so I put in a performance LMC truck dual ehaust system, which sounds great, and was only $20 more than a stock style system. I also put in a new stereo, and speakers because the one it came with didn't work. If you take care of this truck, it will work great.
Urban Suburban
ll834, 12/25/2004
1993 GMC Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 1993 GMC Suburban is very reliable ,very comfortable, and has enough room for eight passengers. It is great for family trips and has good fuel mileage for this size of vehicle. We have over 200,000 on ours miles and it is still going strong!
Last year of Good Suburbans
ProfessorRico, 10/22/2010
1994 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my SLE from the son of the original owner, who used all synthetics, and repaired everything on time. It has 155k on the clock and drives like a new one. The brakes and mileage are the only cons to this great truck. This year is the best because the dash is the flat style, no airbags, green coolant, no Bose, and no OnStar or crazy computers. This was the last year for the best dash (IMO), and a general "cheapening" of the interiors that happened post-94. The massive gas tank will get 500+ miles between fillings, the extra money for gas is well worth all of the great things about this truck! Off-road they are nearly unstoppable. Lifting it makes it the King of the 4x4's.
I love my getting out of trouble suv
andrea, 04/20/2008
1994 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my truck used with 200,000 miles on it, besides tires it has been a dream come true. I have four boys and they always have friends, it gives plenty of room. For the first time I have room enough for anything. Whenever someone gets stuck they call me I can pull anything. I live in a place where the snow get deep, I even get calls from the plow truck for a pull every once in a while. I love my truck, never again will I buy a car!
Big Red
Gai & Gary, 07/21/2009
1993 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We are orignal owners and have had used this machine to safely and comfortably transport our daughter's volleyball and basketball team mates to many competitions. It's been across the country and back, has taken us skiing. The 4WD has been helpful when rains make our dirt roads slippery. Over the 219K miles it has logged, two radiators were replaced and as many mufflers. It's been well maintained, has the original engine and transmission (heads have never been off) and is still going strong.
Awesome truck!
GMCk25004x4, 01/09/2010
1993 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this truck! I got it off ebay for a song! Drove to Colorado and picked it up. Best truck I ever had! 215,000 miles on it and the engine is cleaner than most! No leaks and no smoke or tapping. Original parts and motor. No tranny problems at all. Towing package is really beefy! Pulls more than you'd expect! Stands tall with no sagging! 4x4 works very well and this is a GREAT driver in the snow! Interior is still pristine and there is no paint fade or clear coat problems! Reg maintained and this truck really takes care of me! 15 mpg in town and 18 on the highway! Not a bit of rust on this truck. Only replaced muffler, brakes, alternator, and top hose this winter. Had 3yrs
Trusty Rusty
rg31, 03/03/2011
1993 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have had this Suburban for about 13 years now it was built in WI in 1993 and never left the state so the salt has taken it's toll on the body but even at almost 200,000 miles it starts everytime and still runs as strong as it every has so it is a great first car for me it is a truck that is amazing in any terrain i drive it in dirt, mud, snow, ice, any terrain it handles it great it amazes people because it is a stock gas powered truck and it can out work and out perform raised diesel trucks that are out here if i buy another truck it will be just like this one
I MISS MY GREAT WHITE 4X4 BOAT!!!.
Phil. (aka Dr. Phil), 03/16/2009
1994 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The only thing I regret about my GMC Sub.is selling it. I admit I had some minor problems, but it was just std. ware-n-tire 4 the miles it had. I bought it used with 120k. I rebuilt the trany at 155k, only $800. My last truck was an S-10 Xtra-cab. Great truck, needed more room 4 my 3 children. And boy we where happy! My wife didn't like it at 1st, later she fell n love. Especially after a trip from So.Cal 2 all over Texas. My State.We took our kids and a family member, some portable TV's, munchies, and all our luggage in the back and averaged about 17-18 mpg. And other vacations. Any-1 looking 4 a used GMC with a 350 I highly recommend. I just need a truck now. I hope I fine a good used 1.
Saved our lives
cheygirl, 06/07/2010
1994 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned two 1994 suburbans. The first one I loved! It was solid and quiet and dependable. We had 300,000 miles on the engine and it still ran great. The transmission went out at 150,000. I drove it all the time everywhere. We camped in it traveled in it put lots of stuff in it. Very roomy fit four kids with no problem. Pulled horses in it. One day another SUV ran a stop sign and I hit it. The other SUV was pushed and went flying. My suburban engine and front was destroyed but nobody was even the least bit hurt. All eight of us were fine including my baby. As hard as I hit them around 60 mph I didn't even feel the crash that badly. The other vehicle didn't fare so well.
Just keeps on ticking
mike, 09/08/2002
1994 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck with 192,000 miles on it and it was clean as a whistle. I now have 233,000 miles on it and it just keeps going. It doesn't use any oil and its dry as a bone underneith. I'm looking at buying a 96 model and its the same clean as a pin and it has 161,000 miles on it. I hope its as good as the other one. These are both GMC vehicles.
I am comforatable driving this GMC
HappyGMC , 05/12/2003
1994 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This truck is a very dependable ride, I can get into it with confidience that I can get from point A to B like if it was brand new......with over 100K of miles it runs great....It will be a while before I get rid of this nice ride.
Large Family Rescue Vehicle
Jay Alexander, 05/27/2003
1994 GMC Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Other than clunky sound during back-up, (which could never be corrected),I am extremely satified with my first SUV. I had station wagons until then. It is reliable, more-less comfortable seating for all 8 passengers (a little less in third seat as can be expected). Mileage at 16 highway is not terrible, but 8 MPG city is not good. I highly recommend the Suburban.
Excellent Vehicle
burber, 05/28/2003
1994 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have a family of five so with the 9 passenger seating it's like having a bus. My burb has over almost 200,000 miles on the 350 V8 and is still running great. I use it for pulling my 6000 lb trailer or 4 wheel driving thru the snow in the winter. Great all round vehicle. Gas gets a bit expensive but thats the price you have to pay, I spend very little on repairs so it makes up for the high gas consumption. Very comfortable ride. highly recommend getting one.
Always dependable.
swamppy, 05/15/2016
1994 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We love your red/purple (dark red garnet) our SLE!! Also needed to change the gas tank, because of the smell. The truck is in great shape now, with some t.l.c. With a 181 3 45. miles on motor and transmission . things are well. GMC, we are professional grade.
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