Used 1998 GMC Suburban SUV Consumer Reviews
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Long Time Owner
Marshall, 11/21/2009
1998 GMC Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought vehicle in 11/97, and have driven over 297,000 miles. Original transmission lasted 207,000. Have replaced just about everything (except engine) several times. Worst experience involved the fuel pump... after replacing 3 times in 12 months, discovered the fuel harness underneath vehicle had a nick (from a rock?), and when it bumped metal it would burn the pump up. Needless to say, our family of 5 have loved the Suburban, and would definitely purchase another.
1998 suburban
bill from memphis, 07/13/2002
1998 GMC Suburban C2500 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
ride is great. gas mileage is not have had problems with brakes, a/c ,cooling.
Look Out! The Bus is coming through!
98 Bus, 08/02/2002
1998 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
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My wife and I have had the pleasure of driving this beast for over a year and have yet to have a major problem. It's definitely BIG, but people out there tend to give you the room needed for handling such a beast. Handling-we're both surprised how the "Bus" drives and handles. I'd recommend a good set of Michelin's and not the all-terrain tires...it definitely takes away from the ride! Around town, it's great...off- road (mud & sand), not a problem (old set of Dunlop AT tires). Word of advice- be prepared for $45.00 plus gas fill- ups! Normal city / highway 12.5 to 13 mpg! Not bad for safety, quality, looks, and road command.
Bought Used
prudence, 10/18/2003
1998 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
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Bought it used used with 35K+ miles. Added 100K ext warr though AAA. Have 100K+ miles now. Truck looks great and has been roomy, reliable but have only had one GMC dealer do all the work (same dealer has worked on it since sold new). Warranty has come in handy when parts wear out. Truck is quiet. Good off road but heavy. Have lubed, oil and filter every 2k to 3k miles. Use synthetics. Highway mileage 17+ Average/mixed 14.
Just Fine
From the Flatland, 12/06/2003
1998 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Four years and counting. This GMC has been very reliable. It's a smooth ride, easy to maneuver for its size, and about what you can expect for gas mileage. Just about to 100K with pretty much normal maintenance (which is performed religiously).
Best SUV ever
Vetdoc, 01/23/2004
1998 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my 1998 GMC Suburban. I tow a trailer and I have 4 people in my family to travel in it with. Good gas mileage for a big SUV. Very fun to drive and reliable.
Saved My Family's Life
haocamper, 12/19/2004
1998 GMC Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
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Our 1998 GMC Suburban was totaled in a wreck. Thank God we were in a Suburban! The vehicle rolled and ended up upside down on the expressway. The camper we were towing flipped on it's side causing it and our truck to flip. I have three small children (still in carseats) and we all walked away without a scratch and my husband only had a nasty cut on his arm from the glass. The roof was barely crushed in. My husband is 6'6" and had plenty of head room in the Suburban - it saved his life. I will never own another vehicle but a Suburban seeing how well it held up in the crash. I only had to make minor maintenance repairs over the three years and 130,000 miles that we had it. We will soon be purchasing another one.
Perfect for me!
Proud AZ owner, 06/08/2007
1998 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My parents bought our Suburban in 1998 to tow our RV with. It performed outstandingly and when towing, the Suburban didn't hesitate a bit. We love our Suburban! It has been across the US towing the RV, it provided 100's of safe and comfy trips! We just recently bought a 2006 Yukon XL Denali to tow our RV because the Suburban is getting older now. Last year, I got my license and I knew I wanted the Suburban. I love being taller and bigger than all the other cars!
Strongest SUV Ever!
Automan, 07/26/2005
1998 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Lets start with my truck is the stongest truck I have ever owned. I have the 5.7 V8 4x4 and I tow my 30ft. travel trailer that weighs 7500 dry! It tows it like nothing, sometimes I forget until I look in the rear view mirror. I can tow with it going 65 up steep hills! My Suburban is maroon with tan leather interior. Seats 8 with room for more. We take our friends and their family members everywhere in it. It looks and drives like when I bought it new.
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