1998 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

Absolutely love it!

By corvetteguru (CA) on Saturday, June 01, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 118,000

Pros: "Great vSUV!"

Cons: "MPG? But you do know what this is, right?"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"We bought ours used about 5 months ago. It's been great. We bought it with 113k miles on it for all of $4500. It is an LT, loaded, leather, front/rear AC/Heat, PDS, PDL, PW, AM/FM/Cass/CD, long wheelbase with seating for 8 and the best part? Barn doors! It's black with tan. There are some areas of the black that are sun burning, but not that bad. At some point it will be dealt with. Other than the drivers seat, the leather is perfect, and the rest of the interior, save the sun visors, is excellent. It drives as one would expect, but the brakes are really soft feeling. No pedal at all, but they are fine and the truck stops ok. The MPG has been better than expected and actually is as good as or marginally better than the old Jeep Cherokee we had (4.0 I-6 auto/AC/PS/BP). The Chevy rides better, handles better, is bigger, better back seat space and more overall room. The only failure seems to be the passengers side inside door handle. Parking is a bit of a chore, but otherwise,a great truck!"

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Easily one one the best vehicles I have ever owned

By bkchev (CO) on Friday, May 24, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 225,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought this vehicle used in 2001 with 125,000 miles on it. I have put on 100,000 hard miles since then, towing hauling, 4 wheel driving, camping vacationing and out to dinner. The vehicle has had regular maintenance, oil changes, tires and brakes - the only repair I had to do was an A/C compressor and a belt tensioner. This has to be one of the best vehicles GM has ever made! I definitely expect to get 300,000 miles out of this vehicle."

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First owner of the 2500 worked as advertised.

By cabintree (CA) on Thursday, February 14, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 198,000

Pros: "Power/space/comfort outstanding."

Cons: "Bad breaks, small items fail/and fail again."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"First 5 years were great. Expected ware and tear started to show towing 8K lbs travel trailer. 2500 breaks never worked right after first year. Auto door and window silinoids and motors started failing in second year. Door will not lock via auto and windows don't roll up/down. Interior very good except for dash board knobs. Falling apart. Replaced air conditioner switch 3x's, made in mexico and it shows. Many parts made in mexico, OK, many more bad experiance. Tranny is outstanding, engine very good. Drive train very good. This was the only vehicle on market that met family needs. Would buy again if the only one on market. Mileage was as expected, low. Family of 5 comfort outstanding and will hold 6 adults on fishing trip very well with gear."

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Never will purchase a new suv

By Lovin' My Chevy's (MI) on Saturday, September 15, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 200,000

Pros: "great price, awesome hwy mileage, very roomy"

Cons: "only preventative maintenance"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I upgraded from a 98' Chevy Tahoe I purchased in 2008 for my 40th bday with only 121,000 original miles. The previous owner kept extremely detailed records of every oil change and every detail. Upon purchasing the Tahoe, the original window sticker was in the glove compartment at a purchase price of $38,000. I paid $3,300 out the door with the dealer kind enough to pay for the tags. of which I sold to my fiancee, just to keep it in the family. Now, I've upgraded to a '99 Suburban, fully loaded and purchased for $4,100 with 197,000 original miles, I wouldnt trade either truck for a brand new one off the assembly line. Both the Tahoe and the Suburban meet my families expectations and beyond. Ive helped friends n family move with both trucks and once the seats were easily removed, the room that was left had me astounded. My motto is "if I ever became homeless, I'd have a paid for ready made place to live in, my Suburban." I've had the Suburban for 4 months now and I still get amazed by all the accesories it has, I had to get in the back seat and Im still finding little amenities to it. I LOVE CHEVY AND I LOVE BOTH MY TAHOE & ESPECIALLY MY SUBURBAN!!!"

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love at first sight

By ShaeLa' (TX) on Thursday, September 13, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 199,000

Pros: "comfortable, size, look"

Cons: "gas, a/c not well circulated"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"This vehicle has NEVER let me down. I've never been stuck in the mud or ANYTHING! if you buy this vehicle you will not regret it. Its great for a first car for anybody or a great family vehicle. I love the rode trips in my 'burban. nobody is cramped, so your hear no complaining just laughter the whole trip. My speedometer is only off by 10. "Betsy", has never left me stranded. Also when my a/c went out and i had to convert it to R-134 it took a lot of freon and my 'burban is still not well circulated but it does get cold in the front not in the back."

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LOVE IT.

By Nate (UT) on Saturday, September 08, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 168

Pros: "TONS of room, comfy, large engine room/ lights."

Cons: "TERRIBLE MPG, gauges failing, handles lossening."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6

"I got my '93 Suburban as a hand-me-down from my parents to drive. It's spacious, comfy, and is great for hauling equipment, trailers, friends, pretty much anything! Love it!! Except all of my gauges are going out...(gas gauge, odometer, speedometer, RPM...)"

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