1999 GMC Suburban 2500

1/2 a milion miles and still going

By ryobie1 (OR) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 389,720

Pros: "Run alternative fuel with no modifications to it."

Cons: "Big and slow."

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

"Almost 400k miles and going strong. The 3/4 ton K-2500 Diesel Suburban with 6.5l turbo, you can't go wrong. It's big, hard to park, slow like a big turtle and lacking in the "get up and go" department but it will get you where you need to go every time and bring a lot of passengers and a ton of there stuff along for the ride. It's getting 22mpg freeway and 18 city. I've been using anything from clean vegetable oil, furnace oil, used engine oil, transmission fluid and diesel with zero modification to the engine. I have run more alternative fuel threw it than I have regular diesel fuel. Maybe that's why I'm near 400k miles on it. It's had a few breakdowns along the way but nothing major. This truck is really easy to work on because of the size and design. Parts are reasonably priced and I've never had trouble I couldn't fix in one day, no special tools, some online research and a trip to the parts store. Not to mention I'm no mechanic. If you have a chance to get a K2500 diesel with a 6.5l jump on it! It's been a great and reliable rig."

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Great funtional SUV

By Finstall (WA) on Saturday, April 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 196,000

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

"I can always get "one more thing" in the Suburban! Has real presence in the snow-I take folks from my neighborhood to the store during snow and ice because they can't get there otherwise. Has been a great tow vehicle, RV trailer, boat, and car hauler. Still looks good and style is not too dated 20 years later. I would buy another if this one dies."

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Good vehicle

By Frank (MO) on Monday, December 31, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 210,000

Pros: "great Hwy vehicle on long trips, Minimal repair $"

Cons: "poor gas milage"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Has been a very reliable. repair costs, over the life of the vehicle- replaced fuel pump and power steering pump. Goes through tires 30-50k and brakes."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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If you haven't owned a Suburban...

By Skidaddle (VT) on Tuesday, September 18, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 112,000

Pros: "Best over the road rig, a real truck. Safe."

Cons: "Mileage, but we have a diesel Jetta"

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

"These rigs are the ultimate family, vacation, ski-bum, soccer-mom, etc etc. rigs on the market. Don't forgwet Chevy was the first with such a vehicle (in the late 50's or so). Our present Suburban is a diesel, but we've had three gas jobs, sold the last one to our mechanic (it needed some work). He fixed it up and it still runs around locally. I expected more MPG from the diesel, but will install a chip to produce more power and MPG. It is not a duramax (Have a duramax in another truck), but just keeps on pluggin along. Ours has only 112,000- low miles for a 1996, southern car w. no rust, a real find. Want to keep it till the Lord returns!"

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Love My Burban

By Alexandria218 (TX) on Thursday, June 21, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 290,000

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

"I love this car and can depend on it especialy when my family of six goes on little vacations. It has a third row seat which makes it awesome and the rear controled a/c is even better cause my kids hate when it blows in just the front they can control it themselves they have enough room to get nice and comfty and the trunk space is amazing.Great truck on the highway just love it wont part without it cant wait til we do more detail work on it and really have he nice!!"

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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I love it! wish I could afford a new Suburban

By Tom (VA) on Wednesday, April 04, 2012

I owned and sold this car
Reason: 700 mile trips regularly by myself - My approximate mileage is 232,376

Pros: "Fun to drive. a true workhorse, 40 gal tank good"

Cons: "transmission reliability not as good as the engine"

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

"It had become a home away from home. It can carry anything or do anything you wanted. 40 gallon gas tank a true plus. You always need gas but not having to fill up as often is a great plus."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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