Faults:

So far it sounds like all the suburbans are pretty much the same. The first thing to go was the air conditioning, then the transmission. Then the interior lights started coming on while sitting in the driveway, going down the road; almost like it was possessed. Then the starter (3 times), some of the dash lights, the steering box, front end alignment won't hold, exhaust pipes rattle like a 1950's farm truck; the intake manifold leaked, and various other annoying things have gone wrong. Too bad Chevrolet can't figure our these things... they certainly charge like they have! For a vehicle of this caliber, I have to admit I'm disappointed. I can't afford to sell at this stage of the game... everyone now knows the things that go wrong and not willing to trade. Good on slick roads!

General Comments:

As far as travel in this vehicle, you couldn't ask for a better ride. It's roomy, and the ride is great. The ABS works better on my 1997 than on my former 1993 suburban. I would buy again if I thought Chevy had fixed all the problems I've had on this one. Of course, the only thing covered by Chevy on my 1997 was the air-conditioning; everything else has come out of my pocket!

Faults:

The only thing that we had to have done to this car is that in the transfer case (it's four wheel drive), a snap ring broke and I (being a mechanic) was able to fix it, all that it did was rumble sometimes, so it was still drive-able.

General Comments:

This is an excellent vehicle, it is very roomy and confortable, it has all the storage you'll need for normal use, plenty of cup holders, an excellent top of the line CD player that has never skipped once, and it has excellent sound quality.

There is low road noise.

This truck is also excellent in the snow or rain, you could play with this thing if you needed to, never been stuck even in northern Pennsylvania.

The air conditioning is pretty darn cold, front and back, but it seems to lose its charge in about two years.

The acceleration for a truck this size is excellent and it has plenty of power when it comes to passing going up hills, or getting there in time.

It is not a slot-car in the corners, but it does what a huge sport ute should. I really like it a lot and think that it is the best family vehicle.

Faults:

Exceptionally little, never failed to start, never needed to be towed, no major components replaced.

Replaced: (2) alternators (warranty), tranny had a minor repair at 89,000 miles (warranty).

Replaced front brake pads at: 36,000, 81,000 (turned rotors) & rear shoes, at 120,000 new rotors ($52 each) + pads.

Replaced plugs, oxygen sensor, distributor cap & plug wires at 120,000 miles.

New Michelin LTX tires at 120,000 (3rd set since new).

General Comments:

Love my Burb. 3rd one I have owned. Previous Mercedes 300E, Lexus LS400 were great cars with maintenance costs through the ceiling. Suburban maintenance is non existant compared to my 2 previous cars.

Comfort, room & reliability are the Burbs strongest points. OK, I sound like an ad, but this is truly an honest American pleasure to own, drive & feel safe in.

Regular fuel helps keep running costs within bounds. Power is OK & the 2001 has a lot more engine.