1999 GMC Suburban SLT 5.7L
Summary:
Not a better family/towing vehicle out there
Faults:
Air Conditioning lost it's charge.
Water pump went out at 40,000 miles.
General Comments:
This was the last year of this style of Suburban, and we love it! The GMC model is far superior to the Chevrolet especially in the looks and comfort department.
All the nonsense about front brakes wearing out is just that. We have almost 50,000 on the originals and I tow a 2400 lb race car 250 miles nearly every weekend from May through September. There is not a better vehicle out there for towing!
My wife loved our 1991 Camry, but she LOVES this Suburban. I will never get her to part with it!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th January, 2004
9th Aug 2005, 22:53
Our 1999 Suburban has 75,000 miles on it. The front brakes have been replaced twice. New rotors were installed on the second pad replacement. The pads aren't the problem. The rotors warp after only a few thousand miles and it is futile to machine them. They just aren't large enough for the vehicle.
Only other issue is the handling. It steers like an old truck with dry king pins (not as bad of course). The alignment has been checked and found to be in spec. The tires aren't wearing unusual so I think it is do to the variable assist power steering added after 1996 models.
It's still a great vehicle and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.