1998 Chevrolet Suburban LS 5.7L Gas from North America
Summary:
High price for quality recieved
Faults:
Alternator replaced at 40,000 miles and 90,000 miles. Steering sensor at 60,000 miles. Water pump at 60,000 miles. Brake pads at 60,000. Heater hose quick disconnect twice. Manifold gasket at 70,000 miles.
General Comments:
Vehicle seems to have failures of mechanicals that should last 90,000 to 100,000 miles at 40,000-60,000 mile intervals. I have had one car lose an alternator before. Two cars lose water pumps (both at 90,000 miles plus. This car is just plain unreliable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th May, 2004
5th Dec 2003, 12:01
I agree completely. Excellent truck. We bought our 98 Suburban LT in 2001 with 95K miles on it for $14,000. It looked and felt brand new and now with 140K miles it still runs great and have had very little problems with it. Have replaced the brake pads, changed the tranny fluid, 4x4 transfer case service, oil & tune-up, exhaust manifold "donuts". All simple and cheap maintenance repairs. I anticipate the engine running strong until 200K and at which time I will take the thousands I have saved in not buying new for $50,000 and simply buy a new engine. It may cost a couple few grand, but the monthly payment is right ($0.00). I bought new rims, tires, and running boards for it and they compliment the metallic brown color and tan leather interior nicely rather than the wimpy stock wheels. Hauls a trailer great and takes us to the beach and mountains effortlessly. I will always own a Suburban.