1992 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado review from North America

Brake rebuild at 100,000 miles. Transmission rebuild at 100,000 miles. Replaced pulley at 102,000 miles. Front passenger seat belt latch just broke. Replaced one electric window motor a couple of years ago.

12 years old, and still trucking. I've since added a '99 Expedition to the family fleet, but it's a pale comparison to the '92 Suburban C1500. For the same gas mileage, I get a much roomier, more comfortable vehicle. The only advantage I give the Expedition is substantially better handling.

At 100,000 miles plus, I've had to spend a substantial amount of money on the truck -- about $1500 for a complete brake rebuild at all four wheels and a similar amount for a completely overhauled transmission and new torque converter. Now, the truck is good for another 100,000 miles or so, and I'm keeping it.

Last summer, I drove it on a 2,000 mile road trip, with seven people and a bay packed with luggage, without a single problem. It's an ideal highway vehicle; but handling's a bit too sluggish to make it really enjoyable in street driving.