1995 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 1/2 Ton review from North America

Coil wire became defective at 45000 miles.

Pinion bearing went bad in differential at 55000 miles. First exhibited signs of failure as squeaking sound from left rear brake drum while in reverse. Problem became obvious as a low frequency vibration upon deceleration when things got really bad.

Transmission went out at 78000 miles. It started out being slow going into reverse, then lost reverse completely. From talking to other Sub owners, this seems typical.

The disk brake rotors warped and needed replacing at 60000 miles, and are getting close to needing a change again.

The engine oil cooler hose started leaking at 120000 miles, but a $45 trip to the Mr Good wrench parts store and a couple of hours of laying underneath it on my back solved that.

I use this vehicle often for towing a 3000 lb. boat. Though this doesn't nearly approach the towing capacity of this vehicle, I probably would have been better off with the K2500 with its beefier transmission and differential.

Though it has had its problems, it has never left me stranded.

Gas mileage seems to run about 12 no matter where I drive, but it's hard to beat it for the number of people and the amount of stuff it can haul.

You can haul a whole stack of 4X8 plywood with the back doors closed, or use the back space for people and equipment.