1993 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado review from North America
"Best truck Chevy ever made, and that's saying something"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only minor things have failed mechanically.
Radiator failed around 100k and was replaced by a 4 core that has yet to fail.
Interior panels started to shake around 180k, but were easily fixed with new fastners.
Thermostat failed and overheated engine about 215k.
General comments?
Love this truck, Chevy really did something right with this generation of trucks, and I am normally a Ford man, but would buy another one of these any day.
There was normal wear and tear on parts like the belts, tires, spark plugs and wires. But this is not a big deal because the 5.7 is so well laid out that it is very easy to work on, it has to be the easiest vehicle that I have ever preformed a tune up on.
I would recommend to run Castrol 20W-50 synthetic oil, it's thick, but keeps the car going.
The only reason I am not currently driving the truck is because of gas prices, I still own it because I just couldn't part with it. Damn fine truck, and it will get you from A to B more times than you can count.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 220000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 31st December, 2006 |