1998 Chevrolet Suburban LS 1500 review from North America
"Good looking piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake pads and rotors replaced twice, 15,000 miles and 25,000 miles.
Fuel pump replaced at 40,000 miles.
Steering sensors failed at 32,000 miles.
Transmission failed at 60,000 miles.
Factory rebuilt transmission does not want to shift from park to first gear.
Windshield wiper motor is flaky.
Factory battery ruptured at 30,000 miles.
Coolant connector on top of the block has failed twice.
General comments?
The Suburban is a good looking piece of junk. Even with regular dealer maintenance, the problems have been extremely frequent and costly.
When the transmission failed, I contacted Chevrolet customer service to complain and they voluntarily offered to share the cost. The factory rebuilt transmission cost me $500.00 and came with a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty.
My recommendation to anyone who has to have a Suburban: Buy the extended warranty!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet 91 Suburban 2500 |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2001 |