1984 Chevrolet Suburban C20 Silverado review from North America
"Room For everything, power to haul"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tires were severly worn (right rear delaminated on freeway 3 weeks after purchase)
Courtesy light switches on door frames are twitchy.
AC is dead, nothing visibly wrong, seals probably dried out and R12 leaked.
Had to replace pan gasket, leaked about a quart a week.
Suspension is shot, needs new shocks and springs.
General comments?
The 454 is an absolute monster, I can stomp on the gas, make the tires squeal, and move like a bat out of hell. Of course this causes the fuel gauge needle to move just as fast.
Normally I get about 13 mpg city/11 mpg hwy. I don't know why but I do better on city streets and I never go above 55mph. If I try going above 60 the mileage really goes to hell.
6 passenger version came with the 40 gallon fuel tank, always keep between 1/4 to half tank. A full tank weighs so much it also throws off mileage.
Rear seats fold and this turns the already generous cargo room into a small apartment.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 454ci V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 115096 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118187 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Brougham |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2008 |