1987 Chevrolet Suburban C2500 review from North America
"The ultimate vehicle for towing and large volume transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Master cylinder failed at 62,000 miles.
Original rear brakes replaced at 182,000 miles.
Original transmission failed at 192,000 miles.
4 Radiators replaced, each lasted about 50,000 miles.
Engine rod failure at 217,000 miles.
General comments?
The 1987 Suburban reliability is extremely high. With a working horse farm, 4H kids, and equine competition across the Northeast, the vehicle has more than earned it's keep. With the 454 engine you can tow anything that you can hook to the vehicle, or wrap a chain around. The throttle body injection fuel system always managed to get 12 miles per gallon, running with a six horse trailer in tow, or just the family in the truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 7.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 127 miles |
| Most recent distance | 217000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2002 |