1998 Chevrolet Suburban LS review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission rebuild by Chevrolet at 32,000 miles; the transmission has always and still shifts poorly from 1st to 2nd gear.
Alternator and Starter failed at about 40,000 miles.
New idler and pitman arms at 50,000 miles.
Water Pump and intake manifold gasket failure at 76,000 miles.
General comments?
From what I am reading, most of my problems are shared by owners of GM trucks of the same model years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Diamante |
| Date of Entry | 15th December, 2002 |