1994 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 review from North America
"It's good, but has stupid design flaws that are minor details"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I got a mysterious leak in the radiator twice and replaced it twice. The second time I replaced it, I did the work myself and found out why it kept developing a leak. There is a screw that holds the plastic piece above the bumper that is the wrong type of screw. The screw has a pointed tip and goes though the plastic piece on the bumper and into the part of the engine compartment infront of the radiator. It takes 2 to 5 years for the radiator to move forward just enough to jar itself into that screw and create a very small hole in the tank on the driver side.
I fixed it by screwing the screw half way out.
I have pictures if anyone wants to see them.
General comments?
Radiator leak cased by a screw that is pointed instead of flat and the screw is too long.
The leak happens only on the driver side because the passenger side screw is beyond the width of the radiator.
A sealant will seal the tiny hole for about a week.
I have pictures.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Charger |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2005 |