1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LT review from North America
"Comfortable and trustworthy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light went on at 52,000. Had the dealership reset it twice. It has stayed off since.
Had to replace original battery at 47,000. The positive terminal broke off and was leaking acid.
Door key will not unlock drive or passenger door so I use the remote entrance key.
Driver and passenger windows are constantly frozen shut in the winter time.
4X4 doesn't work well- light backend and it fishtails badly.
Has some squeaks when going over railroad tracks or bumps in the road.
Already have signs of rust on the driver side door and tailgate.
Center console release button broke. I couldn't get the console open for weeks. Now, I have to find parts to repair the latch. As of right now, I have a bungee strap around it to keep it closed.
General comments?
I enjoy the spaciousness of the cab. It has a comfortable ride and I enjoy sitting up higher than most other SUV's.
I would recommend getting the 4 door Tahoe instead of the 2 door. It can become bothersome flipping the passenger seat whenever you have someone has to ride in the backseat.
I don't care for the flip-down rear seats. They never seem to lay perfectly flat, even after removing both headrests and pushing the front seats forward.
I don't like the position of the 4x4 options. It is too close to the steering wheel.
I like the center console for storage, but I hate the map holder that flips up. You always seem to be placing your elbow on the hard plastic which is both uncomfortable and annoying because it creaks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 13th May, 2003 |