1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LS review from North America
"Mixed emotions"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New battery @ 50000.
New front & rear brakes @ 60000.
New lower intake gasket @ 72000.
New stainless steel exhaust @ 65000.
New tires @ 65000 (tires wear unevenly)
New universal joint @ 70000.
Driver side door repainted due to rust @ 55000.
New alternator @ 55000.
2 new water pumps @ 60000 & 72000.
General comments?
Truck looks pretty good for it's year. It did have some rust on the driver's door (it's a 2 door model).
The tires wear funny even with frequent rotation.
The stainless dual exhaust sounds sick & mean! I had to get it replaced. The original stainless exhaust (made by Flowmaster) rusted at the welds.
The brakes are no good.
It has good acceleration.
The 4X4 sucks. It's light in the back end. I rarely use the auto-4X4 and opt for the 4X4 high b/c I live in PA and we get some snow up North.
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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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 74000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2004 |