1995 GMC Suburban LST review from North America

Front brake pads (Organic) replaced, both calipers replaced and rotors turned at 20,000 miles.

Windshield washer motor control board repaired at 22,000 miles.

Drivers side seat mounting bracket replaced at 24,000 miles.

Alternator replaced at 25,000 miles.

Front brake pads (Semi-metallic) and new rotors at 40,000 miles.

Peeling white paint on top of doors and fenders repaired 47,000 miles.

Alternator and drive belt replaced at 52,000

Drivers side seat mounting bracket replace again at 53,000. New design this time!

Front brake pads (ceramic) and rotors turned, rear break shoes and drums turned at 65,000 miles.

Front leather bucket seats replaced at 70,000 miles.

Leaking coolant line coupler on rear of manifold replaced at 74,000.

Power Steering Booster replaced 81,000 miles.

Front brake pads (ceramic) and new rotors at 90,000 miles. I like my new mechanic (independent) and the Raybestos® ceramic pads and Raybestos® heavy duty rotors.

I really love this truck when taking long trips on vacations. Even the 12 MPG doesn't bother me with all of the room that my family and I enjoy. IT pulls our 27' Travel Trailer with ease. Despite the fact that the brakes on the 3/4 ton Suburban are about as good as those on most station wagons, I really love the truck. The best thing I did was to stop taking it to the GMC dealer for repairs. Third party components are superior to the original GM parts, especially brake pads and rotors. The rear brakes almost never get used because of a poor design. Most of my miles are city miles so my brake life won't be very high, but every 20,000 or is ridiculous. I looking forward to buying a newer model with 4 wheel disc brakes. My VIN begins with a "1" indicating it was made in either Wisconsin or Canada, can't remember which.