Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  The Tanker - 1999 GMC Suburban
  By Steve - June 25 - 6:37 am

  We purchased our 99 Burb via internet from a TX dealer in 2003. We have added 40,000 miles. A wonderful comfortable, safe, general purpose vehicle. We can move stuff or carry 7 people with golf equimpement in comfort. Gas milage for 5.7L is 15c/18.5hwy. With a 44gallon tank we can make nearly 800 miles if needed which is important in FL for evacuations. Due to GM under engineering the rear drum brakes were very poor, (this was the last year GM used drums on the burb) so we upgraded to Stillen rear disks.

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  Middle of the road - 1997 GMC Suburban
  By texan - June 13 - 3:31 pm

  This SUV is OK. Not bad but not real great. The fuel pump has gone out 4 times and the AC broke. Not bad for 147,000 miles. Handles nicely but hard to park

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  NDN 99 GMC - 1999 GMC Suburban
  By NDN 99 GMC - May 24 - 7:45 pm

  I bought this vehicle new in SEP 98 and 123,000 miles later, still runs strong. Being military and family of six, I needed a tough vehicle. Been through deserts of South West at 116 degrees to Yukon and Alaska at -27 degrees. Yep, the rear view temp reads negative. Always ran with Mobil1 Syn oil. I love my GMC but three fuel pumps (out at 30K miles each), three batteries (broken at terminal), ate brakes pads, warped front rotors (solved with Power slots), broken door handle, glove box lid, cooling hoses at 90K miles, T-Box at 65K, steering mechanism at 102K, barn door handle x 2, seat heater died...leaks sometime but from where? We love this truck. Will repair/upgrade and keep.

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  my favorite vehicle - 1997 GMC Suburban
  By waderboddle - March 4 - 8:44 pm

  This vehicle is over nine years old but is still solid, quiet and dependable. I have owned it for five years. It handles well for its size, tracks well and is a pleasure to drive. Current odometer is 170k. Motor is still quiet and peppy. I use synthetic oil. The downside of this truck is the fuel pump. If you plan to buy one and can hear a buzzing sound, with the engine running, coming from the rear license plate, replace the fuel pump. Also check the gas tank for rust. Ive replaced the pump twice myself. I was blessed, both times when it died it was parked.

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  Super SUV - 1995 GMC Suburban
  By TS76 - June 7 - 2:51 am

  I only recently purchased this K1500 Suburban SLT from the original owner, so my experience is "short term". It has over 285K miles on it (yes 285,000) and still runs and drives perfectly. Most of the miles were freeway miles- which helps. I was told that the engine is original, but the tranny was replaced 100K miles ago. I have only had to install a coolant sensor- which was only $70.00 to repair at the shop. I have not driven it enough to see exactly what the mileage is, but I am sure it is not that great. I will probably never need all of the space, or need the 4WD, but nice to know it is there if I ever need it. I also really like the styling of these trucks.

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  4 months and lovin it - 1997 GMC Suburban
  By Mike - December 29 - 12:41 am

  I really like this Suburban. This is the first full size SUV I have owned and I love it. I have had minor problems such as the wipers getting stuck, but move after I "help" them. There is also a gremlin in the wiring for the interior lights. They stay on all the time unless I use the override switch. I find these to be minor problems I can live with. I have the 7.4 2wd. Loads of power! Gas mileage the same as my old Grand Cherokee 12mpg. Nine-passenger seating has plenty enough room for three kids and camping gear. Handles great on the open highway, a little tougher to handle in the city traffic. Also, its a big truck that needs lots of room to stop. Brakes could be better. Great truck.

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  Urban Suburban - 1993 GMC Suburban
  By ll834 - December 24 - 11:47 pm

  My 1993 GMC Suburban is very reliable ,very comfortable, and has enough room for eight passengers. It is great for family trips and has good fuel mileage for this size of vehicle. We have over 200,000 on ours miles and it is still going strong!

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  Solid Truck - 1991 GMC Suburban
  By Fish - December 18 - 9:07 am

  I bought my 1991 GMC Suburban in 1992 with 115,000 miles on it and have since put on another 70,000 miles. This was the last year of this body style. The engine is the best feature. It has more towing power then I could ever need and the engine has been running flawlessly since I purchased the truck. It has tons of room on the inside with seating for nine passengers. I love this truck and I get a lot of looks and complements from other SUV owners. The only drawback for me is the tailgate. I wish I my truck had the "barn doors". The hinge on one side of my tailgate has rusted out. It is difficult to open and close. The tailgate option makes loading the rear compartment awkward and difficult.

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  decent work horse - 1999 GMC Suburban
  By mwiegold - June 4 - 2:00 am

  Weve had this truck 5 years - put new brake pads on every 25,000 miles - too often for me but we tow a lot. Main complaint - the stupid service engine soon light comes on frequently and the local idiot dealers have not been able to find a real fix. The light will stay off for a few months but then comes on - usually a "misfire" code - they do some lame work - but very expensive because its never covered by warranty and it lasts a few months - then we do it again! i would probably be better if off if I disconnected the light - it runs just fine and can really tow a load....but the idiot light drives me crazy!

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  Good Overall - 1995 GMC Suburban
  By mack2 - May 24 - 2:00 am

  I have 142,000 miles on my Suburban now. Other than the brakes needing regular maintenance, this vehicle has been quite good. The plastics on the interior are now starting to break, this is likely due to the hot summers here in Sacramento.