Overview & Reviews

New colors, a standard theft-deterrent system, optional heated seats, second-generation airbags and an automatic 4WD system improve the 1998 Suburban.

• Huge interior with seating for up to 9 passengers. Fun to drive. Great V-8 engine.

• Ride on pavement is unrefined. All the good stuff is optional.

User Reviews:

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  1998 DIESEL Suburban - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By CSpectre - June 5 - 2:00 am

  Say what you want about SUVs.. Bought this 1998 Suburban Diesel.. love it.. 20mpg city 24 mpg hwy.. 6.5 turbo diesel is the way to go.. will buy another paid 1.58 for fuel 6/04

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  Nice Hauler, but troublesome. - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Pats Truck - May 20 - 2:00 am

  Purchased used with 53000 miles. My neighbor is a GM mechanic and told me Id be putting a water pump on it soon. At 63,000 sure enough, it needed a water pump. Within months started seeing coolant leak again. This time intake manifold gaskets. Researched the internet, seems this is a problem with 5.7 engines. GMs solution...redesign the motor. No service bulletin, no corporate support, fix it yourself. Its unfortunate GM refuses to be honorable and stand behind what is obviously a defect, not normal wear and tear. It ran better after new gaskets but wallet $600 lighter. All in all my family loves it but my instincts tell me to get rid of it soon.

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  3/4 ton HD SUV - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By j leishman - April 8 - 2:00 am

  Pulls a 7000 pound trailer great, very versatile as it carries 4X8 sheets of material. Burns not a drop of oil at 107000 miles. Every feature still works good.

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  My 1998 Suburban - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Chevy11111 - March 7 - 2:00 am

  Good solid vehicle, lots of room. No real issues. Fuel economy is not as bad as people think. I get 16 to 17 mpg. Nice ride. Coul come with larger diameter wheels.

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  Chevy Suburban - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By bwilch - February 5 - 2:00 am

  This is the ultimate family transport vehicle that is not shy about pulling a boat, trailer or even stumps! The highway ride is terrific and with the 4-wheel drive, its virtually unstoppable in the snow! Weve got 4 kids and they appreciate having their own space--let alone the golden retriever who has the back all to herself. Plenty of power, comfort, and heft helps maintain the heritage of the suburban!

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  1998 C2500 w/7.4 - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By fellows - January 19 - 2:00 am

  I bought this used and have been happy with the vehicle for 8 months. I got new pads for the brakes and installed a K&N Filter Kit. On a trip to Idaho/Montana I got 14mpg/65mph, 13mpg/70mph, and 11.9/78mph. Three kids, dog, trailer.. no problems. This vehicle is great around town, it has a very sharp turning radius and can get with it when necessary. With gasoline nearing $1.75, it costs ~ $65 or so to fill. I feel very safe within in the vehicle.

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  Suburban - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By 123456789123456789 - January 2 - 2:00 am

  The Suburban of our family is the one we rely on and hauls the family and groceries. The mother of the home drives it and she thinks it is the best car out their.

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  Good so far. - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By sellinghomes4u - December 9 - 2:00 am

  Best overall large SUV Ive looked at. Checked out Explorers and Jeep Grand Cherokee and Durango. All WAY too small for a family. Overall it seems to be a well thought out vehicle. I wonder if some of the people whove rated it so badly perhaps hadnt gotten ones that had been abused wrecked or poorly modified. I also rated it highly on gas mileage. Mine has been averaging 15mpg in mixed driving, its overall fuel economy isnt much different than my mini-van. I havent owned it long enough to comment on reliabilty. Its comfortable, quiet, smooth and handles quite well (within the confines of what it is). Overall Im quite pleased with it.

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  Love-Hate Relationship - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Dennis Richardt - December 2 - 2:00 am

  Bought it used. Thank my lucky stars I purchased a warranty. 6 months Trani. 16 months rear end. 23 months signal switch, $400.00. Above average break wear. And it pulls the boat very well. It loves the Colorado 4x4 mountain trails. Never a lack of power. I love it & and sometimes hate it. But I would never be without it.

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  Broken - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By bdew - November 11 - 2:00 am

  Our suburban is on its 4th alternator and its 4th fuel pump which is a 400.00 part that is inside the fuel tank. The water pump and intake manifold gasket have both had to be replaced with countles other problems like brakes and electrical failures. The motor pings badly when under no load but going up a slight incline and has 60% of its original power.