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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  Great truck-built with low quality components - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By jbaggins - July 22 - 11:23 am

  Granted I did buy this in 2010 with 200,000 miles on it. Interior door handles broke inside. cheap plastic parts throughout break way too easily. Great interior space. Have 4 kids so we all fit comfortably. Rear heat works great, tinted windows and lots of power. It was starting to nickel and dime. Rear end differential parts broke, transmission wouldnt stay in overdrive, lots of electric gremlins left interior lights on randomly due to shorts behind dash. Intake manifold gasket went ($600 repair). Horrible gas mileage. Rusting in bad spots due to poor rust proofing. Water leaks into blower, rusting it out insid. I liked driving it but it was going to bankrupt me keeping it up.

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  Wow - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Ford guy - August 12 - 6:55 pm

  I have had two suburbans now. I normally drive fords but the suburban is just a better rig than the expedition and the excursions is just too damn big. Anyway, it is true that these vehicles have a few weak spots. I have done the intake gasket, the radiator, power steering pump but that is about it. Both my suburbans required the above repairs at the same mileage. They are very predictable and considering how heavy duty these rigs are, not too bad in terms of maintenance. There simply isnt anything out there that can touch the suburban for its combination of utility, comfort, towing capacity, and yes fuel economy. Pound for pound this thing is as efficient as a honda civic.

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  Solid, safe and large SUV - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By kv - April 29 - 11:25 pm

  This has been a solid vehicle. Weve pulled a 28 foot RV, which does pull pretty tough up some modest hills. Gas mileage pulling the RV is about 7 MPG. Without the RV, it seems to range from 12 to 16 MPG depending on temp and driving habits. Lots of interior room and we love the storage in the back behind the 3rd seat. The dash lights for the hot/cold have been out since we got it. The fan speed no longer works - its always on full blast. The engine has been solid and we have had good luck with it. There are still a lot of these on the road, a true testament to their durability.

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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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  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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  Review - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By Roger Nutter - July 30 - 2:00 am

  great car...our second SUBURBAN...this is a diesel and is too loud for me though the ride is good.

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  Great Vehicle, if you can afford the gas - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  By skiingskiman - November 14 - 2:00 am

  Bought it new in 98. Great comfortable ride.We have a 107,000 miles on it and 1 new set of brakes so Im not sure what all this brake hype is about. We have replaced the alternator, one U joint and the rear a/c pipe and the wiper motor. Other than that its been a great, reliable and comfortable vehicle. We are keeping it for the long haul.... unless gas goes up. Average about 16 MPG and with a 44 gal tank it doesnt get filled up very often