Chevrolet Suburban

Year / Model Reviewed:
pre 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Strengths:
The Suburban is a ""workhorse"". I tow a 30' Avion with very little effort. Ilike the 2 swinging doors on the rear. Comfortable to ride in especially on freeways and interstates.

Weaknesses:
Gas miliage is low 7-9 MPG and I have a Gearvendor Overdrive that was an add-on that functions intermittently. Emission inspections are a hassle.

Summary:
(pre 1997 Model) - Overall a good tow-vehicle. Has trouble passing emission inspection due to the big 454 engine.

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Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $42000.00 from Mac Haik

Year / Model Reviewed:
2008 suburban LTZ

Strengths:
Luxury ride on the highway. Just a joy to drive.

Weaknesses:
I get 18 to 19 MPG on the highway not the advertised 20.

Summary:
This is my second Suburban and I love it. We regularly travel long distances to visit family and friends. There can't be a more comfortable vehicle for long trips. Our Labrador Retriever has plenty of room and can get in through the side door so it is not a big leap to get in.

There have been no issues with the truck in the 15,000 miles we have driven. Have changed oil twice and the level is always at the top before the change. No problems at all.

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $49500.00 from Northwood Chevrolet

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 chevy suburban LT

Strengths:
Love the overall vehicle, its big, heavy, safe and rides like a cloud.

Summary:
First problem was with defogger coils that are welded to inside of window. these have fallen of and each time the replace the entire window, I am now on window number 8 yes you read right I said 8!!! Now, the vehicle is burning oil like its going out of stile. Did oil consumption test and they are going to replace the driverside lifters on Monday (Oct. 19, 2009). I have seen many of these same complaints online and wonder why GM is waisting $$$ on these things when they know damn well it will NOT fix the problem. Not only is this a big pain in my *** but, the service dept. here in Eureka, CA (Northwood Chevrolet) is the WORST SERVICE dept I have ever had to experince. what is a person to do????

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $41000.00 from Walser Chev

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 Suburban LT

Strengths:
Nice riding, quiet

Weaknesses:
Huge Oil Burner. Luther Chev has just tore apart engine. Cannot find a thing wrong. They want to continue monitoring it.

Summary:
Don't buy these trucks until GM gets this mess figured out. I have owned trucks my entire life and have never, ever had this problem. But, they were all Fords prior to this one......

Similar Products Used:
Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer

Price Paid:  $35000.00 from Miller Chevrolet

Year / Model Reviewed:
2007 Chevy Suburban

Strengths:
Handles great and is wonderful in the snow. Nice heavy and safe vehicle to protect the kids.

Weaknesses:
OIL BURNER!!!!!!

Summary:
Oil burner. I go through 1 quart of oil every 2,000 miles. After charting oil consumption by the dealership, finally convinced GM that there was something wrong. Dealer tore apart the engine and found that the cylinders were "knicked". They replaced the cylinder heads and now 2,000 miles later the vehicle is still consuming oil. Once again, GM is stating that oil consumption is normal. I have never had a new car that I have had to add oil to!! Love the vehicle and how it handles, but I don't understand why GM refuses to fix a recurring problem. I was also told by the dealer to "deal with it and start adding oil". The dealership also told me that they have never heard of a suburban consuming oil. I have spent 30 minutes on the internet and have found 15 cases of 2007 suburbans consuming oil. The problem is still ongoing.

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