Chevy Suburban Review | 1992-1999 | 8th Gen
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- In this video I review a 1999 Chevy Suburban 2500 which is an 8th generation model of the Suburban, which ran from 1992 to 1999.
Thanks to Wholesale Auto Connection for the use of this vehicle:
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I remember when these were new. Very nice back then. The design still looks good after all these years.
My 1994 Suburban Silverado has been with me 14 years and 320,000 miles same engine and tranny. 5.7L Engine. 4L60 Trans.
still running strong and 25 years old LIKE A ROCK!!!!!!!!!
@living in a desert I just take care of the regular maintenance (though I do use full synthetic oil), and intermittently use some Lucas complete fuel system treatment on fill-ups. Mine ('97 7.4L) seems content with the care it gets. Never touched the transmission (4L80-E) beyond checking the fluid level.
The best suburban body style hands down
These late 90s gm suvs remind me of a black guy.
No one Here biggie?
@@brendanrigley3025 yea😢
Preach
I prefer 10th gen, but 9th gen in truck form is awesome
See the old Suv's were made in mind for actual work not like todays modern ones
"Nigel thornberry with shhmaaAaaaashing neeews!"
These were actually trucks that had a closed trunk, not a cool looking soccer mom car.
@@noonehere4332 even the s10 chevy/s15 gmc jimmy series were awesome roofed trucks. I have a 91 s10 and I'm about to get a 90 s15 here soon. Highly recommended
I have a 99 GMC Suburban, still rust free, LT package which includes built in garage openers for up to 3 doors, leather heated seats, heated mirrors and rear glass, and push button 4 wheel drive. Awesome vehicle and barring accident I'll keep it the rest of my life.
I have the exact same but it's a chevy. I love it 325,000 miles and counting. My grandpa bought it brand new then my dad bought it from him then it was passed down to me. The interior is destroyed from it being a work truck the last like 15 years. but I feel the same way about keeping mine ill keep fixing it as long as it doesn't get destroyed in an accident. Definitely my favorite car I've had
@@pleasesubneedclout415 There is a place online that you can order new "factory" covers with the foam.
Designer: "how many cupholders do you want?
Chevy: "yes"
How bout one good one!
And none of them hold a beverage worth a shit while driving! 🤣
I had a 1994 K2500 with the 454. It was an absolute beast that did any and all tasks I threw at her. They are great trucks.
Those old suburbans were really great. Our company has been using suburbans for 35 years and all of them were excellent, reliable and extremely durable trucks that would last for a very, very long time even when being worked hard every day for years.
I have a 99 Tahoe LS 2WD. Still runs great. The older Chevy V8s were amazing engines. Much better than the newer Ecotec 3 with DFM and AFM garbage
The reason its so slow is because you have a 5.7 in a 2500. You need that 454 power💪🏻💪🏻
With a whipple on top of that 454
@@maciasrick454 Would love to do that to both of my L29's.
SwagsonOnThaBeat
Definitely agree. I had a 454 in mine. I drove my friends with the 350 and it was anemic. He sold his and bought one like mine.
8.1 raylar super charge. XD
Dylan Bryte
Do you have one
As a picky person you gave a very good presentation on the Chevrolet Suburban 2500. As of this day no other Suburban has matched your 99 version in my opinion. Thanks for your time.
My favorite truck, I own a 97 that I drive every day
1997 K2500 7.4L Suburban, and C2500 7.4L Silverado. Love them. They can't be beat, if you have a long drive to make. The seats are super comfortable in the second half of the 8th gen. Newer Suburban/Silverado seats are much firmer and not as road trek friendly. GM's truck engines are very reliable, too. Both are my daily drivers Which one depends on my needs for the day, or how I'm feeling at the moment.
I have a 1995 4X4 454 all stock Suburban, but drive a Buick daily
Idc if people say they burn hella gas, it’s the best SUV I’ve ever driven, and still drive!
@@rudyfelixxxcruzzz3575 The fuel mileage only sucks in the land of stop and go suburbia and cities. If you live in more rural areas, or make long highway runs the mileage is better.
I have a 97 sub 4x4 , 6" lift, 35x12.50x15 tires. But ....somebody removed the automatic, and put in an NV4500 manual trans. Love love love it. Also just bought a 04 3/4 ton with the 8.1 vortec....my new love
They don't make them like they use to... that's for sure. I absolutely LOVE these tanks of trucks
I had a 1999 3/4 ton with the 6.5 turbo diesel- it was a great truck!
My uncle had one. No turbo though.
Would you recommend the diesel if it were to be primarily used for travel? For fuel mileage and cost not towing.
@@JB917102 year late response, but absolutely yes. They get a bad reputation when compared to other diesels from the same era, Cummins and powerstroke. The 6.2 and 6.5 detroits however were never designed to compete. They were meant for efficiency with workhorse capability when needed, which they do well.
Don’t get me wrong, they have their quirks, most of which can be handled with aftermarket updates. For travel and only occasional towing, that 6.5 turbo will last a half million miles with good care. With non aggressive highway gearing, they’re capable of upper 20s mpg on the highway.
I have TWO of these 99s, both are 1500s. One is a 4wd, the other is a 2wd that I put an Eaton posi in. Great trucks!
I purchased a 1999 Chevy Suburban 2500 with the 454. I'm planning on doing a full on restoration and hopefully get it done in two years and then use to haul an RV. I've always loved the look of these. I also own a 1995 two door Tahoe that's my daily driver. These really are the heartbeat of America. Great review and looking forward to finishing mine
The big block 2500's are awesome.
I hoped you also got it with the optional 40+ gas tank to well supplement that gas chugging big blok v8
I have me a 96 GMC Suburban SLT K1500. Love driving it more than my 2008 Ford Fusion. OVER 200K miles and still going strong.
I too have a 96' GMC Suburban SLT k1500
I own a 1992 1/2 ton Suburban Cheyenne trim level love it its my daily driver 230,000 miles and still going strong these are so easy to work on too
Those Gens were the absolute best. Pure beasts
I'm the 8th owner of a 98 suburban. 210,xxx got the cruise fixed today. I'm living large.
🇸🇪 I have a 1997 6,5 2500 LT with barn doors, leather seats and electric 4x4. I love it! I live in Sweden btw 🇸🇪
I have a 1993 suburban K2500 that I am restoring and swapping in a cummins 12 valve.
Dude that thing is going to be so badass
Love these suburbans. Love their seats and the dash.
Love that 7.4 engine.
Must love that 10 mpg average! 😆
I like how people are starting to warm up to these. There are thousands that have been sent over seas to middle eastern countries. They love them there!
Yes, watch the movie “ The Kingdom” with Jamie Fox & Chris Cooper in it. There’s some scenes where they use a few Black 2500 series Suburbans with the aluminum wheels, but unfortunately a couple of them get destroyed in the movie, but obviously there’s more where those came from.
Ayeeee! Im a 15 year old in oregon, I've seen that Exact suburban on the road. That thing looks BEASTY!!
Edit: Those stock rims with the Giant Offroad Tires just suit the truck!!
These will always have a place in my heart
Very durable vehicle. I have a 1996 with 350 cu in engine. 270,000 miles so far replaced serpentine belt,distributor cap,plug wires,of course plugs,battery and routine oil,air filter changes. No complaints at all.
I agree. Ruggedly built, reliable, and comfortable seats worthy of cross country road trips. (1997 K2500, 7.4L Vortec, 4L80-E, GM 14-bolt)
@@justinreyman8170 I have driven from NY to Nevada and back twice and the seats provide great support and wards off fatigue. I like the taller view also when on the road and the confidence I'm in a 5,000 pound truck that would do well in an accident I believe
versus a compact unibody or midsize automobile.
Local police have a 1995 white 2500 suburban with a 350. 4x4 and on the floor transfer case shifter. Only has 22k miles. Is only used nowadays for parades and events.
I just bought a 97 today and love it!
Honestly one of the best reviews I’ve seen for this year suburban definitely helpful facts thanks and keep on keeping on
My perents bought a 95 suburban when I was a baby. We had all of our family trips in it, weather it was going camping or going to visit family out of state the suburban never let us down. My brother bought it from my folks as his first car and then I bought it from him. I'm 21 now and still have my baby and she still runs like a champ. All through my childhood the suburban was always there when we needed it and now that its mine I wouldnt trade it for anything. Best vehicle I've ever owned.
These are awesome. Growing up I always loved these. I remember my dad borrowing his friend's 94 suburban 1500 fire department truck. It was awesome. I would totally get it if I found one with low mileage with the 4x4
That generation is great, my dad has a 96.
I have had 3 1999's. (a Yukon, GMC, and Chevrolet Suburban.) My favorite year.
I'd trade my 2012 camaro for this burban in a heartbeat
This burban has some of the most comfy seats GM ever made. It's like driving a couch or an overstuffed recliner.
As a current owner of the 8th Gen Suburban, those cup holders in the second row seat pull-down suck, unless the vehicle is stationary. They are to shallow to be effective, and under no circumstance will they hold a standard beverage cup (or larger) in a curve or if a large bump is encountered. The passenger side offers far better access to the third row seating, as it slides forward. Folding the second row flat, the headrest gets moved from the seat back, to the holes in the folded forward seat for storage. This The 7th and 8th Generation of Suburban will lay waste to the modern Suburbans in durability, and ruggedness. It's not equipped with high HP engines, but they have lots of torque. They are also far easier and more affordable to repair than the current generations, as there is far less electronics to go bad. Engine specs: 5.7L Vortec: 255HP, Torque: 330lb-ft (available in 1500 and 2500, standard). The 7.4L Vortec: 290HP, Torque 410 lb-ft (a C/K 2500 option only). I also love that there is no full lift-gate option for this generation, and prefer the "barn door" option. Lift-gates suck, for tall people.
Justin Reyman and the ones on the passenger side dash are even more of a joke
@@maciasrick454 I know the one's you're talking about. They don't exist in 1997 (like mine) or later units.
Lift gates suck for short people too. Jumping to close a lift gate is so embarrassing! I adore my barn doors!
Very nice truck, great review !
Good review 👍 I have 2 now both are 4/4 1 is 1500 5.7with 265k on it it's my winter burb an 99is a 2500 4/4 with a 7.4 with 140k is my summer burb 😁 I've had 3-4 that era burb 😁 there great trucks never get stock in the snow or mud that can pull any thing you put behind them I love them and I will always have one or two or more
This is the car i learn to drive which my friend owns 1998 V8 one.
Grettings from the Croatis
I have one of these square body Burbs. It is my favorite vehicle to cart kids, day trips and haul just about anything. With 210K, I’m fortunate it has been very reliable, the lines are classic and aesthetically pleasing. I can’t see ever getting rid of it.
I have a 97 suburban with all terains. That thing is a beast for towing. It has towed everything we have put it up against with no problem. I love these trucks, because they are very reliable, but when something breaks, it is very easy to repair. I would love to get a Tahoe with the same body style.
Love my Badazz 92 Sub. Bought it for $600 ten years ago.
What a great presentation! It was well thought out and edited. Where did you get a Showroom condition 20 plus year old Suburban?
i have a 99, i pulled the 350 and dropped in a GM 383 stroker. lots of power
Love my 96 k2500 7.4 SLT bought it new now has 209k looks near New and runs perfect.
The 5.7 is a great engine with the same torque as the newer 5.3vortec engines in the newer suburbans, people need to understand that is 2500 heavy duty suburban which is alot heavier then the 1500 model and you got it paired with the smaller engine 5.7 vortec.....if you were to have the 7.4 vortec then you would see how much faster it would be able to move that heavy 2500 suburban, the smaller 5.7 vortec is very strong and decently fast but only in a 1500 model....when you compare accelaration times between a 1999 1500 suburban with 5.7 vortec vs a 2013 1500 suburban with a 5.3 vortec you will see there really ain't much difference in accelaration times..... especially when both are towing a heavy trailer......the 90's 5.7 and 7.4 vortec engines are legendary!!!
i have 3 of these all in white and i love them
Im touching 212,000 miles on my 99 chevy suburban. A little work got done to it through the few years I had it. I'm driving it till it I can't.
I love them tires and wheel package! Love them goodyear wrangler duratrac's! Nice truck too!😎👍
1 got a 1993 2500 suburban. I love this body style!
Get a RedHead steering box. That’ll permanently repair the steering play. I did on my mint 100k mile 1998 2500 4x4... drives great
Thanks for the review, definitely one of the better reviews out there!!! From Australia and currently in the hunt for one to restore. Not in a hurry so, just taking my time to find the right one at the right price. Cant wait for this new upcoming project :) If you ever review another Suburban or any old cars, be great if you point out some of the weaknesses to look out for. Cheers, like and subscribed.
Mr. H Have you found one yet? I have a 99 LT I may sell eventually...
Steve Muller Hi Steve, sounds good. Which state are you in Australia? Im in Melbourne. As I said, Im not in a hurry, so a little waiting time is fine by me :)
Mr. H I'm in Gladstone, Central Queensland...
hate the s10 dash they put in the aussie ones, so gross
Man, that interior is super clean. And that pain is amazing. I have a 99 2500 and the car was so neglected, I just ripped the interior from a junked Escalade because it looked nicer. My hood and roof paint need working, but it has the 7.4L, so she's going to keep going!
I grew up in a 2003 Yukon XL, and always wanted to get into one as an adult for my family. So far I’m falling for this gen body. The interior is a bit wonky feeling (the front seating specifically) but its still a great work truck feel with enough seating and storage for the whole clan.
I think this. Vehicle is too awesome... I always like the look of these
You don’t see many Tahoes or Suburbans used as a work truck anymore aside from government and police fleets, great review!
Love the GMT400 body style. I would love to find a 2500 model suburban one day.
I found one for you :-)
My neighbor is selling one in great shape 4x4 for 2500$
KikoMickey64 is his still for sake?
Just purchased 99 LT Suburban last month. It gets better gas mileage than my 2006 Dodge Dakota. Reverse of transmission was going out on it. I miss many aspects of Dakota but I am looking forward to good experiences with the Suburban 1500 two wheel drive.
I’ll take this over anything new.
Easley the best suburban ever, last gen suburban to offer a diesel option, really sad that Chevy didn't continue that into the 9th gen
I miss my beast! Great trucks!
My parents had a 89 GMC Suburban, 93 Chevy Suburban, 96 Chevy Suburban, and finally an 02 Chevy Tahoe. I think my favorite was the 96 which is the closest to this one. It looked very much like this one with the styling. It was only a half-ton Suburban, but with a lift the fender flares like this one, but the whole thing was a dark blue. It was a LT with leather seats, electronic 4wd, and rarity in the market...a fold-down flat screen tv in the ceiling. It was in between the driver and front passenger and folded down to face the back seats. The sound was linked to the vehicles sound system. It used the radio antenna to pick up VHF and UHF stations. It did not have a big boomerang antenna on top. It also had a VCR underneath the second row passenger seat behind the driver. In place of the cupholders near the floor on the second row, it had 2 knobs for tv controls. It was a great Suburban. It had a 40 gallon fuel tank which would have buried us when gas was $4+ in Texas. But my parents had already traded it in by 2002 for the Tahoe. I wish they had kept it all these years, because I think it would still be a great vehicle now. I would consider trying to put a 6-speed transmission on the 5.7 to help out the fuel mileage though.
I'm an original owner of a 1995 4WD LT 1500 model with only 150k miles on it. Texas heat is taking a toll on the soft parts, but mechanically the Suburban still operates perfectly. But I still like this version's body style...nice clean look. My fender flares were taking a really bad beating from the sun, so I gave them two coats of Raptor black bed liner spray which made a heck of a difference.
Still sexier then a newer one
I have a super pristine 100% rust-free '95 Yukon 4x4 SLT (leather seats) with the 5.7 liter (Non-Vortec) with TBI. I bought it 17 years ago from its original owner when it had only 83k miles on it, and have pampered this vehicle since. It now has 218k miles on its original engine & trans, and has never let me down. While I'm not happy with its rather anemic performance (only 200hp), it has served me well and continues to be reliable and a pleasure to drive (despite its horsepower shortcoming). I'm looking to find a later-model '96 to 2006 Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban to eventually replace my '95.
Great video
I got a somewhat beat-up ex coyote wagon white 1999 Chevy suburban 1500 with 50 thousand miles on it as a hand me down from my dad as my first car, good times. Sad to know that many will not be able to have this badass beast as their first car in the future.
I still own a 99 5.7 but I loved my 88. 454 3/4 ton.
As I watch this I am Camping in my 1999 K2500 . It’s a work horse, rubber floors, crank windows, but does have power locks. Yes that was an option. Mine has the 5.7 and does decent on mileage. And 4x4 is a lever in my opinion only way to go. No push button. My vehicle at work is a 2017 C1500 suburban (office has 3 of them). Holy hell electrical issues...... air bag sensor issues.... but great on mileage and still comfortable. As far as your comment about loose steering well that is a Chevrolet trade make. After 100,000 or if abused the front ends tend to get loose. Kind of how people with Jeeps accept death wobble. Any way 92 -99 great used vehicle for the money! Also have a 95 K1500 burban and a lot of other Chevrolet pickups.
I have a 1500 i love it.I drove it to florida and back no issues.I took the third row seat out so i could get in the back and take a nap at rest stops.Really like it.Its just me in this big boy but i dont care.I have enough room for whoever i want to take with me.I just change the transmission filter and oil.Put some of that Lucas in it..GOOOOD stuff.
Great review, and clean Suburban. What size tires? Any lift?
I have a '98 Suburban 5.7L as a daily driver - the rig just runs and runs. My only issues have been the fuel pump (a chronic problem with these trucks, apparently) and a brake system leak, otherwise it's been rock solid for me...
I’ve had mine for 5 years. I got it at 67,000 miles. I now have 168,000 and still going. I’ve done power steering hoses, cooling system, all suspension components brakes. fuel pump and distributor where only things ever needed to be towed home over. This truck took me from California to Virginia and back, from Virginia to Michigan twice and to Texas from Virginia three times. This has been hands down the most reliable and most comfortable truck iv ever had and the oldest. I will replace the power train when its time but I feel after doing my gaskets fuel system and timing chain I will get another 100000 miles. It’s just a fantastic truck. Chevy did this one right.
I agree, bought one in an auction for 800$ in Anaheim ca. 200k mi. Needed a xfer case rebuild. Since then. Towed a 30ft dutchmen rv from long island ny to san diego ca.. 5 years and 10 trips later from cali to midwest and back. Idk if i will ever give this truck up.. Right now it only needs valve cover gaskets replaced. 😎 exact same color as video but tail gate horizontal doors and push button 4x4.
See my suburban is exactly like yours, more obs, but still the same and the fact that mines has some loud heavy flow masters its not quiet at all! I love it to this day as other obs trucks
I have a limited edition GMC K2500 Suburban SLE 7.4 with auto 4×4 with Barn Doors. Great Vehicle. Right now it has 389,000 miles.
I have long wanted an excuse to purchase an old style Suburban like this. I'm 70yo, so I really tend toward basics, and don't feel deprived because of the lower tech.
And, gas milage isn't a big issue. Age and wear and tear on my body means I take far fewer long trips where fuel milage would greatly add to my costs.
And a solid built 3/4 ton boat is added protection in an accident. A Prius isn't gonna do much more than dent the bumper in a collision of these beasts, while that little thing would be totaled.
It's either this rig, which is easier to find, or an old Jeep Wagoneer 4X4. There's another old school classic worth driving, with even less tech. And a boatload of creds and history.
I got the 2001 Suburban 2500 4x4 with the 6.0, she’s a tank and still goin strong with 241,000 miles on her, that 99 is a tough lookin tank too, it would be hard to ditch my 01 for that 99 but I just about would had my 01 not been so good to me
Not sure how cylinder deactivation failures in the newer LS engines is considered an advancement.
I was never a fan of that either. I’ve heard that feature can be disabled, but I’d rather not have it period.
The 2011 to 2013 are the very best years, all the proper fixes and updates where finished by then, just steer clear of air and magnetic suspension equipped models if you want a lift with giant tires! ;)
I got a 01 suburban with a 8.1
Dude this is literally my truck, same year same color cept mine has a hood bug guard and window guards. Also mine is the 1500 350. Engine was rebuilt so it's bored a bit and it has glass packs with true dual. Body is nearly mint too, as my second vehicle and my first V8, I am IN LOVE. This truck is definitely a p***y getter 😎
I have a 1997 Suburban, with 305k on it and owned 17 and half years. Also a 1999 Suburban with 135k on it and owned it 5 years. Both 4 wheel drive. My first two Suburbans were a 1990 model and then a 1994 model. I only own Suburbans, Best truck ever, especially the 8th generation
98 k1500 suburban literally owning my dream truck lmao my wife thinks I’m crazy
I own a 96' GMC Suburban k1500. Wouldnt trade it for anything else.
My favorite style.
Nice review.
Still love this truck. It's cheap and easy to fix. The steering play is most likely due to a bad steering box. They don't have hardly any play normally
The pinnacle of American engineering and design.
That steering slop is NOT failed design or "old tech" . That's a worn rag joint. A new rag joint is about $35 and 1 hour labor. I just did mine a month ago and that slop is 100% gone.
Back in the day whenever we were in the Northern Virginia/Metro D.C. area passing through, we’d almost always see a few 2500 Series Black Suburbans that were occupied by several guys wearing dark sunglasses & even occasionally see several traveling together & they’d have the rear tailgate glass up with another guy in there with what looked like an M4 platform rifle, along with the dark sunglasses as well. Maybe they were out for a drive on a sunny day in a bad area?
I have a 97 just now hitting 200,000..still running like a horse
have an 04 3/4 ton 8.1 great towing vehicle
If you went to the smaller rear seat it actually slides to let 3rd tow passengers in and out with pull of handle
Gen 9 is also a very high quality vehicle and very beautiful but...I agree that this one is the best.
Holly cow dude - surprise, surprise, it's like mine color combo+MY...only i have the K1500 with truck tailgate! I love the last one squared classic Chevy truck, has something in it!
Btw. I live and ride my in Europe, so it's a kind of exotic here and other drivers faces and reactions are priceless... ;) BR
I had a 1992 suburban kept it till it finally died I think I died a little when it left the yard without me and the grandchildren. We enjoyed 250000 miles on it
I had a 97 GMC Suburban with the rear barn doors. I loved that truck. Some crackhead woman hit me doing about 40 mph, totaling the truck. The newer models didn’t really do it for me, but I should get a newer one someday soon.
Sold mine after the transmission croaked. Should have hit up the junk yard. Still miss it.
Check that rag joint on your steering shaft for the slop in the steering
Love this car!! But I’m in Europe ( Austria ) & this car is like 20k + if you want one ..
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