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Q: chevy suburban?
How much do you thing a 2002 chevy suburban with 68,000 miles on it is worth?My family wants to sell ours and we wanted someone's opinion.

A: First of all, let me say that I am a used car manager at a chevy dealership in southern CA and that we are practically turning down everyone that comes in with a big, old suv or giving them little for what is worth. the car market went down when gas prices rose (especially in CA). If you brought me that car today and it was in perfect condition...i would at most give you $3500. the reason for the low price is that we go by the wholesale book and we NEVER repeat NEVER recieve a trade unless its around $1000 below the wholesale value. But since your car is dead cold on the market...its useless to any dealer. I recommend you sell to an individual rather an an dealership.

Q: What is the Oil Capacity of 1998 Chevy Suburban?
I am changing my oil, so how much new oil do I put back in? It is 1998 Chevy Suburban K1500 with 5.7L V8. Also, should I use synthetic oil in Hawaii, or is it just a waste of money?

A: Put in five quarts, run the engine for a couple of minutes, turn off and wait a minute for the oil to drain back down into the oil pan and check again. You may have to add a little more so I would buy six quarts. I personally am a Valvoline man but synthetic oil is good. It's a preference thing. I have never had a problem with Valvoline and I've saved Lot's of money in the meantime.

Q: Can an improper radiator flush cause a water pump failure on a Chevy Suburban?
I recently got a radiator flush on my 2003 Chevy Suburban (as part of a 60,000 service). Two weeks later there's coolant on the garage floor and I'm forced to spend $500+ to replace the water pump. Coincidence? Or, did the dealer screw up something as part of the 60,000 mile service?

A: I'd assume it is just a coincidence. The only way I could see a coolant flush destroying the waterpump is if something solid entered your cooling system while they replaced the anti-freeze and that solid object jammed the pump blades.

Q: Is it safe for an almost 17 year old new driver to drive a Chevy suburban?
We have a daughter that will be 17 in Jan. We have been taking her out driving and preparing her for her driving test and the road so when school starts she can start transporting herself and her sister to and from school. However, we have a Chevy suburban that my husband wants her to drive instead of buying her a smaller more manageable car. He believes that since it is so big they will be safer. I have heard differentl, that it gives them a false sense of security. I am not sure what to think about any of this. Anyone had experience with any of this? Any information about this would be appreciated, thanks.

A: the Chevy suburban is a real safe vehicle ,but she may not have enough driving experience to handle this large of a vehicle,they are kind of hard to get used to ,but there one of the safest ones on the road today,i think though its lot of vehicle for a younger person to be driving,and it may turn out to be more than she can handle also,if it were me id buy her a smaller SUV if safety is a big concern ,and i know it is,this way she could get use to driving hero own vehicle,a smaller one would be ok for her,but a full size suburban may create problems for her,good luck on this one,he,s just wanting her to be safe,and i know how he feels, i have 2 daughters also,and was the same way.

Q: why does my Chevy suburban have 2 batteries ?
I just bought a 1997 Chevy suburban, and i popped the hood, to check my fluid levels and saw that the beast has 2 Batteries, anyone know why it has/needs 2 batts. No it does not have a diesel engine, its gasoline, and its all orignal.no add ons .i.e updated radio, monitors or anything to that effect, IT DOES have a class 4 towing hitch tho.

A: The two battery option on a gas engine truck was part of the 'cold weather package' it gives you increased cranking power for cold starts in extreme weather. If you live south of Green bay Wisconsin you can take one of the batterys out.

Q: Does the 1999 Chevy Suburban have a fuel cut-off switch?
1999 Chevy Suburban K1500 4x4 LT. Is there a fuel cut off switch somewhere one this model? If it does have a fuel cut off, where is the switch to turn it back on?

A: -IF- your vehicle has the cut off, (not sure they used them in '99) then i believe it would be behind the kick panel on the passenger side near the floor just in front of the door. Mostly these inertia cut offs are used in the newest gm cars and trucks (last 4 or 5 years) and they rarely fail or trip due to anything other than a collision. they are only there to shut the fuel pump off in the event of an accident. SIDE NOTE: have you checked your other posting about the fuel pump fuse? i left instruction on locating the fuse. if you can't get verification on which ecm fuse it is then check them all. did you find it? if you found the fuse and still can't get your pump to kick on then i can say with 99.9% confidence that you will need to replace your fuel pump. when you do, make sure you replace the connector that comes with it. they give you the new one for a very good reason and you'd do yourself a big favor to read the paper that comes with the pump before you just throw out the paper and wire harness.

Q: Can I tow a camper trailer that weight 6210 uvw with a 1997 chevy suburban 1500?
I have a 1997 chevy suburban with a 5.7 Liter vortex engine, and I have a 34' Forest River Cherokee camper that weight 6210 uvw. I haver a weight distribution package and a sway control and also electric brakes, I was just wondering will this be too much weight to carry safely with this type of vehicle.

A: This is going to be a tough one.The max towing on the 1997 suburban with the 5.7 liter engine is 6000 lbs.The weight distribution hitch is going to be a big plus.Just for safety sake you should talk to one of local towing companys.For no other reason just to make sure the tow is not going to damage the engine or drive train.Best of luck.

Q: I have a Chevy Suburban '06 that keeps displaying "engine power reduced". No power to run. What shld I do?
I am in the Philippines and I bought this Suburban brand new in the US and shipped it to Phils. I sent it to Chevy dealer and they said it's alternator. When we test battery charging, it was at least 13.5v, so I strongly doubt alternator is the problem. I checked with other forums and most said something about grounding. Pls tell me what electrical connection I should look for to check and correct this problem.

A: If the vehicle is under a GM warranty, I would let the dealer fix it for free. Look up your GM service bulletins and recalls: http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/MaintenanceServlet http://www.mycarstats.com http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm

Q: how do i change the window motor on a 1987 chevy suburban?
ive got an 87 chevy suburban with a non functional drivers power window. the switch works because when i turn the key to "on" and move the switch, the "service engine soon" light dims a little bit. ive taken the door panels off and disconnected the motor, but that's about it. anyone have any tips or pics or insutrctions or anything about how to get the motor out? any help is appreciated

A: if the window is up it's a walk in the park , feel the other end of the motor from the plug in you should feel three screw heads remove these and the motor should come out with a little work. if it's down good luck. on some models there are three little div its on the inner door frame these are where the bolt heads are located and will require a drill to gain access to them. other wise you will have to remove the entire window regulator

Q: How many pounds can a 1998 chevy suburban pull?
How heavy of a trailer can a 1998 chevy suburban 1500 2wd with a 350 vortec engine and a auto trans.Also a 2004 Ford expedition 5.4l 4wd Auto trans.Thanks

A: it depends on the rear axle ratio. with Z82 and G80 and KNP codes on sticker in glovebox, 3:42:1=5000 pounds code GU6 in glove box 3.73:1=7000 pounds code GT4 The F word is similar.

Q: How do I change the a/c clutch on a 1995 Chevy 1500 suburban?
1995 Chevy Suburban 5.7 L two wheel drive

A: first you have to have the right pulley puller and spanner wrench to hold the clutch plate in place. You can usually rent these at Autozone or Advance or Murray's. You pay for them up front, and then when you are done with them you bring them back and they refund your money, as long as you didn't destroy them. You have to pull the clutch drive plate and pulley off and then I think the clutch coil is held on by a snap ring. In my opinion, if you have never done this type of work before, it might be worth your time and frustration to just swap out the a/c compressor with a used one from the salvage yard. they are available for anywhere between $50-$100. You might have to take the compressor off the engine anyways so the system would still need to be recharged. I've had mixed results with the pullers from the parts stores. sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. I've had problems finding the right one to fit the compressors I've worked on. It's a lot easier and quicker to just exchange the compressor.

Q: 96 Chevy Suburban Front Evaporator Core Change?
I have a 96 Chevy Suburban with a front evaporator core leak and need to change it. I'm fairly mechanically inclined, though I've never changed one. Anyone have a good website link where I could see a schematic breakdown to change it out, or helpful ideas? Thanks for any advice.

A: Depending on where you live and if there is a Auto parts store there such as Advance Auto Parts, O'riley's, Auto Zone. You can go there and use the repair manual on your vehicle. They usually do not have a problem letting people use them to find an answer. I work for Advance Auto Parts In Paris Tn. and I know they have a web site that you can check out. They even have Q & A section. Check them out they might be able to help

Q: Can I Start My 2004 Chevy Suburban With the Key If I dont have the Alarm Remote To turn Off the alarm?
I have a 2004 Chevy Suburban...I kno that in my Old Chevy Cavalier if the alarm was set that if I had the key that when the alarm went off all I had to do was start the car by turning the key in the ignition...i jus wanna kno if it is the same in suburbans

A: yes it should start,and once it is running ,the alarm should shut off,my neighbor has the same alarm system on theirs,and it works the same way ,it should cut the alarm off,because the way the alarm works is it senses power from the car,so once its running to should automatically shut down ,it should allow you to start it though,good luck on it,i hope i told you right on this one.

Q: I'm looking at purchasing a late-model Chevy Suburban. Does it come with XM or Sirius?
I'm shopping on eBay for a late-model Chevy Suburban -- and the description says it has the add-on option of "Satellite Radio." But it doesn't say whether it's Sirius or XM. I'm assuming that GM has a contract with XM or Sirius for all their vehicles, so if you have a late-model (2002 to 2005-ish) Chevy Suburban with factory-installed Satellite Radio, can you tell me whether it's Sirius or XM. Thank you.

A: xm

Q: How do you find out if your 1998 chevy suburban is an LT model or an LS model?
I can't find it anywhere. Where do I look to find out what it is? It's either a Chevy Suburban 1500LS or 1500LT?!?!

A: owners emanuel, call a dealership