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1990 GMC Suburban User Reviews

1990 GMC Suburban Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 6 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:3.2 out of 5 stars3.2 out of 5 stars3.2 out of 5 stars3.2 out of 5 stars3.2 out of 5 stars 3.2 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Overall:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5

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"fuel economy" 2 reviews
"big space" 2 reviews
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"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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jdwwally writes:
1990 GMC Suburban 4 Dr V2500 4WD SUV Review
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i have room for my construction tools, my car tools and my big subs with room to spare, my stuff is always dry from the weather,( and out of peoples hands when walking by it)lol., it floats wonderful on highways, other vehicles move out of its way,it goes anywhere, and they are tanks, good gas milage when no lead footing. real hard to get stuck,(im proof).had it in two lakes and three feet of mudd(4x4) and climib some real steep hills(2 wheel drive)i have a 40 gal gas tank in it.

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top heavy(rollover) gas  prices, drivers that are brake happy, stopin n going, how rare they are getting. thats all i can think about

jdwwally
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Its My Favorite Vehicle Of Choice — i just really found that suburbans are real easy to work on and they offer a house, tool shed,a concert and they go everywhere, they are a tank and can haul their weight in gold, and can be modified nicly too,. parts are cheap,the suburban can be titled as a car or a truck, the suburbans are just wonderful to me,they always get good looks.suburbans unite

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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workdaymender8 writes:
1990 GMC Suburban 4 Dr R2500 SUV Review
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work

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long distance traveling

workdaymender8
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Decent Vehicle — good on acceleration and never had any problems with the breaking or the handling of the vehicle. it has needed repairs had the driver side door replaced. and when you shift to reverse it sort of just slams in there. the interior is in good condition. exterior needs a little work. i believe the vehicle gets around 13-15 miles on the highway 8-9 in town. this vehicle is a work truck or maybe a farm truck.

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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Daniel writes:
1990 GMC Suburban 4 Dr V1500 4WD SUV Review
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4x4

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My Idea Truck — i have previously owed one. this one is living up to my exceptions. not a computer controlled engine but this is a good thing it is easier to personally maintain and repair. in turn cost of maintenance is less seats eight so i have plenty of room for my kids

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Matt writes:
1990 GMC Suburban 4 Dr R1500 SUV Review
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You can fit a full 8X4 sheet of sheetrock in it and close the doors

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8 miles to the gallon, and over 100 bucks to fill it

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The Big Ugly — Good to hual everything

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Scott writes:
1990 GMC Suburban 4 Dr V1500 4WD SUV Review
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rugged, jumbojet cargo size

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low mpg

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Brute Force Tuna Boat — i loved this car because, as a 6' 5" 280lbs lineman this car fit my personality and life. i could fit bikes, rafts, speakers, the rest of the line, etc... in it no sweat. several times i folded up the seats and slept in the back, not touching any wall. for its size, it was one of the fastest, best handling cars around. mostly stock could outrun bronco's, blazers, excursions, pickups, most anything or at least be competitive. quality wise this car was exceptional. it was unbreakable. including deer, cars, people, children roughhousing, horseplay and cramming of sharp-large-bare metal objects, it was never fazed. this car literally saved my life whenit finally met its demise.

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Jonathan writes:
1990 GMC Suburban 4 Dr R1500 SUV Review
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Big, solid, fast.

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Gas mileage, maneuverability, blind spots.

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Holy Beast — Climbs like a scared rabbit, has a lot of get-up-and-go. It should've come with 16-inch rims instead of 14-inchers, but that's relatively easy to fix. It does have big blind spots, but very solidly built so you would probably come out alright if you did get in a wreck or a fender-bender. Not too bad of mileage considering the engine size.

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Cost $16,418 Original MSRP $3,850 Average Instant Market Value $8,293 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 17 17 21
Horsepower 210 210 160
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.80 41.70

Reviews From Other Years

1999 GMC Suburban Reviews

I Love The Beast And Can't Wait To Be Behind The Wheel Again By Burbbabe

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1997 GMC Suburban Reviews

Nice My Dream Vehicle 4x4 Works Great By Bumblebee1990

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1996 GMC Suburban Reviews

This Truck Says "here I Am" To Everyone :) By Michael

This is a great vehicle. Rugged, and will do anything asked of it. Gas mileage a bit poor, but will haul eight people with luggage in a blizzard towing a boat. Currently sitting at 170k this vehicl... Read More

Bad Ass By Matt

IT looks awesome. Its fast. I like it. Everyone should love it. Very reliable. I like the interior. I like the color. Its fun to drive and comfortable to drive. Gas tank is sweet fill up every 600 mil... Read More

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1995 GMC Suburban Reviews

My Buban By Keith

This is my 95 GMC Suburban 4X4. Its got a 350 with a 700R4 and a GM 10 Bolt Posi(soon to get a locker). 3" pipe from y-pipe to a Thrush muffler and 3" pipe out. Its got American Racing rims and 31" BF... Read More

95 Gmc Suburban ... Over 210k Miles And Still Rolling. By StarCruiser

My '95 GMC Suburban is like a work horse. I used it to pull trees out of the ground at my farm. It how has over 210k miles on it and I'm using it to pull a 38' travel trailer. It starts every time,... Read More

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1994 GMC Suburban Reviews

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I love this truck. It is old and by no means as powerful as the recent GMC offerings. Very easy to work on and parts are more than reasonable. If it got better fuel economy or gas was cheaper I would ... Read More

This Thing Is A Monster By Bradley

this thing is awesome, it will a 13.7 quarter mile. it dynos at 505 horsepower and 535 ft lbs of torque at the rear wheels. I will never get rid of this thing. It will be with me until the day I die. ... Read More

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