Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (two problems).
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle would shift into four-wheel drive independently. The vehicle became stuck in automatic four wheel drive and the contact stated that the vehicle felt as if the wheels were attempting to lock. Read details...
My 1998 1500, 2 wd chevy Suburban lost a bolt in the differential. Bolt held a pin, when the pin worked loose, the rearend locked up, putting my car into a spin. Fortunately I was only going 25 mph, and no one was hurt. Read details...
The second transmission is failing at 85,939 thousand miles, out of warranty. Is it normal for two tranmissions to fail at relatively low mileage. I don't think so. My Suburban is in fantastic condition. It is extremely well maintained and believe it or not like new. Read details...