# \#suburban **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/suburban/988.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Can I swap my driver seat with a bucket seat (2nd row)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-swap-my-driver-seat-with-a-bucket-seat-2nd-row/198935)
**Author:** [@owners4life5\_192692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owners4life5_192692)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-swap-my-driver-seat-with-a-bucket-seat-2nd-row/198935 "2025-02-03T00:28:49Z")
Hello, I was recently hired by the post office and have been delivering mail. I drive on the passenger side when I am working. I want to keep a seat on the driver’s side instead of just removing it like most people do (… --- ## [Check engine light keeps comming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-keeps-comming-on/192582)
**Author:** [@moswtr\_178607](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moswtr_178607)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-keeps-comming-on/192582 "2023-08-30T23:07:12Z")
A 1999 Suburban K1500, the check engine light continues to come on, especially when under-load like going up a 2000 foot grade. The DTC Code is P0304. The distributor cap and rotor and plug wires have been replaced and a… --- ## [Suburban 2004 Electrical or Starter Diagnostic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-2004-electrical-or-starter-diagnostic/188884)
**Author:** [@red.suburban.2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/red.suburban.2004)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-2004-electrical-or-starter-diagnostic/188884 "2023-02-02T17:22:52Z")
2004 Suburban 1500 LS In the past few days my wife has reported that a few times all the lights on the dashboard and control panel would flicker off and back on and the radio would be reset to 12. As if the battery had … --- ## [MAINTENANCE ---who to believe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-who-to-believe/187407)
**Author:** [@nybob6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nybob6)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-who-to-believe/187407 "2022-11-15T05:39:26Z")
My 2016 Chevy Suburban has 62,000 miles. At a recent Valvoline oil change, the tech said 1. Replace Fluid in Front Differential every 30K miles. (Never done!) 2.Power Steering fluid change every 30K miles. (Never do… --- ## [Squeaking/chirping when starting and driving, goes away after a while, 97 GMC Suburban](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-chirping-when-starting-and-driving-goes-away-after-a-while-97-gmc-suburban/186958)
**Author:** [@alexandermarx25\_181158](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexandermarx25_181158)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-chirping-when-starting-and-driving-goes-away-after-a-while-97-gmc-suburban/186958 "2022-10-19T22:38:27Z")
Hey Everyone, I have a squeaking (or chirping) in my truck. It usually appears when I first start the truck and while driving. It seems to be connected to accelerating, when I go off the gas or stop, it slows down or goe… --- ## [97 GMC Suburban K1500 4x4 5.7l steering wheel play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-steering-wheel-play/184649)
**Author:** [@alexandermarx25\_181158](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexandermarx25_181158)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-steering-wheel-play/184649 "2022-06-15T13:07:38Z")
My 97 GMC Suburban has some play in the steering wheel and sometimes steering feels a little “twitchy”, it feels like it gets a bit stuck and then releases. Any ideas? Thanks everyone! --- ## [97 GMC Suburban K1500 4x4 5.7l high speed vibration/shaking/wobbling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-high-speed-vibration-shaking-wobbling/184651)
**Author:** [@alexandermarx25\_181158](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexandermarx25_181158)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-gmc-suburban-k1500-4x4-5-7l-high-speed-vibration-shaking-wobbling/184651 "2022-06-15T03:20:16Z")
My 97 GMC Suburban has some shaking or vibration going on at higher speeds. It starts around 65 mph, is worst around 70 mph, and goes away above 75 mph. It is not a clanking or knocking, it is more like a wobbling or bou… --- ## [2001 Chev Suburban and leaking heater core?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chev-suburban-and-leaking-heater-core/182136)
**Author:** [@bar3657\_179243](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bar3657_179243)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chev-suburban-and-leaking-heater-core/182136 "2022-01-27T00:38:14Z")
I have a significant wet spot in the carpet on passenger side under the dashboard. After removing the carpeting in that area, I inspected the floor area for possible signs of water intrusion. Does not appear to be any. S… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Suburban touchscreen malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-touchscreen-malfunction/178958)
**Author:** [@Bob27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-touchscreen-malfunction/178958 "2021-08-26T19:25:29Z")
Touchscreen takes control over dash info screen only when it is in closed position. Displays audio info over driving info. --- ## [Alternator, Starter and Battery are good, truck wont crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-starter-and-battery-are-good-truck-wont-crank/177226)
**Author:** [@Bmarie4116\_175588](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bmarie4116_175588)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-starter-and-battery-are-good-truck-wont-crank/177226 "2021-06-04T01:59:43Z")
08 Suburban Z71 5.3 1500 Truck was having issues with power shortages and issues with misfiring. Put Reman engine in, changed ignition switch, new battery, alternator, sparkplugs, starter, new sensors all the way around… --- ## [Gears not shifting - linkage has slipped off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gears-not-shifting-linkage-has-slipped-off/176815)
**Author:** [@66caravel\_175236](https://community.cartalk.com/u/66caravel_175236)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gears-not-shifting-linkage-has-slipped-off/176815 "2021-05-15T15:40:07Z")
Hello. I have a 2006 Chevy Suburban 2500 8.1. I was at a Jiffy lube when the gear shift in the cab stopped working. I could not shift gears. One of the techs looked at it and said the shifting linkage had slipped off and… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Suburban navigation system shows wrong location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-suburban-navigation-system-shows-wrong-location/176615)
**Author:** [@Jean26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-suburban-navigation-system-shows-wrong-location/176615 "2021-05-07T02:18:12Z")
The navigation system has me in Tn and the car is in GA --- ## [Suburban P0300 Misfire, Need Help Understanding Live Data](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-p0300-misfire-need-help-understanding-live-data/176077)
**Author:** [@DanInTexas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanInTexas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-p0300-misfire-need-help-understanding-live-data/176077 "2021-04-18T21:38:27Z")
1999 GMC Suburban K1500 5.7L Truck started running pretty rough all of a sudden and check engine came on. I splurged and got a good scan tool (been wanting one for awhile). The code came back P0300 which is “Random Mi… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Suburban briefly went dead on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-suburban-briefly-went-dead-on-the-highway/175887)
**Author:** [@ROTSHELDISKHAKOV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROTSHELDISKHAKOV)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-suburban-briefly-went-dead-on-the-highway/175887 "2021-03-31T23:11:27Z")
Vehicle just completely dead while in motion on the highway for about 10-15 seconds. All of a sudden the vehicle just started back up on its own. --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Suburban ABS light comes on when ignition is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-suburban-abs-light-comes-on-when-ignition-is-off/173000)
**Author:** [@SiranAnt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SiranAnt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-suburban-abs-light-comes-on-when-ignition-is-off/173000 "2020-12-05T19:48:29Z")
When ignition is off, the ABS light comes on. --- ## [Question for 00-06 Chevy Truck Owners - What is this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-00-06-chevy-truck-owners-what-is-this-part/170788)
**Author:** [@Derrick-Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derrick-Johnson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-for-00-06-chevy-truck-owners-what-is-this-part/170788 "2020-10-04T03:04:57Z")
I have a coolant leak coming from this hose connection between the water pump and reservoir tank. Anyone know how to describe this part and how it’s connected? I am getting ready to replace it myself. --- ## [What plugs into a K&N air filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-plugs-into-a-k-n-air-filter/169435)
**Author:** [@MyrnsterMash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyrnsterMash)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-plugs-into-a-k-n-air-filter/169435 "2020-09-01T18:27:46Z")
Need to replace the K&N filter that came with the truck when I, just bought it. Yeah, it is a dinosaur, but not fossilized, yet. I love a V8, and needed transpo ASAP, and it fit my budget??? I, cannot just pop a filter o… --- ## [Coolant Temp Gauge (and others)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temp-gauge-and-others/167218)
**Author:** [@DanInTexas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanInTexas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temp-gauge-and-others/167218 "2020-07-13T23:34:15Z")
Greetings community. New member here. Avid DIYer but I just got a new to me 1999 GMC Suburban and since I’ve never had one before I figured I’d ask some people who’ve had one and would know. 99 Suburban K1500 5.7L Th… --- ## [Weird elctrical problems 01 subbie](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-elctrical-problems-01-subbie/167054)
**Author:** [@Jotunrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jotunrunner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-elctrical-problems-01-subbie/167054 "2020-07-10T10:05:49Z")
Out of nowhere the following things stopped working all at once: Front and rear heater and ac controls, 2wd/4wd buttons , cruise control, prnd/odo, gas gauge, seat heaters, and warning indicator which just says BATTERY. … --- ## [No start 1994 Suburban](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-1994-suburban/161979)
**Author:** [@Blaine\_Vaughan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blaine_Vaughan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-1994-suburban/161979 "2020-03-28T15:30:01Z")
So I have a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 5.7 Craziest thing is it will start and run fine only once a day after that the engine will turn over but I have no spark. Fuel is spraying in the TB. Changed coil, icm, ecm, rotary b… --- ## [Antifreeze leaking from front of engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leaking-from-front-of-engine/49172)
**Author:** [@denny9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denny9)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-leaking-from-front-of-engine/49172 "2010-05-22T22:46:36Z")
99 Chevy Suburban. I had a coolant leak from what I thought was a bad water pump, so I replaced it. I still have a leak and appears to be coming from the cover behind the water pump but its hard to tell. I don't see any … --- ## [Suburban w/ 175K--how long will it last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-w-175k-how-long-will-it-last/45339)
**Author:** [@stone43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stone43)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-w-175k-how-long-will-it-last/45339 "2019-10-28T02:51:32Z")
Hello all-- I have a 2003 half ton Suburban, which I bought new and still runs great. No leaks, no elevated oil use etc. etc. I have been meticulous on the maintenance, and have replaced stuff that has worn out like … --- ## [2005 Suburban has a low oil pressure warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suburban-has-a-low-oil-pressure-warning/109496)
**Author:** [@Joho7218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joho7218)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-suburban-has-a-low-oil-pressure-warning/109496 "2019-04-28T13:24:44Z")
I have had a low oil pressure alarm on my 2005 Suburban on several occasions. Only when cold, and when idling. My mechanic has checked everything out and says he can fond no problem. Replaced the oil pressure sending uni… --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Suburban threw a rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-suburban-threw-a-rod/127720)
**Author:** [@LindaKeeton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaKeeton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-suburban-threw-a-rod/127720 "2018-10-31T06:30:07Z")
My truck threw a rod and it apparently shot out trough the oil pan so does that mean it went through the block? --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Suburban GPS calibration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-gps-calibration-problem/126851)
**Author:** [@JEONGSEONKIM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JEONGSEONKIM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-gps-calibration-problem/126851 "2018-10-17T22:12:40Z")
calibration problem i put in my home address yesterday. The map seems to be capturing movement, but not in the correct GPS position. also i see the sign CAL. --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Suburban brake problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-suburban-brake-problems/124886)
**Author:** [@cdgreise\_142063](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdgreise_142063)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-suburban-brake-problems/124886 "2018-09-13T13:31:28Z")
Hi, I am having trouble with what seems to be the brakes on my suburban. After driving it for some time the brakes seem to be locking up. If on the highway, it will start as a vibration in the steering and escalating to … --- ## [Paul Ryan Says His S.U.V. Was "Eaten by Animals."'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paul-ryan-says-his-s-u-v-was-eaten-by-animals/121048)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paul-ryan-says-his-s-u-v-was-eaten-by-animals/121048 "2018-07-26T04:23:01Z")
Democrats! --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Suburban seat heater wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-suburban-seat-heater-wiring/119856)
**Author:** [@vic30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vic30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-suburban-seat-heater-wiring/119856 "2018-06-26T16:43:38Z")
need to disconnect wires to seat heater dr side --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Suburban vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-suburban-vibration/119413)
**Author:** [@Andrew53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew53)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-suburban-vibration/119413 "2018-06-19T16:07:05Z")
I have a 4x4 Z71 2009 Chevy Suburban with 178,000mi. It has a vibration that is very slightly felt at 55-60, and by 78 the car is shaking like a high school kid on prom night, and then 90-95 it dissipates (what ever caus… --- ## [1999 GMC Suburban revs high, but transmission won't slow the vehicle down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-suburban-revs-high-but-transmission-wont-slow-the-vehicle-down/115846)
**Author:** [@john\_favors](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john_favors)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-suburban-revs-high-but-transmission-wont-slow-the-vehicle-down/115846 "2018-04-17T21:15:22Z")
I ran into a strange problem has anyone had this. When going downhill at freeway speeds or coming to a stop, my engine revs high and does not engage the transmission to slow the vehicle down. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/suburban/988.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=suburban)