1999 GMC Suburban "Choo Choo Customs" Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour

[@noobeenaut]

Just bought a 1997 Chevy suburban 1500 with a VERY rare 6.5 liter turbo diesel ( very rare for 1500 models. could only be obtained by custom ordering the option at a dealer). 130,000 original miles, LT model with tan leather seats that are in very nice shape, very little rust, all functioning glow plugs, 8 lug rims (to hold the weight of the diesel engine even though it is a 1/2 ton truck), Cherry Ice Metallic color (looks like maroon/burgundy), 42 gallon fuel tank, and clean title. Best truck we have probably ever owned

[@Sully9549]

how much miles do you get with those 42 gallons?

[@mikehaske1900]

Good luck with that 6.5 turd!

[@_anthonyr]

@@mikehaske1900 - Don’t gotta hate on the man

[@northwestindianaeas2450]

@@mikehaske1900 Just Because Someone’s Parents Bought One Of These, Doesn’t Mean You Get To Hate On Them. You Probably Don’t Even Own One.

[@eekwhodat5999]

Amazing how far they've come since then. I remember in 6th grade, there was a kid whose parents bought a brand new one of these - needless to say, there were A LOT of jealous eyes when he got dropped off at school!

[@theshooksterler6208]

That looks so luxurious. I'd rather have this over a Mercedes... ANY DAY!!!

[@nicoletorres2698]

I drive a 99 GMC suburban, LOVE IT! great family car for those families counting more than 4

[@thechaindude1320]

+Nicole Torres It is not a car, a car for example is a Toyota Avalon, but this Suburban is a truck!

[@celsovera91]

Seeing this truck takes me back when my dad a 99 chevy suburban back in august 98. These trucks costed $37,000 back then

[@Fred924]

I know someone that had one of these back then. It was really nice for its day. I rather have this than a conversion van as a camping vehicle.

[@chrisrush3513]

Ahh Choo Choo Customs. Their building is now an RV storage facility in Chattanooga, TN off Lee Highway. They had some sweet customized vans, trucks, El Caminos, and SUV's like this Suburban!

[@snelmau5]

I've always liked this car. One time when I came to the US I even rode in one, great experience.

[@thechaindude1320]

+snelmau5 It is not a car, a car for example is a Toyota Avalon, but this Suburban is a truck!

[@SeanLalonde]

+xchaindude11x suv*

[@thechaindude1320]

MRCR33PZ Sean Truck-Based SUV tho...

[@googlemaker9082]

+xchaindude11x not a truck, it's a van

[@jmanyes]

It's a coupe

[@martycarter3306]

That is sharp as hell...very clean to..I like that body style...thanks for posting this

[@velabela7634]

GM trucks had the best seats in those times🤘😁🤘

[@antiqueelectronics2462]

ikr they still do

[@WolfyIsAYouteber]

1:30 i love the suburban chime!

[@TheHondadirtbiker]

Best car reviewer on KZbin! Keep it up :)

[@Goldenrod636]

I love the interior on this SUV.

[@SubaruHyena]

Man this thing would be so awesome for road trips. A lot of people in other countries don't really realize the distance in America. I live in Oregon and if I just wanna drive down to Southern California it's like a 10 hour drive lol. Taking 6 people down to so cal in this thing would be a breeze and it would be comfortable all the way. On the highway it might get around 20mpg, as two years ago I took a 94' GMC 2500 (350V8 TH700R4) down and it got 18mpg average.

[@codyandcars]

Growing up I always wanted a suburban of this era, Chevy or gmc didn’t matter. I still do, currently have my eye on a clean 1998 gmc suburban SLE 4x4. It’s so hard to not make a dumb choice and go buy it lol

[@Thecarguy1254]

Awsome old Suburban! This is my favorite body of the Suburban.

[@longrange341]

I'm kinda confused, because there is a fog lamp switch, but no fog lamps, did anyone else notice this?

[@thechaindude1320]

+longrange341 Prolly just added by the customs company in case of someone adding fog lamps.

[@buddybuttin1891]

Hmm..I have fog lamps in my vehicle but no switch...maybe I can work out a deal with this guy lol.

[@1m-a-n1nja]

The fog lamps are integrated right below the bumper where the chin spoiler was added to this vehicle. They swapped out the normal design for the chin spoiler, but when they did that, it took off the fog lights, but they didn't remove the switch.

[@AngelLopez-im7dd]

longrange341 mine doesnt have that could it be the year

[@antiqueelectronics2462]

Yeah I noticed dat too!🤔

[@hottdylan1993]

$25K for a new Suburban! We sure was living in a dream back then, they're double that price now!

[@greego5952]

Inflation

[@darthgamer6080]

Still nicer and way more attractive and reliable than any GM suv made today

[@camaro_kyle6851]

your a dumbass

[@camaro_kyle6851]

***** what? Have you seen a escalade? Yukon? Or even a suburban? C'mon quit wasting my time.

[@connorlhamon]

2017 zl1 camaro/2017 camaro fan the newer cars do not compare with this truck. Steel bumpers, cast iron V8, and frame under it. It's stupid of you to even consider being it up

[@coolguy6233]

Does anybody really care? Times have passed and as a car turns older, it becomes unsafe.

[@anthonymolina7416]

coolguy6233 no a 2011 town car has a 5 star in safety

[@diecastcarcollecter]

This is my favorite generation of suburban.

[@angelor96]

These suburbans are roomier than the new ones but also 1,000 pounds less weight . I have a 1999 slt and it runs so smooth .

[@achm3d]

i love the interior, especially the seats! And its way cooler looking than an escalade from that year. I just wish they had a custom door chime that wasn't annoying like the stock one!

[@dave11686]

I love those old boxy GM trucks!

[@greego5952]

Ahh the memories of my family going camping in one of these, we would fold down the middle row of seats and sit in the back seat and when we would go on a ferry, no one saw us due to the tinted windows. That way we didn't need to pay for us kids.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

My dream used SUV!! Amazing video bro.

[@pproductions123]

I'd never buy a conversion van, but this I would definitely buy if I needed something like it.

[@stsbanga]

Ahhh 99 was a good year good year

[@Dr_Xyzt]

You reviewed Rolls Royces, Bentleys, Hyundais, and and out of all of them I choose this one hahaha! Great exhaust note!

[@gmc4150]

That's an amazing car and clean 👌

[@WolverineNerd]

Man, I use to have a 97 Chevy Suburban LS 1500 after 14 years of abuse and low Maintenance it came too a screaming end 2 years ago. The engine seized up and now it's just eye candy in my driveway. I gotta say I felt more safer in that 97 Suburban then I did in my driving instructor's 2009 toyota corolla(Piece Of Shit). The Suburban is the second best vehicle I've ever driven. I

[@jungyeon263]

Choo Choo Customs made it all custom , but not the freaking door chime.

[@JOEMAMA_06]

Underrated comment, that is the worst thing about 90's GM

[@knowitall-chevrolet4229]

That song you put on the radio was one of my favorites. It was called It’s Been A While by Staind

[@DustyJones1997BGCL]

Man I remember this video when I came out where has the time gone 7 years 😱

[@evaivao336]

Neat never seen one with a interior like that.

[@superapple4ever]

I love that Lithiums playing as he's turning on the TV/VCR.

[@hectorramosjr.8936]

superapple4ever ikr, one of my favorite Nirvana songs

[@sethfranklin8079]

Do you know the first song tho?

[@sethfranklin8079]

matt delacruz thanks a lot that song was my childhood!!

[@oknav4421]

Seth Franklin what was the song? I have it on the tip of my tongue but can’t remember! Thanks!

[@suedayazan2712]

superapple4ever 7j9pbKFN nJ. You 8

[@FarmerBeavis]

perfect car for driving from coast to coast. But the years haven't been to kind to that steering wheel :)

[@michellehoffman879]

1:33 The fuel gauge needle went off the lines facing right! It definitely needs to go to Dr. Speedometer!

[@ionutzuuuu]

This is fantastic roadtrip car

[@petayV8]

jeez you could drive for miles in that thing, amazing.

[@hylander89]

NICE TRUCK!!!!!! i would love that truck! screw the new ones... that body style rocks.... if I won the lottery I would customize that truck further and it would not be as attractive to thieves as well!

[@mrmoralman1]

At 10.00....very impressive interior...not dated like others of that era.

[@gmc4150]

The old days 💔💔 time goes fast 😔😢

[@Yandelvillegas]

Shut up 🙄 that time is gone forever

[@edmcmullen8199]

What's the hissing noise in the exhaust at 3:40? not the noise u hear in the area at 5:25 I be hearing that in alot of gm and I want it if its not a bad noise

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

Great video. Very nice with the exception of the added switches could have been color matched on the seats. Also when they changed the bumper could have remounted and cut out for the now missing fog lights.

[@rocbola]

Sweet! I have a Choo choo customs conversion Suburban, too. I love the nice seats and wood trim.

[@thechaindude1320]

+rocbola What year?

[@rocbola]

+xchaindude11x Mine is a '95. Similar set up on the interior. I took out the VCR and added a DVD player. Next step will be a sound system.

[@ravenclanx]

that is one awesome truck and i would love to own that thanks for reviewing it

[@lukesylvester2022]

that nirvana song was great

[@brickarmed]

With the wood, leather, and TV these were the awesome...back in 1999.

[@grze_chu-pl]

Nice car😎

[@kamdodge19]

Ive always loved this body style

[@Blackneck1994]

5:03 gotta love them cable throttle body's!

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Master piece. Greatness.

[@TheDoncreation]

Yes, Old Cars!! Love it

[@frankderka6874]

gmc suburban is always good for all conditions plz. salute for suburban

[@spencersteele7]

Kyle, your videos are great! How do you get to review all of these cars? Im truly inspired and will continue to support!:) Spencer

[@Bluetailvappy]

The fact that it would take nearly $150 to fill up this vehicle now days from near empty. Still, they are quite nice vehicles.

[@trainlinezoo]

Theres a 4WD '99 Suburban for sale nearby at a shop for $2500.....same mileage too, 140k. Can't find a flaw on the thing either. GMC built those things like battle tanks. Great for towing just about anything too.

[@MrTaurus00]

@saabkyle04 My opinion is the truck might have been in an accident at some point, the air bag is grey but the wheel is tan. New bumper, or possibly even whole front end. Good review in general, enjoy watching them.

[@shagulameethameeth1977]

I LOVE GMC.

[@randommanlady]

i wouldnt mind taking a road trip in that!

[@dave11686]

Great vid as alawys Kyle!

[@barretthoffman7245]

1:33 The fuel needle fell and can't get up.

[@NicolasGonzalez-yo2qt]

Thank you for this review , from chile, still in love with this model

[@soaffb1337]

Not a very economical vehicle but I still like all your videos.

[@Masterjplaygames]

For 19999 this car is amazing now a days it just makes the cut

[@patt646]

The 5.7L V-8 From (1994-1998) and the 5.3L V-8 from (1999-2006) engines are very reliable

[@BayAreaPicker]

PatrickD Treu I have the 1999 7.4 L V8. Beautiful engine

[@jonasbickford7417]

PatrickD Treu yeah my stepdad bought his 2002 Silverado new and he just sold it and it had about 320,000 miles on it with almost no problems in the years he owned jt

[@codyandcars]

Not entirely true, 1996 introduced the 5.7L Vortec L31 V8. The 5.3 wasn’t put in the suburban until 2000

[@احمدجبار-ج9ظ]

PatrickD Treu من الكتب

[@nickherrera577]

imo i think newer chevy tahoes/burbans arent as big as they used to be (at least from the inside)

[@Quesadila21]

Nick Herrera it's all the safety regulations that take from interior space. They're bigger from the outside now though.

[@rayalidon9296]

that is the truth Nick herrera!!

[@HB-yk4ut]

7th gen biggest suburban

[@Heavychevy0402]

Moises Padilla facts they’re stuffed to the brim with air bags and wiring love how roomy my 02’ trailblazer is

[@Thecarguy1254]

@saabkyle04 Exaclty. I love this one more because that wood grain just looks amazing!

[@jeepguy95]

If I had this vehicle, the only thing I'd do would be to unhook the cassette player from the aux input and install a custom iPod docking station (:

[@daveinfl26]

@ no fog lights....A lot of these up-fitters installed a custom splitter underneath the bumper. These were prone to cracking and damage because a lot of them were fiberglass. My guess is there were fog lights in a splitter, but because of damage or wear, the part was replaced with a normal Suburban bumper.

[@haydenfyfe885]

This is the GMC Suburban Choo Choo Customs. A car with a 5.7l V8 engine and Automatic Transmission For a smoother drive. It has barn doors at the back.

[@FlorianHamburg21]

perfect car for a loong storm chasing trip :)

[@WolfyIsAYouteber]

1:28 the suburban has keys?

[@SuperJeremi10]

Nice suburban. Wish mine was custom like this it's really nice I have a 99 Tahoe with the 4x4 with auto transmission mines quite beat up 5.7 v8 I love it. It's got the lt trim base model does have leather interior though comfy ride spacious I'd this one if it was a Tahoe the suburban is to large.

[@TheBrickmaster82]

Wow. How did you find a customized GMC because that was awsome.

[@MikkelMadsen]

"65 tons of american pride"...:-)

[@stevenkutschat]

Mikkel Madsen umm 6500 lbs is actually 3.25 SAE tons or about 3 metric tons ... Or did I miss a joke?

[@oddioblinker]

Ya Canyonero!

[@PrinceKassad95]

65 tons is kinda too much for a car. That's a Tank weight

[@LinkofHyrule1996]

@@PrinceKassad95 r/woooosh

[@PrinceKassad95]

@@LinkofHyrule1996 Care to explain the joke I missed?

[@carwhiz90]

I wonder how many of these custom Burbans were made in 99 alone - I imagine not a lot!!!

[@Lanier3000]

It always sucks when I come to these videos and half the comments are Europeans criticizing gas mileage and horsepower ratings. Enjoy the vehicle for what it is. It's American. The SUV made in 1999. Just because in your country you drive small vehicles doesn't mean everyone else needs to. Chill. Nice note: Suburbans are just MASSIVE, but pretty cool. And, nice video as always, Kyle! : )

[@kokopuffs5789]

WOW, 1999, I remember everyone driving big American SUVs and VANS cause the gas was only like 99 cents a gallon. I use to drive an '89 toyota camry and that thing will get full with $10, a lot of road trips back then.

[@Simsmoviemaker50]

I have a original version '99 burb V8 5.7 1500. Bought it with 20,000 miles in 2001, have it today with 256,000 and counting.

[@03SilverMustangGT]

42 gallon tank?! holly shit. That would kick ass for long trips.

[@focusfanactic]

Still looks well I meant sorry in my other comment love the American v8s and there way of life

[@WolfyIsAYouteber]

what date you recorded klye?

[@Aldairion]

I just realized after looking up the "Choo Choo Customs" logo that I've seen a lot of these all over the place I lived in Georgia.

[@Scott125670]

I was half expecting the back seat to be tricked out like a limo XD

[@freegamingsolutions]

this thing is GIGANTIC

[@vagnerluizdeparis]

suvs beautiful, congratulations on video!

[@wesleyadams719]

Nice GMC Suburban!

[@fordmanx3]

sabbkyle04 needs to do a video of a 2nd generation 79-83 datsun 280ZX ☺

[@kmann1994]

@saabkyle04 True Kyle. I have a 2001 Suburban and its in amazing shape after 11 years.

[@ThisGuysAnimation]

Does anyone know if that TV actually works like a regular antenna TV or is it just for movies

[@Vaca1950]

@hushi4 I agree that the price for the mileage is a bit high but these trucks are solid as a rock. Take care of them with regular maintenance and they will last you 300k+ easy.

[@96skittlez]

People sure do love to dog on this older truck. I love it, sure it costs a fortune to fill it up, but in 1999 people werent so concerned with gas prices. Also the wood trim looks so crappy because it has so many hours of travel in it. It could look a lot worse

[@edviux6]

I'm European, but i really jealous to you americans. :) you have very nice and big cities, you have very good american cars, gas is in low prices in usa, and it's a dream country for a lot of europeans. :) in the future i will visit your country.

[@bmwmsport11]

I never even heard of "choo choo customs", but I'd like to see what they would do to a 2012 suburban.

[@djdjerojr]

Kyle, will you do a video on an oldschool Suburban? I noticed you don't have one from around the 80s!

[@KhrissyDaDon]

lol gotta love the television in the back :)))

[@kencross8949]

nice video.respect man

[@SuperMilesBrochannel]

Gmc suburban??? Chevrolet Yukon!!!

[@andrewherrera2736]

if you dont know the gm owns the chevy pontiac gmc cadillac all those companies are just from the General Motors

[@UnderratedKillua]

Julio Andres Romo Herrera no shit sherlock

[@Gobbersmack]

SuperMilesBrochannel CATS AND DOGS LIVING TOGETHER! MASS HYSTERIA! I'M LIVING IN A CUCKOO CLOCK!

[@thechaindude1320]

+SuperMilesBrochannel LoL

[@joeygonzalez7388]

majestickev._ It used to have the same name as the chevy,

[@Iceberg.explanation]

We have this car 9 years ago but the car is beast