1997 GMC Suburban Review

1997 GMC Suburban is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 219.50 in length and 71.30 in height. Made in United States, 1997 GMC Suburban has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 25,945 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 1997 GMC Suburban. It’s seating 3 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 42.00 gallon. The engine is 7.4L V8 OHV 16V and uses 13 of gasoline in the city and 13 on highways.

Make: GMC
Model: Suburban
Trims Available: 4
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 7.4L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 3
MSRP: $25,945 USD
Tires: 245/75R16
Tank Size: 42 gallon

GMC Suburban 1997 Trims

1997 GMC Suburban 1500 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 City / 18 HWY

1997 GMC Suburban 1500 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 12 City / 16 HWY

1997 GMC Suburban 2500 2WD

Engine: 7.4L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 3

1997 GMC Suburban 2500 4WD

Engine: 7.4L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 3

Vin Numbers

  • 1GKGC26J7VJ727398
  • 1GKGC26J8VJ734263
  • 3GKGC26R5VG521827
  • 1GKGC26J5VJ732101
  • 1GKGC26J2VJ733318

Safety & Recalls

Recall 03V159000 started on /Date(1051502400000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall 03V093000 started on /Date(1047013200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Recall 06E043000 started on /Date(1148011200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

FAQ

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If you consider used 1997 GMC Suburban look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1997 GMC Suburban’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 13 miles, which is lower then 1996 GMC Suburban.

The 1997 GMC Suburban is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 GMC Suburban that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1997 GMC Suburban is its excellent fuel economy. 1997 GMC Suburban has a 5.7L V8 OHV 16V engine and It gets 13/18 mpg city/highway.

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0
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