1997 GMC Suburban engine and engine cooling problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 GMC Suburban — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 gmc suburban- multiple engine & transmission failures. At 60,000 miles, vehicle began to shift hard. Returned to shop for diagnosis and repairs several times for work. Finally, while driving the vehicle in city traffic, the transmission failed compeletly. Required valve cover and transmission…”
filed Jan 21, 2004
“While driving the serpentine belt tensioner broke from its mounting and resulted in loss of power steering and other components including charging of the battery. The alternator also shorted out. The manufacturer and the dealer were notified. *ak the consumer was told that the warranty not longer…”
filed Oct 8, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Suburban | 23 | 8% |
| 1998 Suburban | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 Suburban | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 Suburban | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 Suburban | 9 | 2% |
| 1993 Suburban | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 Suburban | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 Suburban | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 GMC Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.