1997 GMC Suburban power train problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 GMC Suburban — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Automatic transmission-driving down the interstate on vacation when a cloud of smoke was noticed out the rear of the suburban. Pulled over to the side of the road to find transmission fluid sprayed all out of the over flow tube. I was told that too much pressure was built up and the suburbans are…”
filed Jun 8, 2004
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Suburban | 21 | 7% |
| 1998 Suburban | 15 | 15% |
| 1996 Suburban | 13 | 8% |
| 1995 Suburban | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 Suburban | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 Suburban | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 Suburban | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 Suburban | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 Suburban | 2 | 9% |
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.