1997 GMC Suburban safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
15
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 8 report injuries (16 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1997 GMC Suburban vehicles were involved in 12 fatal crashes with 5 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN… · Apr 28, 2003
- Fire riskCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A… · Mar 7, 2003