Used 1997 Chevrolet Suburban SUV Consumer Reviews
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coxmcse, 07/11/2002
1997 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
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We bought the Suburban for several reasons. First, it can easily haul my wife and I and our three children and still give us a third row seat as well as cargo room. Second, it is a very safe vehicle. Third, it can haul our family, our camping gear and our pop-up camper with ease. This is the main reason we didn't go with a minivan. Fourth, the powertrain is reliable. The entire truck has been reliable ever since we bought it. We did buy used because, like many vehicles, this truck loses value too quick to warrant paying for a new one. This truck was four years old and in great shape and we picked it up for about 45% of the cost for a new one.
Junk from the Get-Go
Honest Abe, 01/24/2003
1997 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
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This truck broke down day one. Within the first three months all of the fuel injectors were replaces, with multiple visits. The power assisted steerting took three visits to repair. A bunch of minor problems, but a trip to the dealership is still a problem. The front disc brakes are gone every 6 months. At 100,000 the real costs started to add up, new transimission, radiator, engine and the list goes on. It's fair to say that $15K in repairs have been done to this truck inside 150,000 miles.
Sub sux
Ivan Paynter, 03/02/2002
1997 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
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Nothing but problems since day one.!! My 1997 Suburban which is a beautiful Truck, BUT: I have "Invested" twice the value just to keep it running for these past five years. It's a timed obsolesces disaster. I believe Chevy engineered this vehicle to breakdown and allow for greater return on their bottom line, via parts and labor. Knowing what I know now, I would NOT buy another!
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737Captain, 05/01/2002
1997 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
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In the last 12 months of ownership: FAILURES: two transmissions, alternator, brakes, ignition, fuel injection, water pump, rear axle bearings, air conditioning. Repair costs: $6800. Mileage now: 74000.
Oh My God!!!
gcd, 06/01/2002
1997 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
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I have had everyhting break that you can imagine. Water pump, 3 alternators, exhaust pipe, universal joint, power seat, blower motor, fuel pump, a/c compressor, wiper switch, and a coolant leak on the intake manifold. And of course it all happened after the warranty. JUNK!!!!! Only has 70K miles.
1997 Chev Sub k1500
greedorfear, 07/11/2003
1997 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
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I am really enjoying it so far. I have only put 1200 miles on it so far. but i do plan on taking it all over the east coast
k1500sub
brun0tc, 08/18/2003
1997 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great vehicle overall.Perfect for towing except for the 5.7 is a little lite,go for the big block opt.
Mechanical
JET, 02/07/2002
1997 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
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I've had a host of problems with my 'burb'. We had to replace the pinion bearing due to vibration/noisy sound when driving. Have replaced all of our fuel injectors, 5 of the eight went bad within a span of 2-3 months, etc....Not sure if I'd ever buy another...
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FREDERICK, 08/31/2003
1997 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
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THE SUBURBAN IS THE BEST VEHICLE IVE EVER OWNED I CANT WAIT TO SAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO GET A NEW ONE
My first and only Burb
Weasel628, 09/04/2003
1997 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 4dr SUV
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No major problems at all. Regular maintenance upkeep has kept us rolling along. The whole family (7) & dog can fit comfortably. On long trips, all the luggage fits in the rear. Can Expedition owners say the same? We love the way the vehicle travels on the highway. Will keep it until the cows come home.
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