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4byTranny, 09/08/2003
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After dealer-servicing every 3,600 miles for the first 53,000 I put $800 into tranny repairs. I had no extended warranty. At 57,000 I put in a new tranny for $2,600. At 98,000 I put in another tranny (this one under warranty)! Five hundred miles later this tranny went bad too. Holy smokes!! GM still tells me there is nothing wrong with their transmissions. Yeah...OK!
so so
gt, 10/13/2004
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought used with 51K on her. Ran great up to 80K. Timing chain broke, dinged the valves and $4,000 later had it back for a week before the timing chain broke again (dealer installed incorrectly) Now at 120,000 mile have had to replaced brakes and rotors three times, replaced alternator twice, transmission is going and the fuel regulator is about to go as well. replaced wiper motor as well. Comfortable/powerful ride, but will cost ~$10K to get another 100,000 miles out of it. Ready to move on to something else.
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One of the last of the GOOD Trucks!
PHXGuy, 03/17/2009
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is one of the greatest vehicles I have ever owned. Mine, though it has 150K miles, was extremely well cared for. Safe, reliable, fun to drive, easy to park(tight turning radius)and there really is no substitute for a Chevy 350 V8!! Mileage is better than I expected; 16+mpg around town. (has aftermarket air filter) I've owned 3 Suburbans and never ot more than about 12mpg with them. Of course that was in my younger, heavy foot days! (and cheap gas)Its a classy looking truck and somewhat rare to find in the 2door body style. I agree with another reviewer here.. ..If you can find one of these in good condition, BUY IT! They don't make them like this anymore. A true classic!
The Hoe
Sgt Gahring, 10/08/2009
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the hoe and ever since I've loved it. Awesome horsepower with a few upgrades, "headers, K and N air filter, performance exhaust." With a fuel system flush and tranny flush I have gotten better fuel economy but for the ponies its pushing I'm ok with it. It's awesome for mudding and pull offs. But if working the overdrive transmission it needs a BG tranny flush and the conditioner for protection. I've had to do regular maintenance but what vehicle doesn't need it. If your looking for fun go with General Motors.
Great Truck
RVAS, 09/16/2002
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The truck has always been good to me and has never given me any problems. Actually you can get used to the brakes and it's not totally unsafe. Quesiton if you really need the room. I bought it thinking that I will use it, but it mostly sat in my garage as a second vehicle. So, if you really are going to use it's towing and interior size, it would be worth it.