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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Suburban, so we've included reviews for other years of the Suburban since its last redesign.
The burban I got on E-bay
koko, 05/30/2002
1996 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Been a Volvo, SAAB, Audi family for years. Kids are in their teens and want to bring buddies on camping trips and short vacations. 4 seat luxo Euro cars can't handle those kids, CD players, Bikes, snowboards, and backpacks. Never owned a GM product in my life, landed a great E-bay deal on a "truck" 2000 miles away. 1996 GMC Burban w/70K on the odometer. After running that bad boy cross country from the mid west, the Dakotas, WY, MT and onto the coast, I found out I'm the one who has been missing something...A comfy Luxo Barge at 70 mph all day, sips "regular" gas at 18.2 MPG over hill and over dale ( only 2 pax).
Tough & Reliable
JWG, 08/12/2008
1997 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased our '97 Suburban new and will probably have it for 3-5 more years. It's been a great vehicle! I'm big on maintenance. Treat the car right and the car will treat you right. Consequently, we've never had a break down or surprise issue.
1997 GMC Suburban for sale near you
3 of 3 listings
- 2500 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,995233 mi away
- 2500 4dr SUVMSRP: $8,900650 mi away
- 1500 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,4991,215 mi away
1997 K1500 Suburban
RTS, 10/02/2008
1997 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good solid truck for the most part. Two issues in the last 57,000 miles, first it lost the 2-3 clutch pack in the transmission at 121,000 but the previous owner had done a lot of towing. Second I lost a fuel pump at 154,000 miles but that was my own fault for not changing the fuel filter as often as required (filter was pluged). It took me longer to drain the tank than it did to replace the pump, which cost $110. I have a 32' travel trailer and 4 kids and overall this has been a good vehicle. Mileage is poor, but there is a limit to what you can expect from a 5300 pound box.
Unreliable
sandyle03, 06/20/2009
1997 GMC Suburban C2500 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my truck for 5 years. Although I haven't had to replace the fuel pump, I am having some electrical issues. The starter is not bad, but sometimes I will drive some place, get out, and get back in the truck...it won't say a sound, no turn over or nothing but everything in the truck still works. I took it to GMC and they refused to dig into the problem because it would not stall there (no wonder they are in bankrupt). They put a $356 wire on it, and it did it again as soon as I stopped to the store leaving. No one would come up the road to help me.(maybe 5 blocks) Great vehicle but the gas cost is killing me! If I can get it to stop stalling, it would be even better!
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Kirt, 03/15/2004
1997 GMC Suburban K1500 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Minimul problems. Starter went out at 75K miles due to engine heat.