1997 Chevrolet Suburban Base 4WD
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- Photo: 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 5.7 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Suburban GMT410 FL Onyx Black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Chevrolet Suburban by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Suburban (GMT410) IMG 2935 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 5.7 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Chevrolet Suburban Base 4WD is a 5.7-liter with an automatic 4-spd and four-wheel drive. It starts at $27,924 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,924 ($56,544 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L V-8 |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban Base 4WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Chevrolet SUBURBAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
NHTSA campaign 06E043000
Apr 28, 2003 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
NHTSA campaign 03V159000
Mar 7, 2003 · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
NHTSA campaign 03V093000
414 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
Owner Complaints
414 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Chevrolet SUBURBAN (22 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 104 |
| Service Brakes | 95 |
| Hydraulic | 91 |
| Power Train | 47 |
| Fuel System | 44 |
| Electrical System | 41 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.