1997 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Suburban (gmc) years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc). That ranks 3rd out of 4 C/K Suburban (gmc) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 178,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 178,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Anti-lock braking system failed. Back up system is inadequate to stop vehicle loaded to gvw safely. *tr
Other GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) years
← 1996 C/K Suburban (gmc) · 1998 C/K Suburban (gmc) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 C/K Suburban (gmc) | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc)?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC C/K Suburban (gmc) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Suburban (gmc) model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.