1997 GMC C2500 Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C2500 Suburban years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC C2500 Suburban. That is the most of any C2500 Suburban model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 112,485 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 C2500 Suburban 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 112,485 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 112,485 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 GMC C2500 Suburban recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC C2500 Suburban.
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.
MY MECHANIC SAID IT'S NOT ORDINARY FOR THIS HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TO LEAK OIL WITH ONLY 77,000 MILES. PLS INVESTIGATE MY PROBLEM AND CONTACT GM. MY EMAIL ADDRESS [XXX], TO CONTACT ME AND UPDATE. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEAR FROM YOU. THANKS. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT…
Fuel tank pump and sending unit, located in tank, was replaced due to burning of internal connector. This burning caused extreme venting of gas vapors during tank fill up, and could have caused an explosion. I posses the old part which clearly shows the burned worse and plug connector. *jb
Other GMC C2500 Suburban years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 C2500 Suburban | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC C2500 Suburban?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC C2500 Suburban?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 GMC C2500 Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C2500 Suburban model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.