Engine problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2002

While driving vehicle will slam into gear. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated vehicle needed a valve cover.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2001

Are there any recalls or known failures of the head gasket in the Suburbans. I ahve had many vehicles with more than 100k miles and never a head gasket problem. This SUV is used for light duty to and from work, 60 miles r/t.




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