Table 1 shows 15 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (three problems).
1997 GMC Suburban- multiple engine & transmission failures. At 60,000 miles, vehicle began to shift hard. Returned to shop for diagnosis and repairs several times for work. Finally, while driving the vehicle in city traffic, the transmission failed compeletly. Read details...
Over the last three years there has been stalling problem. This problem could cause a crash. Truck has been to the dealership three times since October, 1999 for this problem. Dealer was not able to find out whatwas causing the truck to stall. Read details...
Every time driver makes a right hand turn engine sputters like it wants to stall, has never stalled. Vehicle has been at dealer for 30 days, cannot find problem. Read details...