Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban

Table 1 shows 13 common power train related problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban

The Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission "races" between 2nd and 3rd, then clunks hard to shift.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

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...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Automatic transmission-driving down the interstate on vacation when a cloud of smoke was noticed out the rear of the Suburban. Pulled over to the side of the road to find transmission fluid sprayed all out of the over flow tube.   Read details...


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