Trim Report

GMC Suburban 25001997

Includes:SUB|2500
$7,900
Starting From
7
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 7 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $7,900
Max $19,000
From $7,900
Fresh

2500 Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$9,495
$9K–$19K
2 listings150,000 avg miles
2500
From$7,900
7 listings|$8K–$19K

1997 GMC Suburban 2500 Pricing

Price Trend

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Where to Find GMC Suburban 2500

Location data for all 1997 GMC Suburban trims combined

6States

North Dakota has the most inventory at 29%, with options spread across 6 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

GMC Suburban Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1997 GMC Suburban trims

Elevated

With 2 recalls and 215 complaints, the 1997 GMC Suburban rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
215
Complaints
16
Crashes
4
Fires
Recall Findings
03V1590002003-28-04
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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03V0930002003-07-03
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.

IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1997 GMC Suburban's biggest weak point? SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. It leads 215 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic46
02Steering33
03Power Train21
04Fuel System, Gasoline19
05Tires17
215 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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GMC Suburban Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1997 GMC Suburban trims

12–14mpg combined
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11-12city
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15-17hwy
·
$4,800-$5,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 1997 GMC Suburban ranges from 12 to 14 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Suburban 1500 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
14mpg
5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
12 city17 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Suburban 1500 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
12mpg
5.7L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city15 hwy~$5,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1997 GMC Suburban 2500 FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the 2500 compare to other GMC Suburban trims?

with 7 listings tracked, the 2500 sits in a specific spot in the 1997 GMC Suburban lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1997 GMC Suburban page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1997 GMC Suburban 2500?

The 2500 shares its core mechanicals with other GMC Suburban trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for service brakes, hydraulic issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 1997 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the GMC Suburban 2500?

The best model year for the GMC Suburban 2500 comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the GMC Suburban overview.

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