1997 GMC Suburban for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 16.8 to 19.6 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 16.8 to 19.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 1997 GMC Suburban for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
1997 GMC Suburban specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 19.6 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 394 g/km | 460 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $26.04 | $30.38 |
1997 GMC Suburban: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 12 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG combined (US) | 14 | 12 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 17 | 14 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,800 | US$5,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $5,208 | $6,076 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 GMC Suburban
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 200 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (71), steering (40) and power train (27). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03V159000 | 2003-04-28 | 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. |
| 03V093000 | 2003-03-07 | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1997 GMC Suburban
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1997 GMC Suburban for sale by us right now. Before buying the 1997 GMC Suburban, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the Suburban
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA has 200 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, steering and power train. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the specs mean
The 5.7L 8-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed automatic, drives it. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Rated at 16.8 L/100 km combined, it needs around 50 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $260.40. The EPA estimates US$4,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Suburban is like
A tall roof and wide doors make it easy to load people and bags.
A good match for
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Drive it on your own roads
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Try the Suburban on your commute, then decide.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$4,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Your move
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 GMC Suburban from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 GMC Suburban for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 GMC Suburban
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 GMC Suburban?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 GMC Suburban before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 GMC Suburban have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 GMC Suburban cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5208.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.