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1GBFG15R2V1••••••1997 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 1997 Chevrolet SUBURBAN build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
329on the model
132builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 3Engine And Engine Cooling 2Fuel System 1Other 1
What owners of this build wrote
TiresFeb 2006
The contact stated while traveling 75 mph, the front driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was pulled over into the median and the tire was changed. Two hundred miles later, the passenger side rear tire blew out. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder and the tire was…
Service BrakesSep 2005
Dt: while driving service engine light illuminated on the dash panel. The consumer took the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer, who performed a diagnostic test which showed that transmission was slipping. The dealer noted the next step would be to check the transmission fluid. Due to…
Fuel SystemFeb 2004
Fuel guage failure on my 1997 express van. Guage showed fuel tank empty. Estimated repairs= $600.00. This has happened to friends with same year chevrolets. Internet full of complaints for 1997 and 2000 years. This is a serious safety issue, and a very costly repair that many…
Power TrainDec 2001
On 12-02-01 while traveling at 70 mph down the highway at 5 a.m. On my way to work there was a very loud screeching noise and I lost all power to the van, transmission gone . Vehicle towed to mark bass chevrolet dealer in coal city,il. Mileage at 107060. No longer covered under…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2000
While driving about any speed the vehicle would stall without prior warning. Consumer has to turn engine off. Then switch parking pawl to neutral, and restart engine
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GBFG15R2V1059933 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.