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1997 Chevrolet Suburban · VIN 3GNFK16R2VG165655

Vehicle details

Year
1997
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Suburban
Series
1500 (1/2 Ton) Conventional Cab
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
Drive
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine
8 cylinders, 5.7 L
Fuel
Gasoline
Weight class (GVWR)
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Built in
Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC

Source: NHTSA Product Information Catalog (vPIC), U.S. Department of Transportation. Decoded from the VIN as the manufacturer reported it.

Recalls for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · · NHTSA 06E043000

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · · NHTSA 03V159000

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.

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR · Jul 3, 2003 · NHTSA 03V093000

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

Risk: 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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

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Source: NHTSA recalls data, U.S. Department of Transportation. Recalls listed here are for the model year; not every recall covers every vehicle of that model.

Government auction history

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Sources: public results from GSA Fleet and GSA Auctions (U.S. General Services Administration) and GovDeals, searched for this exact VIN. GovDeals sold results cover about the last year.

Comparable sales

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$1,775Middle price
$300Lowest
$7,280Highest

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Source: GovDeals public closed results, about the last year, nationwide: every sold Chevrolet Suburban whose title matches (1995–1999 model years). This vehicle's own sale is left out. Prices are winning bids; condition, miles and equipment differ from one vehicle to the next.

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