1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LT review from North America
"Great utility vehicle if you don't pay too much"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One front brake rotor was out of round as well as warped when purchased.
Drivers side exhaust manifold to y-pipe gasket started leaking at 50,000 miles and again at 68,000 miles.
Transmission cooler lines leak slightly, but have not leaked any appreciable amount.
Leather seats (front) don't appear to be holding up well at the seams.
General comments?
Powerful, but can get thirsty.
Not as comfortable on long trips as you might think. Still quiet and a decent ride, but the seats get old after an hour or two.
A/C is not very cold.
At times the vehicle is considerably "mushy" feeling, but has never done something I didn't ask it to do and has plenty of stopping power.
Very good towing with 4 passengers and 3500 pounds behind.
The "auto" 4 wheel drive is nice and has performed well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2002 |