1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LT review from North America
"Best full sized SUV on the road!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump started leaking at about 170000. $75 to replace.
Fuel Pump went out at 185000. Pain to fix. New pump ran about $100.
Had to replace the battery at 175000.
No other problems.
General comments?
This is a great SUV! Other than the items listed above, I have not had any problems. It is very reliable and has never stranded me.
The 5.7 vortex engine is a real power-plant. I can cruise at 85 mph up hill and it never has to down-shift. It does hurt to fill the thing up, but on long trips I can get about 19 mpg.
It is spacious and comfortable. It is nice to be able to pack up the family for a weekend camping and not having to worry about space for everything.
The A/C is cold and heater hot. The stereo is nice and the Speed adjusted volume control is a great feature.
When this truck finally quits, I will buy another!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 Vortec V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2005 |