1997 GMC K1500 Suburban Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban documents the 4-door sport utility in Base, SLE and SLT trim, powered by either the turbocharged 6.5L diesel V8 or the naturally aspirated 5.7L gasoline V8, both overhead-valve designs. The manual opens each engine up on its own terms, with clearances, torque values and diagnostic routines that suit turbocharged compression ignition in one case and spark ignition in the other, then covers the driveline, chassis, brakes, climate control, electrical system and body once for all versions.
Engines covered
- 6.5L V8 (395 cu in) — OHV, turbocharged, diesel
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Base
- SLE
- SLT
Known issues on the 1997 K1500 Suburban. Four owner complaints are logged with NHTSA for this model year: two on the service brakes, one on steering and one on the fuel system. Those three systems are among the best covered in the book. Brake service runs from hydraulic overhaul and friction specifications to antilock diagnosis; steering work includes gear adjustment, linkage inspection and the torque values for each fastener; and the fuel section covers pump, tank and line procedures with the pressure specifications used to confirm the repair.
