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1997 Chevrolet Tahoe User Reviews

1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 10 reviews

  • Performance:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Appearance:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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"ride" 5 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"reliable car" 2 reviews
"storage" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 5 reviews
"steering" 2 reviews

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WishIhadanother writes:
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Almost everything

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No rear AC

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Great Machine!!!!!!!! — I loved everything about my 97 Tahoe, except it did not have rear AC. It was very hot in the rear, but I sat up front, so I loved it. I did a little work on the air intake and boosted my MPG to 23 on the hiway and 18 in town.

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BeccaAnn writes:
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 Dr LT 4WD SUV Review
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It is a heavy and safe vehicle with plenty of room for a family. The 4WD makes it easy to take the kids out to ride dirt bikes and such and is very comfortable.

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The only con is the gas mileage.

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I Will Miss It! — Its handling and braking abilities are good considering the size of the vehicle. It does great offroad and is comfortable and roomy. The gas mileage is the only down side to owning this vehicle seeing as its a V8 half ton it uses a lot of fuel other than that maintenance and repairs are economical and usually can be done yourself if you have any knowledge of Chevy small block 350's.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Rich writes:
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 2 Dr LT 4WD SUV Review
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its a two door!

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iv abused it too much

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Its Awesome! — in my opinion the 94 to 98 chevy ck model of trucks and suvs are the best looking trucks chevy has put out before or since. the vortech 350 is much more powerful than previous models with throttle body efi. although the 5.3 ls series motors went leaps and bounds above that. in my opinion chevy trucks have always been of the highest quality. and even though my tahoe is showing its age mostly due to my abuse i still wouldnt give it up for anything.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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bobby066 writes:
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 Dr LT 4WD SUV Review
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smooth ride

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gas milage

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1997 Tahoe — its a good running truck i have only had problems with the evo or the speed sensor which i cant find it feels like someone is yanking the steering wheel can someone tell me how to repair this problem with my truck thanks.....

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Joe writes:
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 Dr LT 4WD SUV Review
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Power, durability

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Avoid 2009+ model years, because of Obama takeover of GM

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Classy Ride That Can Work Hard Too — strong acceleration from 350-ci V8 with plenty of towing power. 12 years old, but looks and feels brand new. Classic clean, angular Chevy truck styling. average 15 MPG, better than people I know with 6 cylinder TrailBlazers. Handles like a typical SUV, but fun to drive in a straight line or in the mud and snow.

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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Dave writes:
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 Dr LT 4WD SUV Review
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Rugged. Inexpensive to maintain. Manuverable. It's a real body-on-frame truck.

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Not 'Politically Correct'.

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Army Knife Utility — Swiss Army Knife of vehicles. I treat mine more as a short-box pickup with a non-removable canopy. Underneath the 'fancy' station-wagon utility lies a real half-ton truck. Personally, this vehicle fits nicely with my mechanical skill set. There is not one part on this truck I wouldn't consider re&re'ing myself. (Unlike my previous early 90's Pontiac GTPs, which needed lots of special 'J' tools to perform ordinarily simple things like changing the front shock absorbers) As it is actually a truck, and given basic service, I believe it should last almost forever in an urban setting. It's great in parking lots as it has a very tight turning radius for a 4x4. Fuel costs are not much worse than the smaller, 3.4 V6, Pontiac GTP. (Mind you... Seeing as it's a Sport Futility Vehicle it promotes a more sedate driving style than the, very much more sporty, GTP)

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Cody writes:
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 Dr LS 4WD SUV Review
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4 wheel drive, camo seat covers, 4 door, new brakes, great tires, very roomy

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Back seat passenger side has no seat belt click.

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The Beast!!! — Brownish, 4 door, 4 wheel drive, Chevy Tahoe. Camo seat covers for the front seats. Roomy back seat with big trunk area. Seats around 5 with seatbelts. You could fit 5 behind the back seat east. Brand new brakes. Great thick tires. Good radio. Pretty fast for a bigger truck. Around 176,000 miles on it. I love driving it. She's a beast!!

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Hunter writes:
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 Dr LT 4WD SUV Review
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255 HP Vortec engine, Lo and Hi 4WD gears, high chassis for going over rocks, could tow a house, room for the whole family.

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Drinks gas like a bonfire, not much room to move around in your lane, accessories such as a/c controls break easily, steering is like a boat.

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Good Off The Road, Okay On It. — The '97 Chevy Tahoe is a vehicle designed to tow and to go off road. We have taken ours off roading and it does quite well. Although the gas mileage is shocking, it barely complains when towing an 6,000 pound trailer.

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Marcus writes:
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mud ridin

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gas hog

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Fun — good capable truck ruff lookin had to put a transmission in it put new tires on it not to long ago i use it for mud ridin it is a gas hog i payed about 22,000 on it it is a fun vehicle

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Goran writes:
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 2 Dr LT 4WD SUV Review
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Impossing precence, great for cargo and towing, and has good off road perfomance

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Mileage, poor on-road handling

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97 Tahoe... A Classic — Great Truck... impresive on sand ans snow... everything fits inside of it, including bunk beds and tables... strong, and powerful it even survived a heas on colission with a concrete wall and was able to drive it back to the garage. Has one of the worst mileages ever, poor handling, and the steering isn't exactly acurate and doesn't give you good feedback... could have more power for the displacement it comes

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Cost $24,147 Original MSRP $4,669 Average Instant Market Value $4,751 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 17 17 17
Horsepower 255 255 255
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 51.6 51.6 149.5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.7 41.7 41.3

Reviews From Other Years

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Reviews

Fun Fun Fun ... By Babar

amazing on-road and off-road capabilities, economical ownership costs, love the OEM versatile tires, A/C is a chiller, remote starter rocks, would have been nice if GM would have installed Xenon lig... Read More

Awesome Truck. By Jesse

I loved it. if you love V8's and the power they put out then it's the right vehicle for you. Fully Loaded. power seats, seat warmers, bose stereo system with optional navi. Adjustable ride height. Veh... Read More

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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Reviews

Excellent Value And Extremely Reliable By Monica

PERFORMANCE - Excellent control, acceleration. So much fun to drive it is crime to arrive at your destination! Also customizing is a breeze. I was a Toyota owner so I got it for a steal. Gas mileage... Read More

Beast On The Streets By Jonathan-Alexander

For a huge truck, it starts, stops, and handles great. Throathy V8 exhaust turns heads when it gets stomped on. No repairs, and the only thing thats expensive is gas. Its so much fun to drive, and its... Read More

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Reviews

Overall This Is A Great Suv, Everything Works As It Should And Has No Mechanical Issues. By rbaker

We have had several Ford and GM SUVs. Without hesitation i woul;d recommend this car to anyone looking for a safe economical way to transport your family. It has plenty of power for towing a boat an... Read More

It Is Fast And The Interior,exterior Is Great By Michael John

the performance is great the acceleration the handling braking is great.the build quality is great and the appearance is excellent the style is great and the engine has a roaring sound.the car is fun ... Read More

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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Reviews

Best Ride On The Road By spitzerone

I love the way this car rides and handles. The interior is very nice and it has all the options. The only draw back on this vehicle is the fuel economy. The gas mileage is aweful but luckily I do not ... Read More

Great Luxury Ride By bsol

Looks great. Rides great. The breaking feels slightly different from a non-hybrid car due to the battery regeneration while breaking. Car feels very spacious for all the passengers including the ones ... Read More

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Reviews

This Is An Amazing Suv. By mratty

This car is comfortable, safe and has so much space. The only complaint ever was the gas but the ride is well worth it. Literally the only reason we are selling it is because we need a 4WD car since w... Read More

Good Value For A Growing Family By Indiana_leo

All in all I love my Tahoe. The 3rd row seats leave much to be desired, but when you need the extras space it is ni e to have them. I wish I wold have waited to find one with a 2nd row bench. Read More

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