1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,252miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups, 3% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,252 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brakes failed, inspection revealed completely rusted out brake lines, frame, suspension components, steering components, and crossmembers. Vehicle is not repairable and is no longer usable.”
NHTSA complaint #10536109, filed 2013-08, 65,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 65 MPH there was a loud noise that came from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local independent repair shop. The mechanic determined the rear suspension needed to be replaced however no repairs were made.”
NHTSA complaint #10152099, filed 2006-03, 113,503 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
30 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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