1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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.
“Extreme over steering at speeds over 45 MPH. Nearly caused a freeway accident with car full of kids. Previously owned a 93 suburban with no complaints. Have only owned this one 4 months and I am scared to drive it because the steering is so erratic. Also travel frequently with horse trailer and worry that the over steering will cause the trailer to swerve, consequences would be catastrophic.”
NHTSA complaint #10165589, filed 2006-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 7% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
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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