1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 31%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 31% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“Side rearview mirrors.....electronic controller only moves the either mirror downward. Will not move either mirror left, right, or up. Have replaced this controller twice before for the exact same problem. One with the dealer and one on my own. Both times brand new parts. There is another recall for this item but apparently does not include my VIN. !!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10270193, filed 2009-05, 100,000 miles“Because of problems with the turn signal mechanism the wipers stop on there own at any given time and now the brake lights do not work at all, per the dealers inspection. No repairs have been done yet as I believe this should be a recall of a very serious matter!”
NHTSA complaint #10220378, filed 2008-03, 90,000 miles“Windshield wipers work only sometimes. Sometimes have to spin the controller a few times to get them working. Even then they may not work. Frustrating!”
NHTSA complaint #10270189, filed 2009-05, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor would intermittently function when in activation; and over a period of time the failure became progressively worse. The vehicle was repaired. Nhtsa recall campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer) was associated with the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were notified and stated that the recall was closed. They also stated that the vehicle would not have qualified due to the model year, excessive mileage; and because the vehicle was purchased used. …”
NHTSA complaint #10379801, filed 2011-02, 80,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 29% |
| 1997 | 5 | 31% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 25% |
| 1994 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology