1997 Chevrolet Suburban Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 414 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,856miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 414 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,856 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.
“I have lost steering and braking on 1996 6.5 turbo diesel Suburban three times now I drive normally. I am 42 and have a family of seven. When braking the power booster has zero pressure and it is very hard to stop and at the very same time all power steering is lost. I thought the power steering pump failed, so I replaced it, no change. Still no power brakes or steering. I replaced hydroboost unit braking and steering returned. I have had to replace hydroboost three times in 8 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157450, filed 2006-05, 102,856 miles“Truck stalls, causing loss of power steering and brakes. Dealer has attempted to remedy defect on three separate occassions without success. Accidents avoided thus far, but next time, I may not be so fortunate. Please post these comments, to warn other consumers. Gmc is denying responsibility, has flatly refused to repurchase the vehicle, and continues to attempt to repair the problem. I'm scared to death to drive this thing...me and my passengers(very often a troop of girl scouts) are in danger, and so is anyone who might be in front of me when this happens. …”
NHTSA complaint #744310, filed 2001-04“Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertor replaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced,AC compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?”
NHTSA complaint #721938, filed 2000-04“Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. This correspondence is not available via .I believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees. The power windows and air condition failed. There was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. The battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn.”
NHTSA complaint #10011448, filed 2002-12Related service bulletins
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- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
105 complaintsBrakes
96 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaintsTires
27 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
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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