1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 7%of 410 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of the 410 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Lower right ball joint on vehicle failed causing truck to lose control side swipe a parked car and travel another 70 feet knocking over a stop sign. Drivers side seat belt did not hold me in seat causing me to go forward hitting head on steering wheel. I cracked a molar tooth and both knees were injured hitting the trim piece under instrument cluster.”
NHTSA complaint #10700881, filed 2015-03, 168,000 miles“The vehicle would drift to the left or right, which almost caused vehicle to veer out of its intended lane. Consumer stated issue only occurred in cold weather. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021220, filed 2002-10, 78,000 miles“At 13000 miles poor braking and noise in front end. Dealer checks brakes finds that specs are met.29000 mi. Brakes are shot and replaced at my expense. Gm says dealer must have misdiagnosed take it up with them even though historical data shows problem reported at 13000 miles.it isn't right that serious injury or death is the wake call that one of the USA's largest corporations needs to step-up to accepting responsibility for a product they engineered,designed, and marketed. I would expect that from china.”
NHTSA complaint #715418, filed 1999-11“While driving steering wheel felt as if vehicle was on ice. There was no control. When vehicle hit bumps vehicle could not be controlled. Took to dealership. Was test driven. The problem was felt, but dealer could not locate steering problem for repairs. Steering was weird, but nothing was wrong. New tires put on & vehicle realigned. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #857148, filed 2000-02“Took vehicle to dealer in april 1999 for steering problem. Vehicle would just drift off course. Typically happened at speeds between 35-45 MPH. Dealer could not find any problems, but did rotate tires. Read article in paper which noted investigation into problem with same exact symptoms that I experienced. Wanted to file report to lend further emphasis to your investigation.”
NHTSA complaint #708128, filed 1999-07Related service bulletins
- 10020874Sep 23, 2006Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 52 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 4% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 26 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 30 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
113 complaintsSteering
105 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
51 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
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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