Investigation EA99011: 1997–1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Status

CLOSED

Opened

May 12, 1999

Closed

Feb 27, 2001

Model years

1997–1999

Subject

Erratic power steering assist while driv

Component: Steering

Summary

The office of defect investigation (odi) has investigated allegations of power steering assist fluctuations in the subject vehicles.for details and a basis for the investigation conclusions, please see the closing report in the ea99-011 public file.odi has not identified a safety-related defect trend in the subject vehicle population.futher expenditure of agency resources on this subject does not appear to be warranted at this time.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.the engineering is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1999 Chevrolet Suburban634 complaints
• 1998 Chevrolet Suburban201 complaints
• 1997 Chevrolet Suburban414 complaints