1997 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems & Complaints
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STEERING
89 complaints
ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN ERRATIC CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. STARTED IN 2006 AND ENDED IN 2009. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES TO NO AVAIL. *TR
Nov 10, 2009
I BOUGHT A USED SUBURBAN AND SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE STEERING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS SUDDENLY TO THE RIGHT. I REALLY HAVE TO KEEP A TIGHT GRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN ON A ROAD WITH ALOT OF TWISTS AND TURNS BECAUSE IT JERKES HARD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. I WORRY THAT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL JERKING IT IS GOING TO CAUSE A WRECK BECAUSE IT SOMETIMES HAS SENT ME TOWARDS THE LANE NEXT TO ME OR OFF THE ROAD COMPLETLY, THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT JUST HAPPENS EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE, IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME I AM DRIVING. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THIS SITE FOR THE EXACT SAME THING. I JUST WONDER IF THERE IS A RECALL OR WHAT WILL REMEDY THIS PROBLEM.
May 17, 2005
NO ACCIDENTS. STEERING HAS BEGUN INSTANCES OF LOSS OF CONTROL. INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING DISCUSSIONS WITH LOCAL REPAIR SHOPS INDICATES THE RECIRCULATING BALL STEERING BOX MAY HAVE A TENDENCY TO SLIP. THIS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE INTERMITTANT FAILURE MODE EXPERIENCED DURING DRIVING. THE VEHICLE IS A 1997 SUBURBAN C1500. IT IS NOT USED TO TOW AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. WE HAVE OWNED IT SINCE NEW, ALL OF THE 104,000 MILES HAVE BEEN DRIVEN BY US, NO CHILDREN HAVE DRIVEN THIS VEHICLE. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS 5 TIMES, WITH THE MOST RECENT BEING YESTERDAY. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.*AK
Nov 15, 2004
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE STEERING FAILED. *AK *JB
Mar 17, 2004
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WANDER AND JERKED TO THE LEFT. THERE WAS RECALL 03V527000 FOR THE STEERING GEAR BEARING, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK THIS OCCURRED DUE TO THE SENSOR CONTROLLING POWER ASSIST (EVO SENSOR/EXHAUST VALVE OPENING). *SC
Feb 24, 2004
+ 84 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
75 complaints
I HAVE A 1997 CHEVY SUBURBAN WITH A 7.4 ENGINE. FOR THE MOST PART ITS BEEN A GOOD VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES ARE ANOTHER STORY. THE SUBURBAN HAS BEEN THROUGH 2 SETS OF FRONT BRAKES, AND NONE IN THE REAR. BEING CONCERNED, THE 3RD MECHANIC TO REALLY SPEND TIME FIGURING OUT THE PROBLEM, FOUND OUT THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE HAS MALFUNCTIONED. $800 FOR REPLACEMENT. DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH, GM HAD RECALLED THIS PART ON SEVERAL OF THERE 2000 SUV MODELS. CONTACTED THE GM CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS AN "OLD VEHICLE" AND GM WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. SO I GUESS GM'S SAFETY SYSTEMS ARE ONLY GOOD FOR 10 YEARS. THIS WILL BE MY LAST GM VEHICLE I WILL EVER OWN. *JB
Mar 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING ABS PROBLEMS. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP AT SLOWER SPEEDS THE ABS ACTIVATED CAUSING GREATER STOPPING DISTANCES. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ABS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE YEAR OF THE VEHICLE. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.
Feb 24, 2006
CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING 1997 SUBURBAN BRAKING MALFUNCTIONS. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT TWO SENSORS WERE NEEDED BECAUSE THE CURRENT ONES WERE CORRODED. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME SYMPTOM AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL FOR THE 1998-2002 VEHICLES. *NM
Feb 13, 2006
IN JULY/AUGUST 2005 I BEGAN EXPERIENCING ACTIVATION OF THE ABS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS OF 5-10 MPH IN 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. I TOOK THE CAR TO REPAIR SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FRONT BRAKE UNITS, CALIPERS, ETC., WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I DID THIS. ALSO ,FOUND OUT THAT THE ABS UNITS WERE NOT READING THE SPEED CORRECTLY AND THIS WAS CAUSING THE ABS BUMPING AT LOW SPEEDS. ADVISED THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED AT COST OF $1200! IN JANUARY 2006 I READ ABOUT THE SUBURBAN RECALL FOR MALFUNCTIONING ABS AND UNUSUAL CORROSION OF BRAKES. UNFORTUNATELY, THE RECALL STARTED FOR 1999 MODELS. I BELIEVE MY 1997 VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL AND THEY RECOMMENDED THE ABS UNITS BE CLEANED AND THAT THEY WILL FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE OTHER REPAIR SHOP (WHO DID THE BRAKE REPAIRS) RECOMMENDED AGAINST CLEANING"AND SAID IN THEIR EXPERIENCE THIS DOESN'T WORK. SUBURBAN HAS ONLY 61,000 MILES, SO IT HAS NOT BEEN OVER USED. I PUT ABOUT 6,000 MILES A YEAR ON IT, MOSTLY FOR PULLING A HORSE TRAILER AND FOR THIS I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFE BRAKING. I BELIEVE THAT THIS 1997 SUBURBAN HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 199S. I'VE SPENT ABOUT $500 ON THE BRAKE REPAIRS SO FAR AND THE ABS WILL COST ME ANOTHER $1200. FOR A VEHICLE THAT GETS SO LITTLE USE BY ME, THIS IS A LOT OF MONEY. I WOULD LIKE THE 1997 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I AM UPSET BY THE EXPENSE OF REPAIRING THESE APPARENT MANUFACTURING FLAWS. *AK
Jan 29, 2006
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE PART, HE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB
Nov 29, 2005
+ 70 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
34 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT AND CONFIRMED THAT REMEDY REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:03V159000(VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER) PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VHEICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,200.
Sep 30, 2011
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON RAINY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. *TR
Jan 27, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DELAY FEATURE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED SPORADICALLY. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER) AND GM RECALL NUMBER 03023 IN FEBRUARY OF 2002. THE RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CONTACT WANTED TO NOTIFY NHTSA, BEFORE NOTIFYING THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 220,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 219,990.
Jan 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER WAS FILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Nov 09, 2007
1997 CHEVEROLET C1500 SUBURBAN INTERMITTENT WIPER MOTOR FAILURE TO WORK PROPERLY. CAUSES LACK OF VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS OR DURING WINDSHIELD CLEANING OPERATIONS. WIPERS WILL CEASE TO WORK CONTINUOUS AND PROBLEM IS SPORADIC. *JB
May 05, 2006
+ 29 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
31 complaints
I STOPPED TO GET GAS ANC CUT MY TRUCK OFF. I GOT BACK IN IT AND CUT IT ON AN DROVE ABOUT 30 YARDS I NOTICED A SMELL LIKE BURNING WIRES. SO I CUT IT OFF GOT OUT CHECKED THE OUTSIDE THE SMELL IS ONLY ON THE INSIDE. THEN I POPPED THE HOOD AN SMELLED THE SAME SMELL. I PUSHED IT AND PARKED IT. MY CLICKER IS NOT WORKING TO UNLOCK OR LOCK IT, THE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF AND IT MAKES THE RINGING SOUND AS IF THE DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN EVEN WHEN IT'S NOT. I TOOK THE BATTERY OUT TO SEE IF IT WAS THAT BUT ITS FULLY CHARGED.
Nov 29, 2019
MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS IN DASH INCLUDING SHORTING IN FUSE PANEL, HEADLIGHTS, HEATING CONTROLS, WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS, SOUND SYSTEM, AND INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS, LEADING TO ERRATIC OR FAILED OPERATION OF SUCH CONTROLS WITH VISIBLE SIGNS OF WIRING DAMAGE AND COMPLETE MELTDOWN (I.E. HEATING CONTROLS/SOUND SYSTEM). *AK
Dec 22, 2003
WE HAD TWO BATTERIES LEAK ACID, CAUSED SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS IN DAMAGE TO REPAIR WIRES AND HOSES THAT WERE DAMAGED BY THE LEAKING BATTERY ACID. WE WONDER IF THE DEALERSHIP IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA WAS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BATTERIES TO GENERATE REPAIR BILLS FOR THEIR BUSINESS. *NLM
Aug 10, 2003
HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT KEY SWITCH INTO ACCESSORY POSITION AND THEN MOVE SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO START VEHICLE. *TT
Jun 08, 2003
I THINK CHEVROLET SHOULD PAY FOR THIS FACTORY DEFECT WHICH COST ME $160. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
May 08, 2001
+ 26 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
30 complaints
TRANMISSION FAILED AFTER BUYING USED AT 75000 MILES. I CALLED GM AND CHECK FOR RECALL INFO. THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER BROUGHT IT BACK AFTER BUYING NEW AND HAD THE TRANS REDONE. EVERY 15000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION BROKE AGAIN. THEN IT BROKE A THIRD TIME. FORTUNATLEY I HAD THE EXTENDED WARRENTY AND DIDNT HAVE TO PAY THE 2ND AND THIRD TIMES. THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION PLACE BUT AFTER READIND OTHER COMPLAINTS I SEE ITS THE VEHICLE. WHEN IS GM GOING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WHEN SOMEONE DIES> WHEN YOU LOSE THE GEAR THERE IS A DRAMATIC DECLINE IN SPEED AND ITS HARD TO STEER. FEELS LIKE THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM KICKS IN. I SHOULD KNOW IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES TO ME. NOW IM STUCK WITH THIS JUNK.*AK
Aug 23, 2004
I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. IT WAS IN EXCELLENT-LOOKING SHAPE AND LOW MILES. I HAVE HAD IT NOW FOR 3 YEARS. I HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD TO HAVE IT WORKED ON. I HAVE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, BATTERY CABLES, AND STARTER; AND HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT TWICE. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE HEATER CORE REPLACED AND THE RADIATOR WORKED ON. I DO NOT DRIVE THAT MUCH, AND I HAVE MY VEHICLE SERVICED REGULARLY. IT'S ALWAYS NEEDING WORK. I'VE HAD IT FOR SALE FOR A WHILE, BUT CAN'T SELL IT FOR EVEN A SMALL SUM. *AK
Jul 08, 2004
"CHECK ENGINE SOON" LIGHT COMES ON AFTER SHORT HIGHWAY DRIVE (ABOUT 30 MINUTES). THEN TRANSMISSIONS SHIFTS HARD FROM 1ST TO SECOND GEAR, ASSOCIATED WITH A HARD CLUNK WHEN FINALLY IT SHIFTS. DEALER HAS REPLACED A "SPRING" WITH A HEAVIER DUTY ONE, BUT FIX IS TEMPORARY. CODE 1870 SHOWS UP AS DIAGNOSIS AT DEALER. L60E TRANSMISSIONS ARE THE CULPRIT.
Jan 15, 2004
THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH RELAY IN THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO PUSH THE DIP STICK UP OUT OF THE DIPSTICK TUBE. THEN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID ESCAPED. TRAVELING DOWN THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HIT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND IGNITED INTO A FLAME THAT BURNED ALONG THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE (INCLUDING THE STEEL PLATE UNDER THE GAS TANK) AND EXTENDED TWO FEET BEYOND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WE WERE FORCED TO EVACUATE OURSELVES AND OUR FOUR CHILDREN FROM THE VEHICLE ALONG SIDE THE HIGHWAY. FOUR OTHER VEHICLES WERE FORCED OFF THE ROAD AS WHITE SMOKE HINDERED THEIR FIELD OF VISION. THE MIL INDICATOR (I.E., CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ) HAD A CODE OF P1870 (TRANSMISSION SLIPPING). THIS CODE HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH HUNDREDS OF TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH RELAY FAILURES IN GM/CHEVY FULL-SIZE PICK-UPS, SUBURBANS, AND TAHOES (DISCOVERED BY SEARCHING FOR "P1870" ON THE INTERNET AND QUERIES AT THE NHTSA WEBSITE). TECHNICIANS HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE TCC RELAY IS UNDERSIZED AND TENDS TO OVERHEAT CAUSING MAJOR TRANSMISSION DAMAGE (IN MY CASE, A FULL TRANSMISSION RE-BUILD WAS REQUIRED - $2000 PLUS TOWING AND RENTAL CAR). TECHNICIANS SAY THAT THERE IS AN AFTERMARKET TCC RELAY MADE BY SONNAX THAT, WHEN INSTALLED, PREVENTS THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE (JUST LOOK AT THE BLACK CHARRING ON THE BOTTOM OF MY GAS TANK SHIELD) THAT CAUSED GREAT PERIL TO MY WIFE, FOUR CHILDREN, AND MYSELF. GM NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO CORRECT THIS POTENTIALLY FATAL FAILURE.*AK
Jan 07, 2004
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES GRINDING/RUMBLING WHILE IN HIGHEND TORQUE SITUATIONS (I.E. GOING UP SLIGHT GRADES NOT STEEP ENOUGH TO CAUSE DOWNSHIFT). STOPS WHEN I BUMP ACCELERATOR. REPLACED U-JOINTS, BUT DID NOT FIX. WAS TOLD BY GM TECH IT WAS PROBABLY TORQUE CONVERTOR FAILING.*AK
Dec 22, 2003
+ 25 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
26 complaints
1997 CHEVY SUBURBAN IN-TANK FUEL SENDING UNIT FIRE: BOUGHT VEHICLE USED WITH 88000 MILES. EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE / BURN UP OF THE UNIT INCLUDED INTERMITTENT FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE FAILURE, HAD PUMP REPLACED BY PATRICK GMC, PROBLEM PERSISTED, HAD DEALER WOLF CHEVROLET CHECK FUEL PRESSURE THROUGHOUT SYSTEM (OK). ALSO NOTICED AN INTERMITTENT BURNING SMELL. I THEN PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER A REPLACEMENT SENDING UNIT AND ANOTHER FUEL PUMP, AS SOON AS I TOOK THE SENDER OUT OF THE TANK IT WAS OBVIOUSLY CHARRED AND THE MODULAR CONNECTOR BURNT TO A CRISP, WIRES COMPLETELY EXPOSED WITH THE INSULATION GONE PARTIALLY DISINTEGRATED THE ABS PLUG. THIS THING GOT REALLY HOT REPEATEDLY. THE LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT WAS LUCKILY NEVER REACHED WITHIN THE TANK OR THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SPONTANEOUS EXPLOSION, ESPECIALLY IF THE TANK LOST ITS SEAL AND ALLOWED OUTSIDE AIR INSIDE, (SUCH AS WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY AND IS PULLING VACUUM), FOR INSTANCE UNSCREWING THE GAS CAP IN IDEAL CONDITIONS NEXT TO A GAS PUMP WITH A 44 GALLON TANK VOID SUCKING IN AS MUCH OXYGEN IN AS THE FILLER TUBE WILL ALLOW, AND HITTING THAT GLOWING RED HOT SENDING UNIT. OLD PART IS IN MY POSSESSION AND IS THE ORIGINAL FACTORY SENDER. INCIDENT DATE IS APPROX. WHEN I PERFORMED THE REPAIR AND DISCOVERED THE BURNED UP SENDER. *NM
Mar 09, 2006
THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED INTERMITTENTLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Nov 30, 2004
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM INJECTORS FAILED TWICE. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE STALLED. THE PART WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES,HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
Mar 18, 2004
HAD FUEL PUMP FAILURE. WHEN SERVICED, THE ELECTRICAL WIRES INSIDE THE GAS TANK WERE BURNED AND THE CONNECTOR WAS MELTED INSIDE THE TANK. THE INSULATION ON THE GRAY WIRE WAS MELTED OFF AND THE WIRE WAS BURNT. WAS VERY LUCKY THAT IT DID NOT EXPLODE. IF THE TANK HAD BEEN EMPTY, IT WOULD HAVE BECAUSE OF THE PRESNECE OF OXYGEN IN AN EMPTY TANK. WENT TO BOB RICHARDS CHEVROLET IN AUGUST,GA AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT A SAFTY ISSUE AND THAT THEY KNEW OF THE PROBLEM. HAD TO PAY $700.00 OUT OF MY POCKET BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM THAT CHEVROLET KNOWS ABOUT AND WON'T RECALL. *AK
Jul 21, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP. *NLM
Apr 29, 2003
+ 21 more complaints for this component
TIRES
24 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A WALL. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR B.F. GOODRICH TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT STILL HAS THE TIRE AND THE TREAD. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE VEHICLE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 132,000.
Aug 20, 2007
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE CAME APART ON THE INTERSTATE. THE CONSUMER HAS WRITTEN TO BRIDGESTONE. THEY WOULD NEED THE TIRE TO BE SENT TO THEM TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE TIRE SEPARATION. CONSUMER REFUSED TO SEND THE TIRE TO THE MANUFACTURER. *AK THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *JB
Aug 12, 2005
TIRE EXPLODED AT 40 MPH ON A CLEAR PAVED ROAD. *LA THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE FOR A BRIEF MOMENT WHEN THE TIRE FAILED. *SCC *JB
Dec 10, 2003
AT 40 MPH VEHICLE STARTED WOBBLING. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX 245/1675R. *AK
Oct 29, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX RADIAL A/T TIRE. *AK
Aug 05, 2003
+ 19 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
16 complaints
THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IT BURST INTO FLAMES. OUR DOGS WOKE US UP. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED 7 MINUTES LATER THERE WAS NOTHING LEFT TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR WERE UNDAMAGED BY THE FIRE. A TREE NEAR THE CAR ALSO CAUGHT FIRE. CHEVROLET SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON OUR CAR. THEY DO NOT SEEM INTERESTED IN EXAMINING THE CAR SINCE WE SETTLED WITH OUR INSURANCE COMPANY. NEITHER THE FIRE DEPARTMENT NOR THE POLICE SUSPECT ARSON. IT WOULD APPEAR TO BE ELECTRICAL. IF THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED IN OUR GARAGE WE WOULD HAVE LOST OUR HOUSE. *TR
Jul 30, 2008
I HAVE A 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AND IT BLEW THE COUPLING ON THE HEATER HOSE WHILE DRIVING THIS PAST SATURDAY. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED AND THE REPAIR WAS 93.00. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MOTOR THAT ALL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CHEVROLET DEALER SAID THAT THERE PROBABLY SHOULD BE A RECALL SINCE THIS HAPPENS SO FREQUENTLY. THE LOCAL SHOP THAT MADE THE REPAIR HAS SO MANY TO COME IN WITH THIS PROBLEM THAT THEY NOW STOCK THE PART.
May 10, 2005
SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. AT RANDOM, A 500 TO 1500 RPM INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEAD FOR UP TO SEVERAL SECONDS ACCOMPANIED BY THICK BLACK SMOKE AND THE SMELL OF RAW DIESEL FUEL. HAS OCCURRED IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, REVERSE, AND PARK. HAS OCCURRED WITH CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF. HAS OCCURRED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL FUSE REMOVED. HAS OCCURRED IN PARK WITH NO OPERATOR IN VEHICLE. THE TRUCK WILL ACCELERATE QUICKLY (DANGEROUSLY) WHEN IN DRIVE OR REVERSE.
Jan 15, 2004
THE TRUCK STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE PDM DRIVER OVERHEATING AND SHUTTING OFF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP, WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE ENGINE MOTOR TO SHUT OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION. *NLM
Nov 25, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THIS CAUSED LOST OF STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED FIVE TIMES IN A HALF AN HOUR. *AK THE CONSUMER NOTED HE WAS NOT TOWING ANYTHING AT THE TIME WHICH COULD'VE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF THERE WAS A LOST OF STEERING AND BRAKES. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL SHOP WHEN THIS OCCURRED AT 60,000 MILES. *PH *JB
Nov 12, 2003
+ 11 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
11 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
May 11, 2004
VEHICLE CONSTANTLY JERKS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AT ANY SPEED OVER 30 MPH. IT IS VERY HARD TO KEEP ON THE ROAD. IT STARTED AT APROX 15,000 MI. I HAVE CHANGED TIRES AND THAT DID NOT HELP. A LOT OF MY CO-WORKERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR TRUCK TOO. IF YOU ASK SERVICE THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHAT CAUSES THIS AND SAY IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
Aug 16, 2003
WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A TURN STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECAME LOOSE, AND THE VEHICLE JERKED INTO THE NEXT LANE. STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AFTER IT JERKED. THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENED WHEN A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN WAS MADE. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT EVO SENSOR WAS GOING OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB.....*AK
Apr 08, 2003
THE FIRST TIME I HAD A PROBLEM WAS RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE SUBURBAN, IT PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS, BUT THEY EVENTUALLY ALIGNED THE TIRES ( WHICH THEY SAID IT WAS VERY UNUSUAL TO HAVE TO DO THAT FOR A BRAND NEW VEHICLE). OVER THE MONTHS AFTER THE ALIGNMENT, I DID NOT NOTICE ANY PROBLEMS. I CAN NOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHEN MY CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. MY VEHICLE WOULD ALL OF A SUDDEN HAVE A VERY LOOSE FEELING IN THE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THINKING IT WAS JUST ME, I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT FOR AWHILE. I HAD TIRES PUT ON MY CAR AND THE STEERING FELT DIFFERENT (GOOD), I THOUGHT MAYBE IT HAD SOMETHING TO WITH TIRES AND IT WAS FIXED. EVENTUALLY THE STEERING STARTED DOING THE SAME THING, THE SUDDEN LOOSE STEERING. WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA 40 MILES FROM OUR DEALER AND BY THE TIME I REALIZED THE PROBLEM WAS NOT NORMAL, AND I WOULD HAVE TO GIVE MY VEHICLE UP FOR A FEW DAYS, MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY (MILEAGE) SO I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT I USE, THEY DROVE IT AROUND ON THEIR ERRANDS FOR ABOUT TWO DAYS AND IT FINALLY DID IT FOR THEM. THEY WERE THINKING THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE GEAR BOX, BUT THEY CALLED GM TO CONSULT ABOUT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY NEVER HAD SEEN THIS PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD THEM ABOUT STEERING SENSOR PROBLEMS. ON 9/20/00, I GAVE THEM THE OK TO REPLACE THE SENSOR AND I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS AS OF THIS DATE. I AM REPORTING THIS TO YOU BECAUSE I AM CONCERNED FOR OTHERS THAT MAY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, IT IS A VERY SCARY FEELING WHEN THE STEERING CHANGES TO A LOOSE FEELING AND THINKING IF I WERE TO REACT TO AN INCIDENT, I WOULD PROBABLY OVERCORRECT BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM STEERING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *AK
Jan 01, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 26, 2000
+ 6 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
6 complaints
THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOYED AM VEER DISAPPOINTED MY SON WAS INJURED. *TR
Nov 24, 2011
WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO LOCAL HOSPITAL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.
Oct 26, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAGS. *AK
Oct 01, 2003
WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE REARENDED A CONVERSION VAN. UPON IMPACT WITH THE VAN, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE. THE CONVERSION VAN WAS STATIONARY. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK
Jan 22, 1999
CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER THAT THE INJURIES THAT CONSUMER'S WIFE SUSTAINED WERE NOT ENOUGH TO WARRANT AN INVESTIGATION. *AK
Jan 08, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 26, 2000
NO SUBBARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 14, 2000
NO SUBBARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 14, 2000
NO SUBBARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 14, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 06, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY CLOSED THE BUCKLE WILL LOOSEN. ALSO CENTER AND REAR SEAT BELTS LOOSEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *TS
Jan 17, 2003
ALL SEAT BELTS ARE UNBALE TO STAY TIGHTENED. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Apr 26, 2000
THE SEAT BELTS IN THE THIRD ROW OF THE SUBURBAN DO NOT SELF ADJUST. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY WITH CHILD SAFETY SEATS. THESE SEAT BELTS WERE AFTER MARKET SEAT BELTS, INSTALLED BY THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Apr 06, 1999
SEAT BELT FAILED.
Feb 01, 1999
WHEN SEAT BELTS ARE USED FOR CHILD SAFETY SEATS, THEY DO NOT RETRACT FULLY BEFORE THE LOCKING MECHANISM ENGAGES. THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE SAFETY SEAT TO BE SECURELY FASTENED.
Jun 23, 1998
STEERING,SUSPENSION
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FULLY LOADED, THE CONTACT NOTICES THAT THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO STEER. HE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC 15 TIMES AND THEY HAVE MADE NUMEROUS REPAIRS, INCLUDING VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF THE STEERING UNIT, STEERING SENSORS, ACTUATOR, AND ALSO ADDITIONS TO THE SPRINGS OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. ALL OF THE REPAIRS HAVE NOT ADEQUATELY REPAIRED THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,464 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 10/08/08. *LJ UPDATED 10/10/08. *JB
Aug 18, 2008
POWER STEERING IS UNRELIABLE, SURGE/INCREASE IN STEERING POWER IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. FIRST TIME THE DEALER SAID ALIGNMENT WAS PROBLEM, NOT SO. SECOND TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, THIS FIXED PROBLEM FOR 4 MONTHS. THIRD TIME THE DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, POWER STEERING PUMP AND FLUSHED LINES, THIS FIXED PROBLEM FOR 5 MONTHS. FOURTH TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE EVO SENSOR ON STEERING COLUMN, THIS FIX LASTED 15 MONTHS. FIFTH TIME THE DEALER STATED THAT THE EVO SENSOR MUST BE BAD AND WILL NOT REPLACE UNDER EXTENDED WARRENTY. AFTER MUCH INVESTIGATION, I FIND THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SPECIFIC TO THE 1997 SUBURBAN WITH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL ON THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THERE HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS OF 75 REPORTS OF THIS OR SIMILAR STEERING RELATED PROBLEMS. NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE THIS PRIOR TO THERE BEING ANY FATALITIES.*AK
Jan 09, 2001
SUBJECT VEHICLE HAS PULLED, SEVERELY, TO THE RIGHT SINCE PURCHASE. THE SALEMAN SAID AN ALIGNMENT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REALIGNED THREE OR FOUR TIMES, THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE CASTOR ADJUSTED. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOESN'T SEEM TO KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. THE VEHICLE STEERING CONTINUES TO PULL DANGEROUSLY TO THE RIGHT, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON A ROAD (INTERSTATE OR LOCAL) WHICH HAS BEEN SLOPED IN THAT DIRECTION. THE STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY PULLS IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION. WHEN DRIVING IN TOWN OR ON THE INTERSTATE, IF THE STEERING WHEEL WERE TO SLIP OUT OF YOUR HAND OR YOU WERE TO LET GO OF THE STEERING WHEEL FOR A SECOND, THE VEHICLE WOULD RUN OFF THE ROAD. THE STEERING ALSO FEELS UNSTABLE AND VAGUE WHEN DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. *AK
Feb 18, 2000
VEHICLE WOULD WANDER WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH OR MORE AND OVERSTEERING WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER CHANGING LANES OR MAKING TURNS. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND SOME REPAIRS WERE MADE ON GEAR BOX, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PASSING ON INFORMATION CONCERNING NHTSA INVESTIGATION. *AK
Jul 16, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
4 complaints
THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS FAILED AGAIN ON MY 1997 CHEVY SUBURBAN, 6.5 LITER DIESEL ENGINE. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE HISTORY FROM MY DEALERSHIP SHOWS THIS WILL BE THE 6TH FUEL INJECTION PUMP TO BE INSTALLED ON THIS VEHICLE, ALL OF WHICH ARE COVERED BY GM'S 120,000 FACTORY WARRANTY & A 12 MONTH 12,000 MILE SERVICE GUARANTEE AFTER THE 5TH PUMP WAS INSTALLED. AUGUST OF 2003, THE PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD & WAS REPLACED WHEN THE MILEAGE WAS AT 116,503, UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. JUNE 27, 2004, AND MILEAGE OF 128,300 (11,800 MILES LATER) THE PUMP HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE PUMP FAILED ON A VERY BUSY & DARK STREET AT NIGHTTIME ON A BEND IN THE ROAD AS I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY WIFE & TWO KIDS IN THE CAR. WHEN IT FAILED THE ENGINE DIED AND WE WERE STUCK IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR IS BLACK AND IT WAS DARK, UNABLE TO MOVE, WE WERE ALMOST REAR ENDED BY SEVERAL CARS COMING UP THE HILL AND ROUNDING THE BEND IN THE ROAD. EVENTUALLY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR STARTED AND IT RAN JUST ENOUGH TO ALLOW ME TO GET THE CAR OUT OF HARM'S WAY BEFORE DYING AGAIN. I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT HAD PERFORMED THE LAST FUEL INJECTION PUMP. AT THIS POINT, IT IS STILL IN THE SHOP AND THE SERVICE WRITER TOLD ME THAT INJECTION PUMP HAD GONE BAD AND THAT HE IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR WARRANTY APPROVAL FOR REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS THE NEW PUMP ITSELF TO ARRIVE. I HAVE SPOKEN TO MANY OWNERS OF CHEVY AND GMC TRUCKS AND SUBURBANS WITH THE 6.5 LITER DIESEL, YEARS 1994-1999, VIA THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE HTTP://THEDIESELPAGE.COM. APPARENTLY, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT GM SHOULD RESOLVE. TO DATE, GM HAS ONLY INCREASED THE FACTORY WARRANTY FROM 100,000 MILES TO 120,000 IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE GOOD. THIS IS STILL A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOU LOSE POWER AND BECOME A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD IN TRAFFIC. GM NEEDS TO COME UP WITH A PERMANENT FIX THAT PREVENTS THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN, NOT JUST ONE THAT LASTS FOR A FEW MILES AND THEN HAPPEN ALL OVER AGAIN. *NM
Jul 06, 2004
1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN FUEL TANK SAFETY CONCERNS ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, WIRING HARNESS INSIDE TANK MELTED PER CERTIFIED MECHANICS AT MOTOR CAR MALL, PERALTA, NM IS THERE NO CIRCUIT PROTECTION? *AK
Feb 14, 2004
THE FUEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK SHORTED OUT AND SPARKING, CAUSING 3 FUEL PUMPS TO GO OUT CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE PLUG. NLM
Jan 04, 2000
THE FUEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK SHORTED OUT AND SPARKING, CAUSING 3 FUEL PUMPS TO GO OUT CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE PLUG. NLM
Jan 04, 2000
SEATS
4 complaints
LEFT SIDE OF DRIVER'S SEAT TILTS BACK AND FORTH WHICH MAY CAUSE DRIVER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER SAYS A RUNNER ON THE BOTTOM OF SEAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Nov 30, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SEAT SLIDES, DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *SLC
Jan 12, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SEAT SLIDES, DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *SLC
Jan 12, 2000
CONSUMER COMPLAINT THAT THE REAR SEATS ARE DIFFICULT TO MOVE.
Jun 19, 1997
EQUIPMENT
4 complaints
CD PLAYER / RADIO FAILED. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR FAILED TWICE, FIRST FAILURE AT TIME OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
ROOF RACK DESIGN DOES NOT OPERATE APPROPRIATELY, CONSUMER UNABLE TO SLIDE THE RETAINING BARS WITHIN THE ROOF RACK IN A NORMAL FASHION.
Dec 01, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER EMITTED POWDER.
Jul 24, 1997
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4 complaints
HOOD LATCH IN CAB FAILED. YH
Feb 01, 1999
DOOR LOCKS AND LATCHES ARE DEFECTIVE ON ALL FOUR DOORS. OWNER NOTES DOOR ALMOST CAME OPEN BECAUSE OFTHE PROBLEM. WHEN LOCKS ARE PULLED UP THEY ARE HARD TO PUSH DOWN. POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *AK
Jan 14, 1998
FROM NORMAL USE/OVERTIME THE TAILGATE DOOR LATCH HAS BECOME INOPERATIVE. IT DOESNT HOLD. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. OWNER PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Sep 30, 1997
DOOR LATCH FAILED CAUSING DOOR TO SWING OPEN.
Jun 19, 1997
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
HOOD LATCH ON 1997 CHEVY SUBURBAN KEEP FAILING, HOOD FLIES UP WHILE DRIVING. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN TWO YEARS. *TR
Aug 17, 2008
LEFT REAR CARGO DOOR OF CHEVROLET SUBURBAN NEVER OPENED QUITE RIGHT. YOU HAD TO PUSH IN ON THE DOOR, PULL THE LATCH, AND THEN OPEN IT. OVER TIME IT HAS BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPEN. TIP TOP CHEVROLET IN FAIRBANKS, AK, WON'T FIX IT. I BELIEVE IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING.
Nov 04, 1999
SIDE DOOR IS NOT LOCKING/CLOSING. *AK
Mar 31, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
FRONT BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURELY AT 12,000 MILES. SINCE 1997 HAD BEEN REPLACED SEVEN TIMES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED, BUT PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. ALSO, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Feb 27, 2004
ABS SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATING DUE TO DEFECT IN SNAP RING OF TRANSMISSION. THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL AT SLOW SPEED CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO THINK THE REAR TIRES WERE SLIDING, THEREFORE THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD WORK. THE REASON FOR THIS WAS THE SNAP RING IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS MISPOSITIONED CAUSING THE OUTPUT SHAFT TO HAVE TO MUCH END PLAY, THEREFORE CAUSING THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TO LOSE SIGNAL, AND THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD KICK IN EVERYTIME YOU STOPPED. THE COMPUTER NEVER LOGGED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM HAD EVER BEEN WORKING, OR HAD EVER WORKED. AFTER REASSEMBLE THE TRANSMISSION CORRECTLY EVERYTHING APPEARS TO BE WORKING FINE. THIS PROBLEM APPEAR TO HAVE CAUSED ABNORMAL WEAR IN THE REAR BRAKE SHOES, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE ABS WAS WORKING ALL THE TIME. AFTER THIS WORE OUT THE SHOES, THE BRAKES STARTED FAILING. *AK
Aug 01, 2000
WHILE STOPPING, APPLYING BRAKE, HEARD A CLUNK NOISE AND FELT A JARRING. AFTER PARKING, TRIED TO PUT INTO REVERSE AND COULD NOT. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD BUT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. NOW UNABLE TO GET INTO GEAR AND IT DOES NOT SHIFT. NO REVERSE. THE BRAKE PROBLEM BECAME APPARENT WITH A GRINDING NOISE WHILE MOVING THROUGH STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. FAILED CALIPERS AND RESULTING IN DAMAGED ROTORS AND PADS. *AK
Nov 18, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
WHILE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION IT ACCELERATED AND REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK *MR
Nov 05, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT, EVEN ROAD AT ABOUT 45 MPH, THE STEERING RESISTANCE JUST DISAPPEARED FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS WAS FRIGHTENING BECAUSE THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING FOR THOSE FEW SECONDS AND I DRIFTED A LITTLE INTO THE OTHER LANE. MY HUSBAND AND I EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE NEXT DAY AND ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT. WE WERE TEST DRIVING THE CAR AND BROUGHT THE PROBLEM UP TO THE CHEVY DEALER ON RETURN. THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT BUT AGREED TO LOWER THE PURCHASE PRICE BY THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST. WE HAD IT FIXED THE NEXT DAY AT THE SAME CHEVY PLACE (I FELT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN THAT CONDITION). THEY REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR AND CHARGED US $260. THE REPAIR APPEARS TO HAVE SOLVED THE PROBLEM.
Sep 22, 2000
DESIGN OF VEHICLE CAUSES IT TO MAINTAIN SPEED AND RPM AFTER FOOT IS TAKEN OFF ACCELERATOR.
Sep 09, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
TRANSMISSION STARTING FAILING AT 50,000 (CODED SLIPPAGE). GOING DOWN HIGHWAY AND BLEW TRANNY FLUID ALL OVER THE PLACE LEAVING US STRANDED. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. STEERING HAS MOMENTARY OVERSTEER, CAUSING THE FEELING OF SLIPPING ON ICE (SAFETY CONCERN AS NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE), REPLACED ROTORS THREE TIMES, REPLACED FUEL SENDING AND WIRING UNIT (WIRES HAD ACTUALLY MELTED INSIDE THE GAS TANK!!). WHAT NEXT!!!! THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 73,000 ON IT. WE DO NOT PULL ANYTHING BEHIND IT, SO FEEL THAT TRANNY SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED. WHY WILL CHEVROLET NOT RECALL THESE PROBLEMS? HAVE HEARD OTHERS SAY THAT THE RADIATOR IS NOT BIG ENOUGH TO HANDLE COOLING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ESSENTIALLY CAUSING EARLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO OVERHEATING. CHEVROLET NEEDS TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES BEFORE THERE IS LOSS OF LIFE OR A BAD ACCIDENT. TS
Jan 03, 2003
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY STARTED SHIFTING EXTREMELY HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND. READ THECOMPLAINTSTATION.COM AND FOUND NUMEROUS IDENTICAL INCIDENCES WITH OTHER PEOPLE. NEXT FAILURE WAS FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET RESULTING IN COOLANT LOSS.
Mar 26, 2002
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY STARTED SHIFTING EXTREMELY HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND. READ THE COMPLAINTSTATION.COM AND FOUND NUMEROUS IDENTICAL INCIDENCES WITH OTHER PEOPLE. NEXT FAILURE WAS FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET RESULTING IN COOLANT LOSS. NLM
Mar 26, 2002
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3 complaints
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MORE ASSIST TO STEERING AT 30 MPH WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC SOLENOID RELAY AS POSSIBLE CAUSE OF POWER ASSIST TO STEERING ASSEMBLY. *YH
Jan 26, 2001
POWER STEERING KEEPS FLUCTUATING BETWEEN FEELING TIGHT AND SLOPPY. AT CERTAIN POINTS THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO BE PULLED FROM MY GRASP, AND OVERSTEERING OCCURS. STEERING ALSO SOMETIMES MAKES A MOANING NOISE. ALSO, BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 20,000 MILES. LAST TIME I HAD BRAKES REPLACED AT DEALER, I HAD TO RETURN 5 TIMES TO HAVE THEM CORRECTED. I WAS TOLD SHIMS BROKE OFF THE FRONT PADS AND WERE BINDING. ALL I KNOW IS THAT I COULD SEE THE ROTORS GLOWING BLUE AND THE BRAKES SMELLED LIKE THEY WERE BURNING, THEY WERE ALSO MAKING A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE WHEN THEY WERE WARM. *AK
Jul 01, 1999
PULLS LEFT WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD OR WHEN BRAKING. MULTIPLE SERVICE ATTEMPTS. STILL NOT FIXED. DEALER CANNOT FIX, GM WON'T REPLACE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD.
Dec 04, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
3 complaints
CONDITIONS WERE SNOW AND ICE. BOTH TIMES I HAD RECENTLY SWITCHED BETWEEN 2WD & 4WD. I DON'T RECALL WHICH POSITION DRIVE WAS IN. BOTH TIMES DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL PRODUCED VERY LITTLE BRAKING EFFECT, WITH ONE TIME MY CAR WENT THRU A BUSY INTERSECTION (I THOUGHT I WAS LUCKY TO NOT HAVE ACCIDENT).
Aug 31, 1999
POWER BRAKES WENT OUT AND VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD TO STOP. MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGED ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SUBURBAN BRAKES, WOULD NOT COMPENSATE OWNER
Jul 29, 1999
REAR BRAKES DRUM FAILED, CAUSING SEVERE SHAKE IN DASH AND STEERING WHEEL.
Mar 10, 1997
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ALMOST CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. *MR THE OTHER VEHICLE'S, ESPECIALLY THE TRUCKS, THOUGHT THAT THE CONSUMER WAS FLASHING THE LIGHTS FOR THEM TO ALLOW HIM TO PASS AND WAS RUN OFF OF THE ROAD EACH TIME. *SC *JB
Dec 10, 2003
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INTERIOR MOUNTED STOP LAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE THAT BURNED THE WHOLE INTERIOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE MOUNTED STOP LAMP ASSEMBLY BULB HAD BURNED OUT, DEALER REPLACED BULB. FIRE SMOTHERED ITSELF OUT. AK
Jan 21, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT FUEL PUMP FAILED DUE TO ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS INSIDE THE GAS TANK MELTING AGAINST THE PICKUP TUBE. THE PROBLEM WAS MADE APPARENT BECAUSE OF CONSTANT FUSES BLOWING OUT.*AK
Aug 01, 2003
ENGINE WOULDN'T START. TOWED TO DEALER. STARTED AND DEALER COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM. STATED IT WAS PROBABLY FUEL PUMP SINCE HAD SEEN THIS BEFORE. FINALLY FAILED AFTER SURGING AND DYING DURING DRIVE. FOUND "BURNED" (SAID DARKENED INSULATION) WIRING HARNESS WHICH DAMAGED OTHER COMPONENTS FROM FUEL PUMP TO ENGINE
May 02, 2000
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE "ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. FIRST TIME AT 52,000 MILES IN JULY '01, SECOND TIME AT 55,076 MILES IN SEPT. '01, THIRD TIME AT 63,196 MILES IN JUNE '02 AND FOURTH TIME AT 63,766 MILES IN JULY '02. FIRST TIME IT WAS A TRANSMISSION CODE, BUT TRANSMISSION PERFORMED FINE ON TEST DRIVE. SECOND TIME UNKNOWN CODE. THIRD TIME, NO CODE GIVEN. FOURTH TIME TRANSMISSION CODE OF 1870, INTERNAL SLIPPAGE. WE NOTICED THAT COMING OFF THE FREEWAY AFTER 1/2 HOUR OR SO, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ABRUPTLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. NEITHER WE NOR THE FORMER OWNER TOWED ANYTHING WITH IT. WE HAD TO GET A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION WHICH IS GOOD FOR 50,000 OR 3 YEARS.
Jul 18, 2002
THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH GM AND CHEVROLET TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS. HARD SHIFTING IS EXPERIENCED FOLLOWED BY " ENGINE LIGHT ON PANEL. A CODE 0F 1870 IS REPORTED WHEN IT IS SERVICED. I HAVE HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THIS SEVERAL TIMES AND THERE APPEARS TO BE NO WAY TO FIX IT. I HAVE HEARD OF MANY PEOPLE PAYING $3000 FOR REBUILT TRTANSMISSIONS AND THE PROBLEM STIL IS NOT CORRECTED. GM HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT WILL NOT RESPOND. *AK
Jun 24, 2001
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
I STARTED EXPERENCING PROBLEM AT APPOX. 12000 MILES WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURLLY,SOME AFTER AT APPOX. 20000 MILE I HAD UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR, ( I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY FAULT) IT WAS THE RIGHT TORSION BAR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 27668 MILE I HAD TO PAY 1/2 THE COST APPOX $225.00 AFTER FIGHTING ALL THE WAY TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES,THE SPEED SENSITIVE STEERING STARTED ACTTING UP AT APPOX. 40000 MILES SUDDENLY CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SLIP UNACCPECTEDLY.THIS PART WAS REPLACE N/C , I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 ALTERNATORS THE FIRST AT APPOX. 38000 MILE STANDING ME IN BUFFALO ,TX 120 MILES FROM HOME ON A SUNDAY NIGHT, THE SECOND AND THIRD HAPPEDED IN THE CITY HOWEVER I NOW CARRY A SPARE ALTENATOR AND TOOLS BECAUSE WHO KNOWS WHEN IT WILL GO OUT NEXT, I HAVE REPLACED THE POSITIVE SIDE BATTERY CABLES TWICE BECAUSE OF DESIGN THE LOOSEN AND THE ACR AND SHORT OUT, THE AUTO MATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 53939 DUE TO COOLENT GETTING INTO THE UNIT I HAD TO PAY 25% OF THIS REPAIR APPOX. $525.00 THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 69015 ONLY 15K+MILES LATER WITH THE WARRENTY CARD IN HAND I THOUGHT MAYBE THIS WAS IT ,AT 107,267 MILES THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WITH ONLY 38K+ MILE ON A UNIT THAT CARRYS A 3YR/50K WARRENTY GM REFUSES TO FIX OR REPLACE THE UNIT MY TRUCK HAS BEEN SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP SINCE 06/15/2001 WHILE I HAVE BEEN ONCE AGAIN FIGHTING WITH GM TO NO AVAIL ,( I WAS OFFER A CUSTOMER LOYALTY CERT. FOR $500. 00 TO SETTLE THIS ISSUE THE TRANSMISSION COST $2500. TO REPLACE NOT INCLUDING THE MOTOR MOUNT THAT BROKE WHEN THE UNIT LOCKED UP AT APPOX. 35 MPH ALL THE ADVERTISING MILLION AND BILLIONS OF $$$$$ SHOULD BE SPENT MAKING SURE THAT THEN PRESISTENT PROBLEM DO NOT ACCURE, NOT WHEN YOU SPEND 35K- 45K- FOR A VEHICLE. *AK
Aug 07, 2001
I STARTED EXPERENCING PROBLEM AT APPOX. 12000 MILES WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES WORE OUT PREMATURLLY,SOME AFTER AT APPOX. 20000 MILE I HAD UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR, ( I WAS TOLD IT WAS MY FAULT) IT WAS THE RIGHT TORSION BAR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 27668 MILE I HAD TO PAY 1/2 THE COST APPOX $225.00 AFTER FIGHTING ALL THE WAY TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES,THE SPEED SENSITIVE STEERING STARTED ACTTING UP AT APPOX. 40000 MILES SUDDENLY CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SLIP UNACCPECTEDLY.THIS PART WAS REPLACE N/C , I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 ALTERNATORS THE FIRST AT APPOX. 38000 MILE STANDING ME IN BUFFALO ,TX 120 MILES FROM HOME ON A SUNDAY NIGHT, THE SECOND AND THIRD HAPPEDED IN THE CITY HOWEVER I NOW CARRY A SPARE ALTENATOR AND TOOLS BECAUSE WHO KNOWS WHEN IT WILL GO OUT NEXT, I HAVE REPLACED THE POSITIVE SIDE BATTERY CABLES TWICE BECAUSE OF DESIGN THE LOOSEN AND THE ACR AND SHORT OUT, THE AUTO MATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 53939 DUE TO COOLENT GETTING INTO THE UNIT I HAD TO PAY 25% OF THIS REPAIR APPOX. $525.00 THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 69015 ONLY 15K+MILES LATER WITH THE WARRENTY CARD IN HAND I THOUGHT MAYBE THIS WAS IT ,AT 107,267 MILES THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WITH ONLY 38K+ MILE ON A UNIT THAT CARRYS A 3YR/50K WARRENTY GM REFUSES TO FIX OR REPLACE THE UNIT MY TRUCK HAS BEEN SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP SINCE 06/15/2001 WHILE I HAVE BEEN ONCE AGAIN FIGHTING WITH GM TO NO AVAIL ,( I WAS OFFER A CUSTOMER LOYALTY CERT. FOR $500. 00 TO SETTLE THIS ISSUE THE TRANSMISSION COST $2500. TO REPLACE NOT INCLUDING THE MOTOR MOUNT THAT BROKE WHEN THE UNIT LOCKED UP AT APPOX. 35 MPH ALL THE ADVERTISING MILLION AND BILLIONS OF $$$$$ SHOULD BE SPENT MAKING SURE THAT THEN PRESISTENT PROBLEM DO NOT ACCURE, NOT WHEN YOU SPEND 35K- 45K- FOR A VEHICLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: DON'T KNOW TIRESIZE: 245R16LT)
Aug 07, 2001
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
1. BATTERY LEAKED ACID WHILE IDLE AND ULTIMATELY FAILED. LEAK CORRODED POSITIVE POWER CABLE AND UNDERCOATING. 2. ERRATIC STEERING WHILE DRIVING - STEERING POSITION SENSOR REPLACED FIRST TIME. 3. STARTER FAILED 3 TIMES - COMPLETE LOCK-UP 4. U-JOINT FAILED TWICE - SEALED/NON-GREASABLE POOR ACCESS TO ADD GREASE FITTING
Jan 10, 2001
APPARENT UNREPAIRABLE DANGEROUS STEERING SITUATION, BATTERY PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE DOES NOT SEEM TO MERCHANTABLE FOR PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS OFFERED FOR SALE. *AK
Jul 14, 2000
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
NO SUMMARY
Sep 07, 2000
NO SUMMARY
Sep 07, 2000
TIRES,WHEELS
2 complaints
TIRES(NO MAKE OR SIZE) ARE WEARING AND ARE CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED AND ALIGNED TIRES, FRONT WHEEL COVER WAS LOOSE, DEALER FASTENED THE WHEEL WELL FLAP. *SLC
Jan 12, 2000
TIRES(NO MAKE OR SIZE) ARE WEARING AND ARE CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, DEALER ROTATED AND ALIGNED TIRES, FRONT WHEEL COVER WAS LOOSE, DEALER FASTENED THE WHEEL WELL FLAP. *SLC
Jan 12, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE PREVIOUS OWNER SAID THE BRAKES WORE QUICKLY BUT WE DIDN'T REALIZE HOW QUICKLY UNTIL WE HAD ISSUES AND GOT THE REPAIR INFORMATION. NEW BRAKES ABOUT EVERY 4 MONTHS ARE NEEDED. ONCE THEY START WEARING THE PADS AND ROTORS ARE GONE WITHIN A DAY. THIS TIME I NEARLY RAN INTO SOMEONE THEY DETERIORATED SO FAST. I'VE READ THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MANY MORE OF THE SAME VEHICLES
Oct 06, 2020
ENGINE
1 complaint
MY 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN C-2500 IS LEAKING OIL FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE AND MAKING ENGINE VERY "HOT". THIS HAPPENS WHEN I'M DRIVING THIS VEHICLE.I TOUCH THE ENGINE HOOD AND FEEL THAT IT'S VERY, VERY HOT. I JUST WENT HOME TO PREVENT ANY FIRE OR ACCIDENT. MY MECHANIC SAID IT'S NOT ORDINARY FOR THIS HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TO LEAK OIL WITH ONLY 77,000 MILES. I NEED YOU TO INVESTIGATE MY PROBLEM AND CONTACT GM. YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT [XXX] FOR AN UPDATES REGARDING THIS PROBLEMS. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. THANKS. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Mar 14, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DECEMBER 2009, REPLACED RUPTURED BRAKE LINES ABOVE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. SEVERELY RUSTED. JULY 15, 2012, RUPTURED BRAKE LINE BY THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD AND FIRE WALL. SEVERELY RUSTED. FUEL LINES UNDER THE VEHICLE IS ALSO SEVERELY RUSTED. LEAK CAN CAUSE FIRE. BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING DRIVING ON ROAD. *TR
Jul 15, 2012
STEERING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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. I COMPLETELY REMOVED THE SOLENOID MAGNET FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO TEST IF THE POWER STEERING PUMP CAUSES THE HYDRO BOOST UNIT TO FAIL, I DID THIS BETWEEN HYDRO UNIT 1 AN 2, I REINSTALLED MAGNET BETWEEN UNIT 2 AND 3 THE FIRST TIME I LOST BRAKING AND STEERING THERE WAS NO WARNING, I WENT TO STOP AND HAD HARD, NON POWER BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING. THE SECOND, THIRD TIME I KNEW TO REPLACE THE HYDROBOOST UNIT, WHEN BRAKING AND TURNING THE STEERING GETS HARD OR THE BRAKES GET HARD, THEN I REPLACE THE HYDROBOOST UNIT, BRAKE AND STEERING RETURN TO NORMAL I COMPLETELY FLUSHED THE POWER STEERING FLUID EACH TIME INTO A CLEAN BUCKET, NO BIG PARTICLES OR HOSE MATERIAL. THIS BRAKING SYSTEM IS DANGEROUS, IMAGINE DRIVING DOWN A WINDING TWO LANE STEEP DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN ROAD, WITH A HEAVY SUBURBAN AND YOU LOOSE STEERING AND BRAKES I TURNED IN THE ORIGINAL PARTS AS CORES TO GET MY MONEY BACK. *NM
May 12, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT: THIS MORNING HIT THE BRAKES COMING DOWN THE HILL AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN, COULD NOT CONTROL STEERING AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK EITHER. THE ELECTRIC AND POWER FAILURE, COULDN'T DO ANYTHING WITH THE VEHICLE. IT HASN'T BE CHECKED BY DEALER YET.*AK
Jun 16, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STEERING
1 complaint
BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS. ALSO, POWER STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE, AND MADE THE STEERING WHEEL DIFFICULT TO TURN. CONSUMER WAS AWARE IF THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONING IN CONJUGATION WITH THE STEERING PROBLEM.*AK
Aug 17, 2004
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
I OWN A1997 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT. WE ASKED A LOCAL CHEVY DEALER TO FIX THE DOORS TO CLOSE PROPERLY, WHICH THEY CLAIMED TO DO. I NOTICED THAT THE DOOR DID NOT LINE UP AND THEY SAID THEY ADJUSTED THE STRIKE PLATE. EVIDENTLY THAT MEANS THEY USED A SLEDGE HAMMER. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ONE OF THE LOCKED DOORS OPENED UP AS SHE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. LUCKILY MY 4 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN HIS CARSEAT. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE. SHE COULD NOT RECLOSE THE DOOR AND SO SHE TIED IT SHUT. I FOUND THAT THE DOOR LATCH WAS STILL SHUT. I HELD THE HANDLE UP AND MANUALLY LIFTED THE LATCH AFTER WHICH THE DOOR WOULD CLOSE. ANOTHER SAFTEY ISSUE; WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS SUDDENLY TO THE RIGHT. I LIVE IN A MOUNTAINOUS AND OCCASIONAL SNOW AREA. I WORRY THAT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL JERKING, AND SOMETIMES IT HAS SENT ME TOWARDS THE LANE NEXT TO ME, THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED ONCE AFTER THE SHAFT COMPLETLY SEPERATED FROM THE PUMP WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STEEP MOUNTAIN WITH 7 BOYSCOUTS FROM A CAMPING TRIP IN THE SNOW. LET ME TELL YOU IF THAT HAD BEEN MY WIFE IN THE CAR SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CLIFF. IN 2 1/2 YRS. I HAVE REPLACED THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ACTUATOR, DOOR HANDLES, TRANSMISSION, REAR END SEALS AND AXLE, FRONT END, A/C EVERYTHING,WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH OF SOME SORT,BRAKES EVERY 20,000 OR SO, THEY TELL ME THE HEAD GASKET IS BAD,THERE IS A WHINING SOUND I THINK IS THE FAN CLUTCH,AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE ITS EITHER THE U JOINTS OR THE LIMITED SLIP CLUTCHES, HUB OR BOTH. I DO NOT FEEL THAT MY WIFE AND CHILDREN ARE SAFE IN THIS CAR. ALL LAMB CHEVROLET OF PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ HAS SAID IS THEY WARRANTY THEIR VEHICLES TO 36,000 MILES. THEY OFFERED TO SELL ME ONE OF THEIR NICE NEW TAHOES. WHICH HE CLAIMS THEY HAVE IMPROVED. OH YEA THE SALES PRICE IS 42,000. ON A 36,000 VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM UPSIDE DOWN ON THE CAR THEY SOLD ME 2 YEARS AGO.*AK
Mar 27, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
HEATER AND AC CONTROLS WENT OUT TWICE. FACTORY REPLACED THEM @ $125, THEN 9 MONTHS LATER IT WENT OUT AGAIN. FACTORY SAID IT WAS UNDER 12 MONTHS, BUT I HAD DRIVEN OVER 12,000 MILES SO IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANY LONGER. WINDSHEILD WIPER MODULE GOES BAD. WIPERS WILL SUDDENLY STOP OR WONT TURN ON. ON 3RD MODULE NOW. BRAKES, CONSTANT GRINDING AND WEAK STOPS. HAVE REPLACED ROTORS 4 TIMES. SAME RESULTS. STEERING LOSES TENSION WHEN STEERING TO THE LEFT. PROBLEM IS STILL ONGOING BUT HAS MADE ME ALMOST LOSE CONTROL SEVERAL TIMES.
Jan 15, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
WIRE HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE IN FUEL TANK WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
Sep 15, 2003
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
FUEL PUMP WIRING INSIDE THE FUEL TANK SHORT CIRCUITED, AND COULD HAVE CAUSED MY SUBURBAN TO BLOW UP, SINCE I HAD JUST FILLED IT WITH OVER 30 GALLONS OF GAS THAT MORNING. MY FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH A NEW WIRING ASSEMBLY AND FLOAT MECHANISM. MY MECHANIC SAID THE SHORT CIRCUIT WAS MORE THAN LIKELY DUE TO OVER AMPERAGE OF THE FUEL PUMP. THAT IN TURN, CAUSED THE WIRES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK TO MELT TOGETHER AND SHORT OUT THE ECM FUSE, TWICE. I BELIEVE CHEVROLET IS VERY LUCKY THAT NO ONE WAS HURT. I HOPE OTHERS ARE AS LUCKY AS I WAS! P.S. POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ARE ALSO VERY POOR!! BAD DESIGN...1997 WAS A LEMON SUBURBAN, AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND DESIGNED ALL OVER AGAIN!*AK
Jul 25, 2003
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
GRACO CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILED ( MODEL/8446LVIN). *MR *SCC *NLM
Apr 10, 2003
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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. *JB
Dec 21, 2002
TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaint
WHILE BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY WITH OUR 32 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER ATTACHED THE VEHICLE HITCH BROKE. I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 45000 MILES OF TOWING THE TRAILER ON THIS HITCH. IT APPEARS THAT THE WELDS WERE NOT DEEP ENOUGH ON THE LEFT SIDE. I HAVE REPLACED THE HITCH WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER AT A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP.
Aug 14, 2002
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED VERY HARD AND MAKE A LOUD "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO FORWARD GEARS AFTER ABOUT THE FIRST 100 MILES. IT WAS TAKEN IN TWICE WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE THIRD TIME I TOOK IT IN IT WAS GETTING EXTREMELY BAD, IT WAS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY, AND I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE FRONT END HAS BEEN ALIGNED TWICE WITHIN 15,000 MILES AND STILL PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT. THE ABS SYSTEM HAS FAILED PERIODICALLY OVER A SIX MONTH PERIOD OF TIME - IT WAS REPORTED THREE TIMES. THE THIRD TIME THEY FINALLY DISCOVERED THAT THE SENSOR MODULE ON THE FRONT HUB WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK
Sep 10, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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. I HOPE THAT NO ONE DIES AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT. PLEASE HELP ME.*AK
Apr 20, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SENDING UNIT IN FUEL TANK SHORTED OUT. *AK CONSUMER STATES IGNITION SWITCH ALSO FAILED. *SLC
Mar 16, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. BUT WHAT WAS TROUBLING WAS THE STATEMENT FROM THE MECHANIC THAT WE WERE LUCKY IT DID NOT EXPLODE. I KEPT THE PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED AND THE EVIDENCE IS CLEARLY THERE THAT THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE EXPLODED. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT OTHER OWNERS OF THE SUBURBAN MAY NOT BE AS LUCKY TO CATCH IT IN TIME.
Nov 14, 2000
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES JERKS OUT OF MY HANDS AS IF I'VE HIT A PATCH OF ICE. ALSO FEEL THE TRUCK BOUNCING WHILE DRIVING AS IF THERE IS A BUBBLE IN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER ABOUT 7 TIMES WITH NOT RESOLUTION. HAD THE TRUCK CHECKED AT GOODYEAR DEALER 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. GOODYEAR SAID THE THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. SAID THEY WERE CUPPED OR CHOPPED. I PAID $700 DOLLARS TO REPLACE TIRES AFTER DEALER REFUSED TO DO SO, BUT STILL EXPERIENCE BOUNCING SENSATION AT 60-70 MPH. NOTICED BOTH PROBLEMS THE DAY I BOUGHT THE TRUCK.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )
Sep 11, 2000
VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATED THAT EVERY OTHER TIME DRIVER'S SEAT BOLT WILL BECAME LOOSE AND TECHNICIAN WILL TIGHTED IT. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL QUIT WHILE BEING ON.*AK
Aug 14, 2000
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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? *AK
Apr 26, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE DELCO FREEDOM 676 BATTERY POST BREAKS OFF, DELCO AND DEALER ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. BUT NEITHER WOULD ADMIT THIS UNTILE I INFORMED THEM A CAR BATTERY STORE DEALER HAD MADE ME AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. ONE MONTH LATER I RAN INTO A LADY WITH THE SAME BATTERY AND PROBLEM AT THE DEALERSHIP AND SHE WAS GETTING THE STANDARD ANSWER UNTIL I SHOWED UP. IT WAS AT THAT TIME I LEARNED FROM HER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM HAD A PROBLEM THE DEALER WAS AWARE. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY RECALL INFORMATION IN EITHER CASE. *AK
Apr 07, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON 1ST THEN A VARIOUS OTHER PROBLES BEGAN OCCURING AS WE TRIED TO GET OUR VEHICLE HOME. WHEN WE GOT IT TO THE DEALER'S REPAIR SHOP WE WERE TOLD THAT THE #2 FUEL INJECTOR HAD STARTED LEAKING AND FILLED THE WHOLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH GAS. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN 4 MONTHES LATER WHEN THE #5 INJECTOR STARTED LEAKING. BOTH TIMES THE DEALER TOLD US THAT WE WERE LUCKY THAT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START ON FIRE. *AK
Feb 29, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ENGAGED BY ITSELF SPORADICALLY. ALSO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS, 3 SETS OF PADS WORE OUT FROM 8,000 MILES TO 48,000 MILES OF WEAR/ ROTORS WERE REPLACED DUE TO DEFECTIVE HUB. ALSO, 2 BRAKE SENSORS AND 2 SETS OF BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MOST REPAIRS AND LABOR WAS DONE UNDER WARRANTY, OTHER REPAIRS WERE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
Feb 15, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DEFECTIVE BATTERY LEAKED ONTO THE BRAKE LINE WHICH CAUSED NO BRAKING ABILITY AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jan 24, 2000
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
I HAD THE UNIVERSAL JOINTS REPLACED, (DEALER STATED IT WAS NEEDED), AND EVER SINCE, I HAVE NOISE WHICH SEEMS TO COME FROM DRIVESHAFT. I HAD THEM ( DEALER ) CHECK, AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS THE TIRES, OR PERHAPS A BEARING. THIS NOISE WAS NOT PRESENT PRIOR TO GETTING U-JOINTS, HOWEVER I ALSO HAD CUPPING ON A RIGHT FRONT TIRE, AND THEY REPLACED A MODEL, OR SOMETHING. I SAW ON THE NTSA BULLETIN NO. 9610 OF JAN 4, 2000 , THAT 1997 SUBURBANS HAD A COMPONENT PROBLEM. *AK
Jan 18, 2000
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
ENGINE KNOCKING OCCURS AT COLD TEMPERATURES 35F OR BELOW SOUNDS COME FROM LOWER ENGINE RODS POSSIBLY OR CRANKSHAFT . --DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE BOTH PROBLEMS
Dec 06, 1999
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION: TORQUE CONVERTER BLEW UP.....FUEL PUMP FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, WIRING OVERHEATED AND INSULATION MELTED OFF INSIDE FUEL TANK .....STEERING: ERRATIC WHILE MAKING RIGHT TURN
Aug 21, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
ALTHOUGH THEIR WERE NO FATALITIES OR INJURIES INVOLVED IN REFERENCE TO THE MASTER CYLINDER/ FUEL PUMP, THE LOST OF POWER BRAKES CAUSED ME TO ALMOST VEER INTO A BRICK BUILDING. I HOPE THE INFO PROVIDED WILL DRAW ATTENTION TO THE PROBLEMS I'VE HAD SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE.
Jul 24, 1999
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN CHANGING LANES OR TURNING CORNERS STEERING WHEEL BECOMES LOOSE, AND DRIVER LOSES CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS CHANGED THE ECM CHIP AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
Jun 30, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
HAD TO APPLY BRAKES AFTER GOING 50-55MPH ON ICE. VEHICLE HIT GUARDRAIL HEAD ON & SPUN AROUND & REAR HIT GUARDRAIL. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN. VEHICLE'S FRONT PUSHED BACK INTO TIRES. VEHICLE TOWED. *AK
Mar 19, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHEN TRAVELING 20 MPH UPON AVOIDING HITTING A PATCH OF ICE CONSUMER THEREFORE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FORCING THE OCCUPANT ARMS AND HANDS TO BE FORCED OFF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATES DUE TO DISLOCATION OF THE AIR BAG SENSORS.
Jan 06, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM. FUEL PUMP REPLACED IN AN ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUES.
Sep 25, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH ABS, AND WHEN BRAKING THE TRUCK PULLS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. ALSO, THE FLOORBOARD LIFTS UP AND WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED; THE FLOORBOARD FALLS BACK DOWN, AND THERE IS A STRONG ODOR PRESENT WHEN TOWING SOMETHING. *AK
Jul 07, 1997
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems in 3 Steps
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Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban have?
The 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban currently has 438 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban?
The most common problems reported for the 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban?
You can report safety problems with your 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET Suburban. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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