Complaints
556
Crashes
27
Fires
15
Injuries
20
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#164 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:91,038 mi
Crash-related:8
#246 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:76,178 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#344 complaints
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Avg mileage:81,410 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 64 | 8 | — | 91,038 mi | |
| STEERING | 46 | 1 | 1 | 76,178 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 44 | 2 | — | 81,410 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 36 | — | — | 70,696 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 27 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 20 | — | — | 83,150 mi | |
| TIRES | 14 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 14 | — | — | 114,624 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 14 | — | — | 87,800 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 13 | 2 | — | 132,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 10 | 1 | — | 58,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | — | 1 | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 | — | 2 | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | — | — | 40,616 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 5 | — | 129,052 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 6 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 158,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 1 | 129,200 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 5 | — | 1 | 77,400 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — |
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