Complaints
268
Crashes
22
Fires
4
Injuries
28
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Gmc Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#144 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:61,257 mi
Crash-related:10
#221 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:96,000 mi
Fires:1
#321 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:80,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Gmc Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 44 | 10 | — | 61,257 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 21 | — | 1 | 96,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 21 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 13 | — | 2 | 132,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 12 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 8 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 8 | — | — | 90,723 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 7 | — | — | 89,960 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | 1 | — | 150,619 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 5 | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 | — | — | 53,400 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | 1 | 95,600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 264,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | — | 95,600 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
44
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,257
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,000
STEERING
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
132,200
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,723
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,960
TIRES
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,619
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,400
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,600
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
264,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,600
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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