1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

556

Owner Complaints

27 Crashes 15 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

The 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN has received a total of 556 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (64 complaints), Steering (46 complaints), and Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System (44 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, potentially affecting up to 2,351,350 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Recall 03V159000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 1,755,876 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN...

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Recall 03V093000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

| 507,171 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

556 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 64 8 Crashes 5 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 46 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 44 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 36
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 27
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 20
Tires
Complaints: 14
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 14
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 14
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 13 1 Crash
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 10 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 9 2 Fires
Suspension
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 8
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 5 Crashes 4 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Seats
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 4
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Wheelshub
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11363081 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
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
#11282816 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 178,000 miles
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.
#10846449 | ENGINE | | 76,900 miles
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).
#10465732 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 223,000 miles
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
#10465732 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 223,000 miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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