1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN
The 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN, potentially affecting up to 2,121 vehicles.
Recall 97V066000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
| 2,121 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS AND PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RETAINER CLIPS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM THE REAR BRAKE DRUM WHEEL STUD BOLTS PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOM WHEEL.
Consequence: THE WHEEL CAN APPEAR TO BE OR CAN ACTUALLY GO OUT OF BALANCE AND COULD CRACK IN THE LUG NUT AREA INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REMOVE THE RETAINER CLIPS IF STILL IN PLACE AND ALSO INSPECT WHEELS FOR CRACKS (INCLUDING THE FRONT WHEELS, IF THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED). IF THE WHEELS ARE CRACKED IN THE LUG NUT AREA,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AFTER INSERTING THE KEY SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE SAME DEFECT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000 .
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AFTER INSERTING THE KEY SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE SAME DEFECT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000 .
Safety Rating for the 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN
- 1995 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN — 0 complaints
- 1996 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN — 0 complaints
- 1997 GLAVAL GMC SUBURBAN (current)
Other GLAVAL Models
- GLAVAL FORD F150 — 7 total complaints
- GLAVAL JEEP CHEROKEE — 5 total complaints
- GLAVAL TITAN — 3 total complaints
- GLAVAL FORD E150 — 2 total complaints
- GLAVAL BUS — 1 total complaint
- GLAVAL UNIVERSAL — 1 total complaint
- GLAVAL APOLLO — 0 total complaints
- GLAVAL CHEVROLET BLAZER — 0 total complaints