1997 GMC SUBURBAN Engine Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine Issues in the 1997 GMC SUBURBAN
1 engine complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 GMC SUBURBAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
THE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING. FIRST THE HEATER FAN WOULD QUIT AND THE ABS LIGHT WOULD INSTANTLY TURN ON, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD FAIL TO OPERATE. WHEN THE ABS LIGHT WOULD BE ON THE ABS WOULD FAIL TO OPERATE. THEN SUDDENLY ALL OPERATIONS WOULD GO BACK TO NORMAL. IT WOULD BE UNPREDICTABLE WHEN THE HEATER FAN AND THE ABS WOULD FAIL AND COME BACK. THEN YESTERDAY, THE SUBURBAN STARTED AND DIED 3 SECONDS AFTER STARTING. I RESTARTED THE SUBURBAN AND ALL SEEMED GOOD. I PUT THE SUBURBAN IN DRIVE AND ROLLED AT ABOUT 5 MPH AND THE TRUCK DIED. I STOPPED AND PUT THE SUBURBAN IN TO PARK AND RESTARTED. PLACED IT INTO DRIVE AND MADE IT HOME. WHEN I GOT HOME, I TURNED OFF THE SUBURBAN AND TRIED TO RESTART IT. IT WOULD CRANK BUT NOT FIRE THE ENGINE. THE RADIO AND HEATER AND ALL...
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Steering
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
12 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
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Tirestreadbelt
8 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Tires
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Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
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Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
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Service Brakes Airantilock
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
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Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
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Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint