Model year record
1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 21 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 3 | 28,154 mi |
| Electrical system | 2 | 139,000 mi |
| Service brakes | 2 | 132,000 mi |
| Steering | 2 | 130,000 mi |
| Visibility | 2 | 100,000 mi |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer | 2 | 80,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: cooling system | 1 | 28,154 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 139,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting: brake lights | 1 | 90,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting: turn signal | 1 | 90,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 165,000 mi |
| Seats | 1 | 175,000 mi |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor | 1 | 308,433 mi |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring | 1 | 90,000 mi |
The 1996 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.