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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip328,154 mi
Electrical system2139,000 mi
Service brakes2132,000 mi
Steering2130,000 mi
Visibility2100,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer280,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system128,154 mi
Exterior lighting1139,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights190,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1165,000 mi
Seats1175,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1308,433 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring190,000 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.