Model year record

1998 Chevrolet Suburban

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 299 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V093000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
507,171
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-07
Owners notified
2003-04-24

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V033000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,137
Reported to NHTSA
1998-02-17
Owners notified
1998-03-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.

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 slip2758,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1372,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1290,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1250,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission832,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system8
Steering776,000 mi
Tires7
Tires: tread/belt7
Electrical system: wiring680,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine678,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder6
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring680,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5
Power train: driveline: differential unit532,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor527,000 mi
Suspension5
Suspension: front5
Visibility: windshield5
Air bags: frontal4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4
Visibility: glass, side/rear4
Visibility: power window devices and controls4
Engine and engine cooling340,195 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system332,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch332,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3
Suspension: front: shock absorber3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices397,000 mi
Electrical system2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module280,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Exterior lighting: turn signal298,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline238,528 mi
Power train245,148 mi
Seats293,000 mi
Service brakes2182,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum2
Steering: electric power assist system269,588 mi
Structure: body: bumpers2
Structure: body: door2
Unknown or other2
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer2110,470 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Child seat183,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Latches/locks/linkages172,083 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: front assembly: recliner193,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, air: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings140,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: rack and pinion175,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub1301 mi
Trailer hitches1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1100,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Wheels183,000 mi

The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has about a third 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.