Model year record

1998 Chevrolet Suburban

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

Chevrolet Suburban, 1992–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1999 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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