MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

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1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:11.904Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 74 complaints 2000: 67 complaints 2000 2001: 92 complaints 2002: 120 complaints 2003: 175 complaints 2003 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 94 complaints 2006: 31 complaints 2006 2007: 190 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 80 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 12 complaints 2026
1997: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19949
19958
19969
199716
199814
199974
200067
200192
2002120
2003175
2004182
200594
200631
2007190
2008101
200955
201053
201180
20211
202317
20240
202528
202612

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

6 of 16 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and switch/wiring.

SERVICE BRAKES

5 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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ANTI-LOCK SYSTEMS OVERRIDES AT LOW SPEED ON DRY PAVEMENT INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180210

BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE LINES ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120806

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 of 16 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing turn signal and brake lights.

STEERING

2 of 16 total reports mention: steering.

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EXTREME OVER STEERING AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH. NEARLY CAUSED A FREEWAY ACCIDENT WITH CAR FULL OF KIDS. PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 93 SUBURBAN WITH NO COMPLAINTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060815

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110726

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.