1997 Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 116 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 116 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driving along and stopped at a traffic light, light changed and vehicle proceeded approximately 5MPH. Vehicle ahead stopped, tried to stop, applied brakes, almost to the point of standing and the vehicle would not stop.
Heater and AC controls went out twice. Factory replaced them @ $125, then 9 months later it went out again. Factory said it was under 12 months, but I had driven over 12,000 miles so it was not under warranty any longer. Windsheild wiper module goes bad. Wipers will suddenly stop or wont turn on. On 3rd module now. Brakes, constant grinding and weak stops. Have replaced rotors 4 times. Same results. Steering loses tension when steering to the left.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
- Steering 115 complaints
- Electrical system 54 complaints
- Fuel system 50 complaints
- Transmission 43 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 37 complaints
- Tires 28 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints