1997 Chevrolet Suburban steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 115 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 115 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Erratic power steering assist while driving resulting in erratic control at highway speeds. Started in 2006 and ended in 2009. Vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times to no avail.
Experiencing unintended power steering assistance when making turns (tupically to the right), losing cotrol of steering for a brief moment before it recovers.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
- Brakes 116 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