NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00013

BATTERY LEAKS ACID: Electrical System

CLOSED

no recall issued

1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- Allege that their batteries leak, causing damage to the right front brake line, the ABS wire harness, and the positive battery cable. Investigation was initiated on May 02 2000. Closed on June 28 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00013 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP00001

OEM HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM CRACKING: Equipment

OPEN

possible recall

1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- The petition alleges that cracks in the hitch receiver platform may lead to separation of the trailer and loss of steering control Investigation was initiated on January 31 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP00001 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA95026

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECALL »

Recall #01I006000

1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- Poor performance of ABS brakes Investigation was initiated on September 20 1995. Closed on September 20 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA95026 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99011

ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIV: Steering

CLOSED

no recall issued

1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- Alleged that a fault within the steering wheel speed sensor sends false signals to the variable effort steering (ves) control electronics, causing unanticipated steering wheel movement at moderate to high speeds. Investigation was initiated on May 12 1999. Closed on February 27 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99011 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA02006

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor**

RECALL »

Recall #03V159000

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, RQ99-003, GM has expanded the population of safety recall 98V-150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles. Included are various 1994-1997 my M/L vans, S/T trucks and SUVS, & C/K trucks and SUVS. See attached technical report for details. Investigation was initiated on May 31 2002. Closed on July 23 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02006 »