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5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,052 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Suburban suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Comments

problem #9

Jun 221998

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,464 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. When the vehicle is fully loaded, the contact notices that the vehicle becomes difficult to steer. He has taken the vehicle to a mechanic 15 times and they have made numerous repairs, including various components of the steering unit, steering sensors, actuator, and also additions to the springs of the suspension system. All of the repairs have not adequately repaired the failures. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 8,464 and current mileage was 86,000. Updated 10/08/08. Updated 10/10/08.

- Bethel Place, PA, USA

problem #8

Mar 232004

Suburban

  • 99,000 miles
While driving there was vibration in the steering wheel. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Arnold, MO, USA

problem #7

Mar 011998

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
Vehicle constantly jerks from left to right at any speed over 30 mph. It is very hard to keep on the road. It started at aprox 15,000 mi. I have changed tires and that did not help. A lot of my co-workers have the same problem with their truck too. If you ask service they know exactly what causes this and say it is not under warranty.

- Colleyville, TX, USA

problem #6

Mar 012002

Suburban 8-cyl

  • 40,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the vehicle made a turn steering wheel would became loose, and the vehicle jerked into the next lane. Steering wheel became stiff after it jerked. The problem only happened when a left or right turn was made. The mechanic indicated that evo sensor was going out and needed to be replaced......

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #5

Sep 112000

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Steering wheel sometimes jerks out of my hands as if I've hit a patch of ice. Also feel the truck bouncing while driving as if there is a bubble in the right front tire. Took the truck to the dealer about 7 times with not resolution. Had the truck checked at Goodyear dealer 6 months after purchase. Goodyear said the the tires were defective. Said they were cupped or chopped. I paid $700 dollars to replace tires after dealer refused to do so, but still experience bouncing sensation at 60-70 mph. Noticed both problems the day I bought the truck.( dot number: Tire size: 245/75R16 )

- Clinton, MD, USA

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problem #4

Oct 051999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
The vehicle is experiencing erratic steering problems. When changing lanes and or turning corners, the steering wheel will jump sideways.

- Deerfield, IL, USA

problem #3

Jul 011997

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle would wander while driving at 50 mph or more and oversteering would occur whenever changing lanes or making turns. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and some repairs were made on gear box, but problem still occurs. Passing on information concerning NHTSA investigation.

- East North Port, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 121997

Suburban

  • miles
When driving at any speed and driving straight ahead the steering wheel will turn in different direction, and will keep turning in different directions. That can cause an accident, and it is very unsafe to be driving.the dealer states there isn't anything they can do.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #1

Jul 121998

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle wanders when speed exceeds 35 or more mph. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop more then three times. Condition still unresolved. Vehicle put consumer at risks when used.

- Pulson, MT, USA

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