Print this page

2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,829 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1997 Chevrolet Suburban windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

1997 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Comments

problem #15

Feb 102008

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 308,433 miles

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

My windshield wipers quit working during a rainstorm.

- Lothian, MD, USA

problem #14

Dec 152005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 03V159000 concerning the windshield wipers. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact was having the vehicle repaired at her own expense.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #13

Sep 082005

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 03V159000 concerning the windshield wiper/washer motor. This vehicle experienced the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. No repairs were done.

- Berwyn, IL, USA

problem #12

Jun 052005

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

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

NHTSA complaint # 03V159000 - Chevrolet has recalled certian vehicles with an intermittent windshiel wiper problem. My 1997 2wd Suburban is not ncluded. 1996 all Suburban are and 1997 4WD Suburban are. I have the same symptoms as the 1996 and 1997 4WD.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #11

Jun 072005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 127,000 miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently and occasionally fail. Dangerous during rainstorms. This 1997 Suburban VIN# [xxx] does not show up on recall NHTSA campaign # 03V159000. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Truckee, CA, USA

Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...

problem #10

Mar 042005

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers would come on and off on their own. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. Driver informed the mechanic that recall 03V159000 for the windshield wiper motor was issued. Mechanic claimed that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Cumming, GA, USA

problem #9

Nov 202004

Suburban 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

NHTSA recall campaign 03V159000 concerning windshield wiper motor failure. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall, and mechanic stated that recall repairs had been performed previously. However, the owner of the vehicle had never taken the vehicle to any dealer for recall repairs.

- Klein, TX, USA

problem #8

Nov 092004

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off intermittently on their on. Dealer was aware this was an intermittent problem.

- Pacifica, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 092004

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
NHTSA recall 03V159000 concerning windshield wiper motor. After having the windshield wiper motor circuit board and cover replaced the windshield wipers failed.

- Savage, MN, USA

problem #6

Jun 282003

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
. *AK1997 Chevrolet Suburban windshield wiper motor defect not all 97 Suburban included mine is excluded & they have stopped working while I was driving several times Chevrolet will not repair want me to pay for the motor NHTSA campaign no. 30V159000

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #5

Apr 052004

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,000 miles

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

While driving in a rain storm the windshield wiper motor failed without warning.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #4

Nov 032003

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,000 miles
Windshield wipers come on and off by themselves while driving in inclement weather. This problem is intermittent, and the dealer is aware of the problem.

- Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA

problem #3

Sep 192002

Suburban

  • miles
Consumer states that the wiper works intermittently, this condition can causes poor visibility. A recall has been issued on simular makes & modles, however this vehicle is not included due to the VIN#. feel free to provide any further information.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 122002

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wipers would not work when turned on in rain storm. Has to stop on hwy. After a few minutes they worked for several hours. Next time started vehicle wiper and washers would not work. Checked again a few miles later and both worked. This happened several time during a three day trip.

- Leavenworth, KS, USA

problem #1

Sep 011999

Suburban

  • miles
Windshield wipers work intermittently, they come on/off.

- St Louis, MI, USA

Not what you are looking for?