1997 Chevrolet Suburban service brakes, hydraulic problems
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1997 chevy suburban with a 7.4 engine. For the most part its been a good vehicle, but the brakes are another story. The suburban has been through 2 sets of front brakes, and none in the rear. Being concerned, the 3rd mechanic to really spend time figuring out the problem, found out the…”
filed Mar 27, 2006
“Consumer complaint regarding 1997 suburban braking malfunctions. *ts the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that two sensors were needed because the current ones were corroded. The consumer experienced the same symptom as described in the recall for the 1998-2002 vehicles. *nm”
filed Feb 24, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Suburban | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 Suburban | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Suburban | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 Suburban | 17 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.