1997 GMC Suburban electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 GMC Suburban — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The ignition switch started to fail while driving. First the heater fan would quit and the abs light would instantly turn on, and the cruise control would fail to operate. When the abs light would be on the abs would fail to operate. Then suddenly all operations would go back to normal. It would be…”
filed May 23, 2014
“Fuel gage was acting erratic went full then empty with full tank . A few days later the truck would not start. Found fuse in engine compartment blown for fuel pump. Fuel pump wiring was melted in fuel tank causing short. Had to replace pump and harness which was part of the pump housing. Also…”
filed Mar 31, 2005
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…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Suburban | 23 | 8% |
| 1998 Suburban | 16 | 16% |
| 1996 Suburban | 18 | 10% |
| 1995 Suburban | 18 | 8% |
| 1994 Suburban | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 Suburban | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 Suburban | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 GMC 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.