1997 GMC Suburban service brakes, hydraulic problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 GMC Suburban — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When braking at slow speeds, the abs kicks in and increases the stopping distance needed. After 3 trips to dealer (and over $500 in repairs) for brake problems, they told me that the wheel speed sensors were malfunctioning. They checked the recall, but my vehicle was not listed. I have since seen…”
filed Mar 7, 2007
“Abs brakes do not and have not worked properly since this vehicle was first purchased (still original owner). Speed sensitive steering does not and has not worked properly as well. Thousands of dollars $$$ have been spent at the original dealership and at qualified automobile service repair centers…”
filed Jan 1, 2007
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Suburban | 118 | 41% |
| 1998 Suburban | 26 | 26% |
| 1996 Suburban | 61 | 35% |
| 1995 Suburban | 100 | 44% |
| 1994 Suburban | 270 | 66% |
| 1993 Suburban | 161 | 76% |
| 1992 Suburban | 67 | 84% |
| 1991 Suburban | 9 | 30% |
| 1990 Suburban | 7 | 32% |
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.