1997 Chevrolet Suburban electrical system problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I stopped to get gas anc cut my truck off. I got back in it and cut it on an drove about 30 yards I noticed a smell like burning wires. So I cut it off got out checked the outside the smell is only on the inside. Then I popped the hood an smelled the same smell. I pushed it and parked it. My…”
filed Nov 29, 2019
“Dt: this morning hit the brakes coming down the hill and engine shut down, could not control steering and brakes didn't work either. The electric and power failure, couldn't do anything with the vehicle. It hasn't be checked by dealer yet.*ak”
filed Jun 16, 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, 2020This 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…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 Suburban | 13 | 11% |
| 2022 Suburban | 18 | 17% |
| 2021 Suburban | 17 | 9% |
| 2020 Suburban | 8 | 19% |
| 2019 Suburban | 7 | 9% |
| 2018 Suburban | 16 | 20% |
| 2017 Suburban | 21 | 15% |
| 2016 Suburban | 26 | 12% |
| 2015 Suburban | 58 | 14% |
| 2014 Suburban | 7 | 12% |
| 2013 Suburban | 14 | 12% |
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.