1998 Chevrolet Suburban suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When first taking vehicle from the sales lot it pulled to the right. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, who balanced the tires, but the problem recurred. Also, when the brakes were depressed vehicle shook severely. Vehicle was taken to dealer four times, after taking the vehicle to an…”
filed Feb 20, 2004
“When turning to right vehicle will make a sharper turn, like steering wheel is being jerked in that direction. Took vehicle to dealer, and they changed steering sensor. Consumer felt that this was very dangerous, car could tip over. Please provide any further information.*ak”
filed Mar 22, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Suburban | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Suburban | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 Suburban | 29 | 7% |
| 2014 Suburban | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.