1997 Chevrolet Tahoe suspension problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Lower right ball joint on vehicle failed causing truck to lose control side swipe a parked car and travel another 70 feet knocking over a stop sign. Drivers side seat belt did not hold me in seat causing me to go forward hitting head on steering wheel. I cracked a molar tooth and both knees were…”
filed Mar 21, 2015
“The vehicle would drift to the left or right, which almost caused vehicle to veer out of its intended lane. Consumer stated issue only occurred in cold weather. Ts *jb”
filed Oct 21, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tahoe | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Tahoe | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 52 | 8% |
| 2014 Tahoe | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Tahoe | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 Tahoe | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Tahoe | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Tahoe | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
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.