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1997 Glaval GMC SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Glaval GMC Suburban, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage169kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Glaval GMC Suburban has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1997 Glaval GMC Suburban recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

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Recall 97V-066 · Apr 21, 1997 · 2,121 vehicles

Risk. THE WHEEL CAN APPEAR TO BE OR CAN ACTUALLY GO OUT OF BALANCE AND COULD CRACK IN THE LUG NUT AREA INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Glaval.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other GMC Suburban year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GMC Suburban median. How we score

'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GMC Suburban owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AFTER INSERTING THE KEY SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT…
Complaint 10593776 · May 23, 2014 · 169,000 miles

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