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1997 Chevrolet Suburban electrical system problems

The 1997 Chevrolet Suburban has 55 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

55

Electrical System complaints

10%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE TWICE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRES & BEING OVERLOADED. ALSO, FUSE BOX CAUGHT FIRE TWICE & HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban have?

NHTSA has 55 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.