The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: BATTERY LEAKS ACID

    NHTSA #EA00013

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: OEM HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM CRACKING

    NHTSA #DP00001

    Status:
    PENDING

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  4. INVESTIGATION: POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

    NHTSA #EA95026

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIV

    NHTSA #EA99011

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA02006

    Status:
    RECALLED

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