Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 00149D | 01/01/2004 | 00149C | 10005439 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including 1996 - 1999 p32 models. sit bulletin 1416475. *tt | 02/27/2004 |
| 00149C | 11/18/2003 | 10004223 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including the 1996-1999 p32 and the 1996-2002 gmc c/k truck. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 010856002A | 06/01/2001 | 010856002 | 623100 | Some vehicles may exhibit a security lamp illuminated on the instrument panel, engine stall, no start condition, and diagnostic trouble code b2960. *tt | 10/26/2001 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed that debris from the vehicle was on the ground. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised that the starter and the fly wheel would have to be replaced because the starter housing exhibited hairline fractures, which was causing the starter to engage in fly wheel. the failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000. | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed that debris from the vehicle was on the ground. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised that the starter and the fly wheel would have to be replaced because the starter housing exhibited hairline fractures, which was causing the starter to engage in fly wheel. the failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000. kmj | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. while driving approximately 10 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed debris from the vehicle on the ground. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the starter and the fly wheel would have to be replaced because the starters housing had hairline cracks which was causing the starter to engage in fly wheel. the failure occurred a second time. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000. da | |||
| 03/18/2009 | 107000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start whenever the anti-theft security system failed. the dealer replaced the pass lock module, but the failure continued. the contact stated that whenever the security light illuminated, the vehicle would not start for approximately three hours. the failure occurred intermittently. the failure mileage was 107,000 and the current mileage was 126,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 03/18/2009 | 107000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start whenever the anti-theft security system failed. the dealer replaced the pass lock module, but the failure continued. the contact stated that whenever the security light illuminated, the vehicle would not start for approximately three hours. the failure occurred intermittently. the failure mileage was 107,000 and the current mileage was 126,000. the vin was not available. sm. | |||
| 11/17/2005 | 140000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact noticed that her windshield wipers would turn on and off automatically after she manually activated the wipers. the wipers would stop moving, but she could hear the windshield motor still running. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. a friend of the contact, who is also a mechanic, stated that the circuit board was the cause of the failure. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) because of the model year. the current mileage was 215,638 and failure mileage was approximately 140,000. | |||
| 09/10/2005 | 86700 | 4 | 07/01/2005 |
| I was unloading items and pushed the hazard light button on the steering column. that's when the entire electrical system of the vehicle went haywire. the engine began making a loud clicking sound, the gauges went out of control, the stereo read out began flipping through numbers and since this incident the driving lights that should come on when vehicle is started they flicker and at times go out. the entire situation has occurred now four times since 09/10/05. i just bought the vehicle 07/01/05 and from what the records show on the vehicle i am the second owner. this incident has occurred twice while driving in traffic to where the entire vehicle including the engine shuts down. so far i have avoided a serious collision from the defects of your vehicle; however, this could be the result of a very serious injury accident or even a fatal accident. i see where you have had a number of complaints regarding this same defect and chevrolet has done absolutely nothing to correct the situation. it is time for chevrolet to take action on this defect instead of telling the customers to take the vehicle to a dealership to have it diagnosed. the gas gauge has been effected and no longer shows accurate amount of gas in the vehicle. i am kindly asking chevrolet to make good on their manufacturing of their vehicles and to please put the safety and lives of your customers first and foremost before the concern of what it will cost your company to correct this default. *jb | |||
| 01/19/2004 | 60000 | 52 | 01/19/2004 |
| We bought the used vehicle jan.04 from dealer, day we picked it up battery dead next morning, not known at time was because dome lights were flicking on off in the middle of the night. first electrical problem was when driving at night as soon as turn on headlights, all interior lights would blow, no dash lights, no tail lights etc. we paid over 200 to have that fixed(shortage in park light behind grill replaced) still having numerous problems with interior dome light flickering on and off whenever to the point we have to take out the fuse when parked so they don't come on and drain battery. dealers service dept. can't find problem, taken in numerous times and pay for labor to find nothing.. abs brakes are kicking in when you try to stop at the stop sign, numerous times i have almost rear ended someone due to not being able to stop. i can not believe with so many people having problems with electrical and abs brakes, that chevy does not do a recall.. i am very disappointed with chevrolet and will never buy another chevy again if this is there quality.*ak | |||
| 01/13/2005 | 55114 | 3 | 01/10/2005 |
| Failure of door locks to lock or unlock (completely random). in the case of an emergency, can trap person inside. *nm | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 91000 | 1 | 04/15/2003 |
| Repeated failure of diesel fuel injection system has caused damage to starter and 7 of 8 glow plugs. *ak | |||
| 08/09/2003 | 60000 | 05/06/2002 | |
| 1999 chevy suburban transmission problems before 50,000 miles. starter problems before 60,000 miles. both had to be replaced. battery corroded. truck constantly having to be jump started. wiring system power locks giving out when over heated. *nlm | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 5 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I have experienced an electrical problem since the first day of purchase. it started with the headlight flickering. unlike the others that have had similar experience, i have had the battery replaced 3 times, 2 alternaters, cd player replaced, ac on/off switch replaced, time delay module for the interior lights replaced, car alarm disconnected, and now currently in the shop again for the same problem. usually works fine for about 3-6 months the i have noticed the flickering (at night), and the alt meter drops at idle to about 12 volts. this has gone into the extended warranty now and very soon the warranty will expire. i was told by the warranty company that after it expires, they do not cover pre-existing problems. they are now conducting a test and changing some connectors on the alternater, and it is possible that the extended warranty will not cover the cost. flickering at night is one thing with other cars. resolving a problem on a 40k car is another. please help | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 09/09/2001 | ||
| This complaint is for the electrical system for my vehicle. my vehicle is equipped with power door locks and 4 of the 5 door locks failed to operate automatically over a 3 week time span. the part that failed is called an actuator, which moves the door locks up and down. my total bill was $900 and each part costs $100. the local parts dealers and auto dealers have said there is a design flaw in the original equipment and the new actuators are being sold as fast as they arrive. i have spoken with gm recently and so far no service bulletins have been filed. i believe there is an inherent safety risk with this type of problem and i would like to see one posted. please research this and i thank you for your time. *nlm | |||
| 03/28/2003 | 82000 | 5 | 08/01/1999 |
| Problems with the electrical system. the fuel gauge is incorrect. this started in nov 2002. now the car shuts off while driving. the head lights don't come on or shut down while driving. all the dash board gauges start all start moving back and forth. while all this is going on a high pitched ac static noise can be heard from the wiring. *nlm | |||
| 03/04/2001 | 29550 | 15 | 02/11/1999 |
| Toyota of orange did not stand by their guarantee of lemon used cars. i purchased a used vehicle from them and continuously have had problems with the car. not only did they not fix the problems, but they would not take the car back. i am now past the eligable time limit for 'lemon law' benefits and am stuck with a defective car that i cannot even sell for the 'kelly blue book price', because it does not run properly. | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 8 | 09/01/2099 | |
| The battery, electric system, starter, alternator,lights have all been a tech. problem. we lease the car until last year when we purchased it. when the car died the first 36 mths the dealer replaced the same items that i have had to replace after 36k. we have put 3 batteries from sears in the car already. the dealership took out the alarm and did not tell us. we have paid and towed the car to the point when even the dealership manager is telling us he is short of tech. staff. the problem starts with the lights (i.e. blinker does work or headlight does not turn on) within 30 days the battery is dead and the dealer does not know why but charges use to replace the cables to the battery. i have called the manufacter, and they say get the alarm put back and try another dealership. has anyone had this happen. no one has died due to this ongoing issue. but, i have 4 young children, and to not have the car start in parking lots of malls and die while we are driving is very upsetting.we have used up all my towing on aaa. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer has several problems with vehicle: front end pulls to the right and left while driving, there are front end alignment problems, it has been aligned, however still pulls to the right and left. engine is burning antifreeze, when checked shortly after vehicle was serviced the oil was down 2 quarts, vapor recovery tank was empty, antifreeze/water level in antifreeze in radiator was down 1 quart, head gaskets leaking antifreeze into the combustion chamber and burning the antifreeze, check engine light illuminated, coolant level in radiator dropped once the engine was started, there was a minute amount of exhaust gases coming out of the filler neck of the radiator and the water level slowly dropped in the radiator. vehicle pulls drastically to the left while braking, dealer has replaced brake pads and rear shoes and has refaced rotors and drums, pulling still exists, dealer also replaced the proportioning valve. transmission makes a ticking noise. a specialist looked at vehicle and observed that when the engine was started, it charges at 15.1 volts direct current which is overhcarging the batter, even after vehicle ran for 15 minutes, the vehicle was still charging at 14.71 volts, the battery has failed 4 times, it has leaked and corroded, check gauges light came on and all gauges went crazy. vehicle idles high, dealer replaced idler air control valve. driver side mirror will not turn side to side, dealer replaced faulty mirror switch. *slc | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| We have had repeated problems with this vehicle..paint defects, electrical component failures, transfer case failure, etc.*ak | |||
| 3 | 08/30/1998 | ||
| On three occasions, consumer took vehicle to dealership due to headlights flickering intermittently while driving. on one occasion they found a bracket that was broken and replaced the driver's side headlamp assembly, but the problem still exist. however, occasionally the dashlights, domelight, and stereo display experience failure which may be the result of a electrical problem. *yc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 1000 | 07/01/2098 | ||
| Sub died on the road. alternator replaced 3 times in 60k miles. steering jerks while turning over correcting could cause crash. front disc brakes replaced annually. replaced front left caliper and rotor. too many problems with this peice of junk bought new. local dealers no help. just milk me for more money. now transmission is leaking at 67,000. dt | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 8 | 09/01/2099 | |
| The battery, electric system, starter, alternator,lights have all been a tech. problem. we lease the car until last year when we purchased it. when the car died the first 36 mths the dealer replaced the same items that i have had to replace after 36k. we have put 3 batteries from sears in the car already. the dealership took out the alarm and did not tell us. we have paid and towed the car to the point when even the dealership manager is telling us he is short of tech. staff. the problem starts with the lights (i.e. blinker does work or headlight does not turn on) within 30 days the battery is dead and the dealer does not know why but charges use to replace the cables to the battery. i have called the manufacter, and they say get the alarm put back and try another dealership. has anyone had this happen. no one has died due to this ongoing issue. but, i have 4 young children, and to not have the car start in parking lots of malls and die while we are driving is very upsetting.we have used up all my towing on aaa. | |||
| 03/10/1999 | 1 | ||
| Radiator was replaced. also, brake master cylinder was replaced. transmission was leaking, and steering wheel rotation sensor (evo) was replaced, fuel tank sender pump unit was replaced, and the alternator was repaired. *ak middle seat belt buckle won't lock. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 5500 | 12 | |
| Shortly after purchase, right before getting to a stop light and on wet pavement, the brake pedal felt as though it was pushing back. the brake and front end of the car was shaking. more frequently it would occur while towing a trailer. which resulted in extended stopping distance.*ak the os oxygen sensor, battery and rotors were replaced. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 49081 | 3 | 08/16/1999 |
| Car battery leaked, starter has been replaced 3 times in 2 years, cables were replaced twice, and the battery leaked on top of brake cable. dealership can't figure out what is wrong. *la | |||
| 1 | |||
| Ac delco battery. consumer states that the positive terminal is failing, and acid is leaking on to the electrical wiring and air conditioner ,coming to the positive terminal and down to the ground. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| The battery terminal melted which caused acid to leak onto the alternator. *jb *jb *nlm | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 8 | 09/01/2099 | |
| The battery, electric system, starter, alternator,lights have all been a tech. problem. we lease the car until last year when we purchased it. when the car died the first 36 mths the dealer replaced the same items that i have had to replace after 36k. we have put 3 batteries from sears in the car already. the dealership took out the alarm and did not tell us. we have paid and towed the car to the point when even the dealership manager is telling us he is short of tech. staff. the problem starts with the lights (i.e. blinker does work or headlight does not turn on) within 30 days the battery is dead and the dealer does not know why but charges use to replace the cables to the battery. i have called the manufacter, and they say get the alarm put back and try another dealership. has anyone had this happen. no one has died due to this ongoing issue. but, i have 4 young children, and to not have the car start in parking lots of malls and die while we are driving is very upsetting.we have used up all my towing on aaa. | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2098 | |
| We have had problems with three systems. at about 30,000 miles, a front and rear brake repair was done which cost over 600.00, claimed to be normal wear and tear and not warranty. we have had to replace tail light circuit boards twice. we are on our third battery. the initial battery leaked acid on itself and other car parts and my garage floor. the second battery would not stay hooked up to the wiring harness and caused numerous failure to start problems(when the car was only two years old). the most distressing problem was the recent replacement of transmission at only 70,000 miles. the car jerked between second and third gears, made noises and rattles. red liquid was leaking onto my garage floor. the car was towed to capitol chevrolet dealership in austin. i reviewed my problem and told them i thought i had a transmission problem. they decided it was an engine coolant seal problem and performed a 600.00 repair. i picked the car up and drove one block and the same problem occurred. the car was driven back to the dealership, and we were then told our transmission was burned up. i think it is ridiculous that a car would need a new transmission after 70,000 miles. the car is in top condition, stored in a garage and serviced as required. after reading customer complaints about this year model, in particular battery acid leaking onto brake lines and transmission problems, i felt i should report my problems. | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| We purchased the vechicle used from the dealer listed. vehicle has been in for brake problems when wheels are wet they shutter and lock up. the battery cracked and leaked all over the battery tray and brake lines and other frame componets. the rear door dome light switch shorted out. the front end has been aligned several times for the wheels pulling to the left. the a/c air barly comes out of the front dash vents. the rear end is positive traction and when making a turn it makes a popiing noise. | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Brake failure was due to battery acid leaking from battery and dripping on brake line directly beneath battery, poor design. | |||
| 01/08/2002 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle started being sluggish, consumer opened hood and noticed battery acid all around battery. one of the batterys terminal was coming loose, and acid was leaking. battery was a a.c. delco. *ak *slc | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving brakes went out. consumer was able to stop vehicle with emergency brakes. battery acid leaked on brake line and burnt a hole in it. *ak *jg | |||
| 04/13/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| The side mounted positive battery pole leaked acid onto various electrical wires and caused severe corosion of the air conditioning lines and burned the paint from the engine side of the r front wheel well. the service manager at the lynn smith chevy dealership said the same thing happended to his wife's car several months earlier.*ak | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Battery acid leaked from the battery and ran down the negative cable and caused the steel line to rupture. the brakes went the floor and did not stop the vehicle as i backed out of the carport. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/08/1999 | ||
| The positive post of the battery failed and battery acid drenched area near and under the damaged battery. nlm | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Brake pedal went to floor without stopping vehicle. battery acid leakage ran down battery cable and corroded hydraulic line, causing failure (independent mechanic assessment).*ak | |||
| 12/21/2000 | 1 | 02/27/1999 | |
| Consumer applied brakes at 15 mph and pedal went to floor, brake light on dash came on, and hit vehicle in front. dealer said no brake pad was left on brake. then, brake pads wore down to half. vehicle still at dealer. *ak the brake failed completely resulting in accident. the consumer indicated that the manufacturer was aware of brake problem and has changed braking system for 2000 and 2001 models, but made no recall of this vehicle. the battery failed twice. *yh | |||
| 10/25/2000 | 4 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle was purchased new on 01/29/2000 - battery replaced on 03/22/2000, fuel pump replaced on 03/22/2000, missing lug nuts installed on 03/22/2000, backing plates on rotors repositioned on 03/22/2000, fuel sender replaced on 06/15/2000, fuel pump electrical ground wire replaced on 10/23/2000, fuel pump replaced on 10/26/2000, | |||
| 07/16/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Battery melted, fried cable assembly unit. called dealer service which stated that this happened alot with suburbans and ac delco batteries. *ak | |||
| 05/26/1999 | |||
| There is a strong odor of gas fumes in vehicle. dealer was notified about this problem and tightened gas cap. consumer still smelling gas fumes. on may 28th, vehicle would not start. this was to due to a stripped battery cable. battery and battery cable has been replaced by the dealership. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 1 | 09/21/2002 | |
| I have a diesel version of the suburban, on several occasions, i have noticed that the battery cable connecting the two batteries is very loose and will not stay in the channel designed for it over the fan shroud. i replace it each time, while coming to work this morning, i hit a bump in the road, and then heard an awful noise. i pulled over, opened the hood to see sparks flying everywhere. i immediately shut the truck off to investigate and found that the cable had come out of its place yet again & fallen into the fan. i was lucky i shut it off when i did, there was only a few threads of copper holding it together. had it cut completely in two, there most likely would have been a fire. *jb | |||
| 05/26/1999 | |||
| There is a strong odor of gas fumes in vehicle. dealer was notified about this problem and tightened gas cap. consumer still smelling gas fumes. on may 28th, vehicle would not start. this was to due to a stripped battery cable. battery and battery cable has been replaced by the dealership. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that the last week of november while driving down the freeway fuel system shut down. consumer could not restart vehicle. consumer had vehicle towed to a dealer. mechanic inspected vehicle, and told consumer that a fuse blew out, causing fuel system to shut down. consumer had to pay $500.00 to get vehicle repaired because it was not on a recall. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 8 | 09/01/2099 | |
| The battery, electric system, starter, alternator,lights have all been a tech. problem. we lease the car until last year when we purchased it. when the car died the first 36 mths the dealer replaced the same items that i have had to replace after 36k. we have put 3 batteries from sears in the car already. the dealership took out the alarm and did not tell us. we have paid and towed the car to the point when even the dealership manager is telling us he is short of tech. staff. the problem starts with the lights (i.e. blinker does work or headlight does not turn on) within 30 days the battery is dead and the dealer does not know why but charges use to replace the cables to the battery. i have called the manufacter, and they say get the alarm put back and try another dealership. has anyone had this happen. no one has died due to this ongoing issue. but, i have 4 young children, and to not have the car start in parking lots of malls and die while we are driving is very upsetting.we have used up all my towing on aaa. | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2098 | |
| We have had problems with three systems. at about 30,000 miles, a front and rear brake repair was done which cost over 600.00, claimed to be normal wear and tear and not warranty. we have had to replace tail light circuit boards twice. we are on our third battery. the initial battery leaked acid on itself and other car parts and my garage floor. the second battery would not stay hooked up to the wiring harness and caused numerous failure to start problems(when the car was only two years old). the most distressing problem was the recent replacement of transmission at only 70,000 miles. the car jerked between second and third gears, made noises and rattles. red liquid was leaking onto my garage floor. the car was towed to capitol chevrolet dealership in austin. i reviewed my problem and told them i thought i had a transmission problem. they decided it was an engine coolant seal problem and performed a 600.00 repair. i picked the car up and drove one block and the same problem occurred. the car was driven back to the dealership, and we were then told our transmission was burned up. i think it is ridiculous that a car would need a new transmission after 70,000 miles. the car is in top condition, stored in a garage and serviced as required. after reading customer complaints about this year model, in particular battery acid leaking onto brake lines and transmission problems, i felt i should report my problems. | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Circuit boards for both brake lights have overheated and caused plastic sockets that bulbs were in to melt. dealership has examined vehicle. *ak consumer was informed by the sealer parts department that over 400 of these have been sold, consumer states that this is an indication of a design flaw. *slc | |||
| 01/24/1999 | |||
| Fuse shorted out. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| While driving brake/ tail lights are inoperative due to defective fuses which may result in a rear end collision. dealer replace fuses about 2 dozen time. dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 40000 | 5 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the security indicator light illuminated intermittently and causes the vehicle not to start. when this failure occurred the vehicle had to be towed. the dealer replaced the ignition cylinder , and the driver's side door lock, but the failure persisted. the contact has the repair invoice. the current mileage is 120,000, and failure mileage was 40,000. *ak | |||
| While driving ignition does not function correctly, causing engine to lose power, resulting in stalling and shutting off.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle started up intermittently when consumer put keys inside of ignition switch. there was no warning light on dashboard. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 49081 | 3 | 08/16/1999 |
| Car battery leaked, starter has been replaced 3 times in 2 years, cables were replaced twice, and the battery leaked on top of brake cable. dealership can't figure out what is wrong. *la | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 5 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle pulls left and right and chatters vibrates. consumer had brakes replaced 5 times in last 30,000 miles. dealer has invested time in trying to rectify vehicle, such as checking tire and working on front end. if brakes are applied in a emergency situation vehcile will dive into another lane. dealer hasn't been able to find a remedy at this point. *ak axle seals were leaking in front. vehicle would not start in the am, had to be jump started. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 75000 | 12 | 07/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the abs and the wiring harness . when driving less than 10 mph and applying the brakes the abs activated. the contact's husband replaced the brake pads at least six times. before the wiring harness burned the dashboard was hot. the dashboard lights, tail lights, headlights, and cruise control were not working. *ak | |||
| 06/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| When attempting to adjust the driver | |||
| Consumer stated that on the morning of february 23, 2004 heard the alarm go off. she went to the window, and saw vehicle engulfed in flames. fire department was called, and they determined that the problem was electrical.*ak | |||
| 05/23/2000 | 1 | 12/22/1999 | |
| Power door locks faulty due to overheated circuit breaker, circuit breaker overheated due to wiring grounded in seat transmission in right front conversion seat, repaired wiring and secured away from seat gears. cj | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 09/18/2006 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, a small amount of black smoke emanated from under the hood, accompanied by the smell of gasoline coming through the air vents inside the cab. the contact exited the vehicle, and noticed that there were flames coming from under the engine compartment. a police and fire report were taken. the fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire. there was damage to property inside the vehicle, and the vehicle itself was considered a total loss.*ak | |||
| 07/05/2003 | 48700 | 01/10/2003 | |
| I was driving my vechicle at approximately 30 mph, when i noticed smoke coming out of the front vents. we got out and the vehicle soon became engulfed in flames.*ak | |||
| Consumer was driving vehicle and stopped, turned off engine, and smoke smells began shortly after they opened the hood and fire was every where. aaa towed vehicle to dealership. dealers said not to touch vehicle until someone from from manufacturer will come out to look----allen gwynn chevrolet--818-240-5720 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 75000 | 12 | 07/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the abs and the wiring harness . when driving less than 10 mph and applying the brakes the abs activated. the contact's husband replaced the brake pads at least six times. before the wiring harness burned the dashboard was hot. the dashboard lights, tail lights, headlights, and cruise control were not working. *ak | |||
| 05/12/2005 | 120000 | 1 | 09/21/2004 |
| I purchased a 1999 chevy suburban in 2004. while leaving my driveway im may of 2005 i smelled something burning. i looked down and the mirror control switch was on fire. i was able to pull the panel off the door and get the switch out. it melted the switch and the wire harness inside the door. i'm just glad my wife wasn't driving. | |||
| 08/20/2001 | 6 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle stalls/electrical resets when engaging reverse or drive regardless if vehicle is cold or hot. *ak | |||
| 09/18/1999 | 7 | ||
| Instruments on the dash board have failed to work properly. dealership examined vehicle, and could not remedy problem. *ak consumer states the tires put on the vehicle, kelly springfield, p235/70r15, dot number pjm1dekr268, were too small for the suburban. *slc | |||
| 07/08/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle has had several major component failures since time of purchase, the electrical system failed whereas it left us stranded twice with a no start condition, then the brakes started to excessively squeek and pull, then the brake wore out prematurely, then the vehicle started to pull to the right excessively and drift, eventually pulling to the right when brakes applied, then the power steering system had gone out while driving, it has been outrageous that these problems are occurring on a new vehicle. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
| 11/30/1999 | 2 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Three days after purchasing vehicle, and after using the lighter, power locks stopped working. rear hatch would not open nor would the lighter work. dealership was notified and the problem was fixed. it was supposedly a short in the wiring. approximately 1 month later the same problem occurred after the lighter was used, this will be the second attempt to repair the vehicle. *ak | |||