Chevrolet Suburban 2011
Model Suburban made in 2011 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2011
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 11-09-41-002C | 03/01/2012 | 10043849 | Gm: air bag warning lamp illuminated, repeat history dtc b0083 0f- b0088 0f on vehicles operated in amarillo texas area. an updated software calibration has been released to address this condition. also included in models years 2010-2012 mo | 04/30/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-5184 | 10/01/2012 | 10047839 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models | 12/10/2012 | |
| PIT5074F | 05/01/2012 | 10044242 | Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model | 05/24/2012 | |
| PI-0412 | 03/01/2011 | 10044124 | General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| PI-0412 | 03/01/2011 | 10044124 | General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included. *pe | 05/14/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||||
| PIT-5120-A | 09/01/2012 | 10047479 | Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala | 11/28/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 11-06-04-007B | 04/01/2012 | 10044229 | Gm: diagnosis and repair- malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, reduce engine power message displayed, dtc p2135 set. also included model sierra denali year 2010-2011 *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| PIE-0222 | 09/01/2012 | PIE-0222-A | 10045940 | Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: no air is flowing through hvac vents because of an inoperative blower motor. the situation is intermittent. models 2011-12 cadillac-escalade, escalade esv & ext; gmc-sierra, yukon & xl, yukon denali & xl denali; | 09/24/2012 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| PIE-0222 | 08/01/2012 | 10045940 | Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: no air is flowing through hvac vents because of an inoperative blower motor. the situation is intermittent. models 2011-12 cadillac-escalade, escalade esv & ext; gmc-sierra, yukon & xl, yukon denali & xl denali; | 09/24/2012 | |
| PIE-0222 | 09/01/2012 | PIE-0222-A | 10045940 | Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: no air is flowing through hvac vents because of an inoperative blower motor. the situation is intermittent. models 2011-12 cadillac-escalade, escalade esv & ext; gmc-sierra, yukon & xl, yukon denali & xl denali; | 09/24/2012 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 10-08-42-001C | 02/01/2012 | 10043847 | Gm: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/ replacement (inspect bulb and connector). do not replace the entire headlamp assembly for this condition. replace the bulb and inspect the connector. *js | 04/30/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PI0522B | 04/01/2012 | 10044233 | Gm: tick or rattle noise from front of dash, transmission filler tube cracked or broken (inspect filler tube, replace tube as necessary). *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 08-07-30-021G | 03/01/2012 | 10043829 | Gm: loss of high speed gmlan communications, intermittent no crank, ip gage fluctuation, intermittent door look cycling, intermittent chime operation, various ip warning lamps illuminated, transmission may not shift, communication dtcs u007 | 04/27/2012 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| SB-07-08-50-022B | 02/01/2012 | 10043902 | Seat rattle and/or hard to latch and unlatch, power release fold and tumble not fully functioning. *kb | 05/01/2012 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| SB-07-08-50-022B | 02/01/2012 | 10043902 | Seat rattle and/or hard to latch and unlatch, power release fold and tumble not fully functioning. *kb | 05/01/2012 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 12-02-32-001 | 04/30/2012 | 10043850 | Gmc: hydraulic power steering leak at hose connection to steering rack. all potential leaks should be completely cleaned and indentified before attempting to repair or replace any power steering components. *js | 04/30/2012 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| PIT-5184 | 10/01/2012 | 10047839 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models | 12/10/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||||
| PIT-5120-A | 09/01/2012 | 10047479 | Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala | 11/28/2012 | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-5120-A | 09/01/2012 | 10047479 | Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: instrument panel messages regarding stabilitrak message, traction control message, service brake system message, is off and gauges, in various modules low speed settings, are inoperative. models 2007-13 all escala | 11/28/2012 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| PIT-5179 | 09/01/2012 | 10047459 | Cadillac/gmc/chevrolet: information on cruise control being inoperative due to bpp circuit signal and/or tcc/cruise brake pedal parameters, when brake pedal is released but shows applied. models 2007-2013 all escalades, avalanche, silver | 11/28/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| PI0690 | 03/01/2012 | 10043892 | Gm: diagnose and repair hvac blower function. may not be any air flow from the hvac vents. one possible of this condition may be the contacts in the hvac junction block(s) located at the right side of the instrumental panel. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| PI-0695 | 03/01/2012 | 10043892 | Gm: diagnose and repair hvac blower function. may not be any air flow from the hvac vents. one possible of this condition may be the contacts in the hvac junction block(s) located at the right side of the instrumental panel. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 48000 | ||
| 1.)when we were driving thru the mountains our electrical system started to go haywire and the lights started going in and out and the ignition started to act up car turned off a few times we had to restart it when we brought it to the dealership to get checked out they said there was coins in the radio. 2.) the defrosters for the front windshield doesn't defrost the window at all when driving in cold days the whole window fogs up and freezes making visibility to none and we have to stop wipe down the wind shield and drive again for ten minutes then this problem goes on and on the heater goes on full blast but no results that is a very unsafe and un drivable at times. coins in the radio? i was astonished and very upset how could an industry make a vehicle that if water is spilled on/or in the radio or coins dropped in the cd compartment that the whole electrical system goes out and starts going haywire especially here in alaska a lot snow and harsh winter driving conditions are not great and if the vehicle stalls do to the radio and defrosters not working or someone spilled something on the radio then the people and children would freeze to death then who would be at fault that means the company that makes the vehicle is gonna be liable for the consequences the defrosters not working doesn't help any we have to drive thru this weather out here 9months out of the year and have to suffer because of these situations that is inexcusable and very dangerous to to public this needs to be fixed and resolved. we took it to the dealership a few times but the problem still consists doing the horrible dangerous things that the suburban does we have another appointment to take the vehicle in again because the radio is acting up again and defrosters are acting up this is a defect and needs to be fixed. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 48000 | ||
| 1.)when we were driving thru the mountains our electrical system started to go haywire and the lights started going in and out and the ignition started to act up car turned off a few times we had to restart it when we brought it to the dealership to get checked out they said there was coins in the radio. 2.) the defrosters for the front windshield doesn't defrost the window at all when driving in cold days the whole window fogs up and freezes making visibility to none and we have to stop wipe down the wind shield and drive again for ten minutes then this problem goes on and on the heater goes on full blast but no results that is a very unsafe and un drivable at times. coins in the radio? i was astonished and very upset how could an industry make a vehicle that if water is spilled on/or in the radio or coins dropped in the cd compartment that the whole electrical system goes out and starts going haywire especially here in alaska a lot snow and harsh winter driving conditions are not great and if the vehicle stalls do to the radio and defrosters not working or someone spilled something on the radio then the people and children would freeze to death then who would be at fault that means the company that makes the vehicle is gonna be liable for the consequences the defrosters not working doesn't help any we have to drive thru this weather out here 9months out of the year and have to suffer because of these situations that is inexcusable and very dangerous to to public this needs to be fixed and resolved. we took it to the dealership a few times but the problem still consists doing the horrible dangerous things that the suburban does we have another appointment to take the vehicle in again because the radio is acting up again and defrosters are acting up this is a defect and needs to be fixed. | |||