1995 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
157 complaints
(1) HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BRAKING SYSTEM 3 TIMES IN LAST 4 MONTHS (2) VEHICLE KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES HAVE BEEN ACTIVATING FOR NO REASON (3)REPLACED ROTORS, CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES IN 4 MONTHS (4)WHEN STARTING FROM START POSITION BRAKE CALIPERS STAY A LITTLE CLOSED AND EVENTUALLY LOOSEN UP ONCE THE VEHICLES PICKS UP SPEED. *JB
Apr 04, 2007
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS. THE MECHANIC BLED THE BRAKES AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. THE ABS ACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AT LESS THAN 5 MPH. THE ROADS WERE ICY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE BRAKES LOCKED, BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT MOVING UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED. THE ABS HAD BEEN ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. THE ABS ACTIVATION WAS INTERMITTENT, AND MANY TIMES THE BRAKES WERE DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT A DIFFERENT MECHANIC SHOP, WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE WITH THE ABS SENSORS. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006 - THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ABS SENSORS WERE CORRODED. THE DEALER CLEANED THE SENSORS AND SPRAYED THE WITH AN ANTI-CORROSION SPRAY. THE CONSUMER HAS FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. *NM
Dec 14, 2005
CONSUMER STATES WHILE BRAKING HAD EXTENDED STOPPING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Dec 27, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES WILL LOCK UP WHILE CONSUMER IS PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IT WILL BE HARD FOR CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Sep 19, 2002
A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE CAUSED LEAKAGES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. REPAIRS WERE MADE BY THE DEALER. *AK BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THE FLUID WAS RUNNING OUT. *SLC
Apr 17, 2001
+ 152 more complaints for this component
SEATS
87 complaints
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. INADVERTANT LANE CHANGE DURING NOON URBAN TRAFFIC DUE TO SUDDEN MOVEMENT OF DRIVER SEAT TO THE REAR. SEAT COLLAPSE CAUSED BY SEAT SEPARATION AT LEFT FRONT SEAT TRACK ATTACHMENT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT PAN. MATERIAL FAILURE OF SEAT FRAME RESULTING IN BOLT ATTACHMENT RIPPING FREE OF SHEET METAL SEAT BOTTOM. THE SEAT IS UNSTABLE AND RIGHT FRONT MOUNT FAILURE IS IMINENT. NO REPAIRS ATTEMPTED YET BUT FAILURE APPEARS TO BE WELL KNOWN AND PREVALENT ACROSS ALL GM TRUCK LINES IN 94-96 YEAR GROUP. NOTE: NO OPERATOR OF THIS VEHICLE SINCE 1996 PURCHASE HAS WEIGHED MORE THAN 180 LBS AND THE SEAT HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECTED TO ANY COLLISION OR ABUSE. NORMAL LOADING AND USAGE IS LIGHT TO MODERATE DUTY.
Nov 10, 2004
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM FRAME ASSEMBLY BROKE APART ON MY 1995 CHEV. SUBURBAN. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO TIP BACKWARDS. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO CATCH MYSELF USING THE STEERING WHEEL AND BALANCE IN THE SEAT AND GET THE CAR UNDER CONTROL. I DID NOT CRASH, BUT THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE DESIGN.
May 29, 2003
METAL BODY OF DRIVER'S SEAT IS FATIGUED AND CRACKED NEAR POINT OF ATTACHMENT TO THE MOUNTING FRAME CONTAINING THE POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT MOTORS. POINT OF FAILURE IS LEFT FRONT CORNER. *NLM
May 26, 2003
THE SEAT BRACKET ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BROKE AT THE WELD CAUSING THE SEAT TO SNAP BACKWARDS. THE DEALER HAD THE BRACKET PART ON HAND WHICH INDICATES TO ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. IT IS POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC. *NLM
May 24, 2003
THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BASE FAILED AT THE POINT WHERE THE SEAT BASE ATTACHES TO THE SLIDER. AS THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, I AM UNSURE OF THE HISTORY. REGARDLESS, HAVING THE DRIVER'S SEAT SO POORLY ATTACHED IS SURELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS SERIOUS ATTENTION. I HAVE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS AND I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH THE APPARENT LACK OF ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. HOW MANY PEOPLE MUST COMPLAIN OF THE SAME FAILURE OF A SAFETY DEVICE BEFORE THE MANUFACTURER IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE DEFECT. WE CANNOT ALL BE MAKING THIS UP. IT'S NOT LIKE THE ELECTRIC WINDOW OR RADIO QUIT WORKING. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GET KILLED?! *JB
Mar 14, 2003
+ 82 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
42 complaints
1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID NOT HONOR THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.
Sep 01, 2022
HAD RECEIVED A RECALL ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. MECHANIC INDICATED THE RECALL FOR WIPERS WERE ALREADY DONE AND WOULD NOT REDO. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND INFORMED OF SAME INFORMATION. VEHICLE NEVER REPAIRED FOR WINDSHIELD WIPERS. ORIGINIAL OWNER. TS
Dec 06, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND IT WILL HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE DURING RAINY WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
Oct 09, 2002
WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WILL GO OUT. WIPERS PERFORM INTERMITTENTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN.L DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Jul 23, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING 60MPH IN GUSTY AND HEAVY WINDS. DRIVER LOST VISIBILTY DUE TO ARM RESTING ON SIDE MIRROR. DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER ARM DOESN'T HAVE A CAPTURE TO HOLD THE ARM IN TACK LIKE PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALER NOT INFORMED. *AK CONSUMER REVIEWED THIS FAILURE WITH ENGINEERS AND THEY ADMITTED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE WIPER IS FAULTY. ENGINEER IS FROM DELCO ITT AUTOMOTIVE PLANT WHERE CONSUMER WORKS AND WHERE THE ORIGINAL WIPER SYSTEM IS MADE. *JG
Jul 11, 2002
+ 37 more complaints for this component
TIRES
37 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER H/T TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
Sep 08, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRES, SIZE LT245/70/R16. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALLS WERE SEPARATED ON ALL THE TIRES. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04T003000 (TIRES) AND WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE THE RECALL IN THEIR DATABASE; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED AND THE CONTACT STILL HAS THEM IN HIS POSSESSION. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
Feb 26, 2009
FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRES, IN SIZE 245/75R16 I HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN THE PAST YEARS YEARS. CURRENTLY HAVE ONE ADDITIONAL TIRE IN MY POSSESSION THAT WAS EXHIBITING THE SAME SYMPTOMS OF IMPEDING FAILURE. IN BOTH INCIDENTS, THANKFULLY THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY, BUT EACH INCIDENT DID RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE IN EXCESS OF $3000.00. 1ST TIRE WAS RETURNED TO FIRESTONE FOR THEIR INSPECTION IN AUGUST 2002, FIRESTONE CLAIMED NO FAULT OR DEFECT. 2ND TIRE WAS LOST, 3RD TIRE STILL IN MY POSSESSION. *JB
Aug 18, 2004
THE TIRE TREAD DELAMINATED AT HIGH SPEED WHEN THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 95 DEGREES. THIS IS THE SECOND DELAMINATION OF AN IDENTICAL TIRE ON A DIFFERENT BUT IDENTICAL VEHICLE IN OUR FLEET. THE PREVIOUS FAILURE OCCURRED ON A REAR WHEEL
Aug 16, 2002
BOTH REAR TIRES BEGAN TO FORM CRACKS ARROUND SIDEWALL AND SHOULDER OVER ABOUT 4 WEEKS, FRONT TIRES WERE FREE OF CRACKS. TREAD SEPARATED FROM SHOULDER TO SHOULDER CLEANLY ALL THE WAY ARROUND. TIRE STAYED INFLATED. TIRES HAD THE FOLLOWING MARKINGS: LT245/75R16, 120/116R, VN11 BAC, E4, 00 8009, DA 807T, A14L, 08149.
Jul 22, 2002
+ 32 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
28 complaints
I JUST RECENTLY BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY 2000 CHEVY MALIBU AND IT PROMPTED ME TO BEING RESEARCHING COMMON ISSUES WITH CHEVROLET VEHICLES. IN MY RESEARCH I CAME UPON AN INTERESTING FACT THAT SEVERAL MAKES AND MODELS SEEM TO HAVE INTERMITTANT TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONALITY AND HAZARD LIGHT ISSUES. IN MY CASE MY 1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN (WHICH I LOVE MIND YOU) WAS BEING CHECKED FOR A TRAILER TO BE HOOKED UP. WHEN THE PERSON PERFORMING THE INSPECTION ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS IT CAUSED A MALFUNCTION WITH ALL OF MY TURN SIGNALS, BREAKS, HAZARDS(NO EQUIPMENT WAS ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK SO NO IT WASN'T A FAULTY CONNECTION TO THE TRAILER, THAT HAD NOT BEEN ATTACHED YET.) AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF MESSING WITH SIGNALS AND PUSHING BUTTONS IT FINALLY RESET TO NORMAL. THIS FUNNY WIRING PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME I TRY TO TURN ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS. UP TO THIS POINT I HAVE NOT HAD A NEED TO USE THEM BUT I AM AWARE THAT THEY WILL NOT WORK IF I ATTEMPT TO. MY ADVISE TO ANYONE READING THIS IS IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH YOUR TURN SIGNALS MESS WITH THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON BEFORE YOU GO REPLACING FLASHERS AND BULBS. IT TOOK SEVERAL TIMES OF PUSHING THE HAZARD BUTTON AND TURNING THE SIGNALS ON AND OFF BEFORE THEY STARTED TO WORK AGAIN. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH CHEVY THAT THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BE ADDRESS NOW THAT I AM FINDING IT TO SEEM SO COMMON A PROBLEM. I WAS EVEN MORE DISAPOINTED TO LEARN THAT MY MALIBU HAS ISSUES THAT ARE SIMILAR TO OTHERS WITH THAT MAKE AND MODEL AND THOSE ISSUES ARE IGNORED AS WELL. A SIDE NOTE IF YOU READ MY OTHER COMPLAINT. THE 1996 CHEVY S10 MY SPOUSE AND I WERE GOING TO TRADE THE MALIBU FOR ALSO HAS FUEL ISSUES. WHAT A BUMMER I USED TO REALLY LIKE CHEVY. CHANNEL 9 NEWS ANYONE. "NHTSA IT SHOULDN'T TAKE SOMEONE DYING BEFORE YOU MAKE THEM FIX IT. IF IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT CAN BE PROVEN IS NOT NORMAL WARE THEY SHOULD HAVE TO FIX IT." *TR
Mar 16, 2013
WHILE PARKED BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE POSITIVE POST. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK THIS PROBLEM CAUSED DAMAGES TO OTHER BATTERY COMPONENTS, FENDERWELL AND FRAME. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC
Feb 19, 2004
A CLUNKING NOISE CAME FROM VEHICLE WHILE IN OPERATION. CONSUMER COULD SMELL SMOKE BEFORE ENTERING STORE. WHEN EXITING STORE, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING VISIBLY. CONSUMER CONTACTED FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIRE BURNED THROUGH FIREWALL, AND BURNED A LARGE HOLE IN DASHBOARD. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE IF VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL 95V026000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
Jun 22, 2001
BATTERY LEAKAGE; HAD TO CUT OUT CABLES, CORRODED THROUGH AIRCONDITIONING LINE. SEE EA00-013.
Feb 27, 2001
THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE TODAY, PRIOR TO TODAY, IT HAD BEEN BLOWING/BURNING SEVERAL ELETRICAL FUSES (15 SO FAR) FOR THE COURTESY LIGHTS AND BURGLAR ALARM. THE FIRE WAS UNDER THE FRONT DASHBOARD, ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.
Dec 11, 2000
+ 23 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
24 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED FLAMES NEAR THE TRANSMISSION AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 236,000.
Mar 10, 2017
THE DRIVER NOTICED A BROWNISH LIQUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ONTO THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF GARAGE. DRIVER CONTACTED A MECHANIC, AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE HOUSING SHAFT. *AK
Feb 28, 2005
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AND DESTROYED CARRIER AND BEARINGS. CJ
Feb 07, 2001
THIS THE THIRD TRASMISSION THAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED ON THIS VEHICLE, AND EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A RECALL ON 1995 SUBURBANS FOR A THIN TRANSMISSION CASE, I WAS TOLD MINE DOES NOT QUALIFY. *AK
Sep 29, 2000
SEAL IN TRANSMISSION FAILED ALLOWING TRANSMISSION TO FLOOD WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID AND DISABLE TRANSMISSION AND HENCE VEHICLE OPERATION. VEHICLE WAS LEFT DISABLED IN TRAFFIC LANE FOR ONE HOUR WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK. TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN SERVICED 1,378 MILES EARLIER ON 2/24/00 BY REFERENCED DEALER.
Apr 24, 2000
+ 19 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
17 complaints
DUE TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK *MR
Apr 01, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING OVER 50 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AT WHICH TIME THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM
Sep 13, 2002
DRIVER SUFFERED A BROKEN STERNUM AND HYPER EXTENTION OF THE RIGHT SHOULDER REQUIERING EXTENDED TREATMENT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Sep 01, 2002
DURING NORMAL OPERATION AIR BAG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT IN STEERING COLUMN WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. COST TO CONSUMER WOULD BE $600.00 FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
Jan 29, 2002
WE TOOK A NOSE DIVE INTO A DEEP DITCH AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED SEVERE FACIAL DAMAGE WHERE PLASTIC SURGURY WAS NECESSARY. THE FRONT END OF THE CAR SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE.*AK
Dec 02, 2000
+ 12 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
12 complaints
MY WHITE 1995 SUBURBAN, WHICH I AM THE ORGIONAL OWNER, PAINT IS FLAKING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE SEEN OTHER WHITE CHEVERLOT AND GM VEHICLES DOING THE SAME THING ON THE SIMILAR PARTS OF THE CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THEIR ARE ANY RECALLS CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK
Nov 20, 2004
JANUARY 2001 MY PAINT STARTED FALLING OFF IN LARGE PIECES, CHEVROLET WAS NOTIFIED APRIL 2001. THE RESPONSE WAS ITS WEAR AND TEAR OR ACID RAIN, I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER WHITE SUBURBANS LOSING THEIR PAINT THE SAME WAY. I HAVE NOTIFIED GM ON THEIR CUSTOMER ONLINE CENTER AND RECIEVED A COOKIE CUTTER RESPONSE THAT IT IS NOT A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, I NOTIFIED GM IN 2001 AND 2004 AND RECIEVED THE EXACT SAME EMAIL WORD FOR WORD. I WENT BACK TO MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND TOLD HIM THE PROBLEM, HE TOOK PICTURES AND PROCEEDED TO WORK THE PROBLEM(APRIL 2004) THE RESPONSE FROM THE FACTORY IS THAT THEY WILL COVER 30% OF THE PAINT IF I HAVE THEM DO IT. I HAVE TWO ESTIMATES FROM REPUTABLE BODY SHOPS AT $2600-$3000. THAT MEANS I WOULD HAVE TO COVER ABOUT $2000 FOR A FACTORY DEFECT, BOTH BODY SHOPS DIAGNOSED THE PAINT PROBLEM AS DELAMINATION ( SEPERATION OF PAINT FROM PRIMER). AS OF THIS TIME THERE IS NO RESOLUTION AS I FEEL GM HAS KNOWN ABOUT THE PAINT PROBLEM SINCE 1993 AND IS WAITING FOR THESE OLD CARS TO BE SCRAPPED SO THEY WON'T HAVE TO REPAINT THEM. MY 1995 SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 IS A LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE AND I WANT TO KEEP IT AS LONG AS I CAN!*AK
Apr 25, 2004
REAR CARGO WINDOW ON PASSENGER SIDE (NOT BACK DOOR GLASS) LEAKS WATER INTO THE "BULKHEAD" AREA. AS WATER BUILDS UP IT EVENTUALLY SPLASES OVER INTO THE CARGO AREA INSIDE THE VEHICLE THEREBY FLOODING THE CARPET, ETC. THIS OCCURS WHENEVER THERE IS RAIN OF ANY SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT AND IS ONGOING CONTIUOUSLY. SEVERAL AREA SUBURBAN OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM ANDS NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE A SOLUTION.*JB
Feb 25, 2003
DASHBOARD CONSOLE CAME LOOSE, CAUSING IT TO FALL OUT OF PLACE. *AK
Aug 16, 1999
DRIVERS INTEROIR DOOR HANDLE BROKE NOT ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN, HAD TO ROLL DOWN WINDOW AND OPEN DOOR FROM EXT HANDLE. CHECKED PASS DOOR HANDLE AND FOUND CRACKED 90% OF THE WAY THROUGH IN SAME LOCATION. I SHOWED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY WERE SUPRISED BUT WOULD NOT DISCOUNT PARTS. I PURCHASED NEW PARTS AND INSTALLED THEM MYSELF AT A COST OF $22.50 EA. I ALSO CONTACTED GM AND THEY WERE OF NO HELP. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF THERE WAS A ACCIDENT AND A LOSS OF POWER I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VIHICLE.
Dec 14, 1998
+ 7 more complaints for this component
STEERING
10 complaints
THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 03V527000/STEERING GEAR BEARINGS. UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS, IT BECAME DIFFICULT. ALSO, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
Dec 09, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER RODE OVER A SMALL POTHOLE AND A WELD BROKE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO BREAK AND FALL INTO THE CONSUMER'S LAP. *JB *TS
Jan 13, 2003
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BOLT BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE BOTTOM OF SEAT & THE SEAT CUSHION. BOLT IS LOCATED ON THE GLIDE ROD THAT GOES BACK & FORTH. THE BOLT HOLES HAD BROKEN DUE TO STRESS OF THE SHEET METAL ANCHOR. THIS CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO DRIVER WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER & TOLD TO BRING VEHICLE TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK
Oct 28, 1999
WHEN MAKING A TURN IN THE TRUCK AT A SLOW SPEED IT MAKES A NOISE LIKE IT'S RUBBING AGAINST SOMETHING AND THEN IT BEGINS TO VIBRATE. *SLC
Nov 13, 1997
IDLER ARM FAILED.
Nov 12, 1997
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
10 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
May 23, 2001
THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED TOW FRAME WHICH DEVELOPED CRACKS IN/ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAME THAT ATTACHES TO THE TRUCK FRAME. NLM
May 01, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSSOR FROZE UP AND DESTROYED FAN BELT AND FRONT ENGINE DRIVE PULLEY, 1/10/00 AC STILL NOT WORKING AFTER REPLACING COMPRESSOR, LEAK IN SYSTEM, AC COMPRESSOR CLUTCH BEARING FAILED, OWNER REPLACED BEARING HIMSELF. CJ
Feb 07, 2001
WE HAVE HAD OUR AIRCONDITIONER SERVICED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. WE HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT SHOPS IN HOPES THAT SOMEONE COULD FIND A LEAK. ON EACH OCCASSION THE SHOP WOULD PUT DYE IN THE FREON BUT COULD NOT SEE IT LEAKING OUT. A CHARGE WILL LAST ABOUT 3 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE GOES FROM ONE DAY THE A/C WORKS GREAT TO THE NEXT DAY HAVING NO COLD AIR AT ALL. THE A/C DOESN'T GRADUALLY FAIL LIKE YOU WOULD THINK IT WOULD IF THEIR WAS A FREON LEAK. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT IT. THANKS.
Jul 06, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 08, 1999
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT SUSTAIN HIM PROPERLY WHEN LEANING FORWARD SUDDENLY, AS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE NECESSARY REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Dec 19, 2012
A BOLT BROKE FROM THE SEAT THAT IS ATTACHED TO TRACK ANCHORS, CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING.*AK *SLC
Sep 06, 2001
SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM (BUZZER) WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. NO WARRANTY. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jan 13, 1999
SEAT BELT TWISTED AROUND CHILD, WHEN TRYING TO RELEASE THE RECTRACTOR LOCKED UP GETTING TIGHTER.(CONSUMER IS ATTORNEY).
Mar 06, 1998
AFTER ACCIDENT FOUND SHOULDER/LAP BELT REMAINED LATCHED, BUT HAD PULLED ALL THE WAY OUT, ALLOWING OCCUPANT TO IMPACT WITH INTERIOR. *AK
Apr 21, 1997
+ 4 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9 complaints
CONSUMER 1995 SUBURBAN PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE VEHICLE. *TS *NM
Oct 23, 2006
ON MY 1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT, MY PAINT IS CHIPPING OFF. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THIS WAS WEAR AND TEAR. SO I E-MAILED THE MAIN OFFICE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS TOO OLD FOR THEM TO REPAIR. THIS IS NOT WEAR AND TEAR PAINT DOES NOT JUST CHIP OFF A CAR GET DULL MAYBE BUT NOT CHIP OFF CAR. I WAS TOLD BY ONE OF THE CAR PAINTERS FROM CENTRAL CHEVROLET DEALER IN FREMONT CA THAT THEY MIXED THE PAINT WITH THE PRIMER TO TAKE A SHORT CUT. HE HAD SEEN MANY OF THESE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I THINK THAT THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED PAINT SHOULD NOT CHIP OF THE CAR THIS IS NOT WEAR AND TEAR!!!!!!!! *NLM
Jun 04, 2003
I HAVE NOT RECEIVED RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE HAVE ALL RECALLS REISSUED TO MY HOME ADDRESS. DT
Nov 01, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 09, 2000
BOLTS THAT HOLD DASHBOARD CAME APART CAUSING DASHBOARD TO COME APART. *AK
Jul 07, 1999
+ 4 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
9 complaints
THE DRIVER SIDE BACK DOOR HAS A PIN THAT HOLDS THE DOOR TOGETHER HAS FALLEN OFF SEVERAL TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND MY CHILDREN HAVE ALMOST FALLEN OUT .NOW THE DOOR DOESN'T SHUT PROPERLY.*AK
Aug 02, 2004
DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT DOOR HANDLE KEEPS BREAKING ON THE INSIDE. WHEN IT BREAKS CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. *AK
Nov 05, 2003
RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AND LEFT FRONT DRIVER DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE(RIGHT REPLACED TWICE,LEFT 1 &1/2).REAR CARGO LATCH LEFT SIDE HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES.*AK
Aug 13, 2002
HOOD RELEASE LEVER INSIDE VEHICLE BROKEN, RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE, DEALER REPLACED LATCH ASSEMBLY. CJ
Feb 07, 2001
CONSUMER CONCERN THAT CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS ARE NOT A REQUIREMENT AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. NLM
Feb 04, 2000
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9 complaints
CRACKS IN HEADS BETWEEN VALVES - 5 OF 8 CYLINDERS. *AK
Sep 26, 2001
ENGINE BEGAN STALLING AT HIGH SPEEDS IN TRAFFIC AND OCCASIONALLY AT IDLE, FUEL SOLENOIDS DRIVERS REPAIRED, 3/23/00 ENGINE BEGAN STALLING AGAIN, FUEL SOLENOID DRIVERS OUT AGAIN, DEALER REPAIRED, 4/13/00 ENGINE STALLED AGAIN ON FREEWAY, DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR, NO CODES GIVEN, 5/10/00 ENGINE BEGAN STALLING FREQUENTLY AGAIN, DEALER NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM, 5/16/00-11/2/00 ENGINE HAD BEEN ONLY HICK-UPPING OCCASIONALLY, A SHORT TIME AFTERWARDS ENGINE BEGAN STALLING IN TRAFFICE BOTH HIGH SPEED AND AT IDLE SPEED. CJ
Feb 07, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
Oct 15, 1998
WHEN VEHICLE MAKES SUDDEN LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS THE ENGINE STALLS. DEALER CANT FIND PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 16, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITH OUT ANY WARNING . CONSUMER HAS CALLED THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS, PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE CORRECTED. *AK
Oct 06, 1997
+ 4 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
METALIC GRINDING ON ACCLERATION....INTERMITTENT, DOES NO OCCURE AT CRUISE SPEED. *AK
Jul 12, 2001
SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO VACUMM HOSE TO PCV DISCONNECTED FROM THROTTLE BODY. MJS
Jul 06, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED PICKING UP SPEED WITHOUT ANY ASSISTANCE. *AK
Jul 01, 1996
THE RECALL LETTER STATES THAT RECALL SHOULD BE DONE WITH IN FIVE DAYS OF RECEVING THE LETTER. DEALERSHIP WON'T GET TO IT FOR ANOTHER 8 TO 10 DAYS. 96V057000.*AK
Jun 17, 1996
DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON, LOST CONTROL, HIT BRAKES(ABS), VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, HIT POLE & ROLLED OVER. *AK
May 28, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
5 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Nov 06, 2000
MY BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES IN LESS THAN 5 YEARS AND ONLY 43,000 MILES, WITH THE FIRST TIME BEING AT ONLY 8179 MILES! THE DEALERSHIP'S EXCUSE IS THAT "YOUR VEHICLE HAS SEMI-METALLIC BRAKE PADS WHICH WILL NOT LAST LONGER THAN 12,000 MILES" THIS IS BALONEY! NO VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE TO HAVE ITS BRAKES REPLACED ANNUALLY (OR MORE)!
Oct 08, 1999
THE BRAKES FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY WHEN APPLIED AS DIRECTED IN THE MANUAL IF THE ROAD SURFACE IS SLIPPERY FOR ANY REASON. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AT LEAST THREE CRASHES BECAUSE THE BRAKES RELEASE INSTEAD OF PUMPING. THE DEALER SEVICE DEPT INSISTS THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED. THAT IS HOGWASH!
Sep 07, 1999
NO SUMMARY
Aug 03, 1999
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE JUST CONTINUED TO KEEP GOING WITHOUT STOPPING. *AK
Oct 23, 1997
SUSPENSION
5 complaints
MECHANIC SAID THAT BOLT ATTACHING REAR LEAF SPRING ATTACHMENT TO BODY OF CAR HAD COME OUT, AND HAD CREATED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO WHERE VEHICLE COULD ROLL OVER. *AK
Aug 10, 2000
UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR CAUSED BY DISC BRAKE CALIPER/BUSHING RUSTING.
Apr 29, 1997
MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING POOR STABILITY. *SD
May 10, 1996
STEERING PROBLEM CAUSED BY FRONT END MISALIGNMENT. *DH
Mar 06, 1996
FRONT END VIBRATES AT 60 M.P.H., CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE. *DSH
Jan 23, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILED.
Sep 10, 1998
FUEL PUMP SWITCH BURNED OUT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. *AK
Sep 03, 1998
INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE. *AK
Nov 04, 1997
DRIVING 50MPH WHEN ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED/STALLED OUT; WOULD HAPPEN AT VARIOUS SPEED. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC KNEW WHY FUEL PUMP FAILED; HAD FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACED. *AK
Aug 06, 1997
SUSPENSION,TIRES
3 complaints
WHILE TRAVELING, VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN COUNTER CLOCK WISE ONTO THE LEFT BEAM, STRIKING THE CEMENT WALL WITH THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, REPORT STATED THAT BOTH REAR TIES HAD POOR THREAD WHICH INDICATED A POOR ALIGNMENT, CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OR HYDROPLANED, THERE WERE FIVE INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *TT
Feb 19, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING, VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN COUNTER CLOCK WISE ONTO THE LEFT BEAM, STRIKING THE CEMENT WALL WITH THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, REPORT STATED THAT BOTH REAR TIES HAD POOR THREAD WHICH INDICATED A POOR ALIGNMENT, CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OR HYDROPLANED, THERE WERE FIVE INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *TT
Feb 19, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING, VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN COUNTER CLOCK WISE ONTO THE LEFT BEAM, STRIKING THE CEMENT WALL WITH THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, REPORT STATED THAT BOTH REAR TIES HAD POOR THREAD WHICH INDICATED A POOR ALIGNMENT, CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT OR HYDROPLANED, THERE WERE FIVE INJURIES IN THE ACCIDENT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *TT
Feb 19, 2002
WHEELS
3 complaints
CAN NOT REMOVE WHEEL IN EMERGENCY
Sep 04, 1999
RIGHT REAR WHEEL, TIRE AND BRAKE DRUM FLEW OFF AT 70 MPH DUE TO THE WHEEL STUDS SHEARING OFF.
Jul 08, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ALL 6 STUDS FELL OFF THE WHEEL. CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK
Jan 28, 1997
VISIBILITY,SEATS
3 complaints
DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME/TRACK BROKE FROM MOUNTS AND ROCKED BACK AND FORTH MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
Jan 16, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE IN WET WEATHER.
Jan 16, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL SUDDENLY STOP, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME THEY WILL RECOVER, INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. ALSO, DRIVER'S SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET THAT HOLDS SEAT IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE LACK OF SUPPORT OF SEAT. DEALER REPLACED BRACKET. *AK
Jan 13, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HAD USED THE TURN SIGNAL, AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHT REMAINED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WA SNOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *MR
Apr 01, 2004
TURN SIGNAL IS NOT LOUD ENOUGH FOR CONSUMER TO HEAR WHEN LEFT ON ACCIDENTALLY. (QCAW)
Apr 08, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ALL BRAKE OPERATION HAD FAILED. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT BATTERY FLUID HAD LEAKED ON BRAKE LINES, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY TO REPORT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Sep 13, 2001
THE BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID ONTO THE BRAKE LINE CABLE, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Jan 24, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
THE REAR AXLE SEAL CONTINUALLY FAILED, ALLOWING GEAR OIL TO SOAK THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THE OIL SOAKED REAR BRAKE SHOES CAUSE MANY PROBLEMS, MANY AFFECTING THE ABS SYSTEM, AND DIRECTIONAL STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE DURING STOPS, THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP, AND A GENERAL POOR FEELING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL SOAKED REAR BRAKE SHOES CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CONDITIONS ARE WET. UNDER ALL BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WILL PULL TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES ARE NOT CONTRIBUTING TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, AS DESIGNED, THE FRONT BRAKES DO MORE OF THE STOPPING, AND THE ABS IS MORE APT TO DETECT AN ACTUAL SKID. THE ABS, UNLOCKS THE LOCK WHEEL, THUS OVERLAODING THE OTHER FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING THAT WHEEL TO SKID, AND THE ABS UNLOCKS THAT WHEEL NEXT. THIS CYCLE CONTINUES, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO TRAVEL TOWARDS THE FLOOD, AND THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO EACH SIDE REPEATEDLY. THE SYMPTOMS I AM REPORTING ARE REPORTED AT YOUR WEB SITE HUNDRES OF TIMES. IT IS TIME THE GENERAL MOTORS IS FORCED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE BRAKE PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH MAY BE TRACED TO LEAKY RER AXLE SEALS.*AK
Apr 10, 2000
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO REAR AXLE SEALS LEAK, CAUSIN GREAR BRAKES TO GET OIL SOAKED, RESULTING IN REAR BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
Oct 23, 1997
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FUEL LEAK AT REAR DRIVER SIDE, IT STOP WHEN TRUCK IS PUT IN PARK. I'M AFRAID OF A FIRE COULD START!!!!!!! *TR
Apr 15, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
THERE WERE NON EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE UNEXPECTED FAILURE OF MY STANADYNE PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER (FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER). THE FAILURE CAUSED MY 1995 6.5L DIESEL CHEVROLET SUBURBAN TO STALL IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC! THIS CAUSED ME TO LOOSE POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. BEING A 3/4 TON PICKUP, THIS WAS NOT A PRETTY PICTURE. THE STALL CAUSED ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A DITCH. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM I INSTALLED A NEW ~$400 STANADYNE PMD. THESE PMDS ARE KNOWN TO GO OUT EVERY 30,000 MILES. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, AND STANADYNE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS MANUFACTURE FLAW. *NM
Oct 10, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE ABS/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAS AGAIN GONE OUT ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER MY FIRST COMPLAINT 5 YEARS AGO, I HAD THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SENSOR REPLACED--UNFORTUNATELY IT WAS PRIOR TO GM'S CURRENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE STILL BE UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I FEEL THAT GM HAS OPTED TO MAKE A TEMPORARY LESS EXPENSIVE AND QUICK FIX RATHER THAN OFFERING THEIR CUSTOMERS A PERMANENT AND SAFE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Jul 08, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE POWER WINDOWS AND THE DOOR KNOB DO NOT WORK. CONSUMER STATES HE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AS OF YET. *JB. CONSUMER STATED THE REAR RIGHT TUNR SIGNAL NOT WORKING, THE WIRES WERE REPLACED.*MJ
May 16, 2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. UPON ACCELERATION OR GOING UP A GRADE VEHICLE WILL SPUTTER AND LOSE POWER WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTINUOUSLY TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER , BUT DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. IN MEANTIME CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Apr 09, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ENGINE OIL PAN FAILURE, FAULTY POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS. BROKEN PLASTIC PARTS ON THE SEAT BELTS, FROZEN EMERGENCY BRAKE AND GLAZED BRAKE PADS. POOR DEALER SERVICING. ABS BREAKS WENT SKIDISH 3 TIMES AND STILL NO FIX. LOST CONTROL. *AK
Nov 19, 2000
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE FORWARD THE REAR END MADE A POPPING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. WHEN I WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUDER SOUND AND STRONGER VIBRATION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC WHO LOOKED AT IT AND FOUND THE PINION GEARS BROKEN AND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE REAREND. *AK
Jun 20, 2000
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
EXCESSIVE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, PULLING AND WEAR IS STILL AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. BRAKES AND SYSTEM REPAIRED EVERY 500 TO 2,500 MILES BY CHEVY DEALERSHIP OR AN AUTO CENTER LICENSED TO DO CHEVY WARRANTY/OUT-OF-WARRANTY WORK. BRAKE CONDITIONS DETERIORATE RAPIDLY ONCE REPAIRED. CALIPERS, ROTORS, PROPORTIONAL VALVE, DELCO BRAKE PADS, CYROGENIC PADS, IDLER ARM, PITMAN ARM, ALIGNMENTS, ABS, REAR ANTILOCK SENSOR, ALL HAVE BEEN REPLACED, SOME EXCESSIVELY. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT POSSIBLE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN FATALITIES DUE TO BRAKE PERFORMANCE. FYI, THE SERVICE CENTER HAS SHOWN ME THE TECH BULLETINS PUBLISHED BY CHEVY REGARDING REPAIRS/SERVICE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE SERVICE CENTER HAS WORKED ON NUMEROUS VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM(S) THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH THE CHEVY SUBURBAN BRAKE SYSTEM. ALL REPAIRS/SERVICE ON THE SUBURBAN (IN- AND OUT-OF-WARRANTY) ARE DOCUMENTED AND ARE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
Feb 24, 2000
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE MOUNTAIN ON WET ROADS PULLING A 16 FOOT TRAILER W/WOOD ON IT, AND GOING UP A SLIGHT SLOPE. WENT TO PUT 4- WHEEL DRIVE ON AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR. HAD TO BE PUSHED OUT BY A BULLDOZER. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ACCUMULATOR HAD GONE OUT. WAS TOLD THIS WAS A CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLE. ALSO, ELECTRIC POWER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING TEMPORARILY. MASTER SWITCH HAD GONE OUT. THIS HAPPENED IN HOT WEATHER. *AK
Feb 01, 2000
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
ERING VIBRATION,LEAKY BATTERY,CORRODING A/C LINES,ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FRONT BRAKE DISC .AT PASSENGERS SIDE. *AK
Jan 23, 2000
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATING FAILURE. THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE TILT WHEEL BROKE (FATUGUED). DEALER SAID THAT I USED THE TILT MECHANISM TOO MUCH AND THAT IT WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED EACH ENTRY/EXIT. I COMMENTED THAT THIS ASSEMBLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO PREVENT THIS TYPE OF FAILURE SINCE THE AIR BAG OPERATION WAS IMPAIRED BY IT. DEALER DISAGREED, REFUSED TO CONTACT CHEVROLET IN MY BEHALF AND CHARGED ME OVER $240.00 TO REPLACE THE PART. THIS IS A VERY CRITICAL ASSEMBLY AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE FAILED FROM USE IN THIS MANNER. I HAVE THE FAILED COMPONENT AND CAN SEND IT TO YOU FOR EXAMINATION. *AK
Jan 04, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, HOSES AND MASTER CYLINDER. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND ROTATED. PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS AT MY EXPENSE! NONE OF THIS WORK WAS DONE UNDER WARRANTY. CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONER. DEALER COULD NOT FIND FAULT. I HAVE SPENT SEVERAL $'S FIXING THIS ISSUE.
Nov 24, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
COMING TO A STOP & WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. THER EWAS A LOT OF GROWLING NOISE. BRAKE PEDAL GOT MUSHY. TOOK TO DEALER AGAIN & BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED FOR THE 4TH TIME. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY IN THE RAIN. WOULD CUT OFF & ON ON THEIR OWN. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT WAS NOT CORRECTED. *AK
Aug 27, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, GOING UP TO 100 MPH. CONSUMER PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE WHICH WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE VEHICLE IN "PARK POSITION" WHICH RUINED THE ENGINE. PREVIOUSLY, THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING, AND DEALER REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP. THEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jul 26, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEATS
1 complaint
THE SEAT IS IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. THE RIVETS BREAK CAUSING THE DRIVER TO FALL BACKWARDS. THIS CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS . THE SEAT BREAKS EVERY YEAR OR SO. IT STARTS MAKING A POPPING SOUND, RIVETS GETTING LOOSE, THEN FINALLY BREAKS CAUSING THE DRIVER TO FALL BACKWARDS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN PROBLEM AND THAT THERE IS A T.S.B. OUT ON IT WHICH I HAVE NOT SEEN. I AM TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX JUST PUT ANOTHER SEAT FRAME IN EACH TIME. THE LAST TIME IT BROKE IT WAS REPAIRED AS A GOODWILL GESTURE. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT IT WILL NOT BE REPAIRED AGAIN UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHICH CAUSES A POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS IT IS A SUDDEN FAILURE. IT JUST POPS AND YOU FALL BACKWARDS. THE PROBLEM IS ALSO DESCRIBED AS SEAT POPPING. THE REVITE GET LOOSE AND CAUSE THE SEAT TO START MAKING A POPPING SOUND (WHICH IS HAPPENING TO MINE AGAIN NOW) THEN THEY FINALLY BREAK. A NEW TRUCK SOLD BY GM SHOULD NOT HAVE A SEAT IN WHICH THE SEAT FRAME BREAKS EVERY YEAR OF SO. GM JUST SAYS TOUGH.--------- AS TO THE BRAKE ISSUE I ONLY INCLUDED IT BECAUSE I HA D SO MANY PROBLEMS TRYING TO GET IT REPAIRED. THE BRAKE HOSES COLAPSE CAUSING THE BRAKES TO STAY APPLIED. NUMEROUS VISITS ABOUT BREAKS SQUEAKING/APPLYING WERE TO NO AVAIL. EVEN AFTER THEY WOULD STAY APPLIED IT TOOK SEVERAL VISITS TO GET THEM REPAIRED. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THEYY APPARENTLY WOULD HEAT UP CAUSING THE PROBLEM TO BE WORSE. TH EBREAKS WOULD GET SO HOT SMOKE WOULD COME OFF THEM AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HARDLY MOVE. THE DEALERS REPLACE ALMOST EVERY BREAK PART BEFORE REPLACING THE HOSES WHICH WERE COLAPSED INSIDE.
Mar 17, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DOOR; WHENEVER AUTOMATIC SWITCH IS USED IT CAUSES DOOR NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. ALSO, ABS FAILED TO OPERATE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN ON THREE OCCASIONS TO DEALER SHOP, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. IN ADDITION, DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE, CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE TO LET HERSELF OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Jan 04, 1999
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
AC/HEATER FAN FAILED.
May 24, 1998
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK DEALER REALIGNED EXHAUST BECAUSE IT WAS CAUSING A RATTLING NOISE. POWER MIRROW SWITCH INOPERABLE. DRIVER DOOR HANDLE (INSIDE) INOPERABLE, DRIVER DOOR INOPERABLE. BATTERY WAS LEAKING ACID, DEALER REPLACED. REAR DOOR LIGHTS INOPERABLE. FUEL LEAK, DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP. VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, DEALER PERFORMED ALIGNMENTS, HOWEVER HAS NOT IMPROVED PULLING. DEALER HAS REPLACED INJECTOR PUMP TWICE, MAP SENSOR, AND FUEL SOLENOID DUE TO VEHICLE STALLIING. ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATED DEALER HAS AGREED TO BUY BACK VEHICLE. *SLC
Sep 09, 1997
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED BUT NOT SET, EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, ENGINE OVERPOWERED BRAKES, TO AVOID COLLISION STEERED INTO DITCH, VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER END, THEN ROLLED TWICE SIDE WAYS, NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, NO PRIOR WARNING, AFTER ACCIDENT, SHOULDER/LAP BELT REMAINED LATCHED, BUT PULLED ALL THE WAY OUT, ALLOWING TO IMPACT WITH INTERIOR. *AK
Apr 21, 1997
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING AND FRONT END SHAKE . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Dec 09, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 55 MPH, LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL COMPLETELY OFF, 3 STUDS WERE BROKEN, WAS DRIVING ON AXLE/BRAKE ASSEMBLY/IGNITION LOCK STICKS/ REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND LEAKING OIL PAN, HEADLAMP WAS ALSO REPLACED. *AK
Jul 13, 1996
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