How many problems does the 2009 CHEVROLET Suburban have?

The 2009 CHEVROLET Suburban currently has 161 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2009 CHEVROLET Suburban?

The most common problems reported for the 2009 CHEVROLET Suburban are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2009 CHEVROLET Suburban problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2009 CHEVROLET Suburban comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2009 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems

AIR BAGS

51 complaints

Unknown

Jan 12, 2025

I am STILL waiting for this recall to be fixed. Why is this taking so long? Every time I drive this vehicle, it is a danger for my passenger due to the defective airbag. It almost seems to me that maybe this is a stall tactic so there will be less of a cost for the repairs due to the less vehicles still on the road. Just my opinion. I would like to know what is taking so long to fix. It is already late 2021 and this vehicle is a 2009. Wow. I guess the safety of the customers is second to the cost of repairs.

Sep 09, 2021

PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS, AND I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MANY YEARS FOR THIS PARTICULAR RECALL TO BE FIXED! IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT NOTHING IS BEING DONE AND PEOPLE LIKE ME ARE FORCED TO BE DRIVING THEIR FAMILIES AROUND IN SUCH UNSAFE VEHICLES!!!!! I HAVE FILED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS, AND HAVE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER MULTIPLE TIMES, TO GET NOWHERE FAST! WHY EVEN HAVE THIS SYSTEM SET UP FOR RECALLS IF YOU DONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM???? IT'S SICKENING TO THINK OF SOMEONE HAVING TO FILL THIS COMPLAINT OUT AFTER THE FACT OF INJURY OR DEATH TO A LOVE ONE- WHAT'S THE POINT?

Feb 09, 2021

THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.

Dec 03, 2020

OWNERS ARE CONVINCED THAT A CRACKED DASHBOARD COULD COMPOUND THE SEVERITY OF A THE VEHICLE DASH IS DAMAGED I AM STATING THAT IT COULD SHATTER INTO PIECES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND SEND SHARDS OF DASHBOARD FLYING AT BOTH THE DRIVER AND THEIR PASSENGERS. THE SHARDS COULD ALSO LACERATE THE AIRBAGS AND RENDER THEM USELESS. MY DASH HAS CRACKED AND SEPARATED WITH NO ADDITIONAL STRESS FROM VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. THIS DAMAGE HAPPENS AS THE VEHICLE IS PARKED THE SUN WEAKENS THE MATERIAL,THEN AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IT CREATES STRESS CRACKS. MOREOVER ANY DASH RELATED REPAIR WILL FURTHER DAMAGE THE DASH. FOR EXAMPLE THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS GM HAS BEEN SO RESISTANT TO A TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL KNOWING THAT IT WILL LIKELY REQUIRE THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD TO BE REPLACED.

Nov 23, 2020

+ 46 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

27 complaints

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES

Mar 31, 2021

DASHBOARD CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES. CRACKING UP TO THE EDGE OF THE AIRBAG. IF AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED THE SHRAPNEL FROM THE DASHBOARD COULD CAUSE AIRBAG TO DEFLATE RENDERING IT USELESS AND CAUSE INJURY.

Mar 29, 2021

DASH IS CRACKING INTO THE AIRBAG. NOT TO MENTION CRACKS ALL OVER THE DASH.

Jul 22, 2020

POWERED LIFT GATE OPENS ON ITS OWN WITH OUT PUSHING THE BUTTON ON REMOTE OR BUTTON ON DASH

Aug 04, 2019

ON THREE (3) SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE PAST YEAR, THE VEHICLE ENTERS WHAT APPEARS TO BE AN "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RESET" OF SORTS. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON LONG DISTANCE TRIPS DURING OPERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL SUDDENLY POWER OFF AND ON REPEATEDLY, THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK AND RELOCK, THE ENGINE WILL LOSE POWER (QUITE SCARY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS) AND THE VEHICLE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE ROAD, POWERED DOWN, LET SIT IDLE FOR 5-10 MINUTES AND THEN CAN BE RESTARTED TO A NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION. IT IS ALMOST AS IF THE COMPUTER SYSTEM IS RESETTING ITSELF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION AND MOVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE (3) TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR - ALL ON LONG TRIPS - MARCH, JULY, AND NOVEMBER. THE MOST RECENT, INSTANCE OCCURRED ABOUT THREE HOURS INTO A RETURN TRIP HOME AND RECURRED AGAIN ABOUT 1-1/2 HOURS LATER (10 MINUTES FROM HOME) DURING THE SAME TRIP. BY RESTARTING/RESETTING THE VEHICLE, I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. I TOOK TO ADVANCED AUTO AND THE DIAGNOSTIC CAME UP NEGATIVE - NO CODES, BATTERY AND STARTUP ALL GOOD. I HAVE A LARGE FAMILY AND USE THIS VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT THEM AROUND TOWN AND FOR VACATIONS AND SUCH. THIS IS QUITE A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN IT OCCURS AND I AM AFRAID IT MAY LEAVE US STRANDED AT SOME POINT IN TIME, OR WORSE.

Dec 26, 2018

+ 22 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

13 complaints

Dashboard cracked around the corner of the passenger side air bag and manufacturer did not recall. It appears there are many vehicles with this problem and could be a potential safety issue if the airbag malfunctioned and caused parts of dash to break and rupture air bag or fly into passengers of vehicle in the event of a crash.

Jan 24, 2022

WHEN I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN JANUARY, 2019, IT HAD A SMALL CRACK ACROSS THE MIDDLE OF THE DASHBOARD. NOW THE CRACK HAS EXPANDED AND THE WHOLE DASHBOARD IS LOOSE AND BOUNCES AROUND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.

Dec 16, 2019

CRACKED DASH IN 2 SPOTS

Oct 04, 2019

DASHBOARD CRACKED ABOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ABOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THIS OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THERE WAS NO SLOW PROGRESSION OF THE CRACKING, JUST ONE DAY ENTERED VEHICLE AND FOUND VERY LARGE CRACKS IN DASH AT POINTS ABOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PASSENGER AIRBAG AREA.

Jan 24, 2018

DASHBOARD IS CRACKED AND CONTINUES CRACKING. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN OVER TIME. NOT ONLY IS IT UNSIGHTLY BUT IF THERE WERE A CRASH AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED THE PIECES OF DASHBOARD WOULD BECOME SHRAPNEL.

Jan 21, 2018

+ 8 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

12 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SPUTTER AND SHAKE WITH A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE AND DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE WAS LOW ON OIL. ADDITIONALLY, THE NUMBER 6 LIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.*DT

Apr 05, 2021

THIS ENGINE USES 1 QUART OF OIL IN 750 MILES. THIS IS EXCESSIVE!

Sep 23, 2017

I WAS NOTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE THAT OIL PRESSURE IS LOW, TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED ME I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. MY VEHICLE HAD 110,000 MILES, IT WAS WELL MAINTAINED, AND WAS DRIVEN CAREFULLY.

Jan 20, 2017

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IS A PROBLEM AFFECTING A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS MODEL IN 2009-2010. CHEVY NEEDS TO ISSUE THE RECALL AND ADDRESS THEIR PROBLEM. VERY SAD AND FRUSTRATING.

Nov 28, 2016

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLE USE 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOW MANUFACTURER DEFECT BUT YET THEY ARE MAKING ME PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.

Dec 01, 2015

+ 7 more complaints for this component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

7 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR WOULD ONLY UNLOCK MANUALLY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 76,000.

May 23, 2014

THE DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE SECOND ROW WOULD NOT UNLOCK WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED EITHER BY THE INSIDE UNLOCK MECHANISM OR THE REMOTE CONTROL DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON. HAD TO MANUALLY UNLOCK IN FROM THE INSIDE WHICH WAS DIFFICULT BECAUSE OF HAVING A CARSEAT BACK THERE. SHOULD THERE HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE WHERE I NEEDED TO GET MY CHILD OUT IN A HURRY, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ISSUE. *TR

Jul 14, 2013

THE LOCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING BY THE UNLOCK BUTTON OR THE AUTOMATIC ENTRY BUTTON. HAD IT REPAIRED TO THE TUNE OF $500. NOW BOTH BACK DOOR LOCKS NEED REPLACING. DANGEROUS IF KIDS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. *TR

Jun 17, 2013

DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORKING ON DRIVER DOOR, FRONT PASSENGER, AND NOW REAR PASSENGER. DEALERSHIP SAYS ALL THREE NEED REPLACED. DRIVER DOOR WENT FIRST, THEN FRONT PASSENGER, AND THEN REAR PASSENGER. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL POSTINGS RELATED TO MULTIPLE DOOR LOCK FAILURES - NOT JUST SINGLE LOCKS, BUT MANY CASES OF 2-4 LOCKS FAILING ON A SINGLE VEHICLE. LOCKS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE (ESPECIALLY IN QUANTITIES OF 3 OR 4) AND REPRESENT A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE DOORS CANNOT BE SECURED. *TR

Apr 05, 2013

FAILURE OF POWER LOCK ACTUATOR ON REAR DOOR. DOOR FAILS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK AS DESIGNED WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN OR TAKEN OUT OF GEAR. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE ON THESE VEHICLES FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN LEAD TO BELIEVE AND TO DATE I'M TOLD GM IS NOT DOING ANY WIDESPREAD RECALLS TO ADDRESS THIS QUALITY AND SAFETY PROBLEM. *TT

Oct 26, 2011

+ 2 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 complaints

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while her son was seated in the driver's side front seat with the door opened, the key was not in the ignition, the doors inadvertently locked and unlocked. The contact's son noticed that there was smoke coming from the dash and exited the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact and her son detected a burning odor and noticed that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood; however, there were no flames. The contact's son opened the hood and disconnected the battery. The fire department arrived and inspected the vehicle. The fireman informed the contact that the alternator and battery connectors were extremely hot. The fire department assisted in moving the vehicle away from the residence. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was diagnosed but still hasn't been repaired. The contact related the failure to a faulty electrical system. The vehicle was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

Aug 09, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE DOOR LOCKS BEGAN TO LOCK AND UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE STOPPED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO DRIVE. AFTER DRIVING 40 MPH FOR A WHILE, THE CHECK ENGINE, STABILITY, TRACTION, AND VARIOUS OTHER WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE RPMS REVVED FROM 1 TO 5, THE ODOMETER FLUCTUATED UP AND DOWN, AND THE LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, BUT THE REVVING DID NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WAS CONTAMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,889.

Aug 27, 2019

DRIVER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, REPLACED THE SWITCH THAT DIDNT HELP, NOT HAVE NO POWER TO THE LEFT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE, MY DOORS DONT LOCK AND UNLOCK, WE BELIEVE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALER AND THEY DIDNT FIX IT WITH THE WINDOW SWITCH

Jul 25, 2019

DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK ACTUATORS ARE FAILING TO OPERATE, WHICH POSES SAFETY CONCERN FOR CHILDREN IN THESE VEHICLES. I'VE HAD TWO FAIL. THIS IS A COMMON AND WIDE-SPREAD ISSUE WITH MANY 2007-2013 GM TRUCKS AND SUVS. JUST FOR MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE (2009 SUBURBAN) I COUNTED 13 OTHER COMPLAINTS (WITH NHTSA ID #S) ON THIS WEBSITE FOR THIS ISSUE. APPARENTLY THE ELECTRIC MOTOR IN THE ACTUATOR MODULE FOR EACH DOOR LOCK IS POOR QUALITY AND PRONE TO FAILURE. GIVEN THE SAFETY RISK AND NUMBER OF VEHICLES INVOLVED, I'M SURPRISED THAT A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED.

Jun 16, 2017

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT THE BATTERY OR THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER THE HOOD IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,089.

Feb 24, 2015

+ 1 more complaint for this component

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 complaints

THE DASHBOARD CRACKED IN TWO PLACES AT AROUND 50,000 MILES. THERE IS A CRACK BETWEEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COVER AND THE FRONT EDGE OF THE DASHBOARD AND ONE OVER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE DASHBOARD. I WAS TOLD INITIALLY THAT THIS IS SIMPLY A COSMETIC ISSUE, BUT SUBSEQUENT REPORTS SUGGEST THAT THESE CRACKS MAY CAUSE THE DASHBOARD TO SPLINTER WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, CAUSING PREVENTABLE HARM TO PASSENGERS.

Apr 21, 2019

DASHBOARD IS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES FROM DRIVER SIDE TO PASSENGER SIDE. IT HAS CRACKED ALL AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT I'M VERY CONCERNED THE DASH WILL INTERFERE WITH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. I AM ALSO CONCERNED IT WILL BECOME LIKE PIECES OF FLYING SHRAPNEL. THE DASH IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL.

Jan 31, 2019

TAKATA RECALL IN ADDITION THE DASH HAS SPLIT LEADING RIGHT UP TO THE INFLATOR COVER. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN SPLIT APPEARED. GOT IN THE CAR (PARKED IN GARAGE) ONE MORNING AND SPLIT WAS NOTICED LEADING RIGHT UP TO THE INFLATOR OVER.

May 17, 2018

DASHBOARD CRACKED ALONG PASSENGER AIRBAG INTERFACE. KNOWN DEFECT UNREMEDIED BY OEM. SHARP EDGES DUE TO CRACK CAN HINDER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AS WELL AS SHRAPNEL FROM THE DASH IN A CRASH COULD INJURE OCCUPANTS. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN PLASTIC MANUFACTURE BY GM FOR MODEL YEARS 2007-2011.

Feb 28, 2017

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

4 complaints

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE STABILITRAK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF. VERY DANGEROUS! GLAD WE WEREN'T ON THE HIGHWAY.

Jan 18, 2012

AS WE WERE DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAY OUR STABILITRAK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE CUT OUT, WE HAD NO POWER. WE WAITED FOR 30 MINUTES AND STARTED ENGINE, IT RAN FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES NOW. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM SOLVED AND JUST TO HAVE IT ASSESSED AT OUR LOCAL DEALER IT WILL COST $120. WE CANNOT AFFORD THAT. PLEASE HELP !!! *TR

Jan 17, 2012

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO ICE OR ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING MY 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, THE COMPUTER FLASHED THE STABILITRAK IS DISABLED AND THE ENGINE IS POWERING DOWN. I WAS DRIVING 75 MILES PER HOUR IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND ALL THE CARS AROUND ME HAD TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES AND GO UP ON TO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID ME. MY ENGINE SEIZED UP AND THE CAR WAS MOTIONLESS. THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *TR

Dec 02, 2010

WE PURCHASED A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THREE WEEKS AFTER THE PURCHASE AND AFTER THREE OTHER MAJOR REPAIRS, I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE IN OHIO WHEN THE DASH FLASHED A MESSAGE INFORMING ME TO SERVICE THE STABILITRAC. I HAD ON STAR RUN AN ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY INFORMED THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL WAS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL AND TO HAVE IT SERVICED IN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. WE DID SO AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR. A WEEK LATER, I WAS TRAVELING THE SAME INTERSTATE AND GOING TO THE SAME LOCATION. THE SERVICE STABILITRAC MESSAGE COMES ACROSS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ONCE AGAIN, I HAD ON STAR RUN A DIAGNOSTIC. THIS TIME, THEY ADVISE ME THAT THE ABS IS CURRENTLY NOT FUNCTIONAL AND IT MAY EFFECT MY ABILITY TO STOP IN SHORT DISTANCES. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THE VEHICLE IS NOW SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH WE PURCHASED IT. IN FACT, WE ARE GOING THROUGH CONCESSIONS WITH GM IN ORDER FOR THEM TO BUY IT BACK. *TR

Feb 02, 2010

TIRES

3 complaints

Cooper Discoverer 275-55r20 developed bulge in inner sidewall. I was unaware of issue until a stranger pointed it out. That was on 03/08/2023. Since then, 2 more tires have developed the same issue!! The last 2 have been looked at by tire installation professionals and determined to be manufacturer defects.

Jul 13, 2023

On 05/19/2023 driver's side front wheel removed for brake replacement. Noticed large bulge on inner sidewall of Cooper Discoverer 275-55r20 tire. This was the 2nd tire of a set of 4 that has developed the same issue. Now a third has a bulge. I will submit a 3rd report for it.

Jul 13, 2023

Cooper Discoverer 275-55r20 had a stranger point out a very large bulge on the inner sidewall of my passenger side rear tire. This is the 3rd tire from a set of 4 that has developed the same issue within 3 months. Cooper Tires is not wanting to help resolve this issue. They want the tire dissected and returned before doing anything.

Jul 13, 2023

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

3 complaints

THE DASH BROKE BETWEEN AIRBAG AND FORWARD EDGE OF DASH. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS IF THE AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED AND THAT SHARP DASH CORNER HITS A PERSON OR THE AIRBAG. THE DASH TO THE LEFT OF THE BREAK IS SINKING DOWN TO WHERE THE CLIP HOLDING ON THE AIRBAG COVER IS VISIBLE. THE DASH VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY NOW WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. I EXPECT MORE CRACKS DUE TO THIS VIBRATION. *TR

Sep 08, 2014

DASHBOARD OF 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN CRACKED IN 2 PLACES, INCLUDING AROUND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND ABOVE DRIVERS SIDE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/STEERING WHEEL. CONCERNED FOR THE PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG DURING POTENTIAL CRASH DUE TO THE CRACKED DASH THAT SURROUNDS THE AIRBAG. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES POSSESS THE SAME MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE DASHBOARD AND ALL HAVE REPORTED LARGE CRACKS IN THE EXACT SAME AREA. *TR

May 23, 2014

2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LTZ CRACKED DASHBOARD WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. CRACKS STARTED APPEARING OVER DRIVER'S SIDE AREA ABOVE AIRBAGS. VERY CONCERNING IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYING AND SHARDS OF PLASTIC BECOMING FLYING PROJECTILES AND AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM GM IS FULLY AWARE OF. *TR

Jan 16, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

3 complaints

VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE BACK DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK USING REMOTE CONTROL. COST OVER $300.00 TO HAVE CHEVROLET DEALER FIX. NOW IN FEB 2014 WITH 7600 MILES IT STARTED NOT WORKING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR STOP WORKING WITH REMOTE CONTROL. ALL OTHER LOCKS WOULD OPEN BUT NOT THE REAR DOOR AT THAT TIME. IT APPEARS THEIR ARE ISSUES WITH THESE DOOR LOCKS. THE DOOR LOCKS WILL ONLY OPEN MANUALLY WHEN THEY FAIL WHICH IS A PAIN DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 22, 2014

THE DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY WORK. SEEMS TO HAPPEN TO A LOT OF PEOPLE. SAFETY ISSUE. CAN'T GET IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE. WE HAD ONE FIXED AND NOW ALL OF THE DOORS ARE DOING IT. SOMETIMES THE CAR LOCKS ITSELF. *TR

Jun 28, 2013

ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK WOULDN'T WORK, NOW ALL DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITH REMOTE OR SWITCH. ALSO WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WHEN PUT INTO GEAR OR BACK INTO PART. LOCKS MOVE SLIGHTLY WHEN YOU PUSH THE BUTTON BUT WILL NOT FULLY ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE WHEN MANUALLY PUSHED. NO RECALL DATA AVAILABLE BUT I SEE MANY COMPLAINTS. *TR

May 17, 2013

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

Fuel pump modulator, which has a recall for other vehicles for same part, malfunctioned which caused the vehicle to cut off while my son was driving on the highway without notice, where he had to avoid being hit while trying to make it to the shoulder for safety. The fuel pump module was tested by a service mechanic and was found to have corroded due to moisture. Prior to vehicle cutting off, there were no warning signals/signs, it just cut the vehicle off while driving on the highway.

Jul 25, 2024

I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BY THE GM RECALL 14515 IN MY 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. IN THE PAST 6 WEEKS, THE CAR HAS FAILED TO START. THE FIRST INCIDENT REQUIRED NEARLY 10 MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR BEFORE IT WOULD START. ONCE STARTED THE CAR WAS FINE. IT WAS A COLD START - FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. ABOUT A MONTH LATER IT FAILED TO START GAIN, AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS. AGAIN, AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE TRUCK STARTED AND DROVE FINE AFTERWARDS. TODAY - ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER THE 2ND INCIDENT, THE TRUCK STALLED WHILE MY WIFE WAS AT A STOP LIGHT. IT TOOK 6-7 ATTEMPTS TO START BEFORE THE TRUCK AGAIN FIRED UP AND WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THIS CONDITION IS EXACTLY WHAT IS DESCRIBED IN GM RECALL 14515. HOWEVER, GM IS SAYING THAT MY VEHICLE (VIN: [XXX]) IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. I THINK THAT AN ERROR AND DISAGREE WITH HOW NHTSA AND GM DETERMINED WHICH CARS ARE AFFECTED.... I AM APPALLED THAT GM IS ABLE TO GET AWAY WITH THIS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

Apr 22, 2019

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

DASH HAS CONTINUED TO CRACK - OVER 4 CRACKS THAT HAS AFFECTED THE DEFROST VENT, DASH AND NOW I RECEIVE PERIODIC AIRBAG WARNINGS UPON STARTING IGNITION AND/OR PARKING. I AM CONCERNED AS A DRIVER, MOTHER OF 3 AND CAREGIVER OF ELDERLY MOM THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL DEPLOY AT ANYTIME AND/OR NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY UPON A CRASH OR COLLISION.

Feb 12, 2021

DASH CRACKED AND TOTALLY INPLODED. LOOSE PARTS EVERYWHERE. THESE PARTS FLY EVERYWHERE WHEN MOVING VEHICLE. AIRBAG LOOSE AND PROBALLY COULD IMPLODE WITHOUT WRECKING ACCIDENT. DEFINATELY A HUGH SAFETY FACTOR. MAYBE NAHTA WOULD LIKE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITH COUPLE TOP EXECS FROM GM OVER COUNTRY ROADS AND DODGE LOOSE SCRAPHNEL.05/07/2019

Jun 11, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE RANDOM ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AFTER ADDING NEW GROUNDS, NEW ALTERNATOR, NEW BATTERY, CHECKING CONTACTS. IT'S BEEN AT 4 REPAIR SHOPS INCLUDING A CHEVY DEALER AND CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS. DOORS CYCLE ON LOCK/UNLOCK, LIGHTS CYCLE DIMMING, ABS AND OTHER INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON, LOSE ACCELERATION AND VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY IN COLD WEATHER AND AFTER A 'REST' MAY OR MAY NOT START NO RHYME OR REASON. HAS BAFFLED MECHANICS FOR OVER 2 YEARS. PLS HELP.

Dec 18, 2020

DRIVING FOR A FEW WEEKS ON MORE GOT UP ONE MORNING AND IT WOULD NOT S STARTED KEEP CRANKING TURN IT OVER THERE WOULDN'T STARTED

Nov 28, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

1ST: BACK AC/HEATER TURNS ON BY ITSELF.BLOWS ONLY HOT AIR 2ND. CAR ENGINE SOMETIMES IS HARD TO START, OR WON?T START, SOME TIMES WHEN TURNING ON THE IGNITION WILL GET START AS IT WAS STILL POWERING ON, AND WHEN TURNING OFF IT WON?T TURN OFF EVEN IF IGNITION IS OFF. THE SPEEDOMETER/RPM WILL GO TO 0 WHILE ON FREEWAY. *TR

May 07, 2020

MY 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN BEGAN STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS AFTER IT HAD RAINED HEAVILY THE DAY PRIOR. THE SHOP DISCOVERED THAT THE ISSUE WAS THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS, BUT GM INFORMED ME THAT IT EXCLUDED MY VIN #. THE PROBLEM WITH THE MODULE WAS EXACTLY WHAT IS LISTED IN THE RECALL AND WAS NOT RELATED TO "WEAR AND TEAR" AS SUGGESTED BY RANDY WITH GM (SENIOR ADVISOR), BUT A FAULTY SEAL INTENDED TO PREVENT WATER INFILTRATION. I AM REQUESTING A RECALL THAT INCLUDES MY VIN...I AM NOT SURE HOW THIS CAN HAPPEN ON THE EXACT YEAR AND CAR LISTED IN THE RECALL, YET BE EXCLUDED. I HAVE FOUND ADDITIONAL 2009 CHEVY OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE THROUGH ONLINE BLOGS THAT ALSO WERE DENIED THIS RECALL.

May 28, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

DASHBOARD CRACKED BY AIRBAG AND OVER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HSS TO BE SAFETY ISSUE DASH BOARD IS LOOSE AND VIBRATES.

Aug 30, 2013

THE DISCOVERY OF THE DEFECT WAS ON SEPTEMBER 2012. THERE IS A CRACK ON THE DASH ABOVE THE VEHICLES INSTRUMENTATION I.E. SPEEDOMETER, OIL PRESSURE, GAS LEVEL, ETC. I REPORTED TO LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP (HENRY BROWN CHEVROLET) ABOUT THE DEFECT AND MY CONCERN FOR SAFETY. THEY SAID THERE IS NO AVAILABLE SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THINKING THAT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED CASE I DID NOT PURSUE THE MATTER. THEN RECENTLY WHEN I SURFED THE INTERNET I CAME UPON A GROUP OF GM VEHICLE OWNER WITH THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE AND THE SAME TYPE OF ISSUE. SO I INVESTIGATED FURTHER. GOING TO DIFFERENT WEB BLOGS, I FOUND MORE GM VEHICLE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. EVERYBODY HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THEY HAVE CRACKED DASH ON THEIR GM VEHICLES. SOME HAVE THE CRACKS ON BOTH SIDE WHERE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS. THE DANGER IS THAT THIS MIGHT PUNCTURE THE AIRBAG AND RENDER IT INEFFECTIVE. THE MAIN CONCERN IS SAFETY BECAUSE I DON'T WANT MY VEHICLE TO FAIL ON ME AND MY FAMILY. IF FOR SOME REASON WATER GETS IN THE VEHICLES INSTRUMENTATION AND CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, ME AND MY FAMILY COULD BE IN DANGER OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I AM TRYING TO BE PROACTIVE AND HAVE THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED RATHER THAN WAIT TO BE A VICTIM OF AN UNSAFE VEHICLE OR CAUSE ANOTHER DRIVER TO BE IN AN AVOIDABLE ACCIDENT. WE NEED THIS VEHICLES RECALLED SO THAT GM CAN TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND FIX AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 03, 2013

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start after multiple attempts without warning. The contact replaced the ignition switch and the fuel pump; however, the failure persisted. The contact then used a code reader that determined that the Engine Control Module (ECM) was not giving a signal to the fuel pump. The contact made additional repairs to the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and he was given an estimate for the repair. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V154000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Dec 05, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND SHUT OFF WILL NOT START AGA

Dec 08, 2020

SEATS

1 complaint

THE REAR SEATS ARE "LOOSE" AND RATTLE ON BUMPY ROADS. CAN'T BE TIGHTENED. INFANT CAR SEAT IS LOOSE USING LATCH SYSTEM. DASHBOARD IS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVERAL AREAS AND JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE. WEAR AND TEAR IS ACCELERATING BECAUSE OF THESE ISSUES. *TR

Apr 14, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS

1 complaint

PASSENGER SEAT MOTOR OVERHEATED. INITIAL INDICATION WAS SMELL. SEAT IS POWERED (FORWARD AND BACK ONLY). SEAT SWITCHES WERE NOT IN USE AT THE TIME. VEHICLE WAS IN POWERED AND IN MOTION. SMOKE FOLLOWED W/I 20" OF INITIAL SMELL. VEHICLE STOPPED AT SIGHT OF SMOKE AND DRIVER WAS ABLE TO LOCATE PLUGS FOR MOTOR UNDER PASSENGER SEAT. DRIVER REMOVED PLUG, BURNED HAND SIGNIFICANTLY IN THE PROCESS.

Mar 29, 2019

Injuries: 1

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,WHEELS

1 complaint

DASH BOARD HAS DEVELOPED MAJOR CRACKS, PARKED IN DRIVE WAY MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, DISCOVERED AT INSPECTION ENGINE HAD TO BE REBUILT DIE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (COVERED UNDER WARRANTY) WHEELS CORODED FROM INSIDE, PITTED HEAD, TIRES LEAK AIR AS A RESULT PURCHASED AS A GM CERTIFIED VEHICLE, 32K MILES. HAD TO TAKE BACK NEXT DAY DUE TO WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS...ANT CHEVY, SELLERSVILLE PA.

Jul 12, 2017

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

WHEN YOU ENGAGE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, THERE IS A VERY JERKY, PUSH-PULL WHEN ACCELERATING UNTIL TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR FLASHES AND TURNS STABILITRAK OFF. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO SMOOTHLY ACCELERATING TO A SAFE MERGE IN SPEED. I ALSO HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE DASHBOARD CRACKING AND CAUSING THE SPEAKER BUILT INTO THE DASH TO RATTLE UNCONTROLLABLE - THIS IS VERY IRRITATING AND A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT CAUSES ME TO TAKE MY EYES/HANDS OFF THE WHEEL TO TRY AND STOP THE RATTLE!

Jun 28, 2017

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

DASH PANEL HAS CRACKS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS ARE DEFECTIVE. ENGINE BURNS OIL BADLY.

Mar 24, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WITHIN THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE IT DEVELOPED CRACKS ALL ALONG THE DASHBOARD. THE CRACKS GOT BAD ENOUGH THAT RECENTLY A LARGE PIECE OF THE DASHBOARD FELL OUT. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GET CHEVROLET TO HELP PAY FOR REPLACING IT BUT THEY ARE UNWILLING AND I CANNOT AFFORD THE ENTIRE BILL ALONE. I AM WORRIED THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT WORK AND THAT HAVING ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL EXPOSED WILL CAUSE HARM TO MYSELF OR THE VEHICLE.

Jul 01, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE SUDDENLY GOES INTO "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MODE ("LIMP MODE") WITH CONSOLE MESSAGE "TRACTION CONTOL DISABLED, SERVICE STABILITRAK, ENGINE POWER REDUCED". GENERALLY OCCURS WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE LOWER THAN 25 DEGREES FARENHEIT. SHUTTING DOWN VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTARTING LEADS TO NORMAL OPERATION, HOWEVER VEHICLE WILL GENERALLY REPEAT SAME PROBLEM WITHIN 5-15 MINUTES IF OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS COLD ENOUGH (BELOW 25 DEGREES FARENHEIT) . ERROR CODE P1235 (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 1-2 CORRELATION...) IS SET, BUT MAY NOT PERSIST IN MEMORY. GM IS PROVIDING OWNERS WITH ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES UNDER CSC-10047220-3332 (BULLETIN NO. 11273), HOWEVER NOT ALL VINS ARE INCLUDED. VEHICLE HAD THROTTLE BODY (INCLUDING SENSOR) REPLACED IN 2010 AND APPEARS TO BE EXHIBITING EXACT PROBLEMS COVERED BY THIS BULLETIN, HOWEVER GM DEALER AND GM ARE NOT EXTENDING PROTECTION FOR THIS VEHICLE. DEALER IS RECOMMENDING ANOTHER NEW THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND/OR THROTTLE BODY (INCLUDING SENSOR), ALONG WITH COMPUTER RESET. THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED FOR MORE THAN THREE YEARS AND POSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS (DRASTIC SUDDEN DECELERATION IN TRAFFIC).

Jan 05, 2016

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

ACCELERATING IN TRAFFIC ON A THREE LANE ROAD. AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION LOCKED UP. I COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. I WAS ABLE TO MUSCLE THE CAR INTO A PARKING LOT AND JAM ON THE BREAKS TO COAST TO A STOP. THE POWER WAS STILL ON THE CAR, BUT THE AC WAS NOT BLOWING AS HARD. AFTER A RESTART, IT WORKED NORMALLY. *TR

Jul 24, 2014

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

OUR ACTUATORS FAILED ON 3 OF MY DOORS OF MY 2009 CHEVY SUBURBAN. IF YOU USE THE REMOTE ONLY THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR LOCKS AND/OR UNLOCKS. IF YOU USE THE UNLOCK/LOCK POWER BUTTON ONLY THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WORKS. YOU MUST USE THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE DRIVERS DOOR AND YOU MUST EITHER OPEN THE WINDOW TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE OTHER DOORS OR REACH ACROSS THE CAR TO UNLOCK THE PASSENGER SIDE LOCKS. WE CONTACTED GM AND THEY SENT US TO HAVE A DIAGNOSIS DONE WHICH COST US $99. THEY ESTIMATED THE COST TO BE $900 AND TOLD US WE WERE RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE OUR WARRANTY ENDED AT 36,000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. IN AN ACCIDENT I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET TO ANY PASSENGERS INCLUDING MY CHILDREN NOR COULD EMERGENCY PERSONNEL. I COULD EASILY BE CAR JACKED OR HAVE MY BELONGINGS STOLEN DUE TO THE LOCKS NOT WORKING. IF MY SMALL CHILD CHOKED OR HAD A MEDICAL EMERGENCY I COULD NOT REACH THEM. I WATCH STORIES EVERY DAY ON THE NEWS OF AWFUL PEOPLE TAKING OR ASSAULTING WOMEN BY BREAKING INTO THEIR CARS AND HIDING IN THE BACK SEATS. THIS CAR COST WELL OVER $50,000 AND THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. THERE WILL BE A TRAGEDY IF THIS IS NOT FIXED. *TT

Aug 28, 2013

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

PURCHASED CAR JULY 09 BEGIN HAVING PROBLEMS IMMED WITH SEATBELT REPLACED 9/17/09, 11/ 25/09, RADIO LOCK, SOLENOID VALVE REPLACED 1/21/10, AUG OF 2010 STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH 4 WHEEL DR. CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED AT LEAST 12 TIMES SINCE THEN FOR 4 WHEEL DRIVE ISSUES. I GOT STUCK IN SNOW DEC. 2012 WITH NO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE TRANSFER CASE HAS BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES SINCE START OFD PROB. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT WITH INTENTION OF NEEDING 4 WHEEL DRIVE. *TR

May 08, 2013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

SUDDEN ATTENDED ACCELERATION ACCELERATED FROM 2 MPH TO 60 MPH. *TR

Jan 08, 2013

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

WHILE TAKING 4 CHILDREN TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNING, THE DASH TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE ENGINE DIED. POWER STEERING AND BREAKS WERE GONE AND I WAS LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. AFTER SEVERAL FRANTIC MINUTES, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE A DRIVE HOME. *TT

Jan 31, 2012

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT TURNED THE KEY TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF BUT THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND BEGAN TO REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

Nov 07, 2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION ON MY 2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LTZ. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALER IN NOV 2009. UPON DELIVERY, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DASH LIGHTS FOR FUNCTION BUTTONS DID NOT ILLUMINATE AND VISOR LAMPS WERE INOPERABLE. DEALER ASSURED US THAT THEY WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THE HAZARD OCCURS WHEN THE LIGHT COMPLETELY GO OUT ON THIS VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND GM TECHNICAL SUPPORT HAS YIELDED NO CLEAR ANSWERS OR ASSISTANCE. I AM CONCERNED THAT MY FAMILY WILL BE INJURED IN THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 26, 2010

STEERING

1 complaint

CASE NO. 1-4061367 REPORTED TO GM CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION CENTER ON 18/11/2009 "STEERING VIBRATION" WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 100 KM/H'. ACCORDING TO GM DEALER SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED VERBALLY 'ACCEPTABLE VIBRATION'. CHEVROLET HAS NOT RESPONDED TO A COMPLAINT CASE NO. 1-4061367 REPORTED TO GM CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION CENTER ON 11/18/2009 AND NONE OF MY PRESENTED QUESTIONS AND INVESTIGATION/DOCUMENTATION REQUESTS WERE ADDRESSED. *TR

Dec 14, 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

EARLY AND REPEATED WARPING OF THE ROTORS ON MY 2007 LTZ CHEVY SUBURBAN. IN TALKING TO THE MECHANIC IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT CAN HAPPEN QUICKLY WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE YOU TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING. *TR

Aug 27, 2009

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