1.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
130,000 miles

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problem #2

Sep 022010

Suburban

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 diesel 6.5. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. She was able to restart the vehicle within a few moments. The contact stated that she had experienced the failure at least fifteen times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the contact was advised that the vehicle injection pump would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired with the replacement of the fuel sending unit, fuel filter and the turbo charger waste gate solenoid to no avail. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 187,000.

- Greenville, NC, USA

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problem #1

Mar 112006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
Engine stops running with no warning. This can occur while idling, accelerating, cruise speed, any time of year, any weather condition. Sometimes it will restart by shifting to N and re-cycling ignition switch without having to stop or leave road. Sometimes, as is the present case, it will not restart. I have owned this vehicle since new. This has been an ongoing problem beginning at 80,000 mi. Manufacturer extended warranty to 120,000 miles, has continued beyond warranty period and is a source of safety concern. This has occurred on interstate highways, in the middle of busy (high speed intersections). Dealer performed numerous attempts to fix problem, but they continued. I have had this vehicle to the dealer more times than I can count. I have had assistance from other professional sources (after the warranty period was over and was convinced that dealer/mfg. Could not or would not fix the problem. I have replaced fuel injection pump 2 times minimum, have replaced pmd/fsd at least 5 times, replaced auxiliary/lift pump two times, have drained and cleaned fuel tank 2 times. Most recent injection pump replacement was in Aug/September 05 (7000 miles ago). I have spent at least $5000 trying to fix this problem. Engine stopped last Monday and will not restart. Am surprised no complaint has been filed before now.

- Marshall, VA, USA

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