10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,422 miles

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problem #6

Apr 062003

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
Truck failed to stop in low speed accident. Resulting in a rear end collision. No one was hurt. But this truck does not stop at low speeds.

- Belmont, NC, USA

problem #5

Oct 132003

Suburban

  • 69,000 miles
While driving at 20 mph brakes failed. The steering wheel pulled to the right. Brake pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Roseland, VA, USA

problem #4

Aug 032003

Suburban

  • miles
While driving and without warning brakes would wear prematurely, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer has been notified.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #3

Jan 142003

Suburban

  • miles
Consumer stated the brake pedal was not working. Consumer stated he pushed the pedal in an attempt to stop the truck, and it took a long time to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 2 occasions, however consumer was informed the vehicle was fine.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 011999

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
From the begining the vehicle has pulled or grabbed to the right. Many times consumer was denied service and now that the vehicle is over 63,000 miles, consumer is being told there is nothing that can be done.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 031998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Brakes, once warm, pull radically to the left sending vehicle into the on-coming lanes of traffic.

- Simi Valle, CA, USA