10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Feb 292000

Suburban

  • miles
Acid was leaking from battery terminal. Thus far, dealer had to replace A/C lines and battery cable. Consumer was experiencing the same problem as mentioned in PE99-073.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

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problem #2

Mar 202000

Suburban 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Battery cable failed, causing Suburban to stop in traffic. Control of vehicle became difficult due to lack of power.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

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problem #1

May 011999

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
The battery acid leaked and ate through the bolt attaching cable to battery. Vehicle stopped dead. Acid ate into brake lines and A/C lines.

- Orinda, CA, USA

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