10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Sep 132006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving up the interstate, the headlights went out. Moved the tilt steering wheel a notch or two and the lights came back on. We drove a few more miles and they went out again, this time accompanied by a burning smell. Took it to GM garage (who wanted $90 an hour) to look at it. I checked it out myself and found wires corroded in the harness (located in steering column) and two burned through. Cleaned the wires and soldered them back. Contacted GM about problem, received no help. Checked with insurance company and filed a statement with them. Wiring harness will have to be replaced.

- Dandridge, TN, USA

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problem #2

May 172004

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
While driving at any speed passenger noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the dashboard. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Hampstead, NC, USA

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problem #1

Mar 142004

Suburban

  • miles
When starting the vehicle consumer noticed black smoke coming from the dashboard.consumer turned the vehicle off, and called the fire department. The fire department was able to put the fire out.

- Albion, IL, USA

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