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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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problem #19

Dec 041996

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While parked battery acid was leaking inside of the vehicle from the positive post. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and the mechanic replaced the battery, but the problem still exists. This problem caused damages to other battery components, fenderwell and frame. The consumer requested reimbursement.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #18

Jan 012000

Suburban

  • miles
While traveling approximately 30 mph all brake operation had failed. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that battery fluid had leaked on brake lines, causing brake failure. There was no crash or injury to report. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #17

Dec 021998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Battery leakage; had to cut out cables, corroded through airconditioning line. See EA00-013.

- Chaska, MN, USA

problem #16

Aug 052000

Suburban

  • miles
We are experiencing the vehecle acting as though it wants to turn off, even while it is in motion. And this is very scary. We have 6 children, all under the age of 7. and this brings us to a concern. We heard that there was a recall on the battery. But we have no info., on who to contact. Please, let us know of your findings? thank you! robert jenkins

- Greemsboro, NC, USA

problem #15

Aug 052000

Suburban

  • miles
We are experiencing the vehecle acting as though it wants to turn off, even while it is in motion. And this is very scary. We have 6 children, all under the age of 7. and this brings us to a concern. We heard that there was a recall on the battery. But we have no info., on who to contact. Please, let us know of your findings? thank you! robert jenkins

- Greemsboro, NC, USA

problem #14

Dec 151997

Suburban

  • miles
Ea oo 013; battery leaks acid: Vehicle battery was experiecing problem with acid leakages from the battery positive post. Battery was available for inspection if needed.

- Allen, TX, USA

problem #13

Jul 011995

Suburban

  • miles
Efective battery does not give enough power to the vehicle while pulling horses which may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the problem, but have replace the alternator and other parts. Battery been replace 4 times. Problem is still occurring.

- Rancho Mirage, CA, USA

problem #12

Jun 042000

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ea oo 013/battery: Vehicle experienced problems with acid leakages from the battery posts. Two replacements were made, and problem was still occurring. A third replacement was made at consumer's cost, but was later reimbursed by dealer.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #11

Jan 012000

Suburban

  • miles
Battery acid is leaking into the wires, and there is no connection.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #10

Jan 232000

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
PE 99 073: Vehicle experiencing battery acid leaking onto the brake line. Dealer/ mfr. Contacted, but not aware of the problem.

- West Broomfield, MI, USA

problem #9

Sep 071999

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle would not start one morning. Noticed unusual fluid under vehicle beneath battery. Upon removing battery, evidence of major leak which caused visible damage to battery cradle including peeling of paint and corrosion damage to engine compartment.

- Milton, MA, USA

problem #8

Jan 242000

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
The battery is leaking acid onto the brake line cable, causing a loss of brake fluid. The dealer has been contacted.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

problem #7

Sep 101998

(reported on)

Suburban Diesel

  • miles
Design flaw caused the failure of battery cables and batteries, the cables are not heavy enough for the current demand.

- Aledo, TX, USA

problem #6

Dec 221997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Battery case was defective causing battery acid to leak onto the airbag sensor below disabling it.

- Nokomis, FL, USA

problem #5

Dec 171997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Battery case leaked acid onto the sensor.

- Nokomis, FL, USA

problem #4

Nov 041997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Battery electrolyte leak acid buring and corroding the air bag sensor and wiring, and air condition freon lines and brake hose eng climp.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #3

Oct 211996

Suburban

  • miles
Problem has occurred two times. First time the side mounted battery post leaked battery acid, spraying it on the engine/frame and wiring. The vehicle was not under warranty. The dealer remedied the problem by cleaning, replacing the battery and painting the vehicle. GMC knew of the problem, and because of a second occurrence of the same problem consumer must pay to have the same work done. Here is no recall on the battery as of yet.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #2

Mar 151996

Suburban 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When traveling at any speed the vehicle will cut off without warning, consumer also stated the vehicle accelerates without depressing the gas pedal. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer realigned exhaust because it was causing a rattling noise. Power mirrow switch inoperable. Driver door handle (inside) inoperable, driver door inoperable. Battery was leaking acid, dealer replaced. Rear door lights inoperable. Fuel leak, dealer replaced fuel pump. Vehicle pulls to the right, dealer performed alignments, however has not improved pulling. Dealer has replaced injector pump twice, map sensor, and fuel solenoid due to vehicle stalliing. Engine light illuminated. Consumer stated dealer has agreed to buy back vehicle.

- Edson, NY, USA

problem #1

Aug 261995

Suburban

  • miles
Battery failure.

- Idyllwild, CA, USA