10.0

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

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problem #4

Jul 092000

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Ea 97 007/steering shaft separation: While backing out of driveway vehicle lost control of the steering column which has disconnected from shaft joint. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this defect was not covered under manufacturer's recall. The steering wheel spun freely due to failure of the fastner for steering column and steering mechanism. The manufacturer should be made aware of this premature failure and should fix it before some one is hurt.

- Mapleton, UT, USA

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problem #3

Dec 311996

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wiring bundle in steering wheel housing pinches when steering wheel is in a particular position.

- Newport Beach, CA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 251996

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the steering rod disassembled from the steering column, causing the vehicle to go out of control.

- Victoria, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jan 101996

Suburban

  • miles
Fastener between steering wheel column and steering mechanism failed, causing loss of steering control.

- San Luis P, 00, USA

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