10.0

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

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problem #4

Feb 142001

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
I had brake trouble on this car from day one. Many brake pads, two master cylinders, many shoes and drums. This vehicle is defective because it weight is too great for the braking system. I would like some help. Please call. My accident was caused by brake failure. Dealership where I live in kings mtn, now diamond Chevrolet admits. I took the car to the dealer in shelby, nc carter Chevrolet eight times in one year for brake problems.

- Kings Mtn, NC, USA

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problem #3

Jun 151999

Suburban

  • miles
Although their were no fatalities or injuries involved in reference to the master cylinder/ fuel pump, the lost of power brakes caused me to almost veer into a brick building. I hope the info provided will draw attention to the problems I've had since purchasing this vehicle.

- College Park, GA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 091999

Suburban

  • miles
EA95026, braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go the floor and no braking ability at all, which may have causeda crash. 3 occurrences where the occupant had to tow vehicle into the dealership. Dealer replace brake master cylinder and ABS braking system.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 011997

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake ( master cylinder ) failed.

- Grand Terrace, CA, USA

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