6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,000 miles

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problem #5

Apr 152001

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Heater and ac controls went out twice. Factory replaced them @ $125, then 9 months later it went out again. Factory said it was under 12 months, but I had driven over 12,000 miles so it was not under warranty any longer. Windsheild wiper module goes bad. Wipers will suddenly stop or wont turn on. On 3rd module now. Brakes, constant grinding and weak stops. Have replaced rotors 4 times. Same results. Steering loses tension when steering to the left. Problem is still ongoing but has made me almost lose control several times.

- Schertz, TX, USA

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problem #4

Jan 292003

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 022002

Suburban

  • miles
Consumer states that the anti lock brake system on the vehicle will intermittenly come on with out applying the brake.

- Bethesda, MD, USA

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problem #2

May 081998

Suburban

  • miles
Brakes locked suddenly and the vehicle shook violently because oil was put in the master cylinder.

- Navasota, TX, USA

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problem #1

Mar 061998

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Brakes are almost nonexistent when driving in 4-wheel drive. They make a very deep sound and the vehicle skids and the pedal locks up. In 2-wheel drive they are squishy.

- Lamy, NM, USA

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