10.0

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

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problem #3

Jul 212003

Suburban

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Consumer states that fuel pump failed due to electrical connectors inside the gas tank melting against the pickup tube. The problem was made apparent because of constant fuses blowing out.

- Flint, MI, USA

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problem #2

Mar 151999

(reported on)

Suburban

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The vehicle had caught fire twice due to an electrical short in the wires & being overloaded. Also, fuse box caught fire twice & had to be replaced.

- Cottage Grove, MN, USA

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problem #1

Sep 301998

(reported on)

Suburban

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Problems concerning the computer chips and all electrical circuitry.

- Augusta, GA, USA

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