10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

May 012000

Suburban

  • miles
Engine wouldn't start. Towed to dealer. Started and dealer couldn't find problem. Stated it was probably fuel pump since had seen this before. Finally failed after surging and dying during drive. Found "burned" (said darkened insulation) wiring harness which damaged other components from fuel pump to engine

- Richardson, TX, USA

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problem #2

Mar 151999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
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

Dec 141998

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Electrical connnection to the fuel pump in the fuel tank overheated, causing the insulation of the wires to melt which could have resulted in a fire.

- Englewood, CO, USA

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