5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,710 miles

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problem #16

Apr 062001

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Our Suburban is 3 1/2 years old and just went over the 50,000 mile mark when the transmission went out on it. We have also had problems with the drivers seat coming loose. It was supposedly fixed once but came loose again after about 3 months. I'm concerned that if the car was ever in a crash the seat would not hold.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #15

Apr 022001

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Hard shift between 1st and 2nd gears; slippage in trans. Producing heat/smell; much metal/debris in bottom of trans. From failing components; manufacturers defect in production/assembly.

- Monmouth, OR, USA

problem #14

Oct 012000

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission shifts very abruptly from gear to gear after car is driven at highway speeds for a length of time (usually 10 miles or more). Dealer has checked the transmission and everything appears fine (no error codes) but continues to have problem. Looks like the ECM is bad but because the codes are not present, no one is willing to diagnose.

- Flowery Branch, GA, USA

problem #13

Feb 042000

Suburban

  • miles
No summary

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #12

Feb 042000

Suburban

  • miles
No summary

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #11

Jul 142000

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Apparent unrepairable dangerous steering situation, battery problem, transmission failure. Vehicle does not seem to merchantable for purpose for which it was offered for sale.

- Winchester, KY, USA

problem #10

Jul 112000

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Suwanee, GA, USA

problem #9

Jun 172000

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling on highway for an hour soon after making a stop vehicle shift gears hard from one to another. Dlr has been notified.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #8

Aug 151998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Transmission failed, causing vehicle to have sudden loss of speed...almost rearended.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #7

Jun 191999

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Chevrolet did not pay for any of the repairs. They offered to pay half, when I did not accept, they withdrew the offer. At the time my vehicle was in the shop there were 3 others in for the same problem. They all had to have the transmissions replaced. I believe there is a definite problem with the transmissions they have put in these vehicles, and they are not standing behind them. My vehicle has always been properly serviced by Chevrolet, and it has not been abused. I feel that these vehicles should be recalled and Chevrolet have to fix them.

- Luray, TN, USA

problem #6

Feb 262000

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving 65 mph and towing a boat on interstate when transmission "went out" (under 50,000 miles) almost causing collision. Employee of dealership advises GM has had problem with transmissions overheating but no recall or service bulletins. Purchased new transmission with supposedly "corrected" problem. Need help to see if GM will help cover any costs with problem they were aware of.

- Wendell, NC, USA

problem #5

May 041998

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertor replaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced, ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 082000

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The transmission started grinding at 5 mph in first gear only. The Suburban was driven directly to the dealer, a distance of approximately 10 miles. By the time we arrived, the transmission was grinding in all gears and at all speeds.

- Granbury, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 051999

Suburban

  • miles
While stopping, applying brake, heard a clunk noise and felt a jarring. After parking, tried to put into reverse and could not. Was able to drive forward but heard a grinding noise. Now unable to get into gear and it does not shift. No reverse. The brake problem became apparent with a grinding noise while moving through stop and go traffic. Failed calipers and resulting in damaged rotors and pads.

- Port Arthur, TX, USA

problem #2

Apr 011999

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Due to a defective transmission pump, transmission burned out, resulting in stalling which may have caused an accident. The entire transmission had to be replaced.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Nov 101998

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission needed to be replaced / warranted after literally exploding. There is no other brand to choose from for this size and style vehicle. Please investigate GM's warrantee ratio of this particular component and, if applicable, demand they upgrade to a "heavy duty" truck caliber component.

- Oceanside, CA, USA