10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,667 miles

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problem #3

Dec 012004

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 94,000 miles
I see online that the 1999 Suburban's anti lock brakes activate unexpectedly and are under investigation. I also had this problem and have repaired it in accordance with GM's technincal service bulletin on the subject. I removed the antilock sensors and cleaned the rust off of mounting surface on the front brakes and the problem subsided. The problem occurred when under 10 mph and was frequent and unexpected. On one occasion I nearly hit the fire station I work in's apparatus door and on another occasion I nearly hit a fence on the backside of my driveway.

- Huber Heights, OH, USA

problem #2

Apr 012004

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1. when braking at low speeds, the anti-lock brakes come on. 2. my truck won't stop - I could crash into anything, worse yet - I could injure someone. 3. nothing has been done to correct this failure yet. I'm dealing with this daily!

- Fayette, OH, USA

problem #1

Oct 252002

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
1999 Chevrolet Suburban. As of 4/28/04 with only 47K miles, A/C compressor defective & dealer will not replace in spite of several attempts to repair before warranty expired, as soon as 3 months after purchase in October of 2002. Replaced brakes 3 times at our expense. Dealer (bob neill Pontiac in winston-salem, nc refused to repair under warranty), steering problems, attempted repair, again at our expense. Replaced door locks and window mechanism's at our cost. Total piece of junk. Will never buy from bob neill Pontiac in winston-salem, nc again & will never buy another GM product. Just bought entire fleet (6 trucks) from Chevy. Dealer N kernersville, nc). Waiting with baited breath for the entire lot to break down. Completely disgusted with GM.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA