10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,750 miles

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problem #4

Sep 012004

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
The contact stated there was a problem with the ABS and the wiring harness. When driving less than 10 mph and applying the brakes the ABS activated. The contact's husband replaced the brake pads at least six times. Before the wiring harness burned the dashboard was hot. The dashboard lights, tail lights, headlights, and cruise control were not working.

- Pitsburg, PA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 262004

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
When attempting to adjust the driver's side mirror consumer noticed that driver's side door started smoking, and the mirror caught on fire. Consumer was able to put the flames out. Took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.

- Wyoming, MN, USA

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problem #2

Feb 252004

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Consumer stated that on the morning of February 23, 2004 heard the alarm go off. She went to the window, and saw vehicle engulfed in flames. Fire department was called, and they determined that the problem was electrical.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

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problem #1

May 232000

Suburban

  • miles
Power door locks faulty due to overheated circuit breaker, circuit breaker overheated due to wiring grounded in seat transmission in right front conversion seat, repaired wiring and secured away from seat gears.

- Houston, TX, USA

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