6.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,400 miles

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problem #2

Jan 072003

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,800 miles
Rear liftgate window exploded out. It sent glass 25' to the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked. It was about 39deg F outside. No tampering or forced entry visible. The lift arms were locked in the open position. The driver side arm would not compress. The window assembly was still latched closed to the liftgate. Pics available.

- Van Buren, AR, USA

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problem #1

Jun 022002

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Rear window of liftgate 'expoded' sending glass 10 to 20 yds w/O locatable projectile.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

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