1.6
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 104,442 miles
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First the transmission failed right after I purchased the vehicle 2 years ago. I had to buy a new transmission that wasn't cheap around $3,500. Then the front wheel bearings started with the right side last year just had a ton of play in it my mechanic found it when lifting up my truck for a tire rotation. Then the left front wheel bearing just started making a load roaring noise but had no play in it at all that I could feel when checking it out. Both cost around $250 a wheel to replace. Now my 5.3 liter engine is having a knocking sound when at a stop after driving about 30 minutes or when the engine is hot. Also I am hearing a slight ticking sound from the engine cold or hot. I have 4 small kids so I need a very reliable large vehicle and this is Suburban is driving me and my wife crazy having to poor money in this vehicle every year. I am the soil provider for my family I cant afford putting all my money into a vehicle like this.
- Spout Spring, VA, USA
In motion on city and highway
- Denton, TX, USA
My 2005 Chevrolet Suburban Z71 switches randomly and without specific cause into reduced engine power which nearly go me killed when merging into a high-speed interstate pulling a trailer. The only way to "fix" it (make the engine run normal again) is to pull to the side if the highway (dangerous!) and shut the truck off for a few minutes. This happen randomly but at least three times a day. I know others have this problem and GM says I have to bring it to then when this is occurring but I can't do that when the truck is barely limping along! this is a safety issue and is well documented on GM chat sites across the internet.
- Olathe, KS, USA
The contact owns 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that when turning the vehicle off the engine fan failed to turn off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
- New Orleans, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the ABS light illuminated and there was a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact mentioned that the key would not always turn the vehicle on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the contact refused to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage 118,500.
- New Orleans, LA, USA
Exhaust manifold bolts broken, two at back left, driver's side closest to firewall. Causing audible exhaust leak.
- Yucaipa, CA, USA
- Pasadena, MD, USA