10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

Aug 082000

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Battery leaked due to a terminal connector bolt being too large, cracking the lead terminal on the battery, the battery leaked acid and led to electrical failure and corroded the wire connection in the battery, the battery eventually failed.

- Waterford, CT, USA

problem #10

Dec 101999

Suburban

  • miles
The ABS system has always been a problem. One morning backing out of the garage after it had rained the night before, I gently braked and the car made a grinding noise and jerked abrubtly scaring all of us. It skidded ! up and down the driveway I did this and it jerked and skidded! we decided it was not safe. The store checked tires and brakes. This has happened again and again! the electrical problem has been ongoing. The dealer cannot figure it out, we're ok for a while - 6 mos. With a new battery and then were stranded somewhere cause its died. We just had the radio replaced because they said it had a short, well it was out of the car and it died again. They replaced the alternator it died yesterday! please help!

- Sanger, TX, USA

problem #9

Dec 101999

Suburban

  • miles
The ABS system has always been a problem. One morning backing out of the garage after it had rained the night before, I gently braked and the car made a grinding noise and jerked abrubtly scaring all of us. It skidded ! up and down the driveway I did this and it jerked and skidded! we decided it was not safe. The store checked tires and brakes. This has happened again and again! the electrical problem has been ongoing. The dealer cannot figure it out, we're ok for a while - 6 mos. With a new battery and then were stranded somewhere cause its died. We just had the radio replaced because they said it had a short, well it was out of the car and it died again. They replaced the alternator it died yesterday! please help!

- Sanger, TX, USA

problem #8

Dec 101998

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was at dealer for service dealer noticed a battery leak, causing loss of power. Transmission makes grinding noise.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #7

May 142000

Suburban

  • miles
Vehicle failed to start. Upon further inspection the battery was bulging and acid was leaking within the rf side of the engine compartment. Attempting to remove the battery for replacement the positive side mount terminal detached internally from the battery. Further inspection revealed battery acid leakage had corroded the battery tray, rf internal wheel well, electrial connections, A/C hoses, rf steering parts and the rf brake line / hose.

- Chelmsford, MA, USA

problem #6

Jan 011999

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Wtnh news reported 6/20/00 many instances of battery failure on 1995-1999 Suburban/Tahoe. Mine failed when only 4 years old after leaking acid in the engine compartment. The air conditioning lines were hit with the acid and may fail prematurely. Cost to replace battery was $69. Replacement of A/C lines will be $100-200 est. I have not replaced the A/C lines.

- Milford, CT, USA

problem #5

Mar 061998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
The electric connector for the low pressure/ loss of fluid was not connected at the factory to the ABS valve. The original battery leaked at the + post. The oem replacement battery did the same. After that I switched to an after market gel battery, optima brand and never had a problem with it. The factory installed trailer hitch platform started to faill when I was towing a 9000lbs trailer, showing a 3 to 4 inch crack in the right side bolted to the frame. All those failled parts were replaced at no charge by the dealer under either GMC warrenty or "good will" policy.

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 071996

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
PE99013, delco battery leaked, and caused acid to spray into the engine compartment. Dealer replaced battery.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #3

Mar 011998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Original fitment battery leaked causing failure of positive terminal screw (vehicle would not start). Extensive surface corrosion in battery area. At owner expense (battery out of warranty) acid neutraliser & sealant applied to affected areas, terminal replaced, battery replaced with aftermaket (exide) unit. After another 22 months (at 65000 miles), second battery failed with minor leakage, suspected due to overcharge. Charge circuit checked ok by dealer. No report of corrosion or other brake system problem reported from dealer (ref. NHTSA action # PE99073).

- Redmond, WA, USA

problem #2

Apr 061998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor, HVAC controls, door window motors (2), alternator, and radio failed between 50,000 and 75,000. Battery died while truck undergoing HVAC controls replacement. Windshield motor failure occurred during storm--nearly catastrophic consequences. Despite our repeated attempts, neither GM nor dealer has made good on any repair/replacement costs.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

problem #1

Jan 231999

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- Shreveport, LA, USA