10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,734 miles

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problem #5

Nov 222006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 208,671 miles
: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, the engine stalled without warning. After stalling, the vehicle was not easily restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the fuel injector pump needed to be replaced. After the initial replacement, the problem persisted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the fuel pump needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 12/18/2006 - the injector pump which was replaced under recall failed again. The consumer also wanted to recall fixed, however the dealer refused to honor the recall. Recall numbers 96V057000 and 03V159000. Updated 03/21/07.

- Melrose, FL, USA

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problem #4

Jul 012003

(reported on)

Suburban

  • 20,000 miles
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its speed control as stated in recall 00 V 210 001; but this vehicle was not included in rcall due to VIN.

- New Egypt, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Mar 292000

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
The vehicle will experienced the accelerator sticking and the engine speed will not return to idle, possibly related to a recall.

- Creston, OH, USA

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problem #2

Oct 242000

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Solder joints near the wiring harness connector have cracked causing windshield wipers to operate intermittently. Vehicle not included in recalls 98V150001 or 98V057000 fuel throttle.

- Palm Beach Garden, FL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 011996

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cruise control inoperative.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

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