10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,000 miles

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problem #5

Mar 122006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
I was told by the dealer, jim murphy Pontiac/GMC in buffalo, NY that the speed sensors needed to be replaced on the truck. There is a service bulletin# 020525002 for this exact part. I was told my truck is not part of the recall. The VIN # for my 1999 GMC Suburban is [xxx]. updated 07/16/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Buffalo, NY, USA

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problem #4

May 152001

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
The vehicle was parked on a slight grade in the driveway. When it was shifted from park to drive, it drifted backwards approximately 2' (1mph - maybe) where it contacted a sapling tree with the right end of the bumper. At first glance, no damage was detectable. On closer examination, it was discovered that the end of the bumper had bent inwards towards the vehicle and just narrowly missed contacting the rear quarter panel. Further inspection uncovered that the top of the bumper had buckled under the step cover near the center of the bumper. When the dealer was contacted, they recited the GM policy statement that the bumper only withstands impacts that are squarely applied at the very center of the bumper. Customer service at GMC waited until contacting the dealer to recite the same finding. Most people purchase this truck for the size and safety of a larger vehicle, and certainly one would expect that an SUV would be sturdily built. I want the manufacturer to replace this bumper under the vehicle warranty. This is undoubtedly a safety hazard as a 5mph impact would have had a devastating affect on the vehicle and its occupants.

- Wyckoff, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Feb 102000

(reported on)

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at about 65mph vehicle took off to the left and jacknifed. Dealer said there was nothing wrong with vehicle.

- Walbridge, OH, USA

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problem #2

Oct 201999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Each and every time the vehicle is accelerating or decelerating, the vehicle would make a thumping noise. Been to dealership & informed by mechanic cause of problem can not be located after being test driven. The problem is consistent every day.

- Miami, FL, USA

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problem #1

Apr 051999

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 30mph and and applying brakes, car lunged forward. No brake pressure.contacted dealer.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA

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