10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 15,437 miles
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Automatic transmission shifts hard from 1st to 2nd gear.
- Aromas, CA, USA
The right rear transmission seal broke twice and leaked fluid onto the rear brake. This resulted in loss of braking ability. The positive battery terminal leaked acid and caused the battery tray to rust
- New York, NY, USA
Premature total transmission failure at 60,667 miles due to faulty design of sun gear hub assembly. The shaft collar broke off without warning causing transmission to fail. The replacement part from GM has the collar to hub mating strengthened from the factory original, so it is known in GM this part has a design flaw from the factory. I was and am unemployed and this was a terrible financial burden at a bad time. Contacting GM was no help - "it is out of warranty". further complaints to better business bureau auto line returned same answer - out of warranty". this vehicle has been babied and well cared for. No trailers have been towed and no off-road use. Ridiculous a $41,000 vehicle has this problem at only 60,000 miles. I have also talked to 3 other Suburban owners in my small town and all have experienced the same problem. Can't someone force GM to take responsibility for their failure> I warn people about purchasing Suburban's now without an extended warranty.
- Post Falls, ID, USA
Have owned '90gmc C1500 P/U & '99 GMC C1500 Suburban in past 12 years; both vehicles have had same problems w/ front brake pull/wear; suspension; brake pipes; engine/trans. Hesitation, hang....; corroded + battery cables, batteries; leaking HVAC ducts; and on & on. How in the world does 12+/- years of documented brake problems across vehicle lines/models not warrant a massive recall and/or compensation to owners for obviously faulty engineering, materials, etc....."???!!!! I suppose the Ford/Firestone problems took precedence? can you say "class action"?"
- Houston, TX, USA
Have owned '90gmc C1500 P/U & '99 GMC C1500 Suburban in past 12 years; both vehicles have had same problems w/ front brake pull/wear; suspension; brake pipes; engine/trans. Hesitation, hang....; corroded + battery cables, batteries; leaking HVAC ducts; and on & on. How in the world does 12+/- years of documented brake problems across vehicle lines/models not warrant a massive recall and/or compensation to owners for obviously faulty engineering, materials, etc....."???!!!! I suppose the Ford/Firestone problems took precedence? can you say "class action"?"
- Houston, TX, USA
I realy would like to talk to some one about this problems on my truck. I probbably did not fill out the application correctly, but I paid to much money on this truck to be having all this problems. Please call so that I can send some copies that that I sent to the manufacurer. Engine has also failed to start about 30 times with the first one in the show room of dealer. No safety defect listed.
- Chicago, IL, USA
Transmission has failed three times since August 2000. Dealership replaced first two transmissions under a warranty, and consumer had to purchase an extended warranty which covered third transmission. Consumer states each transmission was brand new.
- Bandera, TX, USA
Vehicle has defective transmission/ engine, transaxle, ring and pinion, gear/engine bearing/brake booster/ front brake pads and calipers, and suspension.consumer feels vehicle was poorly manufactured, especially when pulling trailor or with load.
- Lancaster, CA, USA
Fuel pump has been replaced two times due to loud noises. Also, transmission was replaced because it did not shift gears automatically, rough switch. ABS brakes did not operate properly, causing extended stopping distance. In addition, two tires replaced in the rear due to vibration of vehicle. Dealer contacted, and are attempting to remedy the problems that exist. Provide further information.
- Madison, VA, USA
Vehicle was moving on the interstate while at 65 mph on cruise control. The automatic gear shift column was struck by the passenger and the transmission was sent into reverse. This action caused the brakes to lockup and the control mechanical lock on the wheel column was locked into a right hand turn with no way to control the vehicle. The vehilce started to skid out of control and then proceeded to roll over three times. All occupants were in saftey belts except my daughter who was int the back seat asleep. The vehicle was totally destroyed. It took resecue crews to remove myself the driver and daughter who was trapped in the back. We were transported via ambulance to a local hospital. All five passengers were released with only minor bruises and cuts. I would like to find out why the steering column lock and why a safety feature is not provided to keep the transmission from being accidently put into reverse while the vehicle is traveling in drive. Please help me find a solution to this potential problem.
- Hendersonvill, TN, USA
Vehicle surged forward when consumer went to put vehicle into reverse causing collision with another vehicle. Nlm
- Billings H, MT, USA
Transmission failed caused gears to lock up.
- Pahrump, NV, USA
- Lake Jackson, TX, USA