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From: david b parkercomments:in a crash on 5/27/06 where another driver pulled out in front of me and i hit him at approximately 45 mph or slightly below the driver's side airbag in my 1996 chevy. Suburban 1500 lt.if this is a known problem, please add this to your database; if not you may want to investigate other such models.i do have photos of the aftermath of the crash but was not able to attach them here.
Other: airbag warning light illuminated.
During vehicle collision no deployment of air bag, resulting in injuries to chest,from hitting steering wheel.
Original battery leaked acid, replacement battery leaked as well.acid corroded airbag sensor and wiring, causing airbag system failure.
Seat belt failed/no deployment of airbag during collision, resulting in injuries
The engine is noisy and vibrates, battery has been replaced three times, brake lines and pump have been replaced, emergency brake cable corroded, and air bag warning light is on.
The battery leaked/sprayed acid onto the engine and right front side components of the suburban.the air bag sensor had to be replaced, but the rest of the components were just cleaned off (this included brake hydraulic cables and lines, brakes, air conditioning hoses, radiator, etc.).the dealer/manufacturer said they don't cover the battery because it is not made by them althought i think the company is owned by them.we had to buy a new battery and pay for all the damage to the car and still don't know what the long term affects of this corrosive acid will be.it left a huge orange puddle in our garage floor which we can't get rid of.we took video and pictures of the damage to the car, battery and garage.the cracked front transaxle casing was only diagnosed after they had replaced the seal on the front axle twice since it was always leaking fluid.the rear differential had the seal replaced 2 or 3 times but it still leaks.the fuel pumped failed on our car leaving us stranded.we were told that the truck needs to keep a 1/4 tank of gas at all times in the tank so that this does not happen.the air conditioner has never really worked well on this model, it appears that it is undersized to handle the thermal load.we also had to have the spot welds on the door jams filed because many sharp burrs existed which were a safety hazard.
While driving 55 mph, had a frontalimpact with a smaller vehicle onwhich driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, and did not protectoccupants in this crash.no prior problems with airbag system.dealerclaimed that because vehiclewas largeimpact did not triggerairbag sensor, and did not deployairbags unpon impact.please provide further information.
Driving at 20 -25 mph the vehicle had a frontal collision at a rear end of other vehicle which caused the passenger's side airbag to deploy, but the driver's side airbag didnot deploy, causing injuries to the occupant.
While traveling at 55 mph driverhit a deer,and there was no deployment of driver's side air bag.vehicle is being held at the body shop. Owner not sure if the truck would be totalled. Please provide any further information.
Airbag light comes on, indicating a problem with driver's airbag system.dealer says it's due to faulty wiring.please provide further information.
During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy.
Abs brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision. No deployment of driver's air bag upon impact.
During a frontal impact accident at 40 mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Dup 511639, posted on 03-nov-98.
Air bag did not deploy during impact.
Air bag sensor failed, causing warning light to come on.
The lock latch on the century room to grow car seat model #4331nvs 300 ste manufacturer date 1998-08-28c does not latch properly, causing child to be free while traveling or trapped at times.company contacted without satisfaction.
Vehicle came to a complete stop, instruments (light, power, etc.) all quit, waited fifteen minutes, vehicle restarted.
Battery lekaed acid onto the brakes, resulting in brake failure. Vehicle has been repaired.dealer was notified.
The battery leaked/sprayed acid onto the engine and right front side components of the suburban.the air bag sensor had to be replaced, but the rest of the components were just cleaned off (this included brake hydraulic cables and lines, brakes, air conditioning hoses, radiator, etc.).the dealer/manufacturer said they don't cover the battery because it is not made by them althought i think the company is owned by them.we had to buy a new battery and pay for all the damage to the car and still don't know what the long term affects of this corrosive acid will be.it left a huge orange puddle in our garage floor which we can't get rid of.we took video and pictures of the damage to the car, battery and garage.the cracked front transaxle casing was only diagnosed after they had replaced the seal on the front axle twice since it was always leaking fluid.the rear differential had the seal replaced 2 or 3 times but it still leaks.the fuel pumped failed on our car leaving us stranded.we were told that the truck needs to keep a 1/4 tank of gas at all times in the tank so that this does not happen.the air conditioner has never really worked well on this model, it appears that it is undersized to handle the thermal load.we also had to have the spot welds on the door jams filed because many sharp burrs existed which were a safety hazard.
The battery has been replaced 3 times within the last three years, each time with a new battery. Three weeks ago, a new battery was put in the truck again. Also, alternator is not big enough for this truck, which kills the battery. The dealer has not been notified about this problem. Please provide any further information.
Battery failure resulting in positive terminal pulling out of battery and acid spilling on air conditioning and brake lines. Replaced batery and connections came loose and truck shutdown completely.this has happened on three occasions.the terminals have been cleaned each time and truck will run fine.initial failure resulted in batery acid spilling on inner fender and brake lines.problem was found before acid ate through brake lines and air conditioning lines.during other failures battery terminal has not pulled out of baterry but positive terminals have had corrosive build up causing truck to shut down completly.after pulling connections loose and cleaning then truck functions fine for a few months then it will happen again.this poses a seriuos condition due to lack of warning .
Battery failed. Yh
Acid leakages fromdelco battery post. This was the third time that this problem occurred.feel free to provide further details.
Post on battery broke off. Battery acid had leaked from the break. Transmission failed, fluid level had been check approximately 10 days prior to failure. Fluid level was fine.
Battery failed.
Original battery (delco) cracked and spilled battery acid on hoses and wiring.replacement battery (delco) failed in similar fashion after 65,000 miles.
Delco battery case cracked and leaked acid.original battery and replacement both failed in similar fashion.problem was reported earlier and i was contacted by nhtsa investigator.he asked if there had been any corrosion of brake lines or air bag wiring.i did not know.have now checked and found corrosion on a brake line and air bag wiring which runs directly under battery tray.
Major failures at 2 years a/c, batt, alternator, fuel pump & differential,
The initial symptom has been upon starting the engine the clock resets to 1:00 and the air conditioner lights glow on and off(but the a/c switch is off).the next symtom is while driving the engine will just die unexpectedly.the suburban has been taken to several dealers.the battery has been replaced 4 times since the vehicle was purchased in mid-1996.the battery has leaked so badly that parts under the area where the battery sits had to be replaced.besides what seems to be electrical problems, the brakes in the front have already been replaced 4 times.this last time the roters were replaced because the dealer said they were out of mfg. Specifications.brakes and battery repair are not under extended warranty.each trip to the dealer is more $500.00.the potential for a life ending accident is so great when these systems fail on a vehicle.why aren't these vehicles built with better reliability?the truck was picked up from the dealer on 9/11/2000.the electrical problems are still not fixed!(description of vehicle:chevrolet suburban, v8 vortec 454, 4x4, 3/4 ton).
Battery failed.
Ac delco battery is leaking acid. Due to a spillage,acid has eaten through right wheel braking sensor.
The most be some problem with electrical parts, its been happenig since new
Delco battery was cracked causing acid to leak down the wiring to the frame.nlm
First time at 30,000 miles, symptoms appeared to be defective starter or started solenoid- found that the battery was leaking at the positive terminal and corroded/ruined cable connecting to battery.dealer in north carolina [parks chevrolet, charlotte replace battery and cables, free]. Second time, at 50,000 miles, i checked battery and found leaking again - soaked cable connections in baking soda water solution and re-installed with new bolt.since that time, i have cleaned the cable connection at battery positive post with soda/water solution at approximnately 10,000 mile intervals.from talking to other owners, it appears that the batteries are the problem - leaking at the positive bolt/terminal connection.as a former mechanic and factory service rep, i have been able to avoid a serious threat to safety by frequent inspection and maintenance, but this is really a dangerous situation and may have frightening results unless some action is taken to correct
In february my car died while leaving a parking lot.i turned out to be acid corrosion on the battery.i have already had to have my positive battery cable replaced under extended warranty due to acid corrosion.even after cleaning the acid off i am still having problems and will have to replace the battery even though it says it is still good.i know of another suburban (95) also having the same problem.
Original battery leaked acid, replacement battery leaked as well.acid corroded airbag sensor and wiring, causing airbag system failure.
The original battery leaked and caused a power outage,causing the positive cables to eventually start corroding internally.the dealer replaced the defectivebattery under warranty.several months later the replaced battery caused the same problem,but this time it internally corrode the positive cables.i went to the dealership and explained to them that the battery leaked again and corroded the positive cables.they refused to replace the battery.so i had to buy a new battery and bought a new pair of positive cables and installed them myself.i filed a complaint with gm andthey did not do anything about it.i contacted ac delco to tell them that i felt that they had a battery problem and they never contacted me back.
The battery cables leak acid, .when the battery becomes corroded, there is no power to the vehicle.the dealer has told me that the battery cables are bad, which we have replaced, and the problem continues.we have had the batteries (replaced more than one) checked, and they are fine.we have had the posts replaced, and the problem gets worse.the latest, (im stranded right now) seems to be the worst yet.at first when this started happening, it was a couple of months apart, now its every week.also when it started the cables where really corroded before the engine quit.now they can be wiped off with a dry towel.also, the a/c has stopped working due to cracks in hoses. (from the acid)being as i live in texas, even if the truck is running i cant drive it in the summer, even if we fix the hoses it happens again.when i had the vehicle towed to the dealer the last time, they told me the battery was fine, but i needed to spend 400.00 to have the cables replaced again.how is this problem really corrected.talking to other people who had suburbans i have found that a number of them have had vehicle fires due to the acid problem!!!having children in the car, im terrified to drive my truck. (when it even starts)i cannot sell it to someone else and put them in danger.the fuel pump has failed.we were told that we have to keep a 1/4 tank of gas in the truck.well it is going out again and i keep it full!also, something to do w/ the abs booster being bad.well my brakes are failing again. (less than a year later)the pads are fine. The acid leaking has caused damage to our driveways, not to mention the kids and animals in the neighborhood getting into the acid on the ground.please send me any info that might help me.im am going to contact the dealer and talk to them again about the information the i have found, re: im not the only one this is happening to.
Battery acid leaked and corroded sensor.yh
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We have had numerous problems with this vehicle which are too numerous to list here on your questionnaire.chevrolet customer service has not been of any service or help to us.we have obtained an attorney and we were advised to contact your service and try to obtain information.if you can be of any help, please contact me.thank you.
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Consumer stated that whiledrivingvehicle cut off. Consumer tookvehicle to a chevrolet dealer/mechanic, and each time was told that vehicleneeded new battery cables.the battery cables werereplacedtwice,butvehicle kept doing the same thing.
Battery leaks and subsequent positive connector/cables rottening from acid prevent current flow to the starter and to the computer - so that the engine will not start. It is necessary to loosen the battery cables, and clean soak them in a mixture of soda and water, then rehook!my wife can no longer use the car, because she is unable make repairs of this nature, in the very good likelihood that the failure to crank will occur when she is driving.i have previously reported this, but did not report that i have just discovered that battery acid leaks havecaused severe rusting of the right front brake tubing directly under the battery connections. This presents a potentially serious safety matter.fyi, the car now has had3 delco 78 series battery in it - first two replaced because of leaking!!, and now the new 3rd one is leaking.william j fisher.
Dealer refused to warrant the cable, although the extended warranty clearly indicates that it was covered.
Pinion seal on rear diff. Leaked at 36k miles, fuel injectors clogged at 40k and inoperable oxygen sensor.battery leaked at side terminal (38k miles), corroded battery cables and shelf. Winsheild wipers do not go all the way down to the starting position when turned off.currently having problems with starting the vehicle.starter was checked and is o.k.probably electrical, due to leaking battery or a computer problem.
The alternator had burned out. Gave no power to battery. Could not start vehicle. Had alternator replaced twice by mechanic. Was informed that alternators arenot strong enough for vehicle. Replaced a lot of alternators in suburban vehicles.
Consumer has replacedbrakes 5 times;2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time.dealersaid that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. They have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked.pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning.wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure.there is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure.
The most be some problem with electrical parts, its been happenig since new
Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time.i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it.please help me find out why this car is still being sold.i only drive this suburban in emergency.
Major failures at 2 years a/c, batt, alternator, fuel pump & differential,
We have had numerous problems with this vehicle which are too numerous to list here on your questionnaire.chevrolet customer service has not been of any service or help to us.we have obtained an attorney and we were advised to contact your service and try to obtain information.if you can be of any help, please contact me.thank you.
Alternator failed.
The alternator had burned out. Battery was not charging. Vehicle did not start. Had alternator replaced twice. Was told alternator was not strong enough forvehicle.
The alternator failed. Yh
Vehicle would not start of several occasions. Alternator shorted and caused a fire while vehicle was parked and engine off.repaired by dealer.still has episodes of not starting.dealer cannot find problem.
The battery has been replaced 3 times within the last three years, each time with a new battery. Three weeks ago, a new battery was put in the truck again. Also, alternator is not big enough for this truck, which kills the battery. The dealer has not been notified about this problem. Please provide any further information.
Problem:engine shuts off at any speed. Will restart.after numerous visits to dealer between april 99 and jan 2000 and fuel pump replaced 3 times and problem continued.problem would occur on interstate at high speed, or in the middle of an intersection during acceleration, or while idling. Loss of control a problem on winding roads or while engaging an intersection.dealer finally replaced ecm (computer) in jan/feb 2000 after a letter to dealership problem corrected.mfg. Extended warranty to 120,000 mi.engine shut off and would not restart in march 2002 rear transfer pump replaced.in nov. 2002, engine has begun to shut off again (at least 5 times) since 11/20.i anticipate a large bill from dealer to correct a recurring problem.will take to dealer this week (12/2/2002).dt
Consumerwas traveling about 60 mph onmajor highway and vehicle just shut off without prior notice while pulling a trailer.there were no injuries.
While drivingat various speeds on the highway,vehicle would shut off or stall out without warning. When trying to pass trucks or vehicles, vehicle stalled.was nearly run over by 18-wheeler. When it happened, vehicle has been towed to dealership numerous times. Mechanic replaced the driver (5), injector pump(4), lifter pump(2), main brain(5) & the receiver sensors(5). The computer system would sometimes allow vehicle to restart. Problem is not getting better. Vehicle was bought new. Owner very upset. Dealership working with owner. Warren roosevelt dealership in canajoharie ny.
Pinion seal on rear diff. Leaked at 36k miles, fuel injectors clogged at 40k and inoperable oxygen sensor.battery leaked at side terminal (38k miles), corroded battery cables and shelf. Winsheild wipers do not go all the way down to the starting position when turned off.currently having problems with starting the vehicle.starter was checked and is o.k.probably electrical, due to leaking battery or a computer problem.
First time at 30,000 miles, symptoms appeared to be defective starter or started solenoid- found that the battery was leaking at the positive terminal and corroded/ruined cable connecting to battery.dealer in north carolina [parks chevrolet, charlotte replace battery and cables, free]. Second time, at 50,000 miles, i checked battery and found leaking again - soaked cable connections in baking soda water solution and re-installed with new bolt.since that time, i have cleaned the cable connection at battery positive post with soda/water solution at approximnately 10,000 mile intervals.from talking to other owners, it appears that the batteries are the problem - leaking at the positive bolt/terminal connection.as a former mechanic and factory service rep, i have been able to avoid a serious threat to safety by frequent inspection and maintenance, but this is really a dangerous situation and may have frightening results unless some action is taken to correct
The starter failed. Yh
First time at 30,000 miles, symptoms appeared to be defective starter or started solenoid- found that the battery was leaking at the positive terminal and corroded/ruined cable connecting to battery.dealer in north carolina [parks chevrolet, charlotte replace battery and cables, free]. Second time, at 50,000 miles, i checked battery and found leaking again - soaked cable connections in baking soda water solution and re-installed with new bolt.since that time, i have cleaned the cable connection at battery positive post with soda/water solution at approximnately 10,000 mile intervals.from talking to other owners, it appears that the batteries are the problem - leaking at the positive bolt/terminal connection.as a former mechanic and factory service rep, i have been able to avoid a serious threat to safety by frequent inspection and maintenance, but this is really a dangerous situation and may have frightening results unless some action is taken to correct
1996 chevrolet suburban, side mirror remote control in drivers door panel caught on fire.i tore out the panel and cut the wires to remove it before the truck caught completely on fire.
Fan switch located on the dashboard that controlled the air ventilation melted the wiring harness.dealership replaced the switch and the wiring harness twice.dealership indicated that thiswas a high demand part.
Vehicle caught on fire ondriver's side door due to an electrical short inwiring.vehicle was totaled.manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle experienced continued stalling due to failure of the fuel injector pump and wiring harness.
Drove vehicle & made a stop. Returned to vehicle with children & started vehicle. Noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Retrieved children out of vehicle & left. Vehicle exploded. Fire dept. Arrived to put flames out. Gave no indication of cause of fire.
Upon exiting freeway i noticed a burning odor. Parked the surburban and lifted the hood and discovered the left front area of engine on fire. I extinguished the flame and the resulting damage exhibited spark plug wires 1 and 3 totally burnt to ash. Wire harness to air conditioning and engine temperature sensor insulation was burnt away. Oil filler neck is completly melted away as are the sparkplug wire mounting brackets. Plastic vaccuum hose for emmission device was also melted in half. Upper radiator hose is badly burnt. Suspect electrical wire harness problem with vehicle since the battery split open 1 year prior spilling acid all over brake lines and air conditioner plumbing.
The most be some problem with electrical parts, its been happenig since new
Computer defective replace several times.
While drivingat various speeds on the highway,vehicle would shut off or stall out without warning. When trying to pass trucks or vehicles, vehicle stalled.was nearly run over by 18-wheeler. When it happened, vehicle has been towed to dealership numerous times. Mechanic replaced the driver (5), injector pump(4), lifter pump(2), main brain(5) & the receiver sensors(5). The computer system would sometimes allow vehicle to restart. Problem is not getting better. Vehicle was bought new. Owner very upset. Dealership working with owner. Warren roosevelt dealership in canajoharie ny.
Diagnostic computer failed.
1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mrconsumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at.
I have owned 2 1996-1997 chevrolet suburban and have had the intake manifold leak on both at about 85000 miles.i did a little local research and found that this is a very common problem for the vortec 5.7 engine.when i called the dealership about a coolant leak from the engine area, the service writer said this was most likely the intake manifold because they get that all the time.toay, i noticed a coolant puddle in my drive way and upon looking into it, my latest 1996 suburban with a vortec 5.7 is leaking at the intake manifold.this is a costly problem to the consumer.it costs approximately $500.00 to have this done.i now must make the decission to have it fixed at the dealer for $500 or to do it myself for about $150.00 and a day of headaches.
Low fluid light comes on whenever col start, replace pump in the cooling system along with leaking fittings.
Injector pump for engine failed.
The coolant nipple broke causing the coolant to leak.yh
Our ase mechanic states they have replaced ~35-40 similar chev suburban radiator failures in past 24 months in their shop (documentation on request).these have been associated with water pump failures, intake manifold leaks and occ. Head gasket failures when coolant has leaked over engine.among ase mechanics in our area this is a well-know, "lemon" design failure which will cost me $900 to repair.
Engine fan switch failed.
Fan motor failed.
Fan switch located on the dashboard that controlled the air ventilation melted the wiring harness.dealership replaced the switch and the wiring harness twice.dealership indicated that thiswas a high demand part.
Temprature guage runs hot while at high speeds, due to gasket and thermostat failures.yh
The battery leaked/sprayed acid onto the engine and right front side components of the suburban.the air bag sensor had to be replaced, but the rest of the components were just cleaned off (this included brake hydraulic cables and lines, brakes, air conditioning hoses, radiator, etc.).the dealer/manufacturer said they don't cover the battery because it is not made by them althought i think the company is owned by them.we had to buy a new battery and pay for all the damage to the car and still don't know what the long term affects of this corrosive acid will be.it left a huge orange puddle in our garage floor which we can't get rid of.we took video and pictures of the damage to the car, battery and garage.the cracked front transaxle casing was only diagnosed after they had replaced the seal on the front axle twice since it was always leaking fluid.the rear differential had the seal replaced 2 or 3 times but it still leaks.the fuel pumped failed on our car leaving us stranded.we were told that the truck needs to keep a 1/4 tank of gas at all times in the tank so that this does not happen.the air conditioner has never really worked well on this model, it appears that it is undersized to handle the thermal load.we also had to have the spot welds on the door jams filed because many sharp burrs existed which were a safety hazard.
While drivingat various speeds on the highway,vehicle would shut off or stall out without warning. When trying to pass trucks or vehicles, vehicle stalled.was nearly run over by 18-wheeler. When it happened, vehicle has been towed to dealership numerous times. Mechanic replaced the driver (5), injector pump(4), lifter pump(2), main brain(5) & the receiver sensors(5). The computer system would sometimes allow vehicle to restart. Problem is not getting better. Vehicle was bought new. Owner very upset. Dealership working with owner. Warren roosevelt dealership in canajoharie ny.
I have replaced the intake manifold gasket twice now for my 1996 chevrolet suburban. Both times it has cost me over $650.00. Both mechanics told me that they see these at least twice a week on the 5.7 engines. They knew exactly what was wrong. They actually laughed when i asked them if it was set up as a recall item for this engine.
1996 suburban caught on fire during transport due to a mechanical failure.
1) major coolant leak from intake/cyl head gasket (left rear of motor) (2) engine trouble light indicates tc 1870 code problem in transmissionvalve body (3)windshieldwipers work intermitently safety hazard(4)a/c dash lights cycle on and off when a/c button is pushed on but fan motor is shut off.all problems are "common" per dealership service writer
Consumer states the engine gasket and the intake manifold are deteriorate. Dealer has inspected an replaced parts. Please provide further information. Mr
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Mr
Head gasket failed.
Transmission 3 problems with parts replaced, upper control arm became loose on 3rd visit parts replaced, rear doord binding,oil cooler adapter and oil pan loose, rear a coil replaced,water pump replaced,power steering pump replaced,cooling hose into manifold broke was replaced,
Temprature guage runs hot while at high speeds, due to gasket and thermostat failures.yh
Engine stops running with no warning. This can occur while idling, accelerating, cruise speed, any time of year, any weather condition. Sometimes it will restart by shifting to n and re-cycling ignition switch without having to stop or leave road. Sometimes, as is the present case, it will not restart. I have owned this vehicle since new. This has been an ongoing problem beginning at 80,000 mi. Manufacturer extended warranty to 120,000 miles, has continued beyond warranty period and is a source of safety concern. This has occurred on interstate highways, in the middle of busy (high speed intersections). Dealer performed numerous attempts to fix problem, but they continued. I have had this vehicle to the dealer more times than i can count. I have had assistance from other professional sources (after the warranty period was over and was convinced that dealer/mfg. Could not or would not fix the problem. I have replaced fuel injection pump 2 times minimum, have replaced pmd/fsd at least 5 times, replaced auxiliary/lift pump two times, have drained and cleaned fuel tank 2 times. Most recent injection pump replacement was in aug/september 05 (7000 miles ago). I have spent at least $5000 tryingto fix this problem. Engine stopped last monday and will not restart. Am surprised no complaint has been filed before now.
Consumer states that while driving at any rate of speed the vehicle will intermittently cut out or stall surge forward and then returns to normal speed. Dealer states that this occurs due the diesel injector pump.please give any further details
Engine idles very rough & misses--pcm reflashed by dealer with no improvement.
The engine is noisy and vibrates, battery has been replaced three times, brake lines and pump have been replaced, emergency brake cable corroded, and air bag warning light is on.
Engine cuts off without warning, causing allpower steering and electrical power to go out.also. Dealer has seen vehicle 5 times, and has changed fuel pump numerous times.but problem still exists.
The initial symptom has been upon starting the engine the clock resets to 1:00 and the air conditioner lights glow on and off(but the a/c switch is off).the next symtom is while driving the engine will just die unexpectedly.the suburban has been taken to several dealers.the battery has been replaced 4 times since the vehicle was purchased in mid-1996.the battery has leaked so badly that parts under the area where the battery sits had to be replaced.besides what seems to be electrical problems, the brakes in the front have already been replaced 4 times.this last time the roters were replaced because the dealer said they were out of mfg. Specifications.brakes and battery repair are not under extended warranty.each trip to the dealer is more $500.00.the potential for a life ending accident is so great when these systems fail on a vehicle.why aren't these vehicles built with better reliability?the truck was picked up from the dealer on 9/11/2000.the electrical problems are still not fixed!(description of vehicle:chevrolet suburban, v8 vortec 454, 4x4, 3/4 ton).
Low fluid light comes on whenever col start, replace pump in the cooling system along with leaking fittings.
In february my car died while leaving a parking lot.i turned out to be acid corrosion on the battery.i have already had to have my positive battery cable replaced under extended warranty due to acid corrosion.even after cleaning the acid off i am still having problems and will have to replace the battery even though it says it is still good.i know of another suburban (95) also having the same problem.
Started engine and checked the coolant and there was seepage. Shook the adapter and it broke off and all coolant was lost. Consumer took vehicle to goodyear,engine coolant connector and belt tensioner were replaced. Chevrolet area representativesaid it wasa known problem.
The transmission's housing was too thin and cracked, the catalytic converter cracked in half (not rusted) the exhaust assembly cracked in half (not rusted), chevrolet was contact and said vehicle was out of warranty and it wasn't there problem.we've kept all defective parts and chevrolet doesn't want to look at them.
Oxygen sensor failed.
Manifold gasket failed.
Pinion seal on rear diff. Leaked at 36k miles, fuel injectors clogged at 40k and inoperable oxygen sensor.battery leaked at side terminal (38k miles), corroded battery cables and shelf. Winsheild wipers do not go all the way down to the starting position when turned off.currently having problems with starting the vehicle.starter was checked and is o.k.probably electrical, due to leaking battery or a computer problem.
The transmission's housing was too thin and cracked, the catalytic converter cracked in half (not rusted) the exhaust assembly cracked in half (not rusted), chevrolet was contact and said vehicle was out of warranty and it wasn't there problem.we've kept all defective parts and chevrolet doesn't want to look at them.
Catalytic converter pipe broke in half.
Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time.i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it.please help me find out why this car is still being sold.i only drive this suburban in emergency.
Started engine and checked the coolant and there was seepage. Shook the adapter and it broke off and all coolant was lost. Consumer took vehicle to goodyear,engine coolant connector and belt tensioner were replaced. Chevrolet area representativesaid it wasa known problem.
Consumer noticed a large puddle of anti-freeze under vehicle, leaking between intake manifold and exhulst.
Transmission 3 problems with parts replaced, upper control arm became loose on 3rd visit parts replaced, rear doord binding,oil cooler adapter and oil pan loose, rear a coil replaced,water pump replaced,power steering pump replaced,cooling hose into manifold broke was replaced,
1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mrconsumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at.
Exhaust pipe broke in half.
Latent defects and the gmc suburban.*mrthe consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle. The front output shaft sealshad to be replaced,the intake manifold gasket had to be replaced, and the ac heater knob had to be replaced. When the dealer was notified they fail to fix problems and he consumer had to pay at there own expense. Please respond promptly in helping to resolve matter.
Manifold pipe experinced stress crack causing excessive noise and fumes to enter passenger compartent of vehicle.
Rear air conditioner failed twice.
Latent defects and the gmc suburban.*mrthe consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle. The front output shaft sealshad to be replaced,the intake manifold gasket had to be replaced, and the ac heater knob had to be replaced. When the dealer was notified they fail to fix problems and he consumer had to pay at there own expense. Please respond promptly in helping to resolve matter.
Rear air-conditioner lines have leaked at the rear evaporator.
Major failures at 2 years a/c, batt, alternator, fuel pump & differential,
We have had numerous problems with this vehicle which are too numerous to list here on your questionnaire.chevrolet customer service has not been of any service or help to us.we have obtained an attorney and we were advised to contact your service and try to obtain information.if you can be of any help, please contact me.thank you.
1) major coolant leak from intake/cyl head gasket (left rear of motor) (2) engine trouble light indicates tc 1870 code problem in transmissionvalve body (3)windshieldwipers work intermitently safety hazard(4)a/c dash lights cycle on and off when a/c button is pushed on but fan motor is shut off.all problems are "common" per dealership service writer
Driver side floor board makes popping sound.
Trailer towing platform has a 1 inch crack in the rear.
Dome light right button was inoperative, need replacing.
Left front parking light not assembled correctly, upper screw not in proper hole/lower screw missing.
Daytime running headlights have stopped working, but on dashboard it is indicated thatthey are working when they are not.
We have had numerous problems with this vehicle which are too numerous to list here on your questionnaire.chevrolet customer service has not been of any service or help to us.we have obtained an attorney and we were advised to contact your service and try to obtain information.if you can be of any help, please contact me.thank you.
Headlights do not work properly. Day time running lights and regular headlights do not turn on, only the high beam lights will turn on.
Hi beam defective.
The turn signal didn't shut off, it made a clicking noise.. The switch operated, however blinker indicator did not always shut off.ph
Engine stops running with no warning. This can occur while idling, accelerating, cruise speed, any time of year, any weather condition. Sometimes it will restart by shifting to n and re-cycling ignition switch without having to stop or leave road. Sometimes, as is the present case, it will not restart. I have owned this vehicle since new. This has been an ongoing problem beginning at 80,000 mi. Manufacturer extended warranty to 120,000 miles, has continued beyond warranty period and is a source of safety concern. This has occurred on interstate highways, in the middle of busy (high speed intersections). Dealer performed numerous attempts to fix problem, but they continued. I have had this vehicle to the dealer more times than i can count. I have had assistance from other professional sources (after the warranty period was over and was convinced that dealer/mfg. Could not or would not fix the problem. I have replaced fuel injection pump 2 times minimum, have replaced pmd/fsd at least 5 times, replaced auxiliary/lift pump two times, have drained and cleaned fuel tank 2 times. Most recent injection pump replacement was in aug/september 05 (7000 miles ago). I have spent at least $5000 tryingto fix this problem. Engine stopped last monday and will not restart. Am surprised no complaint has been filed before now.
The fuel tank and fuel pump assembly failed. Yh
Fuel system failed twice.
Consumer states the engine gasket and the intake manifold are deteriorate. Dealer has inspected an replaced parts. Please provide further information. Mr
Our ase mechanic states they have replaced ~35-40 similar chev suburban radiator failures in past 24 months in their shop (documentation on request).these have been associated with water pump failures, intake manifold leaks and occ. Head gasket failures when coolant has leaked over engine.among ase mechanics in our area this is a well-know, "lemon" design failure which will cost me $900 to repair.
While driving the vehicle, noticed a burning smell, pulled over and underneath the hood was on fire.fireman stated that the fuel lines were on fire.
Major failures at 2 years a/c, batt, alternator, fuel pump & differential,
Engine cuts off without warning, causing allpower steering and electrical power to go out.also. Dealer has seen vehicle 5 times, and has changed fuel pump numerous times.but problem still exists.
Fuel system malfunction.fuel pump fuse blown.removed fuel pump/sending unit assembly, found wiring burnt/charred inside fuel tank.replaced entire sending unit.30k miles later, same malfunction.wiring burnt at the fuel pump connector.
Consumer stated that vehicle would crank but not start due to fuel pump failure. The fuel pump failure caused the wire from the fuel pump to get extremely hot and burned the plastic connection.
Fuel pump went out.
Vehicle experienced continued stalling due to failure of the fuel injector pump and wiring harness.
We have had numerous problems with this vehicle which are too numerous to list here on your questionnaire.chevrolet customer service has not been of any service or help to us.we have obtained an attorney and we were advised to contact your service and try to obtain information.if you can be of any help, please contact me.thank you.
Pinion seal on rear diff. Leaked at 36k miles, fuel injectors clogged at 40k and inoperable oxygen sensor.battery leaked at side terminal (38k miles), corroded battery cables and shelf. Winsheild wipers do not go all the way down to the starting position when turned off.currently having problems with starting the vehicle.starter was checked and is o.k.probably electrical, due to leaking battery or a computer problem.
Six trips to dealer for repair of brakes, unsuccessful until manufacturer's bulletin.two replacement fuel injectors. Desire recall information on chev. Brakes.( dot number: tire size: 245r16r45 )
Fuel injector failed.
Fuel injector failed.
Fuel injector gaskets failed.
Fuel injector failed.qcaw
Consumer was filling the vehicle with fuel and there was some type of electrical static and the vehicle caught on fire around the filler neck, in addition when opening the passenger's side door consumer noticed electric static.
1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mrconsumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at.
Consumer 1996 suburban conventional cab fuel injection pump failed at 12,000 - 22,000 miles. Vehicle engine also revved by applying brake pedal.
Engine stops running with no warning. This can occur while idling, accelerating, cruise speed, any time of year, any weather condition. Sometimes it will restart by shifting to n and re-cycling ignition switch without having to stop or leave road. Sometimes, as is the present case, it will not restart. I have owned this vehicle since new. This has been an ongoing problem beginning at 80,000 mi. Manufacturer extended warranty to 120,000 miles, has continued beyond warranty period and is a source of safety concern. This has occurred on interstate highways, in the middle of busy (high speed intersections). Dealer performed numerous attempts to fix problem, but they continued. I have had this vehicle to the dealer more times than i can count. I have had assistance from other professional sources (after the warranty period was over and was convinced that dealer/mfg. Could not or would not fix the problem. I have replaced fuel injection pump 2 times minimum, have replaced pmd/fsd at least 5 times, replaced auxiliary/lift pump two times, have drained and cleaned fuel tank 2 times. Most recent injection pump replacement was in aug/september 05 (7000 miles ago). I have spent at least $5000 tryingto fix this problem. Engine stopped last monday and will not restart. Am surprised no complaint has been filed before now.
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while reversing from a driveway, the fuel pump over heated, melted, and destroyed the connectors. The vehicle wasrepaired by the contact and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
Vanity light failed.
Hatchback door did not properly latch, causing glassto shatter when pulling into garage.
The truck was traveling at 50 mph and the hood flew upand almost caused an accident.
Emergemcy brake would not release.yh
1996 chevrolet suburban transmission failed numerous times. *mr there was no third gear and transmission slipping.the consumer requested to be reimbursed.the driveshaft was repaired and 2 joints were replaced in the front shaft. *sc
Transmission failed.
The transmission itself didn't fail the housing cracked.i was told by chevy "what did i expect it had over 70,000 miles.i was told by a mechanic that it was a defect.
Post on battery broke off. Battery acid had leaked from the break. Transmission failed, fluid level had been check approximately 10 days prior to failure. Fluid level was fine.
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet suburban. The contact was driving 55 mph when the transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission would slip intermittently prior to the failure. The dealer advised that the transmission had failed and would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 179,000.
Consumerclaimsthat vehicle cannot be repaired because every time she puts it inrepair shop for transmisssion problem,andwhen she picks itup and drivesvehiclefor about 1-2 days,it does the same thing. Vehicle not have any power.
Vehicle experienced a transmission failure due to a defective hub.manufacturer notified , and informed consumer that nothing couldbe done due to vehicle being out of its warranty. Feel free to provide further details.
Automatic transmission went out while driving on freeway without any warning.nable to drive vehicle, had to coast to off-ramp.transmission had to totally replace. Pre-ature wear, metal filling were found and missing part in transmission according to technician.
While driving at 55 mph andwithout prior warning vehicle shut down, andconsumer coasted to the side of the road and tried to start, the vehicle wouldn't go forward or backward due to the transmission going out.this is the 2nd time it has happened on this vehicle. *ml
Thevehicles transmission failed and the vehicle caught on fire.*nlm
The vehicle makes a humming sound and increases as it accelerates due to the transmission oil pump and the torque converter failure.yh
1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mrconsumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at.
The owner's manual states that you don't even need to change the transmission fluid until 50,000.(and then, only if you pull loads or drive in the mountains.)why should we have to replace the transmission at 50,000.the dealer led us to believe that the transmission and heavy engine were covered to 100,000.boy, were we gullible.
1) major coolant leak from intake/cyl head gasket (left rear of motor) (2) engine trouble light indicates tc 1870 code problem in transmissionvalve body (3)windshieldwipers work intermitently safety hazard(4)a/c dash lights cycle on and off when a/c button is pushed on but fan motor is shut off.all problems are "common" per dealership service writer
Transmission has malfunctioned numerous times, which could cause loss of control and crash.please provide further information.
The transmission's housing was too thin and cracked, the catalytic converter cracked in half (not rusted) the exhaust assembly cracked in half (not rusted), chevrolet was contact and said vehicle was out of warranty and it wasn't there problem.we've kept all defective parts and chevrolet doesn't want to look at them.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.also, when applying the brakes th are grabbing. Abs system is kicking in, and kicking the consumer's foot off the pedal engine check light keep coming on. Transmission is jerking, andvehicle is idling real fast.
Have letter stating that manuf part failed in hub region. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Transmission - transfer case indicator failed.
Car was in park and engine off,child who was exiting vehicle moved the shift lever out of park, vehicle rolled, striking another vehicle broadside.
The vehicle makes a humming sound and increases as it accelerates due to the transmission oil pump and the torque converter failure.yh
While driving at approx 40 mph car began to shake, make wobbling noise, whole wheel came off, sheared at the pins: lugs: bolts had weathered out.dealership claims faulty lug bolts.replaced new axle/rims/tires,this defect can result in an accident.
Major failures at 2 years a/c, batt, alternator, fuel pump & differential,
Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time.i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it.please help me find out why this car is still being sold.i only drive this suburban in emergency.
Front axle seals are leaking.yh
Vehicle suffers from noticeable vibration which appears to be the result of a design flaw. Dealer also replaced front/rear abs brakes/tires/driveshaft and rear axle.
Recently we had the vehicle serviced at a independant service (l&l automotive), in the past the vehicle has been serviceda chevrolet dealership. L&l states on their invoice "found rear brake shoes did not match the drums, it appears that the incorrect rear differential was installed from the facotry, we put drums on that matched the rear shoes/axle".we have continually taken this vehicle to a authroized chevy dealer because we had problems with brakes. Our invoices indicate that at 8947 miles on 7/26/96 we first complained, at 13,829 miles on 9/30/96 burt replaced front brakes (warranty), at 13,829 miles on 9/30/96 burt replaced front brakes, at 20,462 miles on 12/31/96 burt resurfaced rear brake drums (did not detect or tell us of any problems with the drums) and suggested the front brakes needed to be replaced again soon, at 21,575 miles burt replaced front brakes (we paid), at 30,799 miles on 5/29/97 burt replaced front brakes. This is just a sample and shows the problems we attempted to correct with the braking while the vehicle was under warranty.chevrolet has denied us any responsibility because it is out of warranty, even if the vehicle was incorrect from the factory and even if their authorized dealer had 5 times to detect the problem while still under warranty.i feel that it is their responsibility and that the car is still unsafe. The drums/shoes/differential do not fit the vehicle that we bought. An increase safety problem is we have 2 disabled children, one is classified through the school district as "traumatic brain injury" (unrelated to an auto. Accident). We must have a vehicle that has the strength the carry and stop this 3/4 ton vehicle, which for 82,000 miles has been stopping mainly by front braking. I had to apolized to my wife for the last 3 years on blaming her driving on the brakes! since putting smaller drums to fit the shoes, i do not feel safe in driving this vehicle with my family and especialypulling our boat or horse trailer.
Latent defects and the gmc suburban.*mrthe consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle. The front output shaft sealshad to be replaced,the intake manifold gasket had to be replaced, and the ac heater knob had to be replaced. When the dealer was notified they fail to fix problems and he consumer had to pay at there own expense. Please respond promptly in helping to resolve matter.
Front and rear differential axle seals have been leaking. Yh
Differential seal failed.
Transmission shaft housing cracked in half because the casting was too thin.
Differential housing failed.
These tire act as if they are out of balance, a speeds of 65-70mph they will shake to vehicle so bad,it dislogdes my cell phone battery.i have had these tire back to firestone to be rebalanced several times.they say the tire are balanced correctly.this problem occurs after the vehicle has been drivin for a half hour or so.when they are cold their fine.firestone has blamed my driveshaft and cv joints.i have moved the tire around the vehicle and the vibration follows the tires.could these tire be going out of round after they warm up?i was just living with this problem, but now i see that these tire are under investigation by the nhtsa. (dot number: nonetiresize: lt24575r16)
Pinion seal on rear diff. Leaked at 36k miles, fuel injectors clogged at 40k and inoperable oxygen sensor.battery leaked at side terminal (38k miles), corroded battery cables and shelf. Winsheild wipers do not go all the way down to the starting position when turned off.currently having problems with starting the vehicle.starter was checked and is o.k.probably electrical, due to leaking battery or a computer problem.
While driving theere was noise coming from vehicle. Dealers noted problem was a worn out ring & pinion gear.
We have had numerous problems with this vehicle which are too numerous to list here on your questionnaire.chevrolet customer service has not been of any service or help to us.we have obtained an attorney and we were advised to contact your service and try to obtain information.if you can be of any help, please contact me.thank you.
Vehicle suffers from noticeable vibration which appears to be the result of a design flaw. Dealer also replaced front/rear abs brakes/tires/driveshaft and rear axle.
Pulling away from stop sign, heard a loud pop; vehicle started to hesitate. Checked & noticed u-joint broke; second time it happened. Had u-joint replaced twice. Problem has reappeared.
These tire act as if they are out of balance, a speeds of 65-70mph they will shake to vehicle so bad,it dislogdes my cell phone battery.i have had these tire back to firestone to be rebalanced several times.they say the tire are balanced correctly.this problem occurs after the vehicle has been drivin for a half hour or so.when they are cold their fine.firestone has blamed my driveshaft and cv joints.i have moved the tire around the vehicle and the vibration follows the tires.could these tire be going out of round after they warm up?i was just living with this problem, but now i see that these tire are under investigation by the nhtsa. (dot number: nonetiresize: lt24575r16)
Transmission failed.
Transmission 3 problems with parts replaced, upper control arm became loose on 3rd visit parts replaced, rear doord binding,oil cooler adapter and oil pan loose, rear a coil replaced,water pump replaced,power steering pump replaced,cooling hose into manifold broke was replaced,
Transmission making rattling noise when put into reverse, would slip on hills, defective heat shield.
Four-wheel drive automatically comes on while the vehicle is in motion.the manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle was parked in the driveway. Consumer's son went to sit in the passenger's front seat when he pulled the seat belt from the floor, the inertia realed it, and locked it 6 inches within the seat belt.passenger was not able to unlock seat belt. Contacted the dealer.not under warranty, consumer would have to replace it.it is a sealed unit and has to be replaced.*ml
Seat belt on passenger side failed.
Passenger's front/middle seats belts failed.
Seat belts ondriver and passenger side bind with levers that adjustthe seat back tilt.
Seat belt failed/no deployment of airbag during collision, resulting in injuries
Drivers / passengers seat belt retractors failed to operate. Will not pull out of retractors, leaving front occupants without any retraint in case of vehicle collision.
Passenger seat belt is stuck, would not un or retract from the retractor, leaving occupant without any restraints during a vehicle crash; also 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: vehicle experience a windshield wipers to work intermittently or not at all, causes reducing driver's visibility and increasing the risk of vehicle crash. Dealer notified and informed that vehicle vin#was not cover under a mfr's recalls. Please provide any further details:
Passenger shoulder belt will not retract, leaving passenger without any retraint if needed. Dealer notified, and informed that it was out of warranty. Feel free to provide further details.
The rear cab seat belt behind the driver locks up.please describe.tt
The bracket securing the driver's seat broke.i know of at least 3 other people that have had the same problem.each has had to have the bracket reinforced and re-welded.i do not think that this should be happening to vehicles this new. Also, none of the people who have had this same problem are over weight.these seats should not be breaking.
Seat frame failed twice.
Driver's seat bracketswereloosening from the anchor frame. This caused the seat to be loose/wobbly whenevermaking turns. Took to dealer & informed not a manufacturer's defect. The problem of the seat is steadily getting worse.
A broken bolt ondriver's side seat track anchorcausedseat to move while driving.dealer / manfacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
The driver side seat stays engaged constantly due to power seat switch failure.yh
Rear seat latch failed.
While driving driver's side seat back declined backwards. When this occurred consumer was unable to see, and vehicleserved off the road into a ditch.consumer was able to maneuver the vehicle in 4-wheel drive out of the ditch, and drive the home. Consumer back, lower neck area, and chest were sore. Currently vehicle parked in consumer's driveway.
November 2010, i went to stop, the brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to stop using the parking brake, but was very close to rear-ending a carload of people. I had the truck towed to a repair shop. The mechanic told me that the front brake line had rusted out because it was mounted at the factory to the front axle on this 4-wheel drive truck causing it to vibrate and collect debris on it leading to a premature failure due to rust.in december 2012, again when i went to stop from about 55 mph on the freeway, the brake pedal again went almost completely to the floor, but again i was able to stop before hitting another vehicle by using the parking brake and running up on the shoulder of the freeway. The mechanic told me that this time the rear brake line had rusted out at the "t - intersection" where the brake line runs from the front master cylinder to the rear axle and splits into 2 lines at the t intersection. The mechanic told me that this was a very common problem on these trucks as it was a bad design, because the t lays in a recessed holder attached to the rear axle, allowing dirt, salt and wetness to accumulate in this area and cause premature rust and failure of the brake lines.third, last week, while driving, i noticed a raw gas smell and stopped the vehicle. Again i had to have it towed as gas was pouring out of the fuel line by the gas filter on the driver's side rear wheel. This was towed to a different mechanic's repair shop who again showed me that the metal fuel line had rusted out due to its being mounted to the frame rail, causing salt, dirt and debris to accumulate there also. He warned me that these trucks frequently catch fire when these high pressure fuel injection lines rust out.he said he had seen 5 of these trucks burned in just the last 2 years at his small shop.please help. These trucks are inherently dangerously designed to fail.
The brakes system has been worked on 13 different times and they still do not operate correctly.
No summary( dot number: )
Don't believe the abs system works and the front disc pads need replacement every 3k miles.chevy didn't want to address problem.dt
Abs light is now on all the time system never seemed to work right
I had to stop to avoid an accident and the brakes locked without the antilock system engauging.there must be some kind of problem with the antilock system.this was my third suburban.i sold the vehicle one month ago.
I had to stop to avoid an accident and the brakes locked without the antilock system engauging.there must be some kind of problem with the antilock system.this was my third suburban.i sold the vehicle one month ago.
Brake rear axle seals failed.
Anti locks system kicks in at almost every stop. Starts to vibrate at 4 to 5 mph.at diagnostic before we couldn't get a reading period, it was on lift standing still.abs was readind moving at 3mph.
The engine is noisy and vibrates, battery has been replaced three times, brake lines and pump have been replaced, emergency brake cable corroded, and air bag warning light is on.
While driving through the neighborhood at 35 mph, the posted speed, we lost brake control of the vehicle when the service brake was applied approaching an intersection with a stop sign. We were unable to stop the vehicle which entered the intersection and passed all of the way through it. The brake pedal was to the floor and not working properly. Fortunately for all there were no other vehicles ( or pedestrians) in this intersection as we would have certainly hit them. It appears the brake line(s) on the k2500 suburban have rusted through in an area that is difficult to see where they go through the frame and blew out at this critical moment. The dealer is unwilling to take any responsibility for the repair as the vehicle is out of factory warranty. When we purchased the vehicle they did not tell us the brakes could only be relied upon for the time the truck is under warranty. This could have been a serious, possibly deadly outcome since we tow a trailer with the truck on the highway. I understand this is actually a common occurrence with these chevrolet and gmc trucks. Why is there no recall given the potential deadly possibilities? toyota was in the news about their unexpected acceleration issue but we have heard nothing about this unexpected loss of braking issue?why is that? is not being able to stop not a problem for the nhtsa?
1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mrconsumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at.
Having breaking problems that were being caused by incorrect clearance at the spindals, spindals corrected.
Abs, brake failure, when driving and applying brakes, the vehicle pulled to the right, also intermittently causes loss of control, replaced rotors and pads.
Consumerwas sitting at a light when another vehicle hitconsumer's vehicle from the back, pushingconsumer's vehicle 100 feet, and the brakes failed to stop vehicle.
When applying the brakes in a sudden stop situation, the vehicle abs brakes failed.
Driving at50 mph or less ,the abs brakes will grab and pull and lock up in wet conditions.this is an intermittent problem. Therefore, dealer cannot duplicate probelm. Dealer has replacedboth calipers in the front. Consumer states vehicle pulls to the left while braking, problem can be helped by turning off ignition and restarting motor.
First set of front disc pads replaced on 1/20/98 (29362 miles on odometer).grinding noise on braking noted in 12/98.inspection on 12/14/98 by gmc dealer found need to replace front pads due to wear (40610 miles on odometer).problem is excessive and rapid brake wear.we do not ride the brakes.pads subsequent replaced by non-gmc dealership.
Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another. The vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the collision. The dealer informed the owner that the vehicle wasin normal operation. Owner has had brake lines/calipers/rotors and pads put on the front of the vehicle prior to collision.
When applying the abs brakes in any type of weather or speed, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.replaced brakes pads.
Anti lock brakes pull when engaging, pads replaced, however still experience pulling.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. Vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Dealer can't find the problem.
Abs brakes experience lock up on wet and dry pavement once resuling in a minor rear end accident.nlm
Upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a sudden stop on wet pavement the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, the anti- lock brakes locked up, resulting in the vehicle skidding. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has also replaced master cylinder.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied at 5mph the abs kicks in , resulting in extended stopping. Distance.dealer has inspected the vehicle.
Non- completion of stop due to pedal drifting to floor. Driverwent through stop sign,resulting in poor brake effectiveness.this occurs mosty in inclement weather.
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard vehicle continued to still travel.consumer has to press the brakepedal again to come to a stop.
While traveling andwhen depressing the brakes vehicle would travel to the right. Dealer has been contacted , and stated brakes unevenly wore out. Please provide further informaton.
Abs, brake failure, when driving and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the right, also intermittently causes loss of control, replaced rotors & disc pads,
Six trips to dealer for repair of brakes, unsuccessful until manufacturer's bulletin.two replacement fuel injectors. Desire recall information on chev. Brakes.( dot number: tire size: 245r16r45 )
Consumer has replacedbrakes 5 times;2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time.dealersaid that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. They have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked.pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning.wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure.there is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure.
Consumner was driving approximately 10-15mph when he atempted to make a sudden stop, the brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle never stopped. Consumer rear ended another vehicle .
Front passenger'sside abs system failure; tires completely flattened ( six months ; 4 sets) due to system design.
Grinding noise develops in braking system. This is an inherent problem.dealer's comments: system malfunctioned (two replacements).
Owner pulled out of parking space and rearended another vehicle. Dealer says there is nothing wrong.
Poor abs brake performance,a grinding noise is experienced and the pedal goes to the floor.
The defective braking system malfunctioned,causing the brake pedaltofade and extended stopping distance.dealer replaced brake master cylinder.dealer cannot determine problem. Consumer states abs kicks in before it should and that the brake pedal feels mushy, dealer replaced booster assembly and found air in system on one occasion causing pedal to be hard.wiper blades replaced.
When traveling in wet weather conditions and upon depressing the brake pedal, consumer noticed pulsation in the brake pedal, resulting in brakes fading away, causing extended stopping distance, consumer has contacted the dealer.
Upon making a gradual or sudden stop and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle pulls to the left and right.also,the vehicle is not tracking, causing increased amount ofstopping distance.
While driving braking system malfunction due to the leftcaliper sticking.needed to bereplaced twice. Also, extended stopping distance.please provide further information.
While drivingbrakes failed, which led to an accident. Pushed pedal completely to the floor, and vehicle would not stop. Please provide any further information.
I had antilock/brake problems with a 95, and chevrolet refused to let me trade the new car. Bought another 96 and continue to have brake problems.
Antilock brakes failed twice.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Brakes: july 22, on freeway 66mph traffic stopping, applied brakes vehicle came to stop barely on some one's bumper. October 29, at mcdonald's pulled up to window , brakes didn't work,scraped side of wall with front grill guard. Stopped put in park, put parking brakes on, got home/called dealer.took vehicle in, and they tested it and said rear drums were broken.
While applying the brakes on the vehicle, the abs brakes were subjected to an intermittent braking failure. This would cause the vehicle to stop for an extended distance.
In low speeds the defective abs braking system malfunctioned when applying the brake pedal to the floor , causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine problem.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Brakes don't stop vehicle whenconsumer tries to stop.it only happens on slippery surfaces, makes a metal-against-metal sound.consumer says the dealer is waiting for word on the investigation with us, they said nothing was wrong with them. *ml
Anti-lock brakes failed three times, once resulting in an accident.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Abs brakes, when applying the brakes in normal conditions,the vehicle made a grinding noise and pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced brakes and turned rotors.
Brakes: when driving in wet weather and applying the brakes, foot is still on pedal,the brakes engange, disengage,and then engage again while foot is still on pedal.brakes has been serviced at least six times, replacing calipers ,disc, hoses and all parts of the brake system and the problem still exists. The problem occurs mostly in rainyand cold weather or just rain alone.
Brakes need to be replaced every 23000-25000 miles.
Driving the vehicle and coming to an intersection,applied foot to the brake pedal and the vehicle just went straight through the intersection and had to coast to a stop.*nlm
Owner has abs brakes,vehicle has an extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. Owner notes that pads/rotors/drums replaced, but problem remains.
Abs system is not working properly.
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet suburban.while driving 20 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the contact crashed into another vehicle.both vehicles were damaged, but there were no injuries.a police report was filed.the mechanic stated that the abs sensors were corroded and advised the contact to disable the abs.there were no warning lights present.the contact does not plan to have the vehicle repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 190,000 and current mileage was 191,700.updated 4/2/08 the consumer stated can provide a list of with other consumers with similar defects. Updated 04/02/08
Went to apply the brakes; pedal felt hard; did not go to floor. Vehicle was able to stop, but not for awhile. Its a very intermittent problem. Took to dealer for repairs of brakes.
Consumer states while driving the vehicletried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard , the vehicle continued to still travel . Consumer depressed the pedal again the vehicle stopped.
The battery leaked/sprayed acid onto the engine and right front side components of the suburban.the air bag sensor had to be replaced, but the rest of the components were just cleaned off (this included brake hydraulic cables and lines, brakes, air conditioning hoses, radiator, etc.).the dealer/manufacturer said they don't cover the battery because it is not made by them althought i think the company is owned by them.we had to buy a new battery and pay for all the damage to the car and still don't know what the long term affects of this corrosive acid will be.it left a huge orange puddle in our garage floor which we can't get rid of.we took video and pictures of the damage to the car, battery and garage.the cracked front transaxle casing was only diagnosed after they had replaced the seal on the front axle twice since it was always leaking fluid.the rear differential had the seal replaced 2 or 3 times but it still leaks.the fuel pumped failed on our car leaving us stranded.we were told that the truck needs to keep a 1/4 tank of gas at all times in the tank so that this does not happen.the air conditioner has never really worked well on this model, it appears that it is undersized to handle the thermal load.we also had to have the spot welds on the door jams filed because many sharp burrs existed which were a safety hazard.
Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time.i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it.please help me find out why this car is still being sold.i only drive this suburban in emergency.
In dry and wet weather when applying the abs rakespedal goes to the floor, left/right front wheels lock up and vehicle skids .
Intermittently when the brakes were applied the pedal became hardor went to the floor, ,resulting in extended stopping distance .the dealer has replaced the vacuum booster. The manufacturer has been notified.
When applyingabs brakes, the brakes pulstate and grab on dry pavement, and extended stopping distance occurs.
When applying anti lock brakes, vehicle wanders.
Abs brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision. No deployment of driver's air bag upon impact.
Driving at approximately10-15 mph, pushed brakes,went to floor . No brakesand lostall steering. Dealer said hydraulic unit went out which controlled abs and power steering. This defect can result in an accident.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.also, when applying the brakes th are grabbing. Abs system is kicking in, and kicking the consumer's foot off the pedal engine check light keep coming on. Transmission is jerking, andvehicle is idling real fast.
While traveling at a low speed and when depressing the brakes,vehicle would go into a extended stopping distance, leaking brake fluid reservior causing brakes to lock up.
Anti-lock brakes failed almost resulting in a vehicle collision.
Anti lock brakes do not stop vehicle properly, extended stopping distance.
Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance.
The defectiveabs braking system malfunctioned,causing the brake pedal to go to the floor, and caused extended stopping distance,resulting inan accident.no prior problems.
Brakeswere squeaking andgrinding, and consumer had to have the front brakes and the rotors replaced at 40k miles.the dealer has been notified.
Ea95-026;when traveling at any speedand attempting to make a gradual stop, upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in the consumer going through an intersection.consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced various parts, such asshoes/rotors. Problem still occurs.please provide any further details. Repair invoices available.
Vehicle suffers from noticeable vibration which appears to be the result of a design flaw. Dealer also replaced front/rear abs brakes/tires/driveshaft and rear axle.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
On-going / intermittent problem with brake system would lock up when ever vehicle comes to a slow speed / to a complete stop. Dealer / mfr. Notified. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter or provide additional information.
While driving vehicle the consumer said that the brakes started smoking and smelled like burning, and pedal went all way to the floor.it feels like there are no brakes on the vehicle, the vehicle doesn't stop on time, and keeps rolling for a few more feet.
Dt: 1996 gmc suburban , while pulling out from the post office consumerapplied the brakes and thebrake pedal would not go down.consumerpushed downvery hard, did not pump the brakes.finally, the brakes startedworking,the brake pedal jerked/ went down to the floor,and vehicle stopped.the brake indicator lightcame on . Heard a real strange noise, and brakes malfunctioned again. Took vehicle to the dealer, and they could not find any problem with the brake pedal.the dealer had never heard of this happening.this only happened this time and has not happened again.there were no accidents or injuries.
Abs failure. While applying the brakes coming to a stop, the abs starts engaging making the vehicle pull to one side and making it almost impossible to get vehicle stopped in time because of the abs engaging. This is happening sporadically. And has happened many times with my wife driving. Very unsafe. I have heard of this happening to a lot of other suburbans.
When the brakes are applied driver experiences extended stopping distance.the dealer has been notified.
The rear brakes lock upon wet pavements and in colder than normal weather conditions, causing the vehicle to go into a slide.the dealer has been notified.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing vehicle topull to the left, and extendedstopping distance.
When appling the abs brakes the vehicle swerves severly to the right. This problem occurs intermittently.
Thebraking system malfunctioned, causing vibrations and squealing and extended stopping distance.dealer cannot determine problem.
While driving at any speed & the brakes (abs) are applied, the vehicle would go left or right. If weather is wet/slippery, vehicle would spin sideways after brakes applied. Took to dealer & dealer agreed that a problem exists with brakes..
Brake pedal seems "soft" and goes to the floor, indicating a problem with the brake pedal.please provide further information.
While making a stop vehicle would continue totravel, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer can't duplicate intermittent problem.*ml
While driving about 30 mph consumer tried to stop.but,brakes locked up, causing driver to lose control of vehicle.
Abs brakes sometimes pull to the left, right, and sometimes work okay. Replaced two times. Dealer states pulling a trailer wears the brakes out.brake shoes have to be replaced every 20,000 miles.problem cannot be duplicated, problem still exists. *ml
When the brakes were applied under normal stopping conditions the pedal went to the floor, causingextended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Abs, brake failure, when driving and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the right, also intermittently causes loss of control, replaced rotors & disc pads,
Abs brakes failed, causing vehicle to pulsate/vibrate upon brake application. Also, replaced worn out pads.
Consumer was sittingat an intersection and there was a grinding noise.she had foot onbrakes, andvehicle started to surge forward. Then,vehicle idled highly, andenginechecklight came on.dealershipwasaware of problem.
While traveling at a speed of 60 mph and attempting to apply the brakes,car went out of control.dealer fixed the car at owner'sexpense.
Anti-lock brakes continue to lock up after repairs made.
Anti lock brakes fail intermittently, pedal to the floor.
Poor brake performance/pad performance
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they freeze up. Brake pedal is barely touched and brakes lock instantly causing occupants to jolt forward. A vehicle close behind may not have time to stop to crash.abs is working intermittently.
Poor abs brake performance,the pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance is experienced.
Abs brake failure.
The suburban has had numerous brake problems since new, has had three brake jobs and most recently replaced the hydraulic booster assembly. Poor dealer response.
While driving vehicle applied the brakes and the brakes locked up,causing the vehicle to run onto the railroad track. Both front tires blew out.
Brakes and master cylinder failed on several occasions.
While applying the brakes during inclement weather (snow, rain) the brakes fail to stop the vehicle and the pedal pulsates, the consumer can also hear a metallic grinding noise, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the pads and rotors were replaced yet the problem still exist.nlm
Premature brake wear.
Front and rear brakes failed. Yh
Brakes failed.
The defective braking system malfunctioned,causing the brake pedaltofade and extended stopping distance.dealer replaced brake master cylinder.dealer cannot determine problem. Consumer states abs kicks in before it should and that the brake pedal feels mushy, dealer replaced booster assembly and found air in system on one occasion causing pedal to be hard.wiper blades replaced.
Brakes failed.
Poor brake performance, pedal goes to floor and do not really make a good effort to stop
Brake do not work
Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake pads and shoes and rotors. Please provide any further details.
Consumer experienced left rotar failure, on another occasion consumer stated that while attempting to brake to avoid being cut off by another motorist, the center hub separated from the rotor of the right front wheel causing the car to be thrown into the medial strip.
Premature wear of front brake pads/rotors.
Consumer has replacedbrakes 5 times;2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time.dealersaid that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. They have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked.pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning.wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure.there is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure.
Front brake got hot, smoked, and squealed.have had this problem back to chevrolet dealer (frye chevrolet, augusta, kansas) 4 different time in the last 5000 miles.still gets hot and squeals.they cannot (or will not) repair?
Consumer experienced left rotar failure, on another occasion consumer stated that while attempting to brake to avoid being cut off by another motorist, the center hub separated from the rotor of the right front wheel causing the car to be thrown into the medial strip.
Premature brake wear and left front pulling.
Owner has abs brakes,vehicle has an extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. Owner notes that pads/rotors/drums replaced, but problem remains.
Failure of the front brakes, the vehicle was in motion and the front brakes smoked.
Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another. The vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the collision. The dealer informed the owner that the vehicle wasin normal operation. Owner has had brake lines/calipers/rotors and pads put on the front of the vehicle prior to collision.
Consumer experiencingexcessive wear of the brake pads and shoes and rotors.alsowhen pads and shoes/rotors need replacing, the vehicle becomes very difficult to stop. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Ea95-026;when traveling at any speedand attempting to make a gradual stop, upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in the consumer going through an intersection.consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced various parts, such asshoes/rotors. Problem still occurs.please provide any further details. Repair invoices available.
While driving braking system malfunction due to the leftcaliper sticking.needed to bereplaced twice. Also, extended stopping distance.please provide further information.
Driving at50 mph or less ,the abs brakes will grab and pull and lock up in wet conditions.this is an intermittent problem. Therefore, dealer cannot duplicate probelm. Dealer has replacedboth calipers in the front. Consumer states vehicle pulls to the left while braking, problem can be helped by turning off ignition and restarting motor.
Brakes: when driving in wet weather and applying the brakes, foot is still on pedal,the brakes engange, disengage,and then engage again while foot is still on pedal.brakes has been serviced at least six times, replacing calipers ,disc, hoses and all parts of the brake system and the problem still exists. The problem occurs mostly in rainyand cold weather or just rain alone.
While traveling andwhen depressing the brakes vehicle would travel to the right. Dealer has been contacted , and stated brakes unevenly wore out. Please provide further informaton.
Consumer noticed excessive brake wear on the front pads/rotors andrear drums due to excessive heat. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Front brake pads and rear brake shoes worn out.yh
Brake pads failed several times causing vehicle to pull while braking.
Premature brake pad wear, causing poor brake performance.
Brake pads failed.
When applying the abs brakes in any type of weather or speed, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.replaced brakes pads.
First set of front disc pads replaced on 1/20/98 (29362 miles on odometer).grinding noise on braking noted in 12/98.inspection on 12/14/98 by gmc dealer found need to replace front pads due to wear (40610 miles on odometer).problem is excessive and rapid brake wear.we do not ride the brakes.pads subsequent replaced by non-gmc dealership.
Front brake pad failure due to design problems.
Abs brakes failed, causing vehicle to pulsate/vibrate upon brake application. Also, replaced worn out pads.
Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time.i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it.please help me find out why this car is still being sold.i only drive this suburban in emergency.
Abs brakes, when applying the brakes in normal conditions,the vehicle made a grinding noise and pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced brakes and turned rotors.
Brake rotors failed, causing noise.
While driving and when depressing brake pedal heard agrinding noise. Had vehicle serviced. Technicianstated rotors needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Consumer noticed excessive brake wear on the front pads/rotors andrear drums due to excessive heat. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Abs, when applying brakes, vehicle pulls very hard to right, in for repair rotors and disc pads in the front.
Brakeswere squeaking andgrinding, and consumer had to have the front brakes and the rotors replaced at 40k miles.the dealer has been notified.
Abs, when applying brakes, vehicle pulls very hard to right, in for repair rotors and disc pads in the front.
Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time.i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it.please help me find out why this car is still being sold.i only drive this suburban in emergency.
Six trips to dealer for repair of brakes, unsuccessful until manufacturer's bulletin.two replacement fuel injectors. Desire recall information on chev. Brakes.( dot number: tire size: 245r16r45 )
Brake drums failed.
Recently we had the vehicle serviced at a independant service (l&l automotive), in the past the vehicle has been serviceda chevrolet dealership. L&l states on their invoice "found rear brake shoes did not match the drums, it appears that the incorrect rear differential was installed from the facotry, we put drums on that matched the rear shoes/axle".we have continually taken this vehicle to a authroized chevy dealer because we had problems with brakes. Our invoices indicate that at 8947 miles on 7/26/96 we first complained, at 13,829 miles on 9/30/96 burt replaced front brakes (warranty), at 13,829 miles on 9/30/96 burt replaced front brakes, at 20,462 miles on 12/31/96 burt resurfaced rear brake drums (did not detect or tell us of any problems with the drums) and suggested the front brakes needed to be replaced again soon, at 21,575 miles burt replaced front brakes (we paid), at 30,799 miles on 5/29/97 burt replaced front brakes. This is just a sample and shows the problems we attempted to correct with the braking while the vehicle was under warranty.chevrolet has denied us any responsibility because it is out of warranty, even if the vehicle was incorrect from the factory and even if their authorized dealer had 5 times to detect the problem while still under warranty.i feel that it is their responsibility and that the car is still unsafe. The drums/shoes/differential do not fit the vehicle that we bought. An increase safety problem is we have 2 disabled children, one is classified through the school district as "traumatic brain injury" (unrelated to an auto. Accident). We must have a vehicle that has the strength the carry and stop this 3/4 ton vehicle, which for 82,000 miles has been stopping mainly by front braking. I had to apolized to my wife for the last 3 years on blaming her driving on the brakes! since putting smaller drums to fit the shoes, i do not feel safe in driving this vehicle with my family and especialypulling our boat or horse trailer.
Consumer noticed excessive brake wear on the front pads/rotors andrear drums due to excessive heat. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Brakes: july 22, on freeway 66mph traffic stopping, applied brakes vehicle came to stop barely on some one's bumper. October 29, at mcdonald's pulled up to window , brakes didn't work,scraped side of wall with front grill guard. Stopped put in park, put parking brakes on, got home/called dealer.took vehicle in, and they tested it and said rear drums were broken.
Brakes: when driving in wet weather and applying the brakes, foot is still on pedal,the brakes engange, disengage,and then engage again while foot is still on pedal.brakes has been serviced at least six times, replacing calipers ,disc, hoses and all parts of the brake system and the problem still exists. The problem occurs mostly in rainyand cold weather or just rain alone.
The battery leaked/sprayed acid onto the engine and right front side components of the suburban.the air bag sensor had to be replaced, but the rest of the components were just cleaned off (this included brake hydraulic cables and lines, brakes, air conditioning hoses, radiator, etc.).the dealer/manufacturer said they don't cover the battery because it is not made by them althought i think the company is owned by them.we had to buy a new battery and pay for all the damage to the car and still don't know what the long term affects of this corrosive acid will be.it left a huge orange puddle in our garage floor which we can't get rid of.we took video and pictures of the damage to the car, battery and garage.the cracked front transaxle casing was only diagnosed after they had replaced the seal on the front axle twice since it was always leaking fluid.the rear differential had the seal replaced 2 or 3 times but it still leaks.the fuel pumped failed on our car leaving us stranded.we were told that the truck needs to keep a 1/4 tank of gas at all times in the tank so that this does not happen.the air conditioner has never really worked well on this model, it appears that it is undersized to handle the thermal load.we also had to have the spot welds on the door jams filed because many sharp burrs existed which were a safety hazard.
Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another. The vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the collision. The dealer informed the owner that the vehicle wasin normal operation. Owner has had brake lines/calipers/rotors and pads put on the front of the vehicle prior to collision.
When brakes are applied hard, vehicle would jerk to left & pulloff the road. Had taken vehicle to mechanic & had numerous work done on brakes. Finally discovered that the brake hoses are collapsing & needed repair.
Master cylinder leak.
Brakes and master cylinder failed on several occasions.
Progressive brake failure over 10-15 miles stretch in 1st and 2nd gear, master cylinder failed, replaced.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a sudden stop on wet pavement the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, the anti- lock brakes locked up, resulting in the vehicle skidding. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has also replaced master cylinder.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor. Also there is extended stopping distance. Took vehicle to dealer and they fixed the master cylinder several times.
Brake pedal seems "soft" and goes to the floor, indicating a problem with the brake pedal.please provide further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I contacted chevrolet's customer assistance center several time but did not receive any satisfaction.i contend that a critical safety component such as the break booster should not fail during the normal life of the vehicle.several complaints during the warranty period were made about the pedal being soft.i was told this breaks were ok.i kept the part and offered to send to chevrolet to determine if was defective.my contention is that if a part is defective it should be replaced regardless of the warranty.if it was not defective the part should be reengineered to provided a failure rate less than 10-6. Someone could have been injured if the speed had been greater.
Intermittently when the brakes were applied the pedal became hardor went to the floor, ,resulting in extended stopping distance .the dealer has replaced the vacuum booster. The manufacturer has been notified.
While driving 50 mph applied the brakes and pedal felt hard, and there was no braking action. No accident. Dealer saidbrake booster had failed, and needed to be replaced.
When applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor, after pumping the brake pedal,the truck finally came to a rest against a parking stump.this was due to a collapsed vacuum in the brake booster. The power brake booster was replaced at this time. The power brake booster was also replaced on 10/16/97, for the same reason with 28,000 miles.
The suburban has had numerous brake problems since new, has had three brake jobs and most recently replaced the hydraulic booster assembly. Poor dealer response.
The contact owns a 1996 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph while towing a trailer, the trailer brakes malfunctioned causing the wheels to lock and blowing the trailer front passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering column harness was underside causing one of the wires to burn out. As a result, the wiring had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 250,000. Updated 08/11/2014*lj
While driving the steering rod disassembled from the steering column, causing the vehicle to go out of control.please describe.
Fastener between steering wheel column and steering mechanism failed, causing loss of steering control. *dsh
Ea 97 007/steering shaft separation: while backing out ofdrivewayvehicle lost control of the steering column which has disconnected from shaft joint.dealer notified, and informedconsumer that this defectwas not covered under manufacturer's recall. The steering wheel spun freely due to failure of the fastner for steering column and steering mechanism.the manufacturer should be made aware of this premature failure and should fix it before some one is hurt.
Wiring bundle in steering wheel housing pinches when steering wheel is in a particular position.
While braking vehicle lost power steering.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Low fluid light comes on whenever cold started,replace pump in cooling system along with leaking fittings.
While driving, the steering failed.this caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The consumer regained control of the vehicle and pulled over and turned the vehicle off. The consumer was able to restart vehicle,but the steering would not turn.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the steering pump needed to be replaced.the steering was extremely stiff.the power steering pump was found inoperative. *sc
The power steering pump failed, when the consumer attempted to make a turn.
While driving thevehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment due to power steering pump malfunctioning.please give any further details.
When making right turns it was difficult to steer and the steering wheel becamestiff. The dealerreplaced the steering pump, but problem still occurred.
Right rear upper control armbolt wasn't in place, fell out. Also,steering linkage: idler arm came apart, causingsteering to lock up.
Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time.i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it.please help me find out why this car is still being sold.i only drive this suburban in emergency.
Consumer has replacedbrakes 5 times;2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time.dealersaid that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. They have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked.pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning.wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure.there is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure.
Intermittentlysteering wheel vibrates when turning.vehicle has been inspected and determined that rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Please provide additional information.
Suburban is unable to pull trailer.
Frame has broken on the front oftruck. Please provide further detail.
Owner claims that she went to open the door and it fell off completely.
Right rear panel weld failed, causing water to leak.
Rear passenger door sticking when opened from inside, lubricated the four doors, then door badly squeaking, replace r/i pin and bushings to correct the problem.
Rear door upper hinge body weld to b-pillar broke upon opening the door.
Metal right front inner fender shield has been rubbing against high pressure refrigerant line causing the line to fail, releasing all a/c refrigerant to the atmosphere.air conditioner is now inop preventing proper operation of windshield defog.
Vehicle suffers from noticeable vibration which appears to be the result of a design flaw. Dealer also replaced front/rear abs brakes/tires/driveshaft and rear axle.
While traveling at any speed vehicle make a loud noise. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaton.
When appling brakes, vehicle pulls to the left.possible suspension failure.
The vehicle pulls to the right.yh
Front end misaligned.
Loose control arm bolts caused loss of control.
Transmission 3 problems with parts replaced, upper control arm became loose on 3rd visit parts replaced, rear doord binding,oil cooler adapter and oil pan loose, rear a coil replaced,water pump replaced,power steering pump replaced,cooling hose into manifold broke was replaced,
Right rear upper control armbolt wasn't in place, fell out. Also,steering linkage: idler arm came apart, causingsteering to lock up.
Shock absorber attached to a-frame broke. Not able to hold shock absorber. Happened on driver's side first & now on passenger's shock absorber is gone & loose. Mechanic said it started to chip away.
Rear end needed new bearings.
On the three separate occasions, i felt vibrations that seemed like a loose wheel and immediately stopped my vehicle. On one occasion, the left rear tire tread separated from the steel and was half gone around the tire. On the two other occasions, i could feel the same vibration and when stopping, i could see the tread separation from the steel belt in the form of large bumps completely around the tires. I attribute my safely stopping to 35 years of trained professional driving and always being conscientious of any unusual vehicle sounds and actions. Each time the tires were replaced by the same firestone dealer. A prorated charge was made on each tire and the dealer denied any manufacturing problems with the tires and my tires were just flukes.i took the fourth tire off the vehicle and placed it inside as a spare tire with 26,000 miles on it, fearing it would too separate.had these incidents occurred when either my wife or daughters had been driving the suburban, i believe that their lives could have been endangered. If you wish examine the fourth original tire or any of the replacement tires, feel free to contact me.i believe that these 16-inch tires, due to my experience, are just as likely to fail as the 15-inch tires.( dot number: sp872kr03l tire size: lt24575r16 )
Damages were paid by firestone. No safety defect mentioned in summary.( dot number: tire size: 245-75r-16 )
While driving at approx 40 mph car began to shake, make wobbling noise, whole wheel came off, sheared at the pins: lugs: bolts had weathered out.dealership claims faulty lug bolts.replaced new axle/rims/tires,this defect can result in an accident.
Tire tread separated from the casing and tire did not deflate. (tiresize: lt245/75r)( dot number:tire size: lt245/75r )
Saturday, 30 september, my wife and i began a trip, tucson to yuma, in a newly acquired '96 suburban 2500. Earlier that morning i had been reading some of the news that had been posted on the internet and had come across another in the never ending stories of the woes of firestone (tires). The (bad) news had spilled over from the ford applications to reference firestone's steeltex r4s and at model tires... That come as standard equipment on, of all things, the chevrolet suburban! i walked out to the garage and looked at the tires that were installed on the "new" '96 and found that the vehicle had like now r4s types installed on all four corners! "nah, it can't be"i said to myself. I had read further, on the internet, the response of firestone to the new allegations was firestone believed that the safety board/gurus were only beginning their investigation and that there was no indication that any real problems were associated with the r4s and at model tires. With renewed confidence in firestone (reinforced by their published statement) we started our trip to yuma. Seventeen (17) miles into the trip, travelling at 75 mph (which is legal speed limit in this neck of the woods), things got real exciting. The driver's side rear started to "thump"the tire came apart, and control became "dicey". We were in the leftmost lane of the interstate with automobiles to our right side and behind us. I got the suburban to slow enough, without using brakes, to enter the median safely and review "the damage". A highway patrolman (state trooper) pulled in along side to see if we were ok and offer some assistance. He seemed to think that we were lucky not to have really taken a tumble or rolled the vehicle. An average driver would have lost it. We returned to tucson and immediately replaced all five (5) firestone tires. (dot number: v611b1a378tiresize: lt24575r16)
The car came equipped with these tires. I have had 2 blowouts caused from tire separation; the first occurence was in 6/98 withapprox. 35k miles on the tire and the second in 8/00 with approx . 54 k miles on the tire. No damage to vehicle or occupents. I have 3 tires left that have 20 k miles of use. Since i tow a rv trailer, my concern is whether i should replace the remaining tires. (dot number: v611b1atiresize: lt24575r16)
While driving vehicle applied the brakes and the brakes locked up,causing the vehicle to run onto the railroad track. Both front tires blew out.
No summary listed.(dot number: trashed ittiresize: 275 x 16.5)
@ tires have blow out forno apparent reason (tiresize: lt245/75r1)( dot number: tire size: lt245/75r1 )
This is the 2nd one of these tires on my suburban that the tread had separated. The 1st one was on 8/26/2000 and was unable to get another e rated tire from dealer. I had to take a c rated tire for a spare.i intend to replace the remaing tires with a different brand before i kill someone in my family. These tires are defective and firestone will only "adjust" them. Please help!la burke. (tiresize: 245/75 16)( dot number:tire size: 245/75 16 )
While driving south on i-81 on the 4th of july weekend, with my wife and child, we were near blacksburg, va.we were in a construction zone and were drive approximately 60 mph.our left front tire began to shake, so we pulled to the side of the highway.a large portion of the side wall on the tire had been blown out.i believe it was lucky for us that we were in a construction zone at the time and not traveling at a higher rate of speed.we do not have photos or the tire, but the man at the firestone store said he'd never seen anything like it before. (dot number: vnii bab38tiresize: 247/75r16)
On sunday, may 14, 2000, i was traveling south on interstate 95 in my 1996 chevrolet suburban. Approximately midway through connecticut the right rear tire came apart causing damage to wheel, brake lines, heater hoses and heater core for rear heater. I did not hit anything nor did i notice any problems prior to this incident. These tires were purchased new in january 2000 with 39441 miles on the odometer. The approximate milage when the incident occured was 46500. I was told by firestone's legal office that the reason was my driving for an unknown period of time with low tire pressure. I checked the tire pressure prior to leaving a relatives house that morning as well as visually checking them at lunch. The incident occured at approx. 2:00pm. I also religiously check the tire pressure weekly. At no time did i find a tire low.( dot number: tire size: lt245/75r1 )
2 of these tires blew out at different times -for no apparent reason (tiresize: lt245/75r1)( dot number: tire size: lt245/75r1 )
Both tires separated. I still have one of the tires with damage off vehicle.
At 75mph on i15 20in section of tread separted. Stopped safely before tread left tire. Firestone would only adjust tire. I want firestone to replace all tires on my 2500 suburban. These are e load rated tires.( dot number: tire size: lt245/r16 )
Michelin (p235/75r15) tires blow out.
Tread separation on 4 tires--firestone prorated 2 and i replaced 2 with michelins at my expense as i was advised not to replace with firestone.two tires tread separated under 20,000 miles.( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16e )
Vehicle suffers from noticeable vibration which appears to be the result of a design flaw. Dealer also replaced front/rear abs brakes/tires/driveshaft and rear axle.
As in other firestone failures the tread riped away from the tire completely leaving the sidewall intact...( dot number: tire size: p225/75r16 )
1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mrconsumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at.
Goodyear tire blew out.
Front passenger'sside abs system failure; tires completely flattened ( six months ; 4 sets) due to system design.
Anti locks system kicks in at almost every stop. Starts to vibrate at 4 to 5 mph.at diagnostic before we couldn't get a reading period, it was on lift standing still.abs was readind moving at 3mph.
Right front tire is showing signs of dry rot alongsidewall as large as a goose egg.firestone was notified. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Pe-00-020 replacement tires on a 1996 chevy suburban, tire size lt24575r16, dot number vn11b1a, tire have about 35 thousands miles on them. When driving consumer noticed vibration coming from the front end, consumer hadtires inspected andright rear tire was showed evidence of tread separation.consumer also experienceda problem when driving 70 mph the left rear entire tread separated from the tire.tire was replaced. Please provide any further details.
While driving at approximately 70 mph front passenger's tire tread separated.entire tread peeled off tire, but did not blowout. Damage was done to wheel weld, and passenger mirror.goodyear, wrangler, gs-a lt265/75r-16c, dot# mdw8wk0v179, and tire had approximately 30k mileagae.
Consumer's wife was driving at highway speed in1996, chevrolet, suburban when right rear firestone tire, p245/75r16,dot:bd11bac509 experienced tread separation.
Traveling 65mph & vehicle started to vibrate. Was towing camper at time. Stopped & checked & noticed nothing amiss. Drove for 10 miles & vibration got worse. Stopped again & checked tires. Noticed tread had separated from the casing, but was still attached. Contactedaaa & tire changed for spare. Do not have tire. Spare replaced with goodyear at tire shop. Been in contact with firestone retailer but not given tire exchangement.firestone steel tex lt245/75416 with 47,000 miles. Dot #w211b1a435.
Firestone, stee tex, tire size lt24575r16, dotvm11b3a197; while driving70 mph tread onright rear tire completely separated.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph onhighway andwas pulling up intodriveway, and she heard a noise.when she got out of the vehiclenoticed thatpassenger's rear tiretreadhad separated fromrim. Firestone, steel tex #at,lt245/75r16.
While traveling 75mph right rear tire blewout. Vehicle vibrated. Pulled toside., and checked tires. Noticedtread had peeled off. Put spare on. Brought another tire to replace spare. 2nd tire left rear blewout, same thing had happened. Then, 3rd tire, right front, same problem. Threw away firsttire. Keptother two tires that blew out same day. Vehicle went off road to the left & then back to the right. Driver suffered back injuries due to tread separation of third tire.bridgestone pueler apt (after market) lt 265/75r16.
Tire failures(2)involved tread coming off the tire (similar to those being recalled)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )
While traveling on the freeway, consumer edxperienced tread separation, consumer went to a local firestone dealer and they replaced the tire at a discount price and refused to provided a free replacement, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tire as well as the five hundred deductibile to consumer vehicle due to the tread separation which caused damaged to the vehicle. Firestone lt 245/75r-16 load range e (ms).
While driving about 55 or 60 mph tread on the rear passenger's side tire came compeletely off, beating the truck to pieces. Driver was able to control truck. Original tire equipment ona 1996, suburban.tire size lt24575r16. Tire mileage about 26,000 miles. Owner replacedtire with the same tire.firestone was not contacted about the tire. Chevrolet repairedtruck, and owner received a new tire free of charge.the vehicle dealer repaired damaged caused by the tire failure as well as replaced the tire at no cost to the customer.
Tire failures(2)involved tread coming off the tire (similar to those being recalled)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )
Pe 00 040/tread separation: both rear tire experienced tread separation while traveling at 75 mph withdriver and seven passengers, 4 adults and3 children in a 1996 chevrolet, suburban; original equipment, tire size p245/75r16, dot# unavailable. No damage or injuries reported. Firestone was notified, and willing to assist on a prorate replacement only.firestone steeltex r4s, e load.
While pulling trailer at low speed and turning right the metal on the hitch tore on the drivers side causing the trailer hitch to go under the car and nearly puncture the fuel tank, the hitch was install by the manufacturer and did not break at bolt attachment or weld.nlm
While driving, the trailer hitch bolts came loose, causing the trailer to detach from the vehicle.
The hitch receiver experienced weld problems which caused cracks in the metal attachment plate. *mjs
Consumer states platform hitch was inspected by dot personnel and found cracks, consumer uses vehicle to pull a 2ooo 34 foot airstream.
Trailer hitch platform weld joint failure due to stress on the hitch, causing cracking hitch flanges, at stress points.the metal fatigue (cracks)have reduced the hitch towing capacity by 50 percent.where in continous use of the hitch can cause complete failure,resulting in serious injury to passengers.
Consumer was sittingat an intersection and there was a grinding noise.she had foot onbrakes, andvehicle started to surge forward. Then,vehicle idled highly, andenginechecklight came on.dealershipwasaware of problem.
Keyless remote entry malfunctions.yh
Driver side rearashtray kept popping out without being touched, replaced ashtray.
Throttle control sensor failed causing causing unwanted acceleration. Mjs
Cruise control failed.
Consumer was sittingat an intersection and there was a grinding noise.she had foot onbrakes, andvehicle started to surge forward. Then,vehicle idled highly, andenginechecklight came on.dealershipwasaware of problem.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.also, when applying the brakes th are grabbing. Abs system is kicking in, and kicking the consumer's foot off the pedal engine check light keep coming on. Transmission is jerking, andvehicle is idling real fast.
Idle air control failed.
Right window switch failed.
Power window lock failed.
Major failures at 2 years a/c, batt, alternator, fuel pump & differential,
Mirror on both passenger and driver side malfunctions.yh
Outside rearview mirror flutters/shakes at highway speeds.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.also, when applying the brakes th are grabbing. Abs system is kicking in, and kicking the consumer's foot off the pedal engine check light keep coming on. Transmission is jerking, andvehicle is idling real fast.
While traveling inrain andwithout any indication windshield wipers stopped. Please provide further information.
Wipers fail to operate at times.i contacted chevrolet and was told there was no recall on these. My1995 chev. 2500pu has the same problem,no recall.my brother has a 1995 chev. 2500pu with the same problem,no recall.my dad has a1994 chev.pu with the same problem ,no recall. My other brother has a 1996 chev 2500pu with the same problem, no recall according to chevrolet on these vehicles.this is a safety issue that in my oppinion warrants a recall. Thank you, chris .
1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mrconsumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at.
Recall 03v159 000 concerning windshield wiper motor: windshield wipers worked intermittently or not at all during inclement weather. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired for the recall back in 1999. The consumer stated that the problem still exists and the wipers only work sometimes. *tc
Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring:windshield wipers work intermittently. Problemcan result in inoperative windshield wipers,increasingrisk of a vehicle crash. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehiclewas not covered underrecall due to vin.
Previous recall only covered vehicles manufactured until 05/96.mine was manufactured 06/96 and dealer (dadeland chevrolet) will not accept recall repair. Windshieldwiper failure is intermittent, just as in existing recall for vehicle a few weeks older than mine.
Nhtsa recall 98v150001 visual systems windshield wiper/washer; windshield wipers are intermittent.this truck is not within the recall scope. *mr occassionally the windshield wipers become jerky and move slow.consumer has found that tapping the wiper motor causes the windshield wipers to work.*jg
Windshield wipers are working intermittently.
Windshield wipers work intermittentlywhen its raining and they do not work we sometimes need to stop because of poor visibility.appears to be the same as campaign 98v150001, but my vin is not listed.
The defective braking system malfunctioned,causing the brake pedaltofade and extended stopping distance.dealer replaced brake master cylinder.dealer cannot determine problem. Consumer states abs kicks in before it should and that the brake pedal feels mushy, dealer replaced booster assembly and found air in system on one occasion causing pedal to be hard.wiper blades replaced.
Consumer states vehicle is experiencing the same problem as recall 98 v 151 001, wiper work intermitted, now really stopping a lot.please provide any further information. Mr
Passenger seat belt is stuck, would not un or retract from the retractor, leaving occupant without any restraints during a vehicle crash; also 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: vehicle experience a windshield wipers to work intermittently or not at all, causes reducing driver's visibility and increasing the risk of vehicle crash. Dealer notified and informed that vehicle vin#was not cover under a mfr's recalls. Please provide any further details:
Windshield wipers work intermittently, the consumer wipers are experiencing symptoms of recall 98v-150001 yet the vehicle is not included due to vin.*nlm
1996 chevy suburban windshield wiper motor failure. Occured suddenly in a downpour on a moutain highway, near collisions trying to negotiate traffic and find a safe place to pull over. Upon having the motor replaced, i found that a recall was effected for this issue that my vehicle was not included in. I wish i had know, i would have fixed the issue anyway. Concerened about the other vehicles out there that have not been corrected.
Intermittentlywindshield wipers become inoperable, causing poor visibility.a recall has been issued onvehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to vin. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Recall 98v150001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers work intermittently.dealer/manufacturer notified, and informedconsumer that vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Whenever windshield wipers are in use they would work intermittently. This causes visibility to very poor. Had contacted dealership for help, and was not able to provide it due to a lack of parts for windshield wipers.
Was driving in the rain & using windshieldwipers, when they suddenly stopped working.later, they came back on & then stopped altogether. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic failed to look at wipers. Indicated no recall on vehicle. Took vehicle to private mechanic & was informed a problem with the solder joint in wiper & it was replaced.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently, at times when consumer went to turn the wipers off, they remained on.
While driving windshield wiper motor keeps going out. This could cause an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Consumer is experiencing the same problem as the describedin recall for the windshield wipers. But this vehicle is not included in recall due to vin.dealer has been contacted.
Consumer states while driving in the rain the windshield wiper inadvertently cuts off, causing low visibility. Ts
1) major coolant leak from intake/cyl head gasket (left rear of motor) (2) engine trouble light indicates tc 1870 code problem in transmissionvalve body (3)windshieldwipers work intermitently safety hazard(4)a/c dash lights cycle on and off when a/c button is pushed on but fan motor is shut off.all problems are "common" per dealership service writer
Windshield wipers intermittently failed during operation, causing poor visibility. There was recall 98 v15001;but, this vehicle was not included due to vin. The windshield wiper motor was repaired before the consumer had accident.
Pinion seal on rear diff. Leaked at 36k miles, fuel injectors clogged at 40k and inoperable oxygen sensor.battery leaked at side terminal (38k miles), corroded battery cables and shelf. Winsheild wipers do not go all the way down to the starting position when turned off.currently having problems with starting the vehicle.starter was checked and is o.k.probably electrical, due to leaking battery or a computer problem.
Wiper control unit failed.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently.
Windshield wipers work intermittenly when turned on.there has been a recall# 98v150001 issued but thisvehicle was not a part ofrecall due to vin.
When its raining and windshield wipers are turnedon, they will stop unexpectedly in the down position.
Consumer has replacedbrakes 5 times;2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time.dealersaid that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. They have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked.pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning.wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure.there is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure.
Wiper motor circuit board/wiper delay module.
Windshield wiper worked intermittently. The dealer replaced the wiper pulse board and said it was doing the same thing the pulse boards did that were recalled. But the recall was for cars 94 to 5-96, my car was made in 8-96 and was not under the recall.i spoke with chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 claim # 990317773 and was told due to the age and milage of my car they would not cover it.this car is newer than the cars they recalled and has the same problem.additional recalls need to be made on this part.
This vehicle is experiencingindentical problems as inrecall# 8704 98v150000. Windshield wipers intermittently operate, reducing driver's visibilty, and increasing risk of crash. Manufacturer has advised consumer that this vehicle was not part of recall issused, and will not cover expense for repair.the manufacturer was willing to cover part cost for circuit board inside the wiper motorbut dealer wants the consumer to pay for labor.
Windshield wipers work intermittently, the consumer wipers are experiencing symptoms of recall 98v-150001 yet the vehicle is not included due to vin.*nlm
98v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: vehicle wipers work intermittently; problem can result in inoperative wipers, reducing driver's visibilityand increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not cover under manufacturer's recall due to vin.
Recall 98 v 150 001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wiperswork intermittently. Thisproblem can result ininoperative windshield wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasingrisk of a vehicle crash.they replaced the wiper module assembly.
Recall 98v150.001/windshield wiper wiring: windshield wipers intermittently would stop working during operation. Dealer notified,and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under. Recall due to vin.
Windshield wiper motor failed.yh
Wheel studs broke.
While driving at approx 40 mph car began to shake, make wobbling noise, whole wheel came off, sheared at the pins: lugs: bolts had weathered out.dealership claims faulty lug bolts.replaced new axle/rims/tires,this defect can result in an accident.
While driving at approx 40 mph car began to shake, make wobbling noise, whole wheel came off, sheared at the pins: lugs: bolts had weathered out.dealership claims faulty lug bolts.replaced new axle/rims/tires,this defect can result in an accident.
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