We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET SUBURBAN (1997)
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The airbag didn't deployed am veer disappointed my son was injured.
The owners wants the front passenger sideair bag to be disconnected because of theirphysicallyhandicapped daughter.
While driving 30 mphvehicle was involved in a front end collision.upon impact, front air bags did not deploy, and there was no indication that there was a problem with the air bags.
When traveling 20 mph upon avoiding hitting a patch of ice consumer therefore depressed the brake pedal when the driver side air bag deployed forcing the occupant arms and handsto be forcedoff the steering wheel causing loss ofvehicle control resulting in an accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states due to dislocation of the air bag sensors.
Was traveling approximately 35mph when the vehicle rearended a conversion van. Upon impact with the van, the air bags did not deploy. Seat belts were in use. The conversion van was stationary. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
While driving at 25-30 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle.upon impact,neither frontal air bag deployed. Driver sustained head injuries, and was transported to local hospital.manufacturer was contacted.
Consumer's wife was in a front end collision and air bags did not deploy. Was told by manufacturer that the injuries that consumer's wife sustained were not enough to warrant an investigation.
Had to apply brakes after going 50-55mph on ice. Vehicle hit guardrail head on & spun around & rear hit guardrail. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed. Driver's seat belt did not restrain. Vehicle's front pushed back into tires. Vehicle towed.
Vehicle experiences continued electrical failures, several repair attempts however not rectified. Mjs
I stopped to get gas anc cut my truck off. I got back in it and cut it on an drove about 30 yards i noticed a smell like burning wires. So i cut it off got out checked the outside the smell is only on the inside. Then i popped the hood an smelled the same smell. I pushed it and parked it. My clicker is not working to unlock or lock it, the lights will not go off and it makes the ringing sound as if the driver door is open even when it's not. I took the battery out to see if it was that but its fully charged.
Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. This correspondence is not available via .i believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees.the power windows and air condition failed.there was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. The battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn.
Multiple electrical malfunctions in dash including shorting in fuse panel, headlights, heating controls, windshield wiper controls, sound system, and interior lighting controls, leading to erratic or failed operation of such controls with visible signs of wiring damage and complete meltdown (i.e. Heating controls/sound system).
Dt: this morninghit the brakes coming down the hill andengine shut down, could notcontrol steering andbrakes didn't work either.the electric and powerfailure, couldn't do anything with the vehicle. Ithasn't be checked by dealer yet.
Truck stalls, causing loss of power steering and brakes.dealer has attempted to remedy defect on three separate occassions without success.accidents avoided thus far, but next time, i may not be so fortunate.please post these comments, to warn other consumers.gmc is denying responsibility, has flatly refused to repurchase the vehicle, and continues to attempt to repair the problem.i'm scared to death to drive this thing...me and my passengers(very often a troop of girl scouts) are in danger, and so is anyone who might be in front of me when this happens.i hope that no one dies as a result of this defect.please help me.
Battery leaking, possible design flaw.
We had two batteries leak acid, caused several hundred dollars in damage to repair wires and hoses that were damaged by the leaking battery acid.we wonder if the dealershipin northern virginia was causing damage to the batteries to generate repair bills for their business. *nlm
Yesterday i read in the dallas morning news that you are investigating gm suv's and battery leaks.i would like to go on record as having had this problem.fortunately the leak was detected while the vehicle was sitting in my garage and no one was hurt.although, there was damage done to the vehicle and i had to pay for a new starter cable, auxiliary cable, parts and general cleanup.the suburban was just over 2000 miles out of warranty.please keep me posted.thank you karen yocum.
Positive post of the battery terminal was screwed in too far, and it developeda slow leak inside of theterminal,tofell off.
Ea00 013/battery leaks acid: battery leakage frompositivepost resulted inloss of power.manufacturer contacted.the battery failed again and was replaced by a new one.
Battery acid leak from pos. Terminal resulting in corroded wires and brake line.
Apparent unrepairable dangerous steering situation, battery problem, transmission failure. Vehicle does not seem to merchantable for purpose for which it was offered for sale.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Battery goes dead overnight.
Our suburban now has its 3rd battery in 3 years.the original battery's post broke off leaking acid, destroying starter wiring, causing associated frame damage.the dealer denied knowledge of any preexisting problems with suburban vehicles of this type.the dealer replaced the battery, but refused to take care of the acid damage.the second incident was in the fall of 1999.we experienced the same problem and the dealer replaced the batteryat full cost to us since the vehicle was out of warranty.today july 10, 2000, the vehicle refused to start.the tray holding the battery shows evidence of corrosion.in addition, the positive cable terminals are corroded.
The added feature battery gaurd malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to shutdownwhile driving. The dealerhas been notified.
Vehicle stopped/lost all power during normal driving conditions.once stopped and in "park"could restart.this happened several times a day with no warning.upon dealer investigation, battery acid leak which destroyed cables was reported.vehicle was in shop 1 1/2 months prior for same problem, alternator defect stated at that time.battery 2 1/2 yrs old/ previously replaced at 11,000 miles for similar problems.
Battery goes dead overnight.
I think chevrolet should pay for this factory defect which cost me $160. No safety defect listed.
While driving in rush houralternator went out twice. Vehicle failed to start back up. This, in turn,causedbattery to burn out and vehicle died. Vehicle towed to dealership. Bought battery from dealership & it was installed.
Battery failed.yh
The delco freedom 676 battery post breaks off, delco and dealer are aware of this problem. But neither would admit this untile i informed them a car battery store dealer had made me aware of this problem. One month later i ran into a lady with the same battery and problem at the dealership and she was getting the standard answer until i showed up. It was at that time i learned from her the windshield wiper system had aproblem the dealer was aware.i have not found any recall information in either case.
Ea00013; battery leaks acid:vehiclehad to be towed for the second time because of a leaking battery.first time was in march of 1999, at 29,000 miles. Battery will be replaced and repaired at owner's expense.please provide any further information.
Battery acid leak from postive post; damage to ac line, brake lines & frame
Defective battery leaked onto the brake line which caused no braking ability andcouldresult ina crash.common problem.please provide further information.
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertorreplaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced,ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?
I saw on television that the ntsa was looking into a problem with leaky batteries on the chevrolet suburbans. My battery did leak causing a power failure. It also leaked down the inside of the engine compartment eating away wires and taking all the paint off the inner fender well and parts of the frame. I tried to complain when it happened and the dealer just ignored me telling me it is the battery manufacurers problem and i would have to find them and complain. This can be a very dangerous problem, please let me know what you find out about this issue. Thank you.
Battery acid leak from pos. Terminal resulting in corroded wires and brake line.
Complaint concerns car batteries.in the past three years i have had battery failures with two batteries less than a year old, a delco original equipment on a 1996 chevrolet car & the 2nd a everstart walmart replacement battery. Battery failures in traffic stalled vehicle.
Our suburban now has its 3rd battery in 3 years.the original battery's post broke off leaking acid, destroying starter wiring, causing associated frame damage.the dealer denied knowledge of any preexisting problems with suburban vehicles of this type.the dealer replaced the battery, but refused to take care of the acid damage.the second incident was in the fall of 1999.we experienced the same problem and the dealer replaced the batteryat full cost to us since the vehicle was out of warranty.today july 10, 2000, the vehicle refused to start.the tray holding the battery shows evidence of corrosion.in addition, the positive cable terminals are corroded.
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.(dot number: don't knowtiresize: 245r16lt)
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.
While driving in rush houralternator went out twice. Vehicle failed to start back up. This, in turn,causedbattery to burn out and vehicle died. Vehicle towed to dealership. Bought battery from dealership & it was installed.
The alternator had burned out and there was no power generating from the battery. Vehicle died out. There was no control of the vehicle. Had to have the alternator replaced.
Vehicle stopped/lost all power during normal driving conditions.once stopped and in "park"could restart.this happened several times a day with no warning.upon dealer investigation, battery acid leak which destroyed cables was reported.vehicle was in shop 1 1/2 months prior for same problem, alternator defect stated at that time.battery 2 1/2 yrs old/ previously replaced at 11,000 miles for similar problems.
Hard to shift into gear.consumer had to put key switch into accessory position and then move shifter into neutral in order to start vehicle.
Problems concerning the computer chips and all electrical circuitry.
When changing lanes or turning cornerssteering wheel becomes loose, and driver loses control of the vehicle. Dealer has changed the ecm chip and the problem still exists.
Sending unit infuel tank shorted out. Consumer states ignitionswitch also failed.
1.battery leaked acid while idle and ultimately failed.leak corroded positive power cable and undercoating.2. Erratic steering while driving - steering position sensor replaced first time.3. Starter failed 3 times - complete lock-up 4.u-joint failed twice - sealed/non-greasable poor access to add grease fitting
The vehicle had caught fire twice due to an electrical short in the wires & being overloaded. Also, fuse box caught fire twice & had to be replaced.
Electrical connnection to the fuel pump in the fuel tank overheated,causing the insulation of the wires to melt which could have resulted in a fire .
Engine wouldn't start.towed to dealer.started and dealer couldn't find problem.stated it was probably fuel pump since had seen this before.finally failed after surging and dying during drive.found "burned" (said darkened insulation) wiring harness which damaged other components from fuel pump to engine
Battery acid leak 1997 suburban
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.(dot number: don't knowtiresize: 245r16lt)
Battery acid leak 1997 suburban
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.
The vehicle had caught fire twice due to an electrical short in the wires & being overloaded. Also, fuse box caught fire twice & had to be replaced.
Consumer states thatfuel pumpfailed due to electrical connectors inside the gas tank melting against the pickup tube.the problem was made apparent because of constant fuses blowing out.
Problems concerning the computer chips and all electrical circuitry.
Vehicle fire due to electrical failure in the dashboard area.
My 1997 chevrolet suburban c-2500 is leaking oil from underneath the engine and making engine very "hot". This happens when i'm driving this vehicle.i touch the engine hood and feel that it's very, very hot. I just went home to prevent any fire or accident. My mechanic said it's not ordinary for this heavy duty truck to leak oil with only 77,000 miles. I need you to investigate my problem and contact gm. You can email me at [xxx] for an updates regarding this problems. Looking forward to hear from you soon. Thanks.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The truck stalls while driving at any speed and without warning.this was caused by the pdm driver overheatingand shutting off the fuel injection pump, which in turn caused the engine motor to shut off. Please provide more detailed information. *nlm
Dt: this morninghit the brakes coming down the hill andengine shut down, could notcontrol steering andbrakes didn't work either.the electric and powerfailure, couldn't do anything with the vehicle. Ithasn't be checked by dealer yet.
The car was parked in the driveway. In the middle of the night it burst into flames. Our dogs wokeus up. The fire started in the front passenger compartment. By the time the fire department arrived 7 minutes later there was nothing left to the interior of the car. The engine and underside of the car were undamaged by the fire. A tree near the car also caught fire. Chevrolet said there were no recalls on our car. They do not seem interested in examining the car since we settled with our insurance company. Neither the fire department nor the police suspect arson. It would appear to be electrical. If the car had been parked in our garage we would have lost our house.
Heater and ac controls went out twice.factory replaced them @ $125, then 9 months later it went out again.factory said it was under 12 months, but i had driven over 12,000 miles so it was not under warranty any longer.windsheild wiper module goes bad.wipers will suddenly stop or wont turn on.on 3rd module now.brakes, constant grinding and weak stops.have replaced rotors 4 times.same results.steering loses tension when steering to the left.problem is still ongoing but has made me almost lose control several times.
Sudden unexpected acceleration. At random, a 500 to 1500 rpm increase in engine spead for up to several seconds accompanied by thick black smoke and the smell of raw diesel fuel. Has occurred in drive, neutral, reverse, and park.has occurred with cruise control turned off. Has occurred with the cruise control fuse removed. Has occurred in park with no operator in vehicle. The truck will accelerate quickly (dangerously) when in drive or reverse.
Engine oil cooling assembly failed, allowing oil to spill into the cooling system.
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertorreplaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced,ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?
I have a 1997 chevrolet suburban and it blew the coupling on the heater hose while driving this past saturday.the vehicle had to be towed and the repair was 93.00.i have spoken to several people with the same motor that all had the same problem.the chevrolet dealer said that there probably should be a recall since this happens so frequently.the local shop that made the repair has so many to come in with this problem that they now stock the part.
Are there any recalls or known failures of the head gasket in the suburbans. I ahve had many vehicles with more than 100k miles and never a head gasket problem. This suv is used for light duty to and from work, 60 miles r/t.
While driving vehicle will slam into gear. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated vehicle needed a valve cover.
While driving at any speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled.this caused lost of steering andbrakes.this happened five times in a half an hour. The consumer noted he was not towing anything at the time which could've caused a serious accident if there was a lost of steering and brakes. Vehicle was repaired at a local shop when this occurred at 60,000 miles. *ph
Intermittent stalling problem. Fuel pump replaced in an attempt to solve the problem, however the problem continues.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Possible engine failure caused the vehilce not to start after it had been driven, and then parked, a short distance fron consumers home.dealer attempted to repair but found no remedies.nlm
Consumer turned vehicle off, went into store then heard a store page that there was a truck on fire. The fire was in the engine compartment.(fire dept. Incident #97013984 riverside fire dept., city of riverside 3601 ninth street riverside ca92501, gary fiegener 909-782-5804). Consumer has not heard anything from chevrolet.
Engine knocking occurs at cold temperatures 35f or below sounds come from lower engine rods possiblyor crankshaft .--dealer refuses to acknowledge both problems
While driving about any speed the vehicle would stall without prior warning. Consumer has to turn engine off.then switch parking pawl to neutral, and restart engine.
Driving at 70mph noticed smoke in rear view mirror started to stop engine quit and passenger compartment filled with smoke. Got vehicle stoped and passengers out tried to put fire out with two extiguishers but spread to fast.
Engine on number of occasions stopped running, cutting off power to the wheel, steering, and power brakes.
While driving down the road at approximately 35mph all of a sudden vehicle lost power. No prior warning. This has happened three times.
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertorreplaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced,ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?
Air conditioner emitted powder.
Air conditioner condensor failed twice, first failure at time of original purchase.
Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. This correspondence is not available via .i believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees.the power windows and air condition failed.there was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. The battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn.
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertorreplaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced,ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?
Truck stalls, causing loss of power steering and brakes.dealer has attempted to remedy defect on three separate occassions without success.accidents avoided thus far, but next time, i may not be so fortunate.please post these comments, to warn other consumers.gmc is denying responsibility, has flatly refused to repurchase the vehicle, and continues to attempt to repair the problem.i'm scared to death to drive this thing...me and my passengers(very often a troop of girl scouts) are in danger, and so is anyone who might be in front of me when this happens.i hope that no one dies as a result of this defect.please help me.
Cd player / radio failed.
Roof rack design does not operate appropriately, consumer unable to slide the retaining bars within the roof rack in a normal fashion.
Daytime running lights almost caused two accidents. *mr the other vehicle's, especially the trucks, thought that the consumer was flashing the lights for them to allow him to pass and was run off of the road each time.*sc
Vehicle was parked, engine was turned off. Electrical short in the interior mounted stop lamp assemblywhich causedan electrical firethat burnedthe whole interior inside of vehicle. Prior to the fire mounted stop lamp assembly bulbhad burned out, dealer replaced bulb. Fire smothered itself out.ak
Wire harness caught on fire in fuel tank without warning.
The truck is equipped with abs,and when braking the truck pulls to the left or right. Also, the floorboard lifts up and when the brake is released; the floorboard falls back down, and there is a strong odor present when towing something.
1997 chevy suburban in-tank fuel sending unit fire: bought vehicle used with 88000 miles. Events leading up to the failure / burn up of the unit included intermittent fuel pump andfuel gauge failure, had pump replaced by patrick gmc, problem persisted, had dealer wolf chevrolet check fuel pressure throughout system (ok). Also noticed an intermittent burning smell.ithen purchased from the dealer a replacement sending unit and another fuel pump, as soon as i took the sender out of the tank it was obviously charred and the modular connector burnt to a crisp, wires completely exposed with the insulation gone partially disintegrated the abs plug. This thing got really hot repeatedly. The lower explosive limit was luckily never reached within the tank or there could have been a spontaneous explosion, especially if the tank lost its seal and allowed outside air inside, (such as when the tank is empty and is pulling vacuum), for instance unscrewing the gas cap in ideal conditions next to a gas pump with a 44 gallon tank void sucking in as much oxygen in as the filler tube will allow, and hitting that glowing red hot sending unit. Old part is in my possession and is the original factory sender.incident date is approx. When i performed the repair and discovered the burned up sender.
The check engine light came on and transmission immediately started shifting extremely hard from 1st to 2nd.read the complaintstation.com and found numerous identical incidences with other people.next failure was failure of the intake manifold gasket resulting in coolant loss. Nlm
Check engine light came on at transmission immediately started shifting extremely hard from 1st to 2nd.read thecomplaintstation.com and found numerous identical incidences with other people.next failure was failure of the intake manifold gasket resulting in coolant loss.
Intake gasket is leaking coolant, consumer feels this may cause a fire.please provide any further information.
Truck stalls, causing loss of power steering and brakes.dealer has attempted to remedy defect on three separate occassions without success.accidents avoided thus far, but next time, i may not be so fortunate.please post these comments, to warn other consumers.gmc is denying responsibility, has flatly refused to repurchase the vehicle, and continues to attempt to repair the problem.i'm scared to death to drive this thing...me and my passengers(very often a troop of girl scouts) are in danger, and so is anyone who might be in front of me when this happens.i hope that no one dies as a result of this defect.please help me.
Transmission: torque converter blew up.....fuel pump failed and had to be replaced, wiring overheated and insulation melted off inside fuel tank .....steering: erratic while making right turn
There is a pin hole in the rear fuel feed hose,causing fuel to leak, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the rear fuel feed hose.
Engine quit just like shutting off of ignition switch. The problem turned out to be the fuel pump.while removing the fuel pump assembly noted that the attaching plug for the fuel pump had arced destroying the plug, and the wire supplying the power to the pump had all the insulation burned off and the wire was partially melted.this is a serious safety issue, as the arcing and melting of wires inside the fuel tank could cause and explosion if the fuel/air misture reached stoichiometric conditions.
Although their were no fatalities or injuries involved in reference to the master cylinder/ fuel pump, the lost of power brakes caused me to almost veer into a brick building. I hope the info provided will draw attention to the problems i've had since purchasing this vehicle.
Fuel pump does not last as long as most other fuel pumps last.consumer has already changedfuel pump twice. Contacted dealer, and dealer said that there is nothing they can do.the premature and frequent failures of the fuel pump is a safety hazard.
While driving the vehicle stalled due to afaulty fuel pump.*nlm
Fuel pump assembly ran so hot that it melted the insulation on one of the leads and the connector going to it, that lead in turn had started to weld itself to the other wires, creating a potential direct short between these wires inside the fuel tank.
While traveling vehicle stalled . Dealer checked and noticed fuel pump needed to be replaced. Provide further information.
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertorreplaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced,ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?
Fuel pump sending unit completely burned causing the engine to shut down while driving. (attorney for consumer)nlm
Potential forfuel tank to explode. Fuel pump connected overheated, and the grey wire melted. This was caused by connectorto fuel pump which was too small.dealershipwas aware of the potential problem.
Fule pump assembly ran so hot that it melted the insulation on one of the leads going to it, that lead in turn had started to weld itself to the other wires, creating a potential direct short between these wires inside the fuel tank.
While driving at 55 mph the diesel fuel pump malfunctioned and the truck turned off. The problem has not been corrected.
Engine wouldn't start.towed to dealer.started and dealer couldn't find problem.stated it was probably fuel pump since had seen this before.finally failed after surging and dying during drive.found "burned" (said darkened insulation) wiring harness which damaged other components from fuel pump to engine
Fuel pump clogged up and burned twice.dealer has inspected vehicle.
Whenconsumer droppedfuel tank out from undervehicle and started changingfuel pump noticed that contact wires forfuel pumpwere charred and melted. Dealership has yet to examinevehicle.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Had fuel pump failure. When serviced, the electrical wires inside the gas tank were burned and the connector was melted inside the tank. The insulation on the gray wire was melted off and the wire was burnt. Was very lucky that it did not explode. If the tank had been empty, it would have because of the presnece of oxygen in an empty tank. Went to bob richards chevrolet in august,ga and they said it was not a safty issue and that they knew of the problem. Had to pay $700.00 out of my pocket because of this problem that chevrolet knows about and won't recall.
Intermittent stalling problem. Fuel pump replaced in an attempt to solve the problem, however the problem continues.
While traveling without any indication vehicle engine stalled. Vehicle was service by dealer technician notice fuel driver pump needed to be replace. Please provide further information.ts
Fuel injection pump failed on two occasions causing loss of power brake and steering.
The fuel pump and fuel sender had to be replaced. But what was troubling was the statement from the mechanic that we were lucky it did not explode.i kept the parts that were replaced and the evidence is clearly there that the vehicle could have exploded.i am very concerned that other owners of the suburban may not be as lucky to catch it in time.
Due to the defective fuel pump, the wiring in the fuel tank melted,causing the vehicle to stall, which almost caused an accident.cause unknown.please provide further details.
Transmission starting failing at 50,000 (coded slippage).going down highway and blew tranny fluid all over the place leaving us stranded.transmission shifts hard in 1st and 2nd gear.steering has momentary oversteer, causing the feeling of slipping on ice (safety concern as no control over vehicle), replaced rotors three times, replaced fuel sending and wiring unit (wires had actually melted inside the gas tank!!). What next!!!! this vehicle only has 73,000 on it.we do not pull anything behind it, so feel that tranny should not have failed.why will chevrolet not recall these problems? have heard others say that the radiator is not big enough to handle cooling the engine and transmission, essentially causing early transmission failure due to overheating.chevrolet needs to address these issues before there isloss of life or a bad accident. Ts
Consumer states thatfuel pumpfailed due to electrical connectors inside the gas tank melting against the pickup tube.the problem was made apparent because of constant fuses blowing out.
Second timethatfuel injection failed to operate properly. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on two occasions, and cause cannot be found. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
Add to prior transmissions, (adding phone and fax #s
This is a chronic problem with my vehicle.it is not as wide spread as g.m. Would like me to believe.i know others in california with the identicle vehicle as me with no problems.g.m. Blames the government for the gas additives.i am the one who is stranded because of this problem.i bought a new vehicle for dependability.i have a car that can and will break down any where and at any time and i am still making payments on it.i have written to the heads of the corperate offices at g.m. With my concerns and complaints but they have yet to repond to me seriously.they have customer service contact me.customer service people can not solve this problem!!i end up more frustrated after speaking to them.i know that they are only doing their job and can only do so much.i need a real solution to this potentially dangerous condition that my car had when i bought it.i want the dependability that i had expected, when i bought this car.for my safety and the safety of my family.thank you for any assistance you can provide me with in this frustrating matter.sincerely yours, [xxx]. No safety defect listed. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The fuel injection pump failed intermittently, causing the vehicle to stall.dealership repaired the problem, but problem recurred.
Fuel injection system injectors failed twice. As a result, vehiclestalled. The partwas replaced four times,however problem still exists.
Theinjections were defective which caused the engine light to illuminate.there was a recall related to this problem but the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin.*nlm
Engine check light came on 1st then a various other probles began occuring as we tried to get our vehicle home.when we got it to the dealer's repair shop we were told that the #2 fuel injector had started leaking and filled the whole electrical system with gas. This happened again 4 monthes later when the #5 injector started leaking.both times the dealer told us that we were lucky that the vehicle didn't start on fire.
Gas tank leak.
The connection and wires that run the fuel pump had burned and melted, due to this failure the fuel pump was replaced.
Fuel pump wiring inside the fuel tank short circuited, and could have caused my suburban to blow up, since i had just filled it with over 30 gallons of gas that morning. My fuel pump had to be replaced, along with a new wiring assembly and float mechanism. My mechanic said the short circuit was more than likely due to over amperage of the fuel pump. That in turn, caused the wires inside the fuel tank to melt together and short out the ecm fuse, twice. I believe chevrolet is very lucky that no one was hurt. I hope others are as lucky as i was! p.s. Power steering and brakes are also very poor!! bad design...1997 was a lemon suburban, and should have been recalled and designed all over again!
The fuel injection pump has failed again on my 1997 chevy suburban, 6.5 liter diesel engine. I have owned this car for two years. The vehicle history from my dealership shows this will be the 6th fuel injection pump to be installed on this vehicle, all of which are covered by gm's 120,000 factory warranty & a 12 month 12,000 mile service guarantee after the 5th pump was installed. August of 2003, the pump failed while driving in my neighborhood & was replaced when the mileage was at 116,503, under factory warranty. June 27, 2004, and mileage of 128,300 (11,800 miles later) the pump has failed again. The pump failed on a very busy & dark street at nighttime on a bend in the road as i was driving home with my wife & two kids in the car.when it failed the engine died and we were stuck in traffic. The car is black and it was dark, unable to move, we were almost rear ended by several cars coming up the hill and rounding the bend in the road. Eventually i was able to get the car started and it ran just enough to allow me to get the car out of harm's way before dying again. I then had it towed to the dealership that had performed the last fuel injection pump. At this point, it is still in the shop and the service writer told me that injection pump had gone bad and that he is currently waiting for warranty approval for replacement as well as the new pump itself to arrive. I have spoken to many owners of chevy and gmc trucks and suburbans with the 6.5 liter diesel, years 1994-1999, via the following website http://thedieselpage.com.apparently, this is a very common problem that gm should resolve. To date, gm has only increased the factory warranty from 100,000 miles to 120,000 in an attempt to make good. This is still a serious safety issue when you lose power and become a serious safety hazard in traffic. Gm needs to come up with a permanent fix that prevents this from happening again, not just one that lasts for a few miles and then happen all over again.
1997 chevrolet suburbanfuel tank safety concernselectric fuel pump failure, wiring harness inside tank melted per certified mechanicsat motor car mall, peralta, nm is there no circuit protection?
The fuel sending unit inside the fuel tank shorted out and sparking, causing 3 fuel pumps to go out causing considerable damage to the plug.nlm
The fuel pump and fuel sender had to be replaced. But what was troubling was the statement from the mechanic that we were lucky it did not explode.i kept the parts that were replaced and the evidence is clearly there that the vehicle could have exploded.i am very concerned that other owners of the suburban may not be as lucky to catch it in time.
Sending unit infuel tank shorted out. Consumer states ignitionswitch also failed.
The fuel sending unit inside the fuel tank shorted out and sparking, causing 3 fuel pumps to go out causing considerable damage to the plug.nlm
December 2009, replaced ruptured brake lines above the rear differential. Severely rusted.july 15, 2012, ruptured brake line by the driver side floor board and fire wall. Severely rusted.fuel lines under the vehicle is also severely rusted. Leak can cause fire.brake failure occurred during driving on road.
Door locks and latches are defective on all four doors. Owner notesdoor almost came open because ofthe problem.when locks are pulled up they are hard to push down. Possible design flaw.
I own a1997 chevy suburban lt.we asked a local chevy dealer to fix the doors to close properly, which they claimed to do.i noticed that the door did not line up and they said they adjusted the strike plate.evidently that means they used a sledge hammer. My wife was driving down the road and one of the locked doors opened up as she was driving down the road.luckily my 4 year old son was in his carseat. It has happened twice.she could not reclose the door and so she tied it shut. I found that the door latch was still shut.i held the handle up and manually lifted the latch after which the door would close. Another saftey issue; while driving down the road the steering wheel jerks suddenly to the right.i live in a mountainous and occasional snow area.i worry that with the steering wheel jerking, and sometimes it has sent me towards the lane next to me, this could be a serious problem.i have also had the power steering pump replaced once after the shaft completly seperated from the pump while i was driving down a steep mountain with 7boyscouts from a camping trip in the snow.let me tell you if that had been my wife in the car she probably would have been down the side of the cliff. In 2 1/2 yrs. Ihave replaced the four wheel drive actuator, door handles, transmission, rear end seals and axle, front end, a/c everything,windshield wiper switch of some sort,brakes every 20,000 or so, they tell me the head gasket is bad,there is a whining sound i think is the fan clutch,and now it looks like its either the u joints or thelimited slip clutches, hub or both. I do not feel that my wife and children are safe in this car. All lamb chevrolet of prescott valley azhas said is they warranty their vehicles to 36,000 miles. They offered to sell me one of their nice new tahoes.which he claims they have improved.oh yea the sales price is 42,000. On a 36,000 vehicle because i am upside down on the car they sold me 2 years ago.
Door latch failed causing door to swing open.
Hood latch in cab failed.yh
From normal use/overtime the tailgate door latch has become inoperative. It doesnt hold. Cause is unknown. Owner please describe.
Emergency brake cable engaged by itself sporadically. Also excessive wear of brake pads,3 sets of pads wore out from 8,000 milesto 48,000 miles of wear/ rotors were replaced due to defective hub. Also,2 brake sensors and 2 sets ofbrake calipers were replaced. Dealer notified, and most repairs and labor was done under warranty, otherrepairs weredone at consumer's cost.
"check engine soon" light comes on after short highway drive (about 30 minutes). Then transmissions shifts hard from 1st to second gear, associated with a hard clunk when finally it shifts. Dealer has replaced a "spring" with a heavier duty one, but fix is temporary. Code 1870 shows up as diagnosis at dealer. L60e transmissions are the culprit.
Driving 65 mph and towing a boat on interstate when transmission "went out" (under 50,000 miles)almost causing collision.employee of dealership advises gm has had problem with transmissions overheating but no recall or service bulletins. Purchased new transmission with supposedly "corrected" problem. Need help to see if gm will help cover any costs with problem they were aware of.
Driving on the freeway on 4 different occasions the "engine service light came on. First time at 52,000 miles in july '01, second time at 55,076 miles in sept. '01, third time at 63,196 miles in june '02 and fourth time at 63,766 miles in july '02. First time it was a transmission code, but transmission performed fine on test drive.second time unknown code. Third time, no code given. Fourth time transmission code of 1870,internal slippage. We noticed that coming off the freeway after 1/2 hour or so, the transmission shifts abruptly from 1st to 2nd gear. Neither we nor the former owner towed anything with it. We had to get a remanufactured transmission which is good for 50,000 or3 years.
Apparent unrepairable dangerous steering situation, battery problem, transmission failure. Vehicle does not seem to merchantable for purpose for which it was offered for sale.
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.(dot number: don't knowtiresize: 245r16lt)
Front brakes wore out prematurely at 12,000 miles.since 1997 had been replaced seven times. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted, but problemhad not been resolved. Also,automatic transmission failure.
Transmission shifts hard - need to be replaced for the third time. P1870 error code.this is a common problem according to this site andmany other internet sites. Gm technicians are all familiar and the only fix is to replace the transmission. Gm should be accountable for this - it appears to be a product defect.
Transmission binded in first gear and slipped in middle gears.it was determined there was coolant and/or water in the transmission and the color was a dark green/yellow color.when transmission pulled off there was much metal, bearings, and a 2 to 3 inch bolt from the valve body.also found cracks in sunshell.input drum and pump vain and clutch(es) needed replacing.in summary, it needed an overhaul.
Our suburban is 3 1/2 years old and just went over the 50,000 mile mark when the transmission went out on it.we have also had problems with the drivers seat coming loose.it was supposedly fixed once but came loose again after about 3 months.i'm concerned that if the car was ever in a crash the seat would not hold.
The transmission shifted very hard and make a loud "clunking" noise when shifting into forward gears after about the first 100 miles.it was taken in twice while still under warranty and i was told there was nothing wrong with it.the third time i took it in it was getting extremely bad, it was now out of warranty, and i was told i needed a new transmission.the front end has been aligned twice within 15,000 miles and still pulls hard to the right.the abs system has failed periodically over a six month period of time - it was reported three times.the third time they finally discovered that the sensor module on the front hub was defective.
Jurks into second gear when transmission shifts from first to second intermittently, informed by 4 different mechanics and dealer that this was a common problem.
The check engine light came on and transmission immediately started shifting extremely hard from 1st to 2nd.read the complaintstation.com and found numerous identical incidences with other people.next failure was failure of the intake manifold gasket resulting in coolant loss. Nlm
There is a major problem with gm and chevrolet truck transmissions.hard shifting is experienced followed by " enginelight on panel.a code 0f 1870 is reported when it is serviced.i have had the dealer look at this several times and there appears to be no way to fix it.i have heard of many people paying $3000 for rebuilt trtansmissions and the problem stil is not corrected.gm has been contacted but will not respond.
I own a1997 chevy suburban lt.we asked a local chevy dealer to fix the doors to close properly, which they claimed to do.i noticed that the door did not line up and they said they adjusted the strike plate.evidently that means they used a sledge hammer. My wife was driving down the road and one of the locked doors opened up as she was driving down the road.luckily my 4 year old son was in his carseat. It has happened twice.she could not reclose the door and so she tied it shut. I found that the door latch was still shut.i held the handle up and manually lifted the latch after which the door would close. Another saftey issue; while driving down the road the steering wheel jerks suddenly to the right.i live in a mountainous and occasional snow area.i worry that with the steering wheel jerking, and sometimes it has sent me towards the lane next to me, this could be a serious problem.i have also had the power steering pump replaced once after the shaft completly seperated from the pump while i was driving down a steep mountain with 7boyscouts from a camping trip in the snow.let me tell you if that had been my wife in the car she probably would have been down the side of the cliff. In 2 1/2 yrs. Ihave replaced the four wheel drive actuator, door handles, transmission, rear end seals and axle, front end, a/c everything,windshield wiper switch of some sort,brakes every 20,000 or so, they tell me the head gasket is bad,there is a whining sound i think is the fan clutch,and now it looks like its either the u joints or thelimited slip clutches, hub or both. I do not feel that my wife and children are safe in this car. All lamb chevrolet of prescott valley azhas said is they warranty their vehicles to 36,000 miles. They offered to sell me one of their nice new tahoes.which he claims they have improved.oh yea the sales price is 42,000. On a 36,000 vehicle because i am upside down on the car they sold me 2 years ago.
Transmission shifts very abruptly from gear to gear after car is driven at highway speeds for a length of time (usually 10 miles or more).dealer has checked the transmission and everything appears fine (no error codes) but continues to have problem.looks like the ecm is bad but because the codes are not present, no one is willing to diagnose.
The transmission failed twice.
Chevrolet did not pay for any of the repairs. They offered to pay half, when i did not accept , they withdrew the offer. At the time my vehicle was in the shop there were 3 others in for the same problem. They all had to have the transmissions replaced. I believe there is a definite problem with the transmissions they have put in these vehicles, and they are not standing behind them. My vehicle has always been properly serviced by chevrolet, and it has not been abused. I feel that these vehicles should be recalled and chevrolet have to fix them.
Transmission failed,causing vehicle to havesudden loss of speed...almost rearended.
While driving 5 mph heard a loud grinding noise and vehicle would not accelerate anymore. Dealer determined transmission needed to be replaced..*jg
The transmission started grinding at 5 mph in first gear only.the suburban was driven directly to the dealer, a distance of approximately 10 miles.by the time we arrived, the transmission was grinding in all gears and at all speeds.
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertorreplaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced,ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?
Consumer states "the service engine soon light illuminated, then vehicle would not shift properly afterwards.took to dealer and dealer stated that the transmission is not flowing through freely, because of design.*nlm
Transmission needed to be replaced / warranted after literally exploding. There is no other brand to choose from for this size and style vehicle. Please investigate gm's warrantee ratio of this particular component and, if applicable, demand they upgrade to a "heavy duty" truck caliber component. *mjs
The transmission failed to shift gears.
I bought a used 1997 chevrolet suburban.it was in excellent-looking shape and low miles.i have had it now for 3 years.i have repeatedly had to have it worked on.i have replaced the alternator, battery, battery cables, and starter; and have had the transmission rebuilt twice.i also had to have the heater core replaced and the radiator worked on.i do not drive that much, and i have my vehicle serviced regularly.it's always needing work.i've had it for sale for a while, but can't sell it for even a small sum.
Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. This correspondence is not available via .i believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees.the power windows and air condition failed.there was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. The battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn.
Check engine light came on at transmission immediately started shifting extremely hard from 1st to 2nd.read thecomplaintstation.com and found numerous identical incidences with other people.next failure was failure of the intake manifold gasket resulting in coolant loss.
Hard shift between 1st and 2nd gears;slippage in trans. Producing heat/smell; much metal/debris in bottom of trans. From failing components; manufacturers defect in production/assembly.
While stopping, applying brake, heard a clunk noise and felt a jarring.after parking, tried to put into reverse and could not.was able to drive forward but heard a grinding noise.now unable to get into gear and it does not shift.no reverse.the brake problem became apparent with a grinding noise while moving through stop and go traffic.failed calipers and resulting in damaged rotors and pads.
While traveling on highway for an hour soon after making a stop vehicle shift gears hard from one to another. Dlr has been notified.*ml
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Transmission starting failing at 50,000 (coded slippage).going down highway and blew tranny fluid all over the place leaving us stranded.transmission shifts hard in 1st and 2nd gear.steering has momentary oversteer, causing the feeling of slipping on ice (safety concern as no control over vehicle), replaced rotors three times, replaced fuel sending and wiring unit (wires had actually melted inside the gas tank!!). What next!!!! this vehicle only has 73,000 on it.we do not pull anything behind it, so feel that tranny should not have failed.why will chevrolet not recall these problems? have heard others say that the radiator is not big enough to handle cooling the engine and transmission, essentially causing early transmission failure due to overheating.chevrolet needs to address these issues before there isloss of life or a bad accident. Ts
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.
Tranmission failed after buying used at 75000 miles.i called gm and check for recall info.they advised me that the original owner brought it back after buying new and had the trans redone.every 15000 miles the transmission broke again.then it broke a third time.fortunatley i had the extended warrenty and didnt have to pay the 2nd and third times.thought it was the transmission place but after readind other complaints i see its the vehicle.when is gm going to fix this problem when someone dies>when you lose the gear there is a dramatic decline in speed and its hard to steer. Feels like the antilock system kicks in.i should know it has happened 3 times to me.now im stuck with this junk.
Due to a defective transmission pump, transmission burned out, resulting in stalling which may have caused an accident. The entire transmission had to be replaced.*ml
I bought a used 1997 chevrolet suburban.it was in excellent-looking shape and low miles.i have had it now for 3 years.i have repeatedly had to have it worked on.i have replaced the alternator, battery, battery cables, and starter; and have had the transmission rebuilt twice.i also had to have the heater core replaced and the radiator worked on.i do not drive that much, and i have my vehicle serviced regularly.it's always needing work.i've had it for sale for a while, but can't sell it for even a small sum.
Vehicle experiences grinding/rumbling while in highend torque situations (i.e. Going up slight grades not steep enough to cause downshift). Stops when i bump accelerator. Replaced u-joints, but did not fix. Was told by gm tech it was probably torque convertor failing.
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertorreplaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced,ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?
Transmission: torque converter blew up.....fuel pump failed and had to be replaced, wiring overheated and insulation melted off inside fuel tank .....steering: erratic while making right turn
Our chevy suburban has just over 50,000 miles and is past the warranty mileage. On a trip to las vegas, the truck started to jerk fiercly into gear. When i accelerated, the truck would jerk into gear. The transmission specialist that did the repairs advised us that the torque converter had gone out, and shrap metal was getting into the transmission fluid. This happened in a matter of 1 day. The technician also advised us that he had performed the same repairs on 3 other chevy suburbans that day alone. We were told that this was not caused by "normal wear and tear"and that this should not be happening to a truck with only 50,000 miles. I took the truck in to get the tires balanced, and was told that the front brakes needed to be replaced. When the technician was beginning to remove the brake pads- he noticed that there were cracks in the rotors. We were advised that the cracks were heat cracks, and that we would need to purchase new rotors. Once again, we were told that this was not caused by"normal wear and tear".
The torque converter clutch relay in the transmission overheated, causing excessive pressure, which caused the transmission fluid to push the dip stick up out of the dipstick tube.then the transmission fluid escaped.traveling down the undercarriage of the vehicle, the transmission fluid hit the exhaust manifold and ignited into a flame that burned along the undercarriage of the vehicle (including the steel plate under the gas tank) and extended two feet beyond the rear of the vehicle.we were forced to evacuate ourselves and our four children from the vehicle along side the highway.four other vehicles were forced off the road as white smoke hindered their field of vision.the mil indicator (i.e., check engine light ) had a code of p1870 (transmission slipping).this code has been associated with hundreds of torque converter clutch relay failures in gm/chevy full-size pick-ups, suburbans, and tahoes (discovered by searching for "p1870" on the internet and queries at the nhtsa website). Technicians have determined that the tcc relay is undersized and tends to overheat causing major transmission damage (in my case, a full transmission re-build was required - $2000 plus towing and rental car).technicians say that there is an aftermarket tcc relay made by sonnax that, when installed, prevents this problem from occurring.this is a serious safety issue (just look at the black charring on the bottom of my gas tank shield) that caused great peril to my wife, four children, and myself.gm needs to be held accountable to correct this potentially fatal failure.
Differential housing bolt sheered off into rear axle gears.dt
Had taken vehicle to dealership over 4 times due to the rear axle leaking. Mechanic had them replaced.
I had the universal joints replaced, (dealer stated it was needed), and ever since, i have noise which seems to come from driveshaft.i had them ( dealer ) check, and they said that it was the tires, or perhaps a bearing. This noise was not present prior to getting u-joints, however i also had cupping on a right front tire, and they replaced a model, or something. I saw on the ntsa bulletinno. 9610 of jan 4, 2000 , that 1997 suburbans had a component problem.
Rear shaft seals are leakingfuel onto the brake drums, which could result in brake loss, cause unknown.
1.battery leaked acid while idle and ultimately failed.leak corroded positive power cable and undercoating.2. Erratic steering while driving - steering position sensor replaced first time.3. Starter failed 3 times - complete lock-up 4.u-joint failed twice - sealed/non-greasable poor access to add grease fitting
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Category: axle & differential; description: fluid leak at front left differential gear box, various fixes have been tried including vent cone nut, gms nut, vent tube, reseal gear box, tighten hose clamp, replaced split o'ring; notes: looks like the dealer wasn't able to identify where the real problem is. There are 6 visits to the dealership regarding this problem. Another fix will be tried on 12/02/98 on anderson chevrolet superstore branch at los gatos, california 95032
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.(dot number: don't knowtiresize: 245r16lt)
Abs system was activating due to defect in snap ring of transmission.the brakes would fail at slow speed causing the abs system to think the rear tires were sliding, therefore the abs system would work.the reason for this was the snap ring in the transmission was mispositionedcausing the output shaft to have to much end play, therefore causing the vehicle speed sensor to lose signal, and the abs system would kick in everytime you stopped.the computer never logged that the abs system had ever been working, or had ever worked.after reassemble the transmission correctly everything appears to be working fine. This problem appear to have caused abnormal wear in the rear brake shoes, due to the fact that the abs was working all the time.after this wore out the shoes, the brakes started failing.
I had the universal joints replaced, (dealer stated it was needed), and ever since, i have noise which seems to come from driveshaft.i had them ( dealer ) check, and they said that it was the tires, or perhaps a bearing. This noise was not present prior to getting u-joints, however i also had cupping on a right front tire, and they replaced a model, or something. I saw on the ntsa bulletinno. 9610 of jan 4, 2000 , that 1997 suburbans had a component problem.
I had the universal joints replaced, (dealer stated it was needed), and ever since, i have noise which seems to come from driveshaft.i had them ( dealer ) check, and they said that it was the tires, or perhaps a bearing. This noise was not present prior to getting u-joints, however i also had cupping on a right front tire, and they replaced a model, or something. I saw on the ntsa bulletinno. 9610 of jan 4, 2000 , that 1997 suburbans had a component problem.
Differential replaced, three transmission replace due to poor workmanship , new trasmission doing the exactly same thing.
When seat belts are used for child safety seats, they do not retract fully before the locking mechanism engages.this does not allow the safety seat to be securely fastened.
All seat belts are unbale to staytightened.dealer was not notified. Provide further details.
The seat belts in the third row of the suburban do not self adjust. Also, the seat belts do not work properly with child safety seats.these seat belts were after market seat belts, installed by the dealership.please provide any further details.
The driver side seat belt will not stay closed the buckle will loosen.also center and rear seat belts loosen while vehicle is in motion.
Seat belt failed.
Had to apply brakes after going 50-55mph on ice. Vehicle hit guardrail head on & spun around & rear hit guardrail. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed. Driver's seat belt did not restrain. Vehicle's front pushed back into tires. Vehicle towed.
The driver side seat belt will not stay closed the buckle will loosen.also center and rear seat belts loosen while vehicle is in motion.
While driving, the driver's seat slides, dealer stated that this is a design flaw, the problem has not been corrected.
Consumer stated that every other timedriver'sseat bolt will became loose and technician will tighted it. Also, windshield wipers will quit while being on.
Left side ofdriver's seat tilts back and forth which may causedriver to have an accident.dealer says a runner on the bottom ofseat needs to be replaced.
While driving, the driver's seat slides, dealer stated that this is a design flaw, the problem has not been corrected.
Consumer complaint that the rear seats are difficult to move.
The previous owner said the brakes wore quickly but we didn't realize how quickly until we had issues and got the repair information.new brakes about every 4 months are needed.once they start wearing the pads and rotors are gone within a day.this time i nearly ran into someone they deteriorated so fast.i've read this seems to be a problem with many more of the same vehicles
December 2009, replaced ruptured brake lines above the rear differential. Severely rusted.july 15, 2012, ruptured brake line by the driver side floor board and fire wall. Severely rusted.fuel lines under the vehicle is also severely rusted. Leak can cause fire.brake failure occurred during driving on road.
Power brakes went out and vehicle was very hard to stop.manufacturer acknowledged ongoing problem with suburban brakes, would not compensate owner
Conditions were snow and ice. Both times i had recently switched between 2wd & 4wd. I don't recall which position drive was in. Both times depressing the brake pedal produced very little braking effect, with one time my car went thru a busy intersection (i thought i was lucky to not have accident).
Rear brakes drum failed, causing severe shake in dash and steering wheel.
When applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.ts
Heater and ac controls went out twice.factory replaced them @ $125, then 9 months later it went out again.factory said it was under 12 months, but i had driven over 12,000 miles so it was not under warranty any longer.windsheild wiper module goes bad.wipers will suddenly stop or wont turn on.on 3rd module now.brakes, constant grinding and weak stops.have replaced rotors 4 times.same results.steering loses tension when steering to the left.problem is still ongoing but has made me almost lose control several times.
Brakes locked suddenly and the vehicle shook violently because oil was put in the master cylinder.
Consumer states that the anti lock brake system on the vehicle will intermittenly come on with out applying the brake. *mr
Brakes are almost nonexistent when driving in 4-wheel drive.they make a very deep sound and the vehicle skids and the pedal locks up.in 2-wheel drive they are squishy.
First time applied brakes at intersection, extented stopping. Brakes checked ok, replaced brakes anyway. Six mo. Latter,second time, driving 25 mph. Dry, clean paved road. Applied brakes, anti-lock comes on, brakes failed, caused accident. Traveled at least 2 an a half car length before inpact. Suburban checked, only thing found was brake oil read at 190 degrees, after driving 1 mile.
Dt: the contact was driving at a low speed and applied brake pressure and the abs pulsated.there was extendedstopping distance as indicated in a current recall on the anti lock brakes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who replaced both wheel speed sensors on the front brakes.that corrected the problem ,however, in august of this year the problemrecurred two years later.the vehicle was returned to a dealer.the dealer did replace one of the wheel speed sensors, but the other one was cleaned and kept on the brakes.since this repair there have been no further problems.the contactcontacted gm, and filed a complaint. This vehicle was not included in the recalldue to the vin and the model. Updated 11/29/05.
Brakes: when driving brakes make loud noise and when attempting to stop applied brkaes, pushed completely to the floorbefore could get the vehicle to stop.dealer can't find the problem, but the noise has been taken care of.
Loss of abs brakes , resulting in a rearend collision.brakes went floor,abs light had come on after incident. Dealer has replaced brake soes and pads.
Brake pads wore prematurely, and the calipers made contact with the rotors.the front brake system/ calipers and the front brakes were replaced.the dealer has been notified.
During a normal braking procedures severe vibration will occurwhich will shake dashboard and entire vehicle.
Dt:the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet suburban.she receivedrecall 05v379000notice for a 2001 chevrolet silverado regarding the abs system. The contactstated that the 1997 chevrolet suburban is experiencedthe sameabs brake problem asindicated inthe recall.when the brakes were applied it seemed as if the abs system was kicking in, and there wasextendedstopping distance.it didnot matter what the road conditions were this wouldhappen even on dry roads.the service dealer did stated that the sensor in the vehicle needed to be replaced.the manufacturer has not been contacted.
When the brakes are applied, they would make squeaky noises & the brake pedal would go to the floor. Also, every 3 months, the abs braking system had to be replaced due to excessive wear.
Consumer complaint regarding 1997 suburban braking malfunctions.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that two sensors were needed because the current ones were corroded.the consumer experienced the same symptom as described in the recall for the 1998-2002 vehicles.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle braking system.intermittently whenevervehicle brakes are applied in wet conditions, extended stoppingdistance would occur.also, whenever brakes were used in an emergency situation the vehicle would not stop properly, it would continue to go until vehiclereached5-10 mph, thenthe brakes would grab, causing vehicle to lock-up. After the lock up, the systemwould pop loose when accelerator pedal was applied. Dealer notified and informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.*ml
Vehicle been experenicing ongoingbrake failure whenever brakes are applied in wet/snowy road conditions. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still goes unresolved.
I have a 1997 chevy suburban with a 7.4 engine. For the most part its been a good vehicle, but the brakes are another story. The suburban has been through 2 sets of front brakes, and none in the rear. Being concerned, the 3rd mechanic to really spend time figuring out the problem, found out the brake pressure modulator valve has malfunctioned. $800 for replacement. Doing a little research, gm had recalled this part on several of there 2000 suv models. Contacted the gm customer service line, and they told me that it is an "old vehicle" and gm will not do anything about it. So i guess gm's safety systems are only good for 10 years. This will be my last gm vehicle i will ever own.
Tires locked under hard braking on dry and wet pavement while on 2-wheel drive mode on paved roads.
While driving vehicle about 20 mph, the vehicle's brakes does not stop, and the wheels lock. The had been taken to dealer.
Had to apply brakes after going 50-55mph on ice. Vehicle hit guardrail head on & spun around & rear hit guardrail. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed. Driver's seat belt did not restrain. Vehicle's front pushed back into tires. Vehicle towed.
While stopping, applying brake, heard a clunk noise and felt a jarring.after parking, tried to put into reverse and could not.was able to drive forward but heard a grinding noise.now unable to get into gear and it does not shift.no reverse.the brake problem became apparent with a grinding noise while moving through stop and go traffic.failed calipers and resulting in damaged rotors and pads.
Applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor.this do not happen all the time, just sometimes. When this problem does occur, the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance.
Dt: the contact states there isnhtsa recall campaign05v379000 concerning the anti- lock brakes.this vehicle has the sameproblemsas indicated in the recall, but itis not included in the recall due to vin. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. The consumer stated due to the defective part, he crashed into another vehicle.updated 11/29/05.
The abs brakes has came on 561 times in one year and the dealer has tried to fix the brake 5 times, and there is no change in the failure of the brakes. When the driver applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor while the truck was going 10mph. The truck did not stop at that speed. The dealer still has not fixed the problem about the pedal going to the floor,and the brakes do not hold when this happens. The driver has contacted the dealer 20 times, and they still have not called him back yet. Hetook matters in his own hands and hopes that nhtsa can assit him with any kind of help.
While driving would step on the brakes pedal to stop or just to reduce the speed on vehicle, but brakes would not activate,resulting in extendedstopping distance. Dealer had been contacted.please provide more information.
While driving vehicle about any mph from 2-3 to 65 mph on a panic stop the consumer tried to apply brake pedal to stop vehicle, but vehicle did not stop. According to consumer, brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor and he does not think it is the abs.dealer had checked other vehicles and compared them about the same problem.
Faulty abs system with sensor caused loss of braking capability at slow speeds resulting in extended stopping distance.nlm
Brakes lock and do not release immediately.
When the brakes are applied ther is pressure in the brakes,resulting in extended stopping distance.the dealer has been notified.
While applying the abs brakes the vehicle has extended stopping distance. Sometimes, upon applying the abs brakes, the vehicle stalls and there are no brakes at that time.
When traveling 20 mph upon avoiding hitting a patch of ice consumer therefore depressed the brake pedal when the driver side air bag deployed forcing the occupant arms and handsto be forcedoff the steering wheel causing loss ofvehicle control resulting in an accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states due to dislocation of the air bag sensors.
Abs failed during a panic stop.vehicle's rear looses road adhesion and swings to the right, then the left side starts to skid and the entire vehicle begins to wobble.
The truck is equipped with abs,and when braking the truck pulls to the left or right. Also, the floorboard lifts up and when the brake is released; the floorboard falls back down, and there is a strong odor present when towing something.
Brake pedal goes down to the floorwhenever brakes are applied. Dealer was not notified at this time.
Ea95026, braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go the floor and no braking ability at all, which may have causeda crash.3 occurrences where the occupant had to towvehicle into the dealership.dealer replacebrake master cylinder and abs braking system.please provide further information.
Upon depressing the brake pedal when traveling down an incline, consumer noticed the pedal traveled to the floorboard, making it very difficult to stop and control the vehicle. Consumer also experienced excessive wear of the front and rear brake shoes and pads.consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the shoes and pads.
In july/august 2005 i began experiencing activation of the abs at very low speedsof5-10 mph in 1997 chevrolet suburban.i took the car to repair shop and found out that the front brake units, calipers, etc.,were corroded andneeded to be replaced.i did this.also ,found out that the abs units were not reading the speed correctly and this was causing the abs bumping at low speeds.advised they should be replaced at cost of $1200!in january 2006 i read about the suburban recall for malfunctioning abs and unusual corrosion of brakes.unfortunately, the recall started for 1999 models.i believe my 1997 vehicle has the same problem.i contacted the local chevroletdealer where i bought the vehicle, but was told it was not covered by the recall and they recommended the abs units be cleaned and that they will function properly.the other repair shop (who did the brake repairs) recommended against cleaning"and said in their experience this doesn't work. Suburban has only 61,000 miles, so it has not been over used.i put about 6,000 miles a year on it, mostly for pulling a horse trailer and for this i am very concerned about safe braking.i believe that this 1997 suburban has the same problem as the 199s.i've spent about $500 on the brake repairs so far and the abs will cost me another $1200.for a vehicle that gets so little use by me, this is a lot of money.i would like the 1997 to be included in the recall.i am upset by the expense of repairing these apparent manufacturing flaws.
When i apply the brakes to my 1997 chevy suburban, the abs kicks on and pulsates extending the stopping distance tremendously.there has been a recall on this for recent year suburbans, but not as far back as the 1997 model.
I purchased my 1997 3/4ton 4x4 suburban in oct 97. After only two months having it,in december, 1997 i began experiencing problems with the front brakes squeaking. Took to the dealership they replaced the front pads. Then 2months later,in february, 98 same thing happened again. I became concerned as to why this was happening. This has been going on every 2-3 month since, and we are nowin april, 99 and i am still having the same problem. Lucky to get 1-2 thousand miles on the pads. Have been to dealer approximately 10 timesfor this. Dealer was concerned as to why they were wearing so quick. Now 4-5 sets in this short of time. The last two times i have taken it to them i left the dealership with them still squeaking, and i wanted to have fixed. Now added to this problem is the front end pulling to the left front when you apply the brakes, and when it is raining out the vehicle hops all over the road when you try to stop. It is very scary. This is now a major concern, and i am afraid it could be dangerous. Immarch ,99 i brought back to service manager for the squeak, pull of the front end. When i left that day vehicle had nothing done to it. Service manager said he would contact gmc rep.have him come out maybe he could resolve the problem. This was on mar3,1999. I waited till apr 8,1999, dorian taft gmc rep. Came out. I requested in writing that i be present when he was out so we could discuss my concerns. I was never called, i went to the dealership after work spoke to the service manager who informed me that the gmc rep was in a hurry didnt have time to discuss the issue with me or check my vehicle out like it should have been,and that was whole purpose. Im very upset and this is totally unsat. My vehicle concerns problems still stand.i believe this is very unsafe & think the problem needs to be addressed and taken care of now. Longest set of pads lasted approx 2000 miles. Front rims are a constant black. Please help me out.
Driving the suburban about 30mph and vehicle in front stopped, applied foot to the brake pedal to stop, and the pedal just went down to the floorboard and the vehiclehit the back of truck.
Fuel pump wiring inside the fuel tank short circuited, and could have caused my suburban to blow up, since i had just filled it with over 30 gallons of gas that morning. My fuel pump had to be replaced, along with a new wiring assembly and float mechanism. My mechanic said the short circuit was more than likely due to over amperage of the fuel pump. That in turn, caused the wires inside the fuel tank to melt together and short out the ecm fuse, twice. I believe chevrolet is very lucky that no one was hurt. I hope others are as lucky as i was! p.s. Power steering and brakes are also very poor!! bad design...1997 was a lemon suburban, and should have been recalled and designed all over again!
Ongoing problem with rear wheel brakes systemnot working. Vehicle been inspected/repaired by two differentdealers. On several occasions brake pads have been replaced. Also, four rotors have been replaced and turnd more then twice each.problemstill occurring.
Excessive front disc pad wear - vehicle pulls to left when braking- description is the same for eachincident -pads replacedanddrums turned at 9948 and 33000 miles - obviously there is a design problem with these brakes.
When applying the brakes the steering wheel vibrates very hard, and vehicle could possibly lose control. Took to dealer, they said it was out of warranty.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they will go straight to the floorboard, and the abs system will kick in.consumer had to pump the brakes hard to stop the vehicle.
Abs brakes problems on my 1997 chevy tahoe 4dr 4-wheel drive. The brakes have been terrible since i obtained this vehicle when it was brand new. They would grunt & groan, skip and act erratic. On ice and snow, i would actually go faster when i would apply the brakes and slide much faster than a car with regular brakes. On dry roads at slow speeds in town driving, the brakes didn't seem to take hold all the time. There would be a delay action when applying the brakes.i almost rear-ended other vehicles three times, through no fault of my own. I hate abs brakes and would like to buy one without it. Abs brakes systems are very dangerous, especially on this 1997 chev tahoe 4-wheel drive. I checked with mechanics and they all say that's just abs brakes, and i have to put up with it. This is wrong as they are a very real danger. I have to be extremelycareful allowing substantial distance between vehicles and then its not safe. I think i have a lemon and know there are lots of other complaints about it around here. How about a little help with recalls and a new vehicle?
While driving the brakes aren't working because the front brakes are not strong to stop the truck,this also causesextended stopping distance.
Emergency brake cable engaged by itself sporadically. Also excessive wear of brake pads,3 sets of pads wore out from 8,000 milesto 48,000 miles of wear/ rotors were replaced due to defective hub. Also,2 brake sensors and 2 sets ofbrake calipers were replaced. Dealer notified, and most repairs and labor was done under warranty, otherrepairs weredone at consumer's cost.
Abs system was activating due to defect in snap ring of transmission.the brakes would fail at slow speed causing the abs system to think the rear tires were sliding, therefore the abs system would work.the reason for this was the snap ring in the transmission was mispositionedcausing the output shaft to have to much end play, therefore causing the vehicle speed sensor to lose signal, and the abs system would kick in everytime you stopped.the computer never logged that the abs system had ever been working, or had ever worked.after reassemble the transmission correctly everything appears to be working fine. This problem appear to have caused abnormal wear in the rear brake shoes, due to the fact that the abs was working all the time.after this wore out the shoes, the brakes started failing.
While depessingbrake pedal to the floorboard vehicle goes into extented stopping distance. Please provide further information.
When applying the brakes in wet weather the abs locks up and vehicle skids for an excessive amountofdistance. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle braking system. Intermittently wheneverbrakes are applied in wet condition the brakes would delay in stopping. Also, whenever the brakes areused in an emergencey situation the vehicle would not stop properly, it would continue to go until vehicle came to 5-10 mph then it would grab, causing vehicle to lock-up. After the lock-up, the brake system would pop loose when consumer applied the accelerator. Dealer notified and informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.
Brakeshad to be replaced every three to four months.also,power steering was defective, and made the steering wheel difficult to turn. Consumer was aware if the brakes malfunctioning in conjugation with the steering problem.
Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. This correspondence is not available via .i believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees.the power windows and air condition failed.there was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. The battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn.
Premature disc brake failure and vehicle pulls to right .
Dt: the consumer states 1997 chevrolet suburbanhasbrake problems.this resulted ina crash, and there were only minor injuries.the brakes just started having problems for a couple of weeks. Before the consumer could get a chance to have the brakes checked,had an accident. The brakes were checked and fixed after the accident, and the mechanic at the dealership told theconsumer that this was very common with corrosion build up.the consumer had to pay $1300.00 to fix the braking system. Prior to the accident the brakes were losing power,and it was difficult tostop. This was an intermittent problem. Theconsumer contacted gm about the problem with an e-mail, with no response.the consumerlives in a salt-belt state. The mechanic stated that there was a corrosion build up on the abs sensor.a police report and an insurance report were taken.the speed was around 20 mph.updated 1/4/2006 -
Abs system is faulty, dealer says there is no problem found.nlm
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was having abs problems.while applying the brake pedal to stop at slower speeds the abs activated causing greater stopping distances.there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the abs.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the year of the vehicle.repairs have been made and the manufacturer has been alerted.
Abs engages at slow speed in normal driving conditions and occasionally following braking when cornering. Decrease in braking distance also noticed as it feels as if slipping occurs in brakes. Grinding noise also attendant to this situation. Dealer service replaced sensor and hub assembly. Brakes had been replaced previously at 70,000 miles, which i consider too early on this vehicle.
This was a major acid discharge not a leak!all repairs as yet under warranty. 1 in 10 vans to the garage reported to have this defect. Garage only replaced the other brake line when we offered to pay for it.when we offered to pay for it.
Power steering keeps fluctuating between feeling tight and sloppy.at certain points the steering wheel seems to be pulled from my grasp, and oversteering occurs. Steering also sometimes makes a moaning noise.also, brakes need to be replaced every 20,000 miles.last time i had brakes replaced at dealer, i had to return 5 times to have them corrected.i was told shims broke off the front pads and were binding.all i know is that i could see the rotors glowing blue and the brakes smelled like they were burning, they were also making a horrible grinding noise when they were warm.
Vehicle in front stopped suddenly necessitatingbraking. However, abs brakes failed; engine stalled, resulting in a crash/injury.
Owner has experienced abs problems.
Driving along and stopped at a traffic light, light changed and vehicle proceeded approximately 5mph. Vehicle ahead stopped, tried to stop, applied brakes,almost to the point of standing and the vehicle would not stop.
Whenever the brakes are applied, they would pull to the left onto another lane. Sometimes would pull to the right onto another lane. Have taken vehicle to dealership 17 times and nothing was found wrong with brakes. The manufacturer has closed the files on the suburban. *ml
Sudden brake failure; brake pedal depressed completely to floor; small amount of braking capability remained; loud mechanical"crunch" sound from underneath chassis.
When traveling on wet pavement about 10-15 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a gradual stop, the anti-lock brakes lockedup, causing the vehicle to go into a skid, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Pulls left while driving down road or when braking.multiple service attempts.still not fixed.dealer cannot fix, gm won't replace vehicle.vehicle is not safe and is a safety hazard.
Vehicle experienced more assist tosteering at 30 mph which caused loss of control.the dealer replaced the electronic solenoid relay as possible cause of power assist to steering assembly.
Brakes failed.
Leaking brake fluidshorted electrical wires,causing abs to fail.
Whenever brakes are applied, would hear a loud noise , like clunking or banging sound. After brakes are applied, vehicle would fail to stop or slow down right away.went through an intersection due to no braking power.
While driving brakes overheated,causing consumer to crash. Took vehicle to dealer,and dealer said that brakesoverheated. Mechanic said thatin stop and go situations brakes will overheat. Consumer statedthat this was very scary,and was concerned thatcould not stop a vehicle.
Brakes fail, unable to be rectified or identified. Mjs
When brakes are applied vehicle demonstrates a severe shake.
Brakes failed,different dealers attempted different repairs but have never been corrected, one accident resulted due to faulty brakes. Yh
Brakes surge / pulsate when coming to a stop which results in smoking when braking.
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.(dot number: don't knowtiresize: 245r16lt)
While stopping, applying brake, heard a clunk noise and felt a jarring.after parking, tried to put into reverse and could not.was able to drive forward but heard a grinding noise.now unable to get into gear and it does not shift.no reverse.the brake problem became apparent with a grinding noise while moving through stop and go traffic.failed calipers and resulting in damaged rotors and pads.
Ongoing problem with rear wheel brakes systemnot working. Vehicle been inspected/repaired by two differentdealers. On several occasions brake pads have been replaced. Also, four rotors have been replaced and turnd more then twice each.problemstill occurring.
Brake pads wore prematurely, and the calipers made contact with the rotors.the front brake system/ calipers and the front brakes were replaced.the dealer has been notified.
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.
I had brake trouble on this car from day one.many brake pads, two master cylinders, many shoes and drums.this vehicle is defective because it weight is too great for the braking system.i would like some help.please call.my accident was caused by brake failure.dealership where i live in kings mtn, now diamond chevrolet admits.i took the car to the dealer in shelby, nc carter chevrolet eight times in one year for brake problems.
In july/august 2005 i began experiencing activation of the abs at very low speedsof5-10 mph in 1997 chevrolet suburban.i took the car to repair shop and found out that the front brake units, calipers, etc.,were corroded andneeded to be replaced.i did this.also ,found out that the abs units were not reading the speed correctly and this was causing the abs bumping at low speeds.advised they should be replaced at cost of $1200!in january 2006 i read about the suburban recall for malfunctioning abs and unusual corrosion of brakes.unfortunately, the recall started for 1999 models.i believe my 1997 vehicle has the same problem.i contacted the local chevroletdealer where i bought the vehicle, but was told it was not covered by the recall and they recommended the abs units be cleaned and that they will function properly.the other repair shop (who did the brake repairs) recommended against cleaning"and said in their experience this doesn't work. Suburban has only 61,000 miles, so it has not been over used.i put about 6,000 miles a year on it, mostly for pulling a horse trailer and for this i am very concerned about safe braking.i believe that this 1997 suburban has the same problem as the 199s.i've spent about $500 on the brake repairs so far and the abs will cost me another $1200.for a vehicle that gets so little use by me, this is a lot of money.i would like the 1997 to be included in the recall.i am upset by the expense of repairing these apparent manufacturing flaws.
Excessive front disc pad wear - vehicle pulls to left when braking- description is the same for eachincident -pads replacedanddrums turned at 9948 and 33000 miles - obviously there is a design problem with these brakes.
Premature disc brake failure and vehicle pulls to right .
The braking system starts to shakeand vibrate as if driving on cobblestone road then braking system shakes violently from front ofcar this problem seems to happen only when temps are very high in the 100 degree range as we go to the desert often. This happens several times a year. The vibrations start as we are driving and you can feel the front end start to vibratethe gets worse, if the brakes are applied when this is shaking the whole car shakes voilentlyand is hard tostop almost makes the car out of control. This can go on for as long as 45 mins to an hour as we drive downthe road or freeway. Then it jusst stops shakin and does not ahppen again for a few days , but if we are still in the heat it wil happen again. When we get home and goto the dealer theycannotfeel the problem so they say there is no problem my wife and children are affraid to ride in the car when we go on trips now.this problem must be fixed. I love this car and it suits my needs but this has to be fixed.
Upon depressing the brake pedal when traveling down an incline, consumer noticed the pedal traveled to the floorboard, making it very difficult to stop and control the vehicle. Consumer also experienced excessive wear of the front and rear brake shoes and pads.consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the shoes and pads.
Brake pads failed.
The brake pads had worn down excessively, causing grindingnoises, like metal to metal. Taking vehicle to dealer's to check & have them repaired/replaced.
Loss of abs brakes , resulting in a rearend collision.brakes went floor,abs light had come on after incident. Dealer has replaced brake soes and pads.
Front brakes wore out prematurely at 12,000 miles.since 1997 had been replaced seven times. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted, but problemhad not been resolved. Also,automatic transmission failure.
I purchased my 1997 3/4ton 4x4 suburban in oct 97. After only two months having it,in december, 1997 i began experiencing problems with the front brakes squeaking. Took to the dealership they replaced the front pads. Then 2months later,in february, 98 same thing happened again. I became concerned as to why this was happening. This has been going on every 2-3 month since, and we are nowin april, 99 and i am still having the same problem. Lucky to get 1-2 thousand miles on the pads. Have been to dealer approximately 10 timesfor this. Dealer was concerned as to why they were wearing so quick. Now 4-5 sets in this short of time. The last two times i have taken it to them i left the dealership with them still squeaking, and i wanted to have fixed. Now added to this problem is the front end pulling to the left front when you apply the brakes, and when it is raining out the vehicle hops all over the road when you try to stop. It is very scary. This is now a major concern, and i am afraid it could be dangerous. Immarch ,99 i brought back to service manager for the squeak, pull of the front end. When i left that day vehicle had nothing done to it. Service manager said he would contact gmc rep.have him come out maybe he could resolve the problem. This was on mar3,1999. I waited till apr 8,1999, dorian taft gmc rep. Came out. I requested in writing that i be present when he was out so we could discuss my concerns. I was never called, i went to the dealership after work spoke to the service manager who informed me that the gmc rep was in a hurry didnt have time to discuss the issue with me or check my vehicle out like it should have been,and that was whole purpose. Im very upset and this is totally unsat. My vehicle concerns problems still stand.i believe this is very unsafe & think the problem needs to be addressed and taken care of now. Longest set of pads lasted approx 2000 miles. Front rims are a constant black. Please help me out.
Power steering keeps fluctuating between feeling tight and sloppy.at certain points the steering wheel seems to be pulled from my grasp, and oversteering occurs. Steering also sometimes makes a moaning noise.also, brakes need to be replaced every 20,000 miles.last time i had brakes replaced at dealer, i had to return 5 times to have them corrected.i was told shims broke off the front pads and were binding.all i know is that i could see the rotors glowing blue and the brakes smelled like they were burning, they were also making a horrible grinding noise when they were warm.
Emergency brake cable engaged by itself sporadically. Also excessive wear of brake pads,3 sets of pads wore out from 8,000 milesto 48,000 miles of wear/ rotors were replaced due to defective hub. Also,2 brake sensors and 2 sets ofbrake calipers were replaced. Dealer notified, and most repairs and labor was done under warranty, otherrepairs weredone at consumer's cost.
The brakesvibrate excessively andhesitate when they are applied,making itdifficult to stop vehicle.manufacturer was contacted by owner.
While driving the rear brakes aren't strong enough to putting all the braking responsibility on them.
I had brake trouble on this car from day one.many brake pads, two master cylinders, many shoes and drums.this vehicle is defective because it weight is too great for the braking system.i would like some help.please call.my accident was caused by brake failure.dealership where i live in kings mtn, now diamond chevrolet admits.i took the car to the dealer in shelby, nc carter chevrolet eight times in one year for brake problems.
Abs system was activating due to defect in snap ring of transmission.the brakes would fail at slow speed causing the abs system to think the rear tires were sliding, therefore the abs system would work.the reason for this was the snap ring in the transmission was mispositionedcausing the output shaft to have to much end play, therefore causing the vehicle speed sensor to lose signal, and the abs system would kick in everytime you stopped.the computer never logged that the abs system had ever been working, or had ever worked.after reassemble the transmission correctly everything appears to be working fine. This problem appear to have caused abnormal wear in the rear brake shoes, due to the fact that the abs was working all the time.after this wore out the shoes, the brakes started failing.
While drivingfront brake line collapsed, causing steering wheel to jerk toleft, cause unknown.
This was a major acid discharge not a leak!all repairs as yet under warranty. 1 in 10 vans to the garage reported to have this defect. Garage only replaced the other brake line when we offered to pay for it.when we offered to pay for it.
Defective battery leaked onto the brake line which caused no braking ability andcouldresult ina crash.common problem.please provide further information.
Although their were no fatalities or injuries involved in reference to the master cylinder/ fuel pump, the lost of power brakes caused me to almost veer into a brick building. I hope the info provided will draw attention to the problems i've had since purchasing this vehicle.
Ea95026, braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go the floor and no braking ability at all, which may have causeda crash.3 occurrences where the occupant had to towvehicle into the dealership.dealer replacebrake master cylinder and abs braking system.please provide further information.
I had brake trouble on this car from day one.many brake pads, two master cylinders, many shoes and drums.this vehicle is defective because it weight is too great for the braking system.i would like some help.please call.my accident was caused by brake failure.dealership where i live in kings mtn, now diamond chevrolet admits.i took the car to the dealer in shelby, nc carter chevrolet eight times in one year for brake problems.
Brake ( master cylinder ) failed.
Although their were no fatalities or injuries involved in reference to the master cylinder/ fuel pump, the lost of power brakes caused me to almost veer into a brick building. I hope the info provided will draw attention to the problems i've had since purchasing this vehicle.
Sudden complete failure of power boost with loss of easily obtainable braking by female driver.no accident thank god.
While driving at 20 mphprimary brake line, went out, causingconsumer not to have any brakes.consumer had touse the emergency brake to stopvehicle.
Vehicle has a steering defect causing vehicle to oversteer.yh
Erratic power steering assist while driving resulting in erratic control at highway speeds. Started in 2006 and ended in 2009. Vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times to no avail.
While drivingand turning right the steeringreleases pressure and thesteering wheel moves to the right about three inches, and then the pressure gets restored. Please provide any futher information.
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would travel from left or right without steering wheel being turned, sensor was gone.please provide further information.
My steering jumps to the left unexpectily as if someone grabs the wheel and turns it fast . Nlm
Subject vehicle has pulled, severely, to the right since purchase. The saleman said an alignment would fix the problem. The vehicle has been realigned three or four times, the steering wheel sensor has been replaced and the castor adjusted. The service department doesn't seem to know what else to do. The vehicle steering continues to pull dangerously to the right, especially when driving on a road (interstate or local) which has been sloped in that direction. The steering wheel constantly pulls in a clockwise direction. When driving in town or on the interstate, if the steering wheel were to slip out of your hand or you were to let go of the steering wheel for a second, the vehicle would run off the road. The steering also feels unstable and vague when driving on the interstate.
The steering system was replaced due to failure. Problem still exist.
Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. This correspondence is not available via .i believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees.the power windows and air condition failed.there was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. The battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn.
Please note there seems to be a problem in steering that allows steering pressures to change while turning wheel, it is an odd feel that is noticed at low speeds
Vehicle steering suddenly and abruptly fails while in motion.on one occurrance while traveling 70 mph steering failed and vehicle moved to the left half a lane width; driver had no control.
While traveling at any speed vehicle traveled out of control due to steering sensor. Please provide further information.
During normal operation ofvehiclethe handling is like "driving on ice." dealership has examinedvehicle and replacedsteering sensortwice.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Steering wheel position sensor was faulty, causingsteering to float feeling like a momentary loss of steering for a second. Consumer wrote chevrolet a letter.
Steering pulling from side to side.
My steering jumps to the left unexpectily as if someone grabs the wheel and turns it fast . Nlm
While driving 45-50 mph steering went out/vehicle veered to right, andno accident. Steering sensor was replaced. On 27 june 2001 consumer was driving 50 mph whensteering went out, vehicle veered to right again. No accident, dealer replaced steering sensor. Dealer stated he has replaced lots of sensors.
While driving steering resistance holds, resulting in dangerous oversteer. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving at 60/70 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering,which caused an accident.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet suburban.when the vehicle is fully loaded, the contact notices that the vehicle becomes difficult to steer.he has taken the vehicle to a mechanic 15 times and they have made numerous repairs, including various components of the steering unit, steering sensors, actuator, and also additions to the springs of the suspension system.all of the repairs have not adequately repaired the failures.the contact called the manufacturer and was referred back to the dealer.the failure mileage was 8,464 and current mileage was 86,000. Updated 10/08/08. *ljupdated 10/10/08.
Steering sensor replaced several times due to steering jerking and directional problems, not able to rectify, finally consumer had the steering sensor taken out to remedy problem (design). *mjs
Variable effort steering kicks in/out, causing a significant reduction in the back pressure of the steering wheel. The effect involves momentary oversteer as if someone has grapped the steering wheel and moved it 4-5 inches toward insid eof curve. If driven on icy roads, could lead to loss of control.
Steering sensor has failed again this time at 38,000 miles.presently not safe to drive.
While driving at approx 55 mphsteeringlost power for about 3 seconds to 10 seconds. During this time consumer cannot control vehicle, it begins to wander from side to side, in order to gain control, needs to apply brakes.eventually power comes back. Took vehicle to dealership 2nd time, dealer changed steering sensor.1st time, dealer claimed could not find problem.
When driving at any speed the steering wheel is going to the left or to the right or wherever the steering takes the vehicle. Dealer replaced steering wheel sensor.
Intrmittentlywhen turningwheel slightlyvehicle oversteers. Dealer is inspecting vehicle.
Heater and ac controls went out twice.factory replaced them @ $125, then 9 months later it went out again.factory said it was under 12 months, but i had driven over 12,000 miles so it was not under warranty any longer.windsheild wiper module goes bad.wipers will suddenly stop or wont turn on.on 3rd module now.brakes, constant grinding and weak stops.have replaced rotors 4 times.same results.steering loses tension when steering to the left.problem is still ongoing but has made me almost lose control several times.
The failure manifested itself by means of oversteering to the point of losing traction and skidding on rh or lh front wheel depending in which direction i was turning.it usually happened at approx. 30 mph.it is like the vehicle is "taking over" the steering.this occurred many times until i had the "steering wheel position sensor" replaced.according to chevrolet's customer service they are looking in to the problem, but at this time do not feel that it is a safety problem.i feel othervise since i almost lost control of the vehicle the first couple of times it happened.
At speeds of over 10 miles per hour, the steering wheel jerks left and right intermittently.i then have to correct and/or oversteer to keep the truck on the road.this first began in 1999, at approx 30,000 miles on the vehicle. *nlm
Steering wheel over compensates when making a turn. Dealer has replacedsensor several times. However,problem still exists. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle wanders when speed is in excess of 45 mph.
New electronic variable orifice steering system does not function well due to a design flaw. There is a lack of road feel at most speeds, and more importantly, lack of normal steering return to center after steering.
While making a left turn vehicle lost power steering.the vehicle began to wander and jerked to the left.there was recall 03v527000 for the steering gear bearing, but this vehicle was not included due to vin.this occurred due to the sensor controlling power assist (evo sensor/exhaust valve opening). *sc
While travelingand when going around a bend vehicle lost steering. Dealer stated evo sensor needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
I bought a used suburban and since i have owned it i have been having trouble with the steering.while driving down the road the steering wheel jerks suddenly to the right. I reallyhave to keep a tight grip on the steering wheel while driving, especially when on a road with alot of twists and turns because it jerkes hard and is very dangerous.i worry that with the steering wheel jerking it is going to cause a wreck because it sometimes has sent me towards the lane next to me or off the road completly, this could be a serious problem.this is not something that just happens every once in awhile, it happens everytime i am driving.i have seen other complaints listed on this site for the exact same thing.i just wonder if there is a recall or what will remedy this problem.
When driving vehicle at any speed , steering failed,vehicle will not stay stable on the the hwy,continues to pull to left or right, in for repair, no problem found,variable steering system.
The vehicle experienced erratic steering ability, which made the vehicle difficult to control.
Ongoing / erratic problem with power steering system causing momentary loss of steering control.dealer notified, and replacedsteering sensor. Year later problem reoccurred. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Steering wheel unexpectedly turns during turning maneuvers at slow to moderate speeds.feels like a quick tug on steering wheel and then returns back to original position.
When driving steering wheel feelsloose. It moves very easily up or down without using the adjustment lever.
Sterering wheel rotation sensor failed causing the steering wheel to jerk while driving. This family has three suburbans all the same year/model and they where all repaired for the same problem. Nlm
Steering front sensor has become defective and replaced twice,causing loss of control.
New electronic variable orifice steering system has a design problem, it demonstrates lack of road feel at most speeds,and more importantly a lack of normal steering return to center after a turn.
The failure manifested itself by means of oversteering to the point of loosing traction and skidding on rh or lh front wheel depending in which direction i was turning.it usually happened at approx. 30 mph.it is like the vehicle is "taking over" the steering.this occured many times until i had the "steering wheel position sensor" replaced.according to chevrolet's customer service they are looking in to the problem, but at this time do not feel that it is a safety problem.i feel othervise since i almost lost control of the vehicle the first couple of times it happened.
1.battery leaked acid while idle and ultimately failed.leak corroded positive power cable and undercoating.2. Erratic steering while driving - steering position sensor replaced first time.3. Starter failed 3 times - complete lock-up 4.u-joint failed twice - sealed/non-greasable poor access to add grease fitting
As consumer turns the steering wheel she sometimes reaches a spot like a( black hole) where she loses control momentarily. There is an open investigation at this time.
Vehicle would oversteerwhile making a turn . Dealer stated evo sensor needed to be replaced.
While driving the vehicle suddenly the steering wheel became loose,causingthe driver to lose control and running into a ditch.the dealer has been notified.
Ea-99-011; while driving and upon attempting to make a left or a right hand turn, steering wheel locked up.problemwas more likely to occurwhen making a left hand turn.also, noticed play in steering wheel ,causing vehicle to pull left and right. Consumer has contacteddealer and manufacturer, case number c00509683. Please provide any further details.
Ie98079, while drivingsteering system malfunctioned, causing the steering wheel to be "too loose" which may result a loss of vehicle control.please provide further information and vin#.
There is a grinding in the steering column.
The vehicle would dart to the left or right especially going around a cure. The steering would have a momentary effect of having no resistance on the steering column.this problem would occur intermitently.the vehicle would also oversteer and made it hard to keep the vehicle going straight down the road.i recently had the steering gear box replaced and everything is working fine.
When making a turn the wheel loosens up and then will kick back in .
Failure/ loss of steering control without warning or change of steering wheel movement.
Steering wheel over compensates when making a turn. Dealer has replacedsensor several times. However,problem still exists. Please provide additional information.
When changing lanes or turning cornerssteering wheel becomes loose, and driver loses control of the vehicle. Dealer has changed the ecm chip and the problem still exists.
An intermittent problem. After turning a curb, the steering wheel would go limp or slack. Dealership had replaced the evo but problem has reappeared.
'variable effort steering' does not tighten up the faster you drive, also steering is too sensitive.
There is a grinding in the steering column.
There is an unanticipated steeringwheel movement at highway speeds.the dealer has been notified.
Brakeshad to be replaced every three to four months.also,power steering was defective, and made the steering wheel difficult to turn. Consumer was aware if the brakes malfunctioning in conjugation with the steering problem.
Vehicle steering would be very unstable and give way in turns at high and low speeds. Steering wheel was very loose and would be tight in a left turn and normal in right turns. Took it to the dealer and they said it was a bad steering gear box. I looked under the plastic shroud for the steering input shaft and the locking nut was loose. This steering problem seems to be a problem for other suburban owners as well, i don't htink this gear box is the only cause and don't think i should have to pay 1000.00 dollars for a repair that is a manufacturer defect.
Vehicle would wander while driving at 50 mph or more and oversteering would occur whenever changing lanes or making turns. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions,and some repairs were made on gear box, but problem still occurs. Passing on information concerning nhtsa investigation.
The failure is the variable ratio steering which is meant to be high effort\low ratio once the vehicle reaches a certain speed (10-20 mph ? )(or gear?) what occurs is the steering will intermittently go back and forth between the high effort -'cruising' ratio and the low speed -low effort -quick ratio at a speed above when it should remain in the high effort mode.i also owned a 97 k1500 chevrolet pickup that also had a very similar problem. It however would stay one way or the other and not go between the 2 ratios which at least made it more predictable. It had a valve replaced under warrenty that fixed the problem at about 35,000.
Power steering is unreliable,surge/increase in steering power is very unpredictable.this vehicle has been todealer 5 times for this problem.first time the dealer said alignment was problem, not so. Second time the dealer replaced the power steering gear box, this fixed problem for 4 months. Third time the dealer replaced power steering gear box, power steering pump and flushed lines,this fixed problem for 5 months. Fourth time the dealer replaced the evo sensor on steering column, this fix lasted 15 months.fifth time the dealer stated that the evo sensor must be bad and will not replace under extended warrenty.after much investigation, i find that this is an ongoing problem specific to the 1997 suburban with the electronic control on the power steering system.there have been in excess of 75 reports of this or similar steering related problems.nhtsa should investigate this prior to there being any fatalities.
Steering while drivingat 55 mph itis hard to control the vehicle. Dealer diagnosed that shaft pitman broke.
I have owned a 86,93,95,and 97 suburban. So suburban steering is very familiar to me. The 1997 suburban steering is unsafe. When the vehicle was first purchased the variable assist failed pulling an rv trailer. Whenever a vehicle passed our suburban the steering had so much oversteerthat if turned in any direction it would dart left and right either going off the highway or in the other lane. Several attempts were made to repair the steering,then lemon law was invoked. Two more attempts were made,the final one resulted in all of the service manager's steering components being removed from his 98 truck and placed on the suburban. The steering was better but poor compared to the 95 and 93 suburban. Today the vehicle is still scary to drive on rutted wet roads at speed. Just recently a chip failed in the steering when turning left, causing over correction into other lanes. The dealer said this had happened in other vehicles and repaired the vehicle. Unless gm fixes this problem,my intent is to buy another vehicle that is safe for family. It will not be a gm suburban. The steering needs to be completely replaced with previous non variable assist.
When making a right or left turn, the steering failed.
Power steering keeps fluctuating between feeling tight and sloppy.at certain points the steering wheel seems to be pulled from my grasp, and oversteering occurs. Steering also sometimes makes a moaning noise.also, brakes need to be replaced every 20,000 miles.last time i had brakes replaced at dealer, i had to return 5 times to have them corrected.i was told shims broke off the front pads and were binding.all i know is that i could see the rotors glowing blue and the brakes smelled like they were burning, they were also making a horrible grinding noise when they were warm.
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The low speed power assist intermittently activates at cruise speed when making course corrections such as turning to follow the road, turning to pass and turning to correct for side wind.
Steering tension changes drastically causing oversteering, steering also locks up when applying brakes.
Experience erratic steering.steering system makes erratic jolts in either direction.system was bled, but still persists.feels like power steering is unstable.
Ongoing problem; dealer's aware- no fixing problem- while driving exhibits a loose behavior at various speeds like driving on ice.
When making a right turn there is some oversteeringdue to a bad power steering: hydroboost unit.the dealer has been contacted.
Speed sensitive power steering does not operate properly, it has little if any road feel, the vehicle floats when driven in wind or around trucks and other traffic. Consumer feels the vehicle is very unstable, difficult to control.
Sudden, unexpected oversteering in turns, veers into turns, intermittent.
Apparent unrepairable dangerous steering situation, battery problem, transmission failure. Vehicle does not seem to merchantable for purpose for which it was offered for sale.
The power steering on right turns oversteers.it is like a sudden surge of power steering.since it is intermetant it is a suprise and has on a number of occasion the suprise was enough to almost lose control of the suburban. We had it in once for repair but they couldnt find anyting.it has become worse and we have taken it back again for a repair. The service man said he has had three other complaints of the same type of problem.
Intermittently when making a turn power steering wheel has too much play in it. This almost caused an accident.
The power steering failed, which caused an accident. The consumer was injured.
These trucks with this steering problem are very dangerous for drivers, passengers & other motorists around these vehicles.if no one has been killed yet because of this defect gm should do something before it's too late.
Speed sensitive steering fails when driving. Especially dangerous whennegotiating a turn, the steering is hard, the sss fails, causing thesteering to become loose, resulting in oversteering, causing swervingor loss of control.
When turning right, steering seems to assist more, causing abrupt oversteer. Happens intermitantly.
Erratic power steering assist while driving.
At speeds above 30 mph the steering becomes unstable/loose especially in turns when the vehicle jerks suddenly in the same direction as the turn.the vehicle also wanders at highway speeds and causes oversteering when changing lanes.this is a very unsafe situation when towing causing the trailer to swerve back and fourth.i bought an extended warranty on this vehicle and i am planning on taking it in to the dealership where i bought it to have it checked/repaired but based on the number of complaints i have read about this problem i believe this should be addressed by the manufacturer because it is a definite safety hazard.i have owned three gm trucks (1989,1993 and 1996) and none has felt as unstable or as dangerous as this suburban.if the dealer is unable to correct the problem under my extended warranty do i have any other recourse to correct this problem?
Steering on this vehicle at highway speedsis not positive, has a floating.. Wanderthat makes it feel like you have no steering, and when you try to recover,it over correctsand sways.
Steering suddenly jerked toward the direction of pressure on the steering wheel.this should be a recall emergency before it turns into causing fatalities like the tire situation.
Fuel pump wiring inside the fuel tank short circuited, and could have caused my suburban to blow up, since i had just filled it with over 30 gallons of gas that morning. My fuel pump had to be replaced, along with a new wiring assembly and float mechanism. My mechanic said the short circuit was more than likely due to over amperage of the fuel pump. That in turn, caused the wires inside the fuel tank to melt together and short out the ecm fuse, twice. I believe chevrolet is very lucky that no one was hurt. I hope others are as lucky as i was! p.s. Power steering and brakes are also very poor!! bad design...1997 was a lemon suburban, and should have been recalled and designed all over again!
Engine knocking occurs at cold temperatures 35f or below sounds come from lower engine rods possiblyor crankshaft .--dealer refuses to acknowledge both problems
No accidents.steering has begun instances of loss of control.information provided during discussions with local repair shops indicates the recirculating ball steering box may have a tendency to slip.this is consistent with the intermittant failure mode experienced during driving.the vehicle is a 1997 suburban c1500.it is not used to tow and has never been in an accident.we have owned it since new, all of the 104,000 miles have been driven by us, no children have driven this vehicle.the truck has been well cared for.we have experienced this 5 times, with the most recent being yesterday.no repairs have been made.
Power steering is unreliable,surge/increase in steering power is very unpredictable.this vehicle has been todealer 5 times for this problem.first time the dealer said alignment was problem, not so. Second time the dealer replaced the power steering gear box, this fixed problem for 4 months. Third time the dealer replaced power steering gear box, power steering pump and flushed lines,this fixed problem for 5 months. Fourth time the dealer replaced the evo sensor on steering column, this fix lasted 15 months.fifth time the dealer stated that the evo sensor must be bad and will not replace under extended warrenty.after much investigation, i find that this is an ongoing problem specific to the 1997 suburban with the electronic control on the power steering system.there have been in excess of 75 reports of this or similar steering related problems.nhtsa should investigate this prior to there being any fatalities.
Odi # on last report: 720833. No safety defec tlisted in summary.
Sudden, unexpected oversteering in turns, veers into turns, intermittent.
Failure of this component results in immediate and drammatic loss of normal power steering control when engaging in turns.the loss of resistence results in immediate oversteer which, at highway speeds, is very dangerous, sometimes causing the driver to drop a wheel from pavement.my writing is prompted by:1) experience with my suburban;2) a call to me today from a dealership mechanic who worked on my vehicle who informed me he had another bad one, identical to mine;3) i drove another suburban of the same vintage & mileage with the identical problem.though anecdotal, the multiple occurances in vehilces with which i am acquainted raise a compelling question about a dangerous problem with suburbans.thank you for your consideration.
I have had several owners of the suburban and tahoe line say that their power assist has failed also and had to endure costly/over priced repairs.dt
Loss of steering power and excessive play in the steering for up to 4-5 seconds at highway speeds.
Pulls left while driving down road or when braking.multiple service attempts.still not fixed.dealer cannot fix, gm won't replace vehicle.vehicle is not safe and is a safety hazard.
1.battery leaked acid while idle and ultimately failed.leak corroded positive power cable and undercoating.2. Erratic steering while driving - steering position sensor replaced first time.3. Starter failed 3 times - complete lock-up 4.u-joint failed twice - sealed/non-greasable poor access to add grease fitting
I have a newspaper article from 1999 stating nhtsa investigating this problem in 1997 to 1999 gmc vehicles.your data base shows no complaints, but the article stated 76 complaints in 1999 and 4 crashes.there must be more by now, and the replacement electronically variable orifice that was replaced in my vehicle has failed again.
Power steering hydroboost unit surges, makessteering wheel jerk in a different direction.
Ea9901 eratic power steering; when driving straight or more often on curves there is slip in the steering. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Intermittently vehicle would lose steering power.dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Vehicle experienced more assist tosteering at 30 mph which caused loss of control.the dealer replaced the electronic solenoid relay as possible cause of power assist to steering assembly.
Transmission: torque converter blew up.....fuel pump failed and had to be replaced, wiring overheated and insulation melted off inside fuel tank .....steering: erratic while making right turn
Ongoing / erratic problem with power steering system causing momentary loss of steering control.dealer notified, and replacedsteering sensor. Year later problem reoccurred. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Steering goes soft unexpectedly in turn, resulting in tendency to oversteer, possibly into oncoming traffic.
We had car looked at, small leak in power steering fixed,didn't help..found no major wear on any steering parts.... Interesting, sister has same car, with same problem, hers does this 'catch' feeling, turning left or right!i also feel the 'catch' if driving over an uneven spot on road going straight.
Power steering is unreliable,surge/increase in steering power is very unpredictable.this vehicle has been todealer 5 times for this problem.first time the dealer said alignment was problem, not so. Second time the dealer replaced the power steering gear box, this fixed problem for 4 months. Third time the dealer replaced power steering gear box, power steering pump and flushed lines,this fixed problem for 5 months. Fourth time the dealer replaced the evo sensor on steering column, this fix lasted 15 months.fifth time the dealer stated that the evo sensor must be bad and will not replace under extended warrenty.after much investigation, i find that this is an ongoing problem specific to the 1997 suburban with the electronic control on the power steering system.there have been in excess of 75 reports of this or similar steering related problems.nhtsa should investigate this prior to there being any fatalities.
I own a1997 chevy suburban lt.we asked a local chevy dealer to fix the doors to close properly, which they claimed to do.i noticed that the door did not line up and they said they adjusted the strike plate.evidently that means they used a sledge hammer. My wife was driving down the road and one of the locked doors opened up as she was driving down the road.luckily my 4 year old son was in his carseat. It has happened twice.she could not reclose the door and so she tied it shut. I found that the door latch was still shut.i held the handle up and manually lifted the latch after which the door would close. Another saftey issue; while driving down the road the steering wheel jerks suddenly to the right.i live in a mountainous and occasional snow area.i worry that with the steering wheel jerking, and sometimes it has sent me towards the lane next to me, this could be a serious problem.i have also had the power steering pump replaced once after the shaft completly seperated from the pump while i was driving down a steep mountain with 7boyscouts from a camping trip in the snow.let me tell you if that had been my wife in the car she probably would have been down the side of the cliff. In 2 1/2 yrs. Ihave replaced the four wheel drive actuator, door handles, transmission, rear end seals and axle, front end, a/c everything,windshield wiper switch of some sort,brakes every 20,000 or so, they tell me the head gasket is bad,there is a whining sound i think is the fan clutch,and now it looks like its either the u joints or thelimited slip clutches, hub or both. I do not feel that my wife and children are safe in this car. All lamb chevrolet of prescott valley azhas said is they warranty their vehicles to 36,000 miles. They offered to sell me one of their nice new tahoes.which he claims they have improved.oh yea the sales price is 42,000. On a 36,000 vehicle because i am upside down on the car they sold me 2 years ago.
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertorreplaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced,ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?
Have had a total of 6 complaints dierctly connected with front steering, controlability, poor handling characteristics and 2 instances of total loss of control while driving in a straight line. The vehicle has 2 timwes suddenly swerved to the right while driving straight and the steering wheel does not move. Fortunately, both instances occured while traffic was light andno accident happened. The vehicle is parked at a chevrolet dealer's yard and chevrolet motor division has stated that no problem exists and that i should continue to drive. I have refused. Now i have determined to file a complaint with texas motot vehicle division and pursue the ;lemon law" because chevrolet has failed to recognize or take any action in an attempt to resolve the problem.
Experiencing unintended power steering assistance when making turns (tupically to the right), losing cotrol of steering for a brief moment before it recovers.
The truck is equipped with abs,and when braking the truck pulls to the left or right. Also, the floorboard lifts up and when the brake is released; the floorboard falls back down, and there is a strong odor present when towing something.
Side door is not locking/closing.
Left rear cargo door of chevrolet suburban never opened quite right.you had to push in on the door, pull the latch, and then open it.over time it has become extremely difficult to open.tip top chevrolet in fairbanks, ak, won't fix it.i believe it is a factory defect. Thank you for listening.
Hood latch on 1997 chevy suburban keep failing, hood flies up while driving.has happened 3 times in two years.
While driving there was vibration in the steering wheel.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Vehicle constantly jerks from left to right at any speed over 30 mph. It is very hard to keep on the road. It started at aprox 15,000 mi. I have changed tires and that did not help. A lot of my co-workers have the same problem with their truck too. If you ask service they know exactly what causes this and say it is not under warranty.
Vehicle would wander while driving at 50 mph or more and oversteering would occur whenever changing lanes or making turns. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions,and some repairs were made on gear box, but problem still occurs. Passing on information concerning nhtsa investigation.
When driving at any speed and driving straight ahead the steering wheel will turn indifferent direction, andwill keep turning indifferent directions. That can cause an accident, and it is very unsafe to be driving.the dealer states there isn't anything they can do.
The vehicle is experiencing erratic steering problems.when changing lanes and or turning corners , the steering wheel will jump sideways .
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet suburban.when the vehicle is fully loaded, the contact notices that the vehicle becomes difficult to steer.he has taken the vehicle to a mechanic 15 times and they have made numerous repairs, including various components of the steering unit, steering sensors, actuator, and also additions to the springs of the suspension system.all of the repairs have not adequately repaired the failures.the contact called the manufacturer and was referred back to the dealer.the failure mileage was 8,464 and current mileage was 86,000. Updated 10/08/08. *ljupdated 10/10/08.
Steering wheel sometimes jerks out of my hands as if i've hit a patch of ice. Also feel the truck bouncing while driving as if there is a bubble in the right front tire.took the truck to the dealer about 7 times with not resolution.had the truck checked at goodyear dealer 6 months after purchase. Goodyear said the the tires were defective. Said they were cupped or chopped. I paid $700 dollars to replace tires after dealer refused to do so, but still experience bouncing sensation at 60-70 mph.noticed both problems the day i bought the truck.( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )
Whenthe vehicle made aturn steering wheel would became loose, and the vehicle jerked into the next lane.steering wheelbecame stiff after it jerked. The problem only happened when aleft or right turn was made. The mechanic indicated that evo sensor was going out and needed to be replaced......
Vehicle wanders when speed exceeds 35 or more mph. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop more then three times. Condition still unresolved. Vehicle put consumer at risks when used.
When driving at any speed steering wheel pulls to the left, andvehiclejerks severely.
While making a right turn at slowdown to moderate speeds,steering wheel severly pulls to the right.cause unknown.
Power steering is unreliable,surge/increase in steering power is very unpredictable.this vehicle has been todealer 5 times for this problem.first time the dealer said alignment was problem, not so. Second time the dealer replaced the power steering gear box, this fixed problem for 4 months. Third time the dealer replaced power steering gear box, power steering pump and flushed lines,this fixed problem for 5 months. Fourth time the dealer replaced the evo sensor on steering column, this fix lasted 15 months.fifth time the dealer stated that the evo sensor must be bad and will not replace under extended warrenty.after much investigation, i find that this is an ongoing problem specific to the 1997 suburban with the electronic control on the power steering system.there have been in excess of 75 reports of this or similar steering related problems.nhtsa should investigate this prior to there being any fatalities.
The transmission shifted very hard and make a loud "clunking" noise when shifting into forward gears after about the first 100 miles.it was taken in twice while still under warranty and i was told there was nothing wrong with it.the third time i took it in it was getting extremely bad, it was now out of warranty, and i was told i needed a new transmission.the front end has been aligned twice within 15,000 miles and still pulls hard to the right.the abs system has failed periodically over a six month period of time - it was reported three times.the third time they finally discovered that the sensor module on the front hub was defective.
I own a1997 chevy suburban lt.we asked a local chevy dealer to fix the doors to close properly, which they claimed to do.i noticed that the door did not line up and they said they adjusted the strike plate.evidently that means they used a sledge hammer. My wife was driving down the road and one of the locked doors opened up as she was driving down the road.luckily my 4 year old son was in his carseat. It has happened twice.she could not reclose the door and so she tied it shut. I found that the door latch was still shut.i held the handle up and manually lifted the latch after which the door would close. Another saftey issue; while driving down the road the steering wheel jerks suddenly to the right.i live in a mountainous and occasional snow area.i worry that with the steering wheel jerking, and sometimes it has sent me towards the lane next to me, this could be a serious problem.i have also had the power steering pump replaced once after the shaft completly seperated from the pump while i was driving down a steep mountain with 7boyscouts from a camping trip in the snow.let me tell you if that had been my wife in the car she probably would have been down the side of the cliff. In 2 1/2 yrs. Ihave replaced the four wheel drive actuator, door handles, transmission, rear end seals and axle, front end, a/c everything,windshield wiper switch of some sort,brakes every 20,000 or so, they tell me the head gasket is bad,there is a whining sound i think is the fan clutch,and now it looks like its either the u joints or thelimited slip clutches, hub or both. I do not feel that my wife and children are safe in this car. All lamb chevrolet of prescott valley azhas said is they warranty their vehicles to 36,000 miles. They offered to sell me one of their nice new tahoes.which he claims they have improved.oh yea the sales price is 42,000. On a 36,000 vehicle because i am upside down on the car they sold me 2 years ago.
Vehicleis pulling to the right while making a right hand turn at 35 to 40 mph.
Subject vehicle has pulled, severely, to the right since purchase. The saleman said an alignment would fix the problem. The vehicle has been realigned three or four times, the steering wheel sensor has been replaced and the castor adjusted. The service department doesn't seem to know what else to do. The vehicle steering continues to pull dangerously to the right, especially when driving on a road (interstate or local) which has been sloped in that direction. The steering wheel constantly pulls in a clockwise direction. When driving in town or on the interstate, if the steering wheel were to slip out of your hand or you were to let go of the steering wheel for a second, the vehicle would run off the road. The steering also feels unstable and vague when driving on the interstate.
The first time i had a problem was right after i bought the suburban, it pulled to the right.the dealer could not find any problems, but they eventually aligned the tires ( which they said it was very unusual to have to do that for a brand new vehicle).over the months after the alignment, i did not notice any problems.i can not tell you exactly when my car started having problems.my vehicle would all of a sudden have a very loose feeling in the control of the steering.thinking it was just me, i didn't think much of it for awhile.i had tires put on my car and the steering felt different (good), i thought maybe it had something to with tires and it was fixed.eventually the steering started doing the same thing, the sudden loose steering.we live in a rural area 40 miles from our dealer and bythe time i realized the problem was not normal, and i would have to give my vehicle up for a few days, mycar was out of warranty (mileage)so i took it to an independent mechanic that i use, they drove it around on their errands for about two days and it finally did it for them.they were thinking they would have to replace the gear box, but they called gm to consult about the problem because they never had seen this problem and they told them about steering sensor problems.on 9/20/00, i gave them the ok to replace the sensor and i have not had any problems as of this date.i am reporting this to you because i am concerned for others that may have the same problem, it is a very scary feeling when the steering changes to aloose feeling and thinking if i were to react to an incident, i would probably overcorrect because of the problem steering.thank you for your time.
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakeswore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternatorsthe first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealershipsince 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.(dot number: don't knowtiresize: 245r16lt)
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I own a1997 chevy suburban lt.we asked a local chevy dealer to fix the doors to close properly, which they claimed to do.i noticed that the door did not line up and they said they adjusted the strike plate.evidently that means they used a sledge hammer. My wife was driving down the road and one of the locked doors opened up as she was driving down the road.luckily my 4 year old son was in his carseat. It has happened twice.she could not reclose the door and so she tied it shut. I found that the door latch was still shut.i held the handle up and manually lifted the latch after which the door would close. Another saftey issue; while driving down the road the steering wheel jerks suddenly to the right.i live in a mountainous and occasional snow area.i worry that with the steering wheel jerking, and sometimes it has sent me towards the lane next to me, this could be a serious problem.i have also had the power steering pump replaced once after the shaft completly seperated from the pump while i was driving down a steep mountain with 7boyscouts from a camping trip in the snow.let me tell you if that had been my wife in the car she probably would have been down the side of the cliff. In 2 1/2 yrs. Ihave replaced the four wheel drive actuator, door handles, transmission, rear end seals and axle, front end, a/c everything,windshield wiper switch of some sort,brakes every 20,000 or so, they tell me the head gasket is bad,there is a whining sound i think is the fan clutch,and now it looks like its either the u joints or thelimited slip clutches, hub or both. I do not feel that my wife and children are safe in this car. All lamb chevrolet of prescott valley azhas said is they warranty their vehicles to 36,000 miles. They offered to sell me one of their nice new tahoes.which he claims they have improved.oh yea the sales price is 42,000. On a 36,000 vehicle because i am upside down on the car they sold me 2 years ago.
Michelin tires leak everytime the weather gets cold.
While on vacation had two tires blow out on i75 just south of atlanta.had to purchase new tires from the firestone dealer on the south side of atlanta.they said this tire was not in the recall list but it came apart just like the others. It was a very, very scary experiencethe tires that blew out were purchased at the firestone dealer on us41 in fort myers, fl. Which is my home. (tiresize: 245/75r/16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r/16 )
Tires(no make or size) are wearing and are causing vehicle to pull to the right, dealer rotated and aligned tires, front wheel cover was loose, dealer fastened the wheel well flap.
Tire on hazardous materials response vehicle - u.s. Government owned tag no. I258844; tire is in evidence locker; tread separated from tire at highway cruising speed of 65 mph - speed set by cruise control; tread wrapped around wheel axel, but did not go flat; left rear tire also replaced after inspection at tire shop; all tires had been regularly checked and were properly inflated. (dot number: unknowntiresize: lt245/75r1)
Shaking, vibrations, at various speeds.( dot number: vn11bab tire size: lt24575r16 )
I had the universal joints replaced, (dealer stated it was needed), and ever since, i have noise which seems to come from driveshaft.i had them ( dealer ) check, and they said that it was the tires, or perhaps a bearing. This noise was not present prior to getting u-joints, however i also had cupping on a right front tire, and they replaced a model, or something. I saw on the ntsa bulletinno. 9610 of jan 4, 2000 , that 1997 suburbans had a component problem.
Tires(no make or size) are wearing and are causing vehicle to pull to the right, dealer rotated and aligned tires, front wheel cover was loose, dealer fastened the wheel well flap.
The tread seperated form the tire( dot number: tire size: lt26575r16 )
I purchased this suburban used from valencia nissan with 23,000 miles on it.they stated the tires were new at that time.on the indicated date, i was towing a travel trailer on the freeway at 60mph, the truck started to rattle then the left rear tire exploded.i safely stopped on the shoulder.i had my wife, 4yr old & 2yr old in the vehicle with me.after inspecting the tire, the tread completely separated from the tire in the same fashion that the recalled firestone tires did.i wanted to know if this set of tires was also under recall.i would like if you could call me regarding this matter.thank you. (dot number: v611b1atiresize: 245/75r16)
Tread separated with no warning on highway.tire pressure at manufacturer's recommended 80 psi.dt
While traveling less than 5 mph in a "rolling backup"the right rear tire on our suburban literally exploded.i pulled off the side of the road immediately, and found a very large hole in the sidewall of the tire.there were no foreign objects in the road, and no indication of any kind of puncture to the tire.the sidewall of the tire blew outward, and left a hole approximately 4" wide by 7 inches long.the vehicle was less than two months old, and had approxmately 1200 miles on it.i had the vehicle in for its first oil change 3 days earlier, and among other things had the tire pressure checked.i contacted a local firestone dealer about replacing the tire, and was told that they could not replace the tire with an exact match, since that particular line of tires (steeltex at) was a tire made exclusively for gm trucks as original equipment.i contacted the gm dealer (gilchrist chevrolet in tacoma wa) and they replaced the tire at no charge.with the recent revelations about firestone tire defects, i am concerned about the firestone tires on my suburban.the "steeltex at" series has not been mentioned in any of the news reports, but i know of one other person who has had similar problems with the firestone steeltex tires on his gm truck.( dot number: tire size: p265r16 )
Steering wheel sometimes jerks out of my hands as if i've hit a patch of ice. Also feel the truck bouncing while driving as if there is a bubble in the right front tire.took the truck to the dealer about 7 times with not resolution.had the truck checked at goodyear dealer 6 months after purchase. Goodyear said the the tires were defective. Said they were cupped or chopped. I paid $700 dollars to replace tires after dealer refused to do so, but still experience bouncing sensation at 60-70 mph.noticed both problems the day i bought the truck.( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )
Separation & cracking, even on sidewalls (tiresize: lt24575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt24575r16 )
Left front tire belt separated at 65mph, vehicle stoped, tire replaced and upon examening remaining tires, right front tire showed signs of belt seperating. Consulted firestone dealer in houma, and was told the seperation was caused by road hazards. Replaced both front tires on 21/may/2000 with another brand.there are 2 remaining tires on vehicle which will be replaced this month. (dot number: vn11b1atiresize: lt24575r16)
Was driving 65mph and vehicle started vibrating. Then heard a loud noise. Pulled over & checked the tires. Noticedleft front tire had lost tread. Exchange tire withspare tire.took tire to firestone & received a replacement. Does not have the tire or dot number. 1997 chevrolet suburban. Firestone size lt245/75r15 with 10,000 miles on it. Firestone 245/75/r16 *mw
Tread on three of four tires is starting to seperate and tires are cupping.(tiresize: lt24575r16)
Pe00020, steel tex at which were orginials on the 1997 chevrolet subarban, tire size lt24575r16, driver on aug 20, 1998 at 9,000 miles and passenger tire on jun, 1999 at 19,980 miles; there was a long crack down the middle of the tire which seemed that tire was separating.please provide further information. Firestone at 245/75/r16 *mw
Rear tire tread separated from tire belts causing entire tread to peel from casing resulting in serious roll over accident.( dot number: 0500 tire size: lt24575r16 )
Tread intact separated from side walls & wheel, tires inspected last month during a rotation and brake job.(dot number: urbm053271tiresize: lt24575r16) (dot number: urbm053271tiresize: lt24575r16)
Consumer stateswhile drivingat 67 mph and with no warningright front tire tread started to separate, causingtire to blow out. Consumer had to pull over. Firestone,size# lt 245/75r16, dot# unknown.dealer has been notified.
While drving at highway speed felt vibration in steering wheel and stopped to determine what was wrong.discovered that a section oftread (4x4) had come offright front tire. Replaced with spare, and continued to next town.was unable to purchase replacement, and continued trip without spare. On return trip onseptember 28, 2000 andpulling a trailer, right rear tire experienced a complete tread separation. Because of no spare, had to havevehicleand trailer towed home.firestone, steeltex r42 on a 1997, cheverolet, suburban; original equipment, 245/75r16, dot# unavailable. Tire has about 60% of tread left.has tires available for analysis and photos upon request.
Both front tires had separated belts causing noise while driving (firestone steeltex radial at lt 245/75r16 m+s) tires.nlm
Consumer has replaced 8 firestone steeltex tires lt24575r16 because of tread separation, bulges and belts coming through tire, one of the tires only give 5 miles before it popped, brake line leakage due to tread separation (4/00).
While backing out of our driveway with our 32 foot travel trailer attached the vehicle hitch broke.i have approximately 45000 miles of towing the trailer on this hitch.it appears that the welds were not deep enough on the left side.i have replaced the hitch with the same part number at a chevrolet dealership.
Engine check light came on 1st then a various other probles began occuring as we tried to get our vehicle home.when we got it to the dealer's repair shop we were told that the #2 fuel injector had started leaking and filled the whole electrical system with gas. This happened again 4 monthes later when the #5 injector started leaking.both times the dealer told us that we were lucky that the vehicle didn't start on fire.
There is a major problem with gm and chevrolet truck transmissions.hard shifting is experienced followed by " enginelight on panel.a code 0f 1870 is reported when it is serviced.i have had the dealer look at this several times and there appears to be no way to fix it.i have heard of many people paying $3000 for rebuilt trtansmissions and the problem stil is not corrected.gm has been contacted but will not respond.
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Consumer complaint that door is too heavy to close without effort.
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Heater and ac controls went out twice.factory replaced them @ $125, then 9 months later it went out again.factory said it was under 12 months, but i had driven over 12,000 miles so it was not under warranty any longer.windsheild wiper module goes bad.wipers will suddenly stop or wont turn on.on 3rd module now.brakes, constant grinding and weak stops.have replaced rotors 4 times.same results.steering loses tension when steering to the left.problem is still ongoing but has made me almost lose control several times.
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Driving on the freeway on 4 different occasions the "engine service light came on. First time at 52,000 miles in july '01, second time at 55,076 miles in sept. '01, third time at 63,196 miles in june '02 and fourth time at 63,766 miles in july '02. First time it was a transmission code, but transmission performed fine on test drive.second time unknown code. Third time, no code given. Fourth time transmission code of 1870,internal slippage. We noticed that coming off the freeway after 1/2 hour or so, the transmission shifts abruptly from 1st to 2nd gear. Neither we nor the former owner towed anything with it. We had to get a remanufactured transmission which is good for 50,000 or3 years.
While vehicle was stopped and without any indication it accelerated and rear-ended another vehicle. *mr
Design of vehicle causes it to maintain speed and rpm after foot is taken off accelerator.
While driving on a flat, even road at about 45 mph,the steering resistance just disappeared for a few seconds.this was frightening because there was absolutely no control of the steering for those few seconds and i drifted a little into the other lane.my husband and i experienced this same problem intermittently over the next day and almost exclusively when turning to the right. We were test driving the car and brought the problem up to the chevy dealer on return.they would not fix it but agreed to lower the purchase price by the estimated repair cost.we had it fixed the next day at the same chevy place (i felt it was unsafe to drive in that condition).they replaced the speed sensor and charged us $260.the repair appears to have solved the problem.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the windshield wipers and washers failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contact and confirmed that remedy repairs were performed under nhtsa campaign id number:03v159000(visibility:windshield wiper/washer) prior to the failure. The vheicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,200.
Rear window blew out.
Consumer stated that windshield wipers worked intermittently. Windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a downpour.dealerwas contacted.
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility.consumer was informed that the wiper motor circuit board and cover needed to be replaced.
While driving side view mirror motor caught on fire, causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.
Driving at about 40 mph the vehicle will vibrate which will cause both interior and exterior mirrors to vibrateexcessively. The car is at the dealership.
Dt:consumer received arecall on side mirror switch ,and had repair work done.but, felt there were still hot wiresondriver's side. This may be a fire hazard. Contacted dealer and manufacturer about it,and they would not remedy this problem.
Consumer complains that windows will not open when engineis off.
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertorreplaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced,ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?
The consumer stated the windshield wipers failed intermittenly.please provide additional information.
My vehicle was fitted with the fix for intermittent windshield wipers. The fix was warranted for twelve months or 12kmiles. Nine months later, on top of a mountain in colorado, with a blizzard blowing, the w/w decided to stop working, i stopped the vehicle and beat on the w/w with a water bottle and they started working again. Neither chevrolet or my chev. Dealer will replace the defective module because the fault occurred at 12k miles.
Consumer stated that every other timedriver'sseat bolt will became loose and technician will tighted it. Also, windshield wipers will quit while being on.
While driving in a rainstorm, thewindshield wipers failed intermittently. The windshieldwipers were replaced under a recall, however the problem recurred.
1997 cheverolet c1500 suburban intermittent wiper motor failure to work properly.causes lack of visibility during inclement weather conditions or during windshield cleaning operations. Wipers will cease to work continuous and problem is sporadic.
Windshield wipers would fail to turn on, pause, or stop while driving at any speed. Sometime turning off/on would solve problem other time would requiremanually moving the wipe arms. At the last resort stop open hood and tap on wiper motor housing next to wirring harness would cause the wipers to resume working. Butyou could not ever be sure when they would stop again, 60 sec., 2 min., or work for the rest of the rain storm.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet suburban.while driving at an unknown speed in the rain, the windshield wipers would not activate.the contact took her vehicle to the dealer and they stated that her vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer).a complaint with the manufacturer was filed.the current mileage was 130,000 and failure mileage was 125,000.
There was recall issued june 19, 2003 for our vehicle 1997 chevrolet suburban, gm recall no. 03023 for the windshield wiper/washer.we were not notified of this recall and had our wipers fail on us during a trip on a highway that is known for its accidents.we immediately pulled over and eventually got them to work again.we took our vehicle to our mechanic that very same night.he informed us of the recall.when contacting chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 we were first told that the previous owner already had the wipers fixed on this recall, that is impossible because we owned the vehicle when the notification of the recall was released.we were then put on hold for a long time then told that the recall is only valid if your vehicle had 70,000 or less miles. This recall was issued because of a potential visibility problem.how is mileage related to visibility?i understand that there is a age requirement for the corrective action and we fall into the range, out vehicle was 6 years at the recall date.how do i get chevrolet to correct the problem.your campaing id number is 03v159000.
The consumer was having the same problems as recall#03v159000 windshield wipers. The dealership would not repair free of charge, because the vin was not included.
Windshield wiper failureon rainy interstate highway. 1997 chevrolet suburban.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet suburban.the contact stated that the delay feature on the windshield wipers worked sporadically.she received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) and gm recall number 03023 in february of 2002.the recall work was performed; however, the failure still persists.the contact wanted to notify nhtsa, before notifying the dealer and manufacturer.the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown.the current mileage was 220,000 and failure mileage was 219,990.
The windshield wiper motor failed and the windshield wipers quit working while engaged. The manufacturer is charging the consumer for the windshield wipermotor recall 03v159000 because their records indicated that the recall was closed out in 98. This recall was issued in 2003. The dealership inspected the vehicle and verified that the defect recall part was never replaced and replaced it... This work was completed in 1998.
While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers would come on and go off on their own intermittently.the dealer was aware of the problem, and the mechanic informed the consumer that this vehiclewas not included in the recall due to vin.*sc
The delco freedom 676 battery post breaks off, delco and dealer are aware of this problem. But neither would admit this untile i informed them a car battery store dealer had made me aware of this problem. One month later i ran into a lady with the same battery and problem at the dealership and she was getting the standard answer until i showed up. It was at that time i learned from her the windshield wiper system had aproblem the dealer was aware.i have not found any recall information in either case.
Nhtsa recall campaign03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor failure. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall, andmechanic statedthatrecall repairs had been performed previously. However, the owner of the vehicle had never taken the vehicle to any dealer forrecall repairs.
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign03v159000 concerning the windshield wiper/washer motor.this vehicleexperienced the sameproblems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due tovin.no repairs were done .
Windshield wipers work intermittently, they come on/off.
While driving in a rain storm the windshield wiper motor failed without warning.*mr *sc
Consumer states that the wiper works intermittently, this condition can causes poor visibility. A recall has been issued on simular makes & modles, however this vehicle is not included due to the vin#. Feel free to provide any further information.*nlm
Windshield wipers would not work when turned on in rain storm.has to stop on hwy.after a few minutes they worked for several hours.next time started vehicle wiper and washers would not work.checked again a few miles later and both worked.this happened several time during a three day trip.
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 03v159000 concerning the windshield wipers. This vehicle has the same problemsas indicated in the recall, but itis not included in the recall due to vin. The contact was having the vehicle repaired at her own expense.
Windshield wipers work intermittently and occasionally fail. Dangerous during rainstorms. This 1997 suburban vin# [xxx] does not show up on recall nhtsa campaign # 03v159000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Windshield wipers come on and off by themselves while driving in inclement weather. This problem is intermittent, and the dealer is aware of the problem.*mr
Nhtsa recall 03v159000 concerningwindshield wiper motor.after having the windshield wiper motor circuit board and cover replaced the windshield wipers failed.
.1997 chevrolet suburban windshield wiper motor defectnot all 97 suburbans includedmine is excluded & they have stopped working while i was driving several times chevrolet will not repair want me to pay for the motor nhtsa campaign no.30v159000
Nhtsa complaint # 03v159000 - chevrolet has recalled certian vehicles with an intermittent windshiel wiper problem. My 1997 2wd suburban is not ncluded. 1996 all suburbans are and 1997 4wd suburbans are. I have the same symptoms as the 1996 and 1997 4wd.
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers would come on and off on their own.driver took vehicleto the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined that windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. Driver informed the mechanic thatrecall 03v159000 for the windshield wiper motor was issued. Mechanic claimed that thisvehicle was not included in the recalldue tovin.
While driving in inclement weatherwindshield wipers came on and off intermittently on their on. Dealer was aware this was an intermittent problem.
Tires(no make or size) are wearing and are causing vehicle to pull to the right, dealer rotated and aligned tires, front wheel cover was loose, dealer fastened the wheel well flap.
Tires(no make or size) are wearing and are causing vehicle to pull to the right, dealer rotated and aligned tires, front wheel cover was loose, dealer fastened the wheel well flap.
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