1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Problems & Recalls
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I purchases a set of new Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT265/75R16 (123/120R) tires for my 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 in June 2023 and I am attempting to register the tires with Michelin. None of the tires have a date code on them. The DOT code of these tires is 1M3 4N 00KX, there is NO date code o...
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering and power braking functionality. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the security system that controlled t...
Mileage: 183,613
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power steering and power braking functionality. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the security system that controlled t...
Mileage: 183,613
I contacted Chevrolet corporate and they confirmed an open government ordered recall. They told me to contact a local dealer. I have contacted 2 dealers in the San Diego area, Bob Sall Chevrolet and Courtesy Chevrolet. Both refuse to fix the recall issue. I was told by Bob Stall Chevrolet that I cou...
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of Police Officers. The ve...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of Police Officers. The ve...
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of Police Officers. The ve...
Mileage: 70,000
Rear brakes started grabbing and locking up about 9,009 miles after a drum, shoe and hardware replacement. Rear skids and slides.
MY SUBURBAN HAS 43,700 MILES, AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HAS NOT WORKED FOR SEVERAL YEARS. I CHECKED WITH THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THAT THE SYSTEM IS UNREPAIRABLE, THE ONLY THING THEY CAN RECOMMEND IS TO PULL THE FUSE AND DISABLE THE ABS SYSTEM ENTIRELY. I CHECKED WITH THE...
Mileage: 43,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH CORNELL 1000 TIRES, SIZE: P235/75R15. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK SEVERELY, ESPECIALLY WHEN TRAVELING UP TO 65 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT WHEELS WOBBLED, WHICH WERE MOVED TO THE REAR OF THE...
Mileage: 194,000
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH DOWNHILL, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE REACHED SPEEDS OF BETWEEN 95-100 MPH BEFORE CRASHING INTO A ...
Mileage: 175,000
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH DOWNHILL, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE REACHED SPEEDS OF BETWEEN 95-100 MPH BEFORE CRASHING INTO A ...
Mileage: 175,000
I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKES DIDN`T WORK, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE.I THEN NOTICED SEVERAL RUSTED BRAKE LINES ONE OF WHICH HAD A LARGE HOLE IN IT. I HAD MY WIFE STEP ON THE PEDAL AND BRAKE FLUID CAME STREAMING OUT ...
Mileage: 182,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 63 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE CALIBERS SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ...
Mileage: 127,000
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINES. APPEARS THAT REAR LINES FAILED BUT NEITHER FRONT OR REAR BRAKES WORKED DURING INCIDENT. BRAKE LINES ARE VERY RUSTY WHEREAS THERE IS ALMOST NO RUST ON OTHER COMPONENTS.
Mileage: 235,000
THE FIRST ISSUE I HAD WAS WHILE ON VACATION IN 2012 - I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 25 MPH AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE VEHICLE LOST WHAT I ESTIMATE TO BE 80% OF STOPPING POWER. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR...
Mileage: 182,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE LOW SPEED ABS MODULATOR ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE ...
Mileage: 150,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...
Mileage: 180,000
1) DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION, WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY. REPLACED LINE. 2) PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE LINE FAILED WHILE APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT. REAR END ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED WITHIN INCHES. LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE LINE SYS...
Mileage: 275,000
UPON APPLYING BRAKES LOSS OF BRAKING OCCURRED ON THE REAR BRAKES. UPON INSPECTION THE REAR BRAKE LINES WERE VERY RUSTY WHILE THE FUEL VAPOR LINES BELOW THEM HAD NO RUST WHAT SOEVER . *TR
Mileage: 110,000
SHIFT GEAR BOX BROKE WHEN PUTTING CAR IN CAR. WE HAVE THE EVIDENCE (BROKEN PART).
MOVED VEHICLE FROM ONE PARKING SPACE TO ANOTHER AT HOME. WHILE STOPPING BRAKE PEDAL BECAME SOFT SO I PUSHED ON IT HARDER TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHT PRIOR TO THIS. EVEN AFTERWARDS THERE WAS STILL NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. I CRAWLED UND...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCHES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...
Mileage: 180,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WITH FORCE REPEATEDLY WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTH...
Mileage: 105,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WITH FORCE REPEATEDLY WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTH...
Mileage: 105,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WITH FORCE REPEATEDLY WITHOUT ANY RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTH...
Mileage: 105,000
PURCHASED VEHICLE USED FOR FAMILY VEHICLE, AFTER HAVING IT FOR SIX MONTHS AND 4,000 MILES THE BRAKE LINES HAVE FAILED. RUSTED TO THE POINT OF TOTAL REPLACEMENT, AS WELL AS THE FUEL LINE BEING RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE REPAIR SHOP WOULD NOT TOUCH THE BRAKE LINES WITHOUT REPLACING FUEL LINES, WE HAVE SIX...
Mileage: 117,000
PURCHASED VEHICLE USED FOR FAMILY VEHICLE, AFTER HAVING IT FOR SIX MONTHS AND 4,000 MILES THE BRAKE LINES HAVE FAILED. RUSTED TO THE POINT OF TOTAL REPLACEMENT, AS WELL AS THE FUEL LINE BEING RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE REPAIR SHOP WOULD NOT TOUCH THE BRAKE LINES WITHOUT REPLACING FUEL LINES, WE HAVE SIX...
Mileage: 117,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT DEBRIS FROM THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECH...
Mileage: 127,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT DEBRIS FROM THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECH...
Mileage: 127,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTION PUMP AND PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER. THE COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED TWICE UNDER THE MANUFACTURERS EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM ...
Mileage: 80,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN S2 K15. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED YET THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER...
Mileage: 120,000
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING LEAVING STUDS IN THE HEADS, HEATING UP ENGINE COMPARTMENTS, RELEASES CARBON MONOXIDE, AFFECTS O2 SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS IN SOME STATES. GM NOT STANDING BEHIND THIS 1999-2008 ISSUE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX. GM MECH...
I WAS DRIVING MY SUBURBAN AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND HE SAID ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND THAT ONE OF THEM HAD BURST. *TR
Mileage: 142,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AS THE ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURE...
Mileage: 146,774
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY AS THE ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURE...
Mileage: 146,774
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WIRE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V155000 (FUEL SYSTEM: GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP). THE DEA...
Mileage: 143,901
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHENEVER THE ANTI-THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PASS LOCK MODULE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD ...
Mileage: 107,000
WHEN PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND BEFORE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR SUDDENLY. I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND NO IMPROVEMENT WAS FELT, I THEN CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE STEEL BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT RUBBER BRAKE LINE AND THE ...
Mileage: 134,750
WHEN I WAS MOVING MY SUBURBAN IN MY DRIVEWAY, I NOTICED THAT I HAD NO BRAKES, AND I LOOKED UNDER MY FRONT BUMPER AND SAW A LARGE BRAKE FLUID LEAK, I WOULD NOT LIKE TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPEN IF THIS WOULD ACCURED WHEN I NEEDED MY BRAKES. BECAUSE OF THIS LEAK AND THE RESULT OF LOSING MY BREAKS...
Mileage: 108,256
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE STEEL TEX A/T; TIRES, SIZE LT245/75/R16, DOT NUMBER: W2TV2F33600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE AND THE MANUF...
Mileage: 101,216
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN WITH FIRESTONE STEEL TEX RADIAL TIRES, LT245/75616,DOT NUMBER:V611B1A198. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE SUDDENLY EXPLODED, WHICH WAS ATTACHED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE REAR PASSENGER SEATING. THE EXPLOSION CAUSED THE REAR WINDOW TO SHATTER. THERE WER...
Mileage: 160,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INCREASED IN STOPPING DISTANCE WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE CONTACT SAID IT FEELS LIKE THE ABS WAS ENGAGING AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE AND NOT STOP AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. THE CONTACT STATE...
Mileage: 180,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD SURFACES APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, PRESSURE WAS SLIGHTLY APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND UNEXPECTEDLY THE ABS ENGAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA C...
Mileage: 205,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ABS WOULD ACTIVATE AND MAKES BRAKING MORE DIFFICULT AND STOPPING DISTANCE TO INCREASE. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT M...
Mileage: 75,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND ANOTHER PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR ABRASIONS AND INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK. THE DRIVER OF...
Mileage: 133,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN IMMEDIATELY BUT EVENTUALLY DID STOP. THE CONTACT INSPECTED T...
Mileage: 160,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - LOCKS ON ALL DOORS "FREEZE" UP AND WON'T LOCK MANUALLY OR WITH POWER LOCK BUTTON. THIS AFFECTS ALL DOORS INCLUDING REAR DOORS. FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO FACT THE LOCKS CAN'T BE LOCKED FROM DRIVER'S SEAT - POTENTIAL PROBLEM FOR SOMEONE TO ENTER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVI...
Mileage: 90,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND DECREASING SPEED, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED AND INCREASED THE DISTANCE FOR HIM TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DE...
Mileage: 133,500
I PURCHASED MY 1999 SUBURBAN IN MARCH 2010 WITH 56,000 ORIGINAL MILES. IT CURRENTLY HAS 60,000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL RANDOMLY JERK/PULL WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT IT HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH THAT IT IS A CONCERN OF MINE. AFTER A THOROUGH CHECK OF FLUID...
Mileage: 57,000
I PURCHASED MY 1999 SUBURBAN IN MARCH 2010 WITH 56,000 ORIGINAL MILES. IT CURRENTLY HAS 60,000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL RANDOMLY JERK/PULL WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT IT HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH THAT IT IS A CONCERN OF MINE. AFTER A THOROUGH CHECK OF FLUID...
Mileage: 57,000
DOOR LATCHES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ARE MALFUNCTIONING. IT IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE THE DOOR, IT HAS TO BE SLAMMED OR THE LATCH ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR HAS TO BE MANUALLY ALTERED (CLICKING IT OPEN WHILE PULLING ON THE DOOR HANDLE). ALSO PASSENGERS SOMETIMES HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW TO OPEN THE DOOR ...
Mileage: 78,000
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN SMITH ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IN HIS 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN *TGW THE CONSUMERS MECHANIC DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE HIGH SPEED STEERING CONTROL LOCATED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE MECHANIC DISCONNECTED THE CONTROL FROM THE ELECTRICAL PL...
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, OWNER NOTICE OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. WE HE CONTACTED THE TWO DEALERSHIPS THAT SERVICED HIS VEHICLE, THEY STATED THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF A RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WHEEL SPEED SEN...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER INSIDE HANDLE AND DRIVER SIDE HANDLE DID NOT WORK AND HE HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VI...
Mileage: 150,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD LACK PRESSURE AND WOULD OFTENTIMES FALL INTO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. PREVIOUSLY, A FULL BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE...
Mileage: 170,000
DOORS HAVE TO BE SLAMMED IN ORDER TO CLOSE PROPERLY, THE RIGHT DOOR IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE FALLS OFF THE HINGES AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH AND HAS TO BE READJUSTED AND THE PART THAT HOLDS THE DOOR INTO THE HINGES HAS TO BE HAMMERED BACK INTO PLACE BEFORE THE DOOR IS ABLE TO CLOSE. *TR
DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES ON INSIDE BREAK OR FALL OFF HINGE MECHANISM WITHIN THE DOOR. THIS POSES A BIG SAFETY ISSUE IF THERE WAS A NEED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR QUICKLY. NOW, WE ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN ON BOTH SIDES TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE DRIVER SIDE FIXED ...
DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES ON INSIDE BREAK OR FALL OFF HINGE MECHANISM WITHIN THE DOOR. THIS POSES A BIG SAFETY ISSUE IF THERE WAS A NEED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR QUICKLY. NOW, WE ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN ON BOTH SIDES TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE DRIVER SIDE FIXED ...
DEER ACCIDENT, LOST CONTROL RAN HEAD ON INTO THE CURB, HIT A SIGN. FRAME IS BENT, WINDSHIELD IS SHATTERED AND CAVED IN, FRONT PUSH GUARD IS BENT, AND FRONT PASSENGER FENDER WELL IS CAVED IN. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY!!! *TR
Mileage: 176,000
DEER ACCIDENT, LOST CONTROL RAN HEAD ON INTO THE CURB, HIT A SIGN. FRAME IS BENT, WINDSHIELD IS SHATTERED AND CAVED IN, FRONT PUSH GUARD IS BENT, AND FRONT PASSENGER FENDER WELL IS CAVED IN. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY!!! *TR
Mileage: 176,000
I BELIEVE THE 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 05V379000 AND THE GM RECALL # 05068 EVEN THOUGH GENERAL MOTORS TELLS ME THAT MY VIN# IS NOT PART OF THERE RECALL. MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCES THE EXACT SYMPTOMS AS THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE CAMPAIGN AND RECALL NUMBERS ( ...
Mileage: 135,000
I BELIEVE THE 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 05V379000 AND THE GM RECALL # 05068 EVEN THOUGH GENERAL MOTORS TELLS ME THAT MY VIN# IS NOT PART OF THERE RECALL. MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCES THE EXACT SYMPTOMS AS THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE CAMPAIGN AND RECALL NUMBERS ( ...
Mileage: 135,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCES UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK); THEREFORE, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WOU...
Mileage: 94,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE AT ANY SPEED WHILE DRIVING ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE BRAKES AND SENSORS. THE CONTACT FOUND A RECALL ON THE INTERNET REGARDING THE ABS, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. SHE FEELS THAT THE V...
Mileage: 85,000
1999 CHEVY TAHOE WITH VERY BAD BRAKES. PURCHASED VEHICLE 1/6/08. 1 PRIOR OWNER WHICH LIVED IN TEXAS. WHEN PURCHASED VEH. HAD A HISTORY RPT THAT SHOWED ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS DONE. WE HAD VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS NOTICED BRAKES DIDN'T WORK WELL. TOOK BACK. DEALER REPLACED M/C AND FLUID.. BRA...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HER WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER SHE MANUALLY ACTIVATED THE WIPERS. THE WIPERS WOULD STOP MOVING, BUT SHE COULD HEAR THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR STILL RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEA...
Mileage: 140,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HER WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD TURN ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER SHE MANUALLY ACTIVATED THE WIPERS. THE WIPERS WOULD STOP MOVING, BUT SHE COULD HEAR THE WINDSHIELD MOTOR STILL RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEA...
Mileage: 140,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 30% OF THE TIME AND ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT...
Mileage: 140,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP, THE RPM'S DECREASE AND THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WHEN ACCELERATING UP A HILL OR SLOPE, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER TH...
Mileage: 100,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP, THE RPM'S DECREASE AND THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WHEN ACCELERATING UP A HILL OR SLOPE, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER TH...
Mileage: 100,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNWANTED BRAKE LOCK FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RE...
Mileage: 107,000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO, WHEN IT RAINS THEY DON'T WORK AND WHEN IT'S DRY THEY DO...YOU CAN HEAR THE MOTOR TRYING TO WORK BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW AND IS HAPPENING MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY NOW. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 5 MPH, THE ABS WOULD INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED AND BRAKE PRESSURE WAS LOST. GM STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULI...
Mileage: 110,000
WHEN TRYING TO STOP, THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEEDS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE LONGER TO STOP, AND ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL REAR-END ACCIDENTS. THS LED TO A REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT BEARINGS AND HUBS BECAUSE OF RUST DAMAGE, AT A COST OF $1389.67. *TR
Mileage: 49,400
WHEN TRYING TO STOP, THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEEDS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE LONGER TO STOP, AND ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL REAR-END ACCIDENTS. THS LED TO A REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT BEARINGS AND HUBS BECAUSE OF RUST DAMAGE, AT A COST OF $1389.67. *TR
Mileage: 49,400
WHEN TRYING TO STOP, THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW SPEEDS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE LONGER TO STOP, AND ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL REAR-END ACCIDENTS. THS LED TO A REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT BEARINGS AND HUBS BECAUSE OF RUST DAMAGE, AT A COST OF $1389.67. *TR
Mileage: 49,400
LATCH/LOCKS ON INSIDE OF DRIVER DOOR WERE TOUGH TO OPEN ONE DAY AND THEN THE NEXT DAY THE ENTIRE HANDLE SNAPPED OFF WHEN TRYING TO EXIT. NOW THAT I'VE BEEN USING THE OUTSIDE HANDLE TO EXIT FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, THE OUTSIDE HANDLE IS BREAKING OFF TOO. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT, WHO IS A MECHANIC, STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK, BUT NOT TURN OVER. HE REMOVED THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND NOTICED THAT THE CONNECTION TO THE FUEL ASSEMBLY HAD MELTED. THERE WAS A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V155000 (F...
Mileage: 140,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE ABS WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS SPEED SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 152,098.
Mileage: 110,000
1999 SUBURBAN WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER BELIEVES THAT HER VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE GM RECALL #630-2438**CC THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS ACTIVATING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE ABS SENSOR WAS REMOVED AND CORROSION WAS CLEANED FROM THE KNUCKLES. THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER BOL...
1999 SUBURBAN WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER BELIEVES THAT HER VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE GM RECALL #630-2438**CC THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS ACTIVATING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE ABS SENSOR WAS REMOVED AND CORROSION WAS CLEANED FROM THE KNUCKLES. THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER BOL...
1999 SUBURBAN WITH BRAKE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER BELIEVES THAT HER VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE GM RECALL #630-2438**CC THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS ACTIVATING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE ABS SENSOR WAS REMOVED AND CORROSION WAS CLEANED FROM THE KNUCKLES. THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER BOL...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND SUFFERED A CONTUSION ON HER LEFT LEG AND BRUISES ON HER RIGHT LEG. THE DEALER HAS NOT IN...
Mileage: 115,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE VEHICLE PULSATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE PULSATES EVEN MORE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS THE ANTILOCK ACTIVATION. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 97,000 AND FAI...
Mileage: 92,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN CUSTOMER STATES THAT TRAFFIC CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND AFTER APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES CAME ON ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT**CC THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WERE MANY CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR CARS AND PROVIDED HER WITH A COPY ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURRED THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION CYLINDER , AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR L...
Mileage: 40,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURRED THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION CYLINDER , AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR L...
Mileage: 40,000
IT WILL NOT START!! I HAVE TO LISTEN FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO START CIRCULATING BEFORE I TURN THE KET ON ALL THE WAY. I HAVE DROPPED THE FUEL TANK, AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP 5 TIMES, THE PLUG AND WIRES ON THE FUEL PUMP, THE FUEL RELAY, YOU NAME IT I HAVE FIXED IT AT LEAST TWICE. AFTER A MONTH OR NO LO...
Mileage: 130,000
WHEN MAKING ANY SLIGHT TURN, STEERING WILL SEEM TO LOOSE PRESSURE WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK 2-3 INCHES. THE DRIVER MUST PAY CLOSE ATTENTION AT ALL TIMES TO CORRECT THIS OVERSTEER OR THE VEHICLE WILL END UP IN ANOTHER LANE OR OFF THE ROAD. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. ALL OF THE EV...
Mileage: 60,000
THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL OUT FOR THE CHEVY SUBURBAN ABS SYSTEM. HOWEVER, OURS ISN'T APPARENTLY COVERED, YET, IS EXHIBITING THE EXACT SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALLED VEHICLES. IT'S GOING TO COST US OVER $1000 TO GET SOMETHING FIXED THAT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER RECALL. *JB
Mileage: 117,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10MPH ON DRY ASPHALT, THE ABS ACTIVATED AND THE BRAKES PULSATED QUICKLY AND ROUGHLY. THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE I WAS NOTIFIED THERE IS NO RECALL. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 05V379000 PERTAINING TO THE ...
Mileage: 109,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH OR AT ANY LOW SPEED UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS NO BRAKE ACTION WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE RESIDES AND HAS BEEN OPERATED IN A SALT BELT STATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR THE INCIDENTS. THERE WAS A RECALL # 05V37...
Mileage: 60,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ABS ACTIVATED, CAUSING A EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED A HUB BEARING AND A SPEED SENSOR. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
Mileage: 114,000
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING SLOWLY LIKE WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR PARKING THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK, THERE IS A NOISE AND A VIBRATION IT IS VERY FRIGHTENING. AFTER HITTING A CURB IT STOPPED. I HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT THEY ARE FINE AFTER RESEARCH FOUND THAT THERE IS A BRAKE PROBLEM BUT NOT IN 1...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS ACTIVATED. THIS CAN HAPPEN ON ANY ROAD CONDITION. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE USED FOR A MOMENT, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE, AND THE ABS PUMPED FOR A FEW SECONDS CREATING A VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
Mileage: 69,700
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK SMOKE EMANATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD, ACCOMPANIED BY THE SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS INSIDE THE CAB. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ...
Mileage: 150,000
EXPERIENCING UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. *NM
Mileage: 97,560
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER MOTOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED OF THIS INCIDENT.
Mileage: 98,000
CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION AND SUBSEQUENT MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS COULD NOT DETECT THE FOLLOWING IMPENDING PROBLEM. MY FAMILY AND I WERE RETURNING FROM A WEEKEND VACATION IN ARIZONA ON OUR WAY HOME. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT JUST...
Mileage: 85,614
AFTER 50,000 MILES ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN (5.7 / 4WD), I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE ABS ACTIVATION AT LOWER SPEEDS WHEN NO TRACTION LOSS WAS ACTUALLY HAPPENING. THIS MADE THE DISTANCE INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY AND MADE FOR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. IT WAS SERVICED BY MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSH...
Mileage: 50,000
WHEN PARKING THE SUBURBAN, THE BRAKES PUSHED THROUGH, THE ABS CAME ON AND THEY WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR. WE HIT A CEMENT LIGHT POST, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AMOUNTING TO OVER $1,000.00. TOOK THE SUBURBAN TO HAVE THE ABS BRAKES CHECKED AND CORRECTED. WAS COR...
Mileage: 52,300
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT LOW SPEEDS ON A NORMAL ROAD DURING NORMAL BRAKING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REC...
Mileage: 90,200
PE05020 - RECALL FOR ANTI LOCK BRAKES - 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THESE SYMPTOMS AND SEEM TO BE GETTING WORSE. I HAVE NOTIFIED CHEVROLET AND THEY SAY MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. THEY SAY I SHOULD GO AND GET IT FIXED AND IF THEY RECALL MINE I CAN GET REIMBURSED IF I SAVE ...
Mileage: 60,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10MPH AND BELOW, THE ABS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE HIT A DUMPSTER, BUT ONLY RECEIVED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S BUMPER. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, THEREFORE NO POLICE WERE CALLED. THE VEHICLE'S ABS SYSTEM WAS REPLAC...
Mileage: 80,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH A CLANKING NOISE WAS HEARD, AS IF SOMETHING FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THEN ,THERE WAS A WHISTLING NOISE, USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH A DOOR OR WINDOW NOT BEING SHUT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPENED, AND THE CON...
Mileage: 107,050
WHEN USING THE BRAKES AT SLOW SPEEDS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AND SLIP ON DRY PAVEMENT WE HAD THE SENSORS CLEANED AS WE WERE INFORMED TO DO BY GMC BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP THERE IS A RECALL ON ALL 2000 VEHICLES FOR THE SAME OCCURRENCE BUT NOT ON THE 1999 VEHICLES WHICH WE HAVE. WE CALLED CUSTOMER SER...
Mileage: 66,997
1999 SUBURBAN STEERING WHICH LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE GUARD RAIL. *TS THE STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED. *JB
Mileage: 101,575
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP WERE THE CORROSION IS BEING REMOVED FROM THE ABS SENSOR. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ABS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN...
Mileage: 67,350
BRAKES ON 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN K1500 HAVE BEEN PROBLEM SINCE DAY 1. DEALER ( NOW DEFUNCT) SPENT MUCH TIME AND MONEY TRYING TO FIX. 5 SETS OF PADS, 2 SETS OF ROTORS ETC. ETC. VEHICLE NOW WILL NOT STOP BELOW 10 MPH UNLESS ANTI-LOCK IS DISABLED (PULLING FUSE) GM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM IN SIMILAR V...
Mileage: 9,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE PRESENT WHILE OPENING THE DOOR . ALL OF THE DOORS CLOSE WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAS BEEN REALIGNED TWICE BY A DEALERSHIP HOWEVER THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED.
Mileage: 3,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ENGAGED AT 5MPH AND BELOW. AS A RESULT, THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS INCREASED. 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 VIN. THE VEHICL...
Mileage: 125,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE AT SPEEDS OF 10MPH OR LESS. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS...
Mileage: 65,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE AT 5 MPH SLOWING TO A STOP, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED, NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.
Mileage: 117,000
ABS BRAKE SENSOR MALFUNCTION. *JB
Mileage: 120,878
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS ENGAGED AT SPEEDS OF 10MPH AND BELOW. THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS INCREASED AS A RESULT. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V379000, REGARDING THE ABS SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE ...
Mileage: 34,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BETWEEN 3-5 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP WHILE BRAKING. THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE RELEASED AND DEPRESSED A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS...
Mileage: 58,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 20 MPH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED ON DRY ROADS DURING NORMAL BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE VEHICLE WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...
Mileage: 58,370
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO 20 MPH ON DRY ROADS DURING NORMAL BRAKING, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM.
Mileage: 60,000
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT BOARDS HAVE BURNED OUT ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THIS CAUSED NO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND NO REAR TURN SIGNALS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE CIRCUIT BOARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Mileage: 85,000
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE JERKED, THROWING THE OCCUPANTS FORWARD. THIS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, BUT WAS MORE APPARENT WHEN THE ROADS WERE WET. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP C...
Mileage: 97,000
I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY TAHOE THAT IS HAVING THE SAME ANIT-LOCK ISSUES THAT IS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA #: 05V379000. WHY DIDN'T YOU INCLUDE THE 99S ALONG WITH 2000-2002 MODELS? THIS PROBLEM FIRST STATED LAST YEAR. I THOUGHT I HAD MIDAS FIX IT AND NOW THE SAME PROBLEM IS RECURRING AGAIN. AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN I...
Mileage: 90,000
WIFE DROVE VEHICLE 75 MILES AWAY FROM HOME CALLED TO SAY IT WOULD NOT START. REPLACED FP RELAY, NO CHANGE. HAD TOWED $225.00 . *JB
Mileage: 157,000
OUR 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAD AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT BEGAN SLIPPING FROM 800 MILES. EVERY TIME MY WIFE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT, NOR COULD THEY DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE SLIPPING ONLY HAPPENED PERIODICALLY AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN SURPRI...
Mileage: 69,000
ON DECEMBER 28, 2005, I WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 95 IN SOUTHERN SOUTH CAROLINA NEAR WALTERBORO WHEN A BF GOODRICH TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR OF MY 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUDDENLY DISINTEGRATED INTO FRAGMENTS WHILE I WAS DRIVING. BEFORE I LEFT ON MY TRIP TO FLORIDA, I HAD THE TIRES ON MY VEHICLE ...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS INCREASED SOPPING DISTANCE , AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; H...
Mileage: 100,000
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN COOLER WEATHER(NOT NOTICIBLE IN HOT MONTHS), AND NOT EVERY SINGLE TIME, TURNING TO THE RIGHT AROUND A CURVE OR TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING HOLDS THE TURN AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN LETS GO OF THAT HOLD (TENSION IS LOST). I CAN CORRECT FOR IT BY RETURNING T...
Mileage: 68,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RIGHT EXTERIOR HOUSING MATERIAL OF THE HEADLIGHT WAS FILLED WITH RAIN WATER AND DEBRIS. THE MOISTURE CAUSED THE HALOGEN BULB TO BLOW OUT WHICH EXPOSED THE ELECTRODES AND SHORTED OUT THE LIGHTING CIRCUIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO D...
Mileage: 36,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATED INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENED AT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE STOPPED AT A SPEED OF 1-3 MPH. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE WHEEL SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED T...
Mileage: 70,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.*AK
Mileage: 113,000
I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO-LANE ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN A SUDDEN VIBRATION OCCURRED FROM THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I FOUND THAT WHEN I TAPPED THE BRAKES THE VIBRATION WOULD STOP FOR A SHORT TIME BEFORE RECURRING. I THEN NOTICED A SEVERE DECREASE OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY. AFTER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO...
Mileage: 98,342
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V379000 CONCERNING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE VIN. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK
WHEEL BEARING - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $366.87 SUBURBAN WOULD NOT STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS. NO ACCIDENT, BUT TRUCK ROLLED INTO AN INTERSECTION CAUSING A NEAR MISS. *NM
Mileage: 122,000
I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM LISTED ON THE RECALL FOR ABS ON MY TRUCK. THE ABS IS KICKING IN AT UNWANTED TIMES AND TAKES FOREVER TO STOP. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE RECALL AND MINE IS NOT IN THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. WHY IS THIS MODEL YEAR NOT INCLUD...
Mileage: 130,000
THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR THE LOCK OR CLOSING MECHANISM DIDN'T SEEM TO ENGAGE THE DOOR WOULD JUST FLY OPEN WHEN MAKING A TURN. THEN THE INSIDE HANDLE BROKE AND THE WINDOW WORKS ONLY SPORADICALLY. NOW THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COM...
THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR THE LOCK OR CLOSING MECHANISM DIDN'T SEEM TO ENGAGE THE DOOR WOULD JUST FLY OPEN WHEN MAKING A TURN. THEN THE INSIDE HANDLE BROKE AND THE WINDOW WORKS ONLY SPORADICALLY. NOW THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COM...
THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR THE LOCK OR CLOSING MECHANISM DIDN'T SEEM TO ENGAGE THE DOOR WOULD JUST FLY OPEN WHEN MAKING A TURN. THEN THE INSIDE HANDLE BROKE AND THE WINDOW WORKS ONLY SPORADICALLY. NOW THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COM...
GENERAL POOR STOPPING AT LOW SPEEDS. ABS PUMP KICKS IN WHEN SLOWING AND CAUSES INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. MECHANIC IDENTIFIED AS ABS SPEED SENSOR. ALSO SAID GM RECOMMENDS CLEANING COMPONENTS BUT THAT HAS NEVER SOLVED PROBLEM. REPLACING ASSEMBLY IS THE ONLY WAY TO FIX. IF THEY ACKNOWLEDGE PROB...
Mileage: 105,450
WHEN I AM DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS, THE ABS BRAKES OPERATE AS IF I WAS DRIVING ON A SLIPPERY SURFACE. *JB
Mileage: 81,000
MY SUBURBAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM KICKING IN UNWARRANTED AT SLOW SPEEDS-AT STOP SIGNS, PULLING IN DRIVEWAY, GENERALLY SPEEDS OF 5 MPH OR LESS. STOPPING IS SOMETIMES VERY DIFFICULT. THIS IS BECOMING A DANGER. THERE IS A RECALL OF THESE VEHICLES BECAUSE OF THIS. 1999-2002 CHEVY SU...
UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT SLOW SPEED ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT IS DECRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 05V379000 (GM #05068) ON 2000 MODEL YEAR SUBURBANS. I CALLED CHEVY AND ASKED IF THEY WOULD FIX MY 1999 AND THEY REFUSED, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND PAID TO HAVE THE ...
Mileage: 60,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME ABS PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 05V379000. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. BETWEEN 3-10 MPH THE ABS WILL ACTIVATE. THIS CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THERE HAVE BEEN NO CORRECTIONS MADE TO THE VEHIC...
Mileage: 96,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 FOR THE ABS SYSTEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. THE SERVICE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE ABS SENSOR THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER CONF...
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 FOR THE ABS SYSTEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. THE SERVICE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE ABS SENSOR THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER CONF...
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND THE WIRING HARNESS . WHEN DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. BEFORE THE WIRING HARNESS BURNED THE DASHBOARD WAS HOT. THE DASHBOARD L...
Mileage: 75,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND THE WIRING HARNESS . WHEN DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. BEFORE THE WIRING HARNESS BURNED THE DASHBOARD WAS HOT. THE DASHBOARD L...
Mileage: 75,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND THE WIRING HARNESS . WHEN DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. BEFORE THE WIRING HARNESS BURNED THE DASHBOARD WAS HOT. THE DASHBOARD L...
Mileage: 75,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND THE WIRING HARNESS . WHEN DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. BEFORE THE WIRING HARNESS BURNED THE DASHBOARD WAS HOT. THE DASHBOARD L...
Mileage: 75,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND THE WIRING HARNESS . WHEN DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. BEFORE THE WIRING HARNESS BURNED THE DASHBOARD WAS HOT. THE DASHBOARD L...
Mileage: 75,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND THE WIRING HARNESS . WHEN DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. BEFORE THE WIRING HARNESS BURNED THE DASHBOARD WAS HOT. THE DASHBOARD L...
Mileage: 75,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND THE WIRING HARNESS . WHEN DRIVING LESS THAN 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AT LEAST SIX TIMES. BEFORE THE WIRING HARNESS BURNED THE DASHBOARD WAS HOT. THE DASHBOARD L...
Mileage: 75,000
THIS IS MY SECOND REPORT ABOUT THE SEAT BELTS IN MY SUBURBAN. THE DRIVERS SEAT BELTS AND FRONT PASSENGER WORK FINE. THE ONES INSTALLED IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEATING ARE DEFECTIVE. IN OUR VEHICLE THIS IS MAINLY THE SHOULDER BELTS. THEY WILL NOT RELEASE FROM THE CASING SO THAT THE CHILDREN C...
FAILURE OF ANTI- LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM.. SAME AS EXPLAINED IN THE RECALL LISTED FOR GMC SIERRA'S 1999.*JB
Mileage: 70,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE ABS ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS. THE STOPPING DISTANCE FOR THE VEHICLE WAS LONGER BECAUSE OF THE ABS ACTIVATION. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR APPROXIMATELY A YEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BUT NO CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. THIS HAPPENED EVERY ...
Mileage: 100,000
I HAVE A 99 CHEVY SUBURBAN, THAT WHEN I BRAKE, DOESN'T COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE WAY IT SHOULD. IT SEEMS TO SURGE A BIT BEFORE FINALLY COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP.*JB
Mileage: 108,000
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED THAT THE ABS BRAKES ENGAGED AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GM DEALER, WHO NOTED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL 05V379000 DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS INDICATED IN TH...
Mileage: 83,000
DT: WHILE TRAVELING IN A SEVERE RAINSTORM THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENT AND SUBSEQUENTLY THEY STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT WIGGLED THE WIRES WHERE THE WIRES PLUG INTO THE WIPER MOTOR. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN TO WORK BUT LATER ON THEY QUIT AGAIN. THE CONTACT FOU...
Mileage: 115,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN WAS HAVING ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE ABS WAS ENGAGING AT LOW SPEEDS OF 5-6 MPH. . THE PROBLEM CONTINUALLY GOT WORSE. THE CONTACT LIVED IN ONE OF THE SALT BELT STATES WHICH WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL 05V379000. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN ...
Mileage: 65,000
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES GO ON AT LOW SPEEDS AND THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE SPEED SENSORS. NM
Mileage: 108,000
IN NOVEMBER OF 2003 I WAS TRAVELING SLOWLY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON I66 OUTSIDE WASHINGTON DC. THE ROADWAY WAS DRY. I ALLOWED A COUPLE OF CAR LENGTHS TO STOP IF NEEDED. THE CHEROKEE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED QUICKLY SO I BRAKED AGGRESIVELY EVEN THOUGH WE WERE TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 15 MPH. MY BRAK...
Mileage: 106,500
DT: CONSUMER OWENS A 1999, CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN TURNING THEM IN THE ON POSITION WHILE GOING 60 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT ON 7-10-2005. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD...
Mileage: 85,069
I WAS UNLOADING ITEMS AND PUSHED THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THAT'S WHEN THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE WENT HAYWIRE. THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A LOUD CLICKING SOUND, THE GAUGES WENT OUT OF CONTROL, THE STEREO READ OUT BEGAN FLIPPING THROUGH NUMBERS AND SINCE THIS INC...
Mileage: 86,700
I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ABS BRAKE FAILURES WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. MY CAR IS UNABLE TO STOP UNDER THIS CONDITION. I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE YESTERDAY. THE FRONT WHEEL SENSOR WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED PART. IT WAS REPLACED AT MY COST. I BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION TO THE DEALER...
Mileage: 158,000
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING WELL. WHEN STARTING TO COME TO A STOP THE BRAKES SURGED , AND HAD A HARD TIME STOPPING. ALSO, HEARD A GROANING NOISE AS HE WAS COMING TO A STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THE PEDAL PULSATED. THIS OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY....
Mileage: 130,000
I WAS DRIVING MY 99 SUBURBAN ON A SNOWY MORNING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET IN NORTHERN UTAH. I WAS SLOWLY APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME ALREADY STOPPED. I WAS GOING ABOUT 5-7 MILES PER HOUR. I APPLIED MY BRAKES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WAS IMMEDIATELY ACTIVATED, AND W...
Mileage: 48,000
DT: CALLER SAYS VEHICLE STALLED. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBORD CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE DIED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES, SHE DID NOT KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. IT STALLED AT ANY SPEED AND UNDER ANY CONDITION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE CALLER SAID THE GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTION...
Mileage: 61,900
ABS SYSTEM ON VEHICLE ENGAGED WITHOUT CAUSE. LOCAL SERVICE STATION FIXED THE PROBLEM AND SAID BUILD-UP OF SALT AND SOILS WAS RESPONSIBLE. NEWEST RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT OF EFFECTED VEHICLES DOES NOT LIST MY 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THIS SEEMS TO BE CLEARLY A PROBLEM BECAUS...
Mileage: 65,000
7/12/2005 ON I75 SOUTHERN KENTUCKY DRIVING 99' SUBURBAN WITH STEELTEX RADIAL A/T 245/75R16 LOAD RANGE E. ON MY WAY TO FLORIDA DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH THE TREAD ON THE LR CAME COMPLETELY OFF. THE TIRE DID NOT LOOSE PRESSURE. THE TREAD BENT UP THE INNER FENDER WELL, BROKE A GROUND WIRE TO THE FUEL TAN...
TRUCK FAILED TO STOP IN LOW SPEED ACCIDENT. RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. NO ONE WAS HURT. BUT THIS TRUCK DOES NOT STOP AT LOW SPEEDS. *NM
Mileage: 36,000
DT: 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LOT OF A PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE. WHEN THE ROAD IWASUNEVEN IT WAS VERY HARD TO KEEP VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD TTO URN IT TO THE LEFT AND THEN TO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME. IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED AT...
Mileage: 60,000
1) I WAS DRIVING HOME, ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES PER HOUR IN STEADY TRAFFIC ON A FLAT STRAIGHT ROAD. 2) MY MICHELIN XW4 P235/75R15 TIRE HAD COMPLETE TREAD SEPERATION, CAUSING ME TO SWERVE ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE TREAD RIPPED OFF, AND IN THE PROCESS "SLUNG" AROUND IN A CIRCLE LEA...
Mileage: 150,000
1. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. 2. FUEL PUMP FAILED. SUDDEN POWER FAILURE. MY WIFE WAS DRVING AND HAD A DIFFICULT TIME CONTROLLING THE LARGE VEHICLE AND SAFELY BRINGING IT TO A STOP. 3. REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP.
Mileage: 103,000
I PURCHASED A 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN IN 2004. WHILE LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY IM MAY OF 2005 I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. I LOOKED DOWN AND THE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH WAS ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE PANEL OFF THE DOOR AND GET THE SWITCH OUT. IT MELTED THE SWITCH AND THE WIRE HARNESS INSIDE THE DOOR. I'M J...
Mileage: 120,000
DT: 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. PULLED OVER, PLAYED AROUND WITH THE SWITCH, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED. THE CAR WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR GENERAL SERVICE WORK AND WHEN THE...
Mileage: 116,854
DT: THE ABS SYSTEM CORRODED. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC ONLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO SALT WATER FOR SOME YEARS WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED CORROSION TO THE ABS. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR TWO YEARS, AND NOTHING BEEN DONE TO CORRECT IT. THE CONSUMER TRIED EVERYTHING ON THE BRA...
Mileage: 35,000
BRAKES ARE VERY DANGEROUS. THE PEDAL IS WAY TOO HIGH, AND THE MECHANICS SAY IT CAN'T BE ADJUSTED. HAVE TO LIFT MY FOOT WAY UP TO GET ON TOP OF THE PEDAL, AND SEVERAL TIMES SHOESTRINGS HAVE CAUGHT ON THE CORNER OF THE PEDAL AND I HAD TO PULL MY FOOT AWAY TO HAVE ANOTHER GO AT IT. THEN WHEN I PUSH ...
ABS ACTIVATES CONTINUOUSLY AT SLOW SPEEDS EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OCCURS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SLOW SPEEDS.
WHILE STOPPED AT LIGHT A MOTORIST INFORMED ME THAT WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY BRAKE LITES. AFTER ARRIVING HOME I HAD MY WIFE APPLY THE BRAKES AND ONLY THE THIRD BRAKE LITE CAME ON. I HAD MY WIFE TAKE OUR SURBURBAN IN TO THE DEALER, HAD IT CHECKED OUT, AND WAS INFORMED THAT WE HAD A SHORT IN THE REAR LITE HA...
Mileage: 76,340
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, RIGHT BEFORE GETTING TO A STOP LIGHT AND ON WET PAVEMENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS PUSHING BACK. THE BRAKE AND FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS SHAKING. MORE FREQUENTLY IT WOULD OCCUR WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*AK THE OS O...
Mileage: 5,500
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, RIGHT BEFORE GETTING TO A STOP LIGHT AND ON WET PAVEMENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS PUSHING BACK. THE BRAKE AND FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS SHAKING. MORE FREQUENTLY IT WOULD OCCUR WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*AK THE OS O...
Mileage: 5,500
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, RIGHT BEFORE GETTING TO A STOP LIGHT AND ON WET PAVEMENT, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS PUSHING BACK. THE BRAKE AND FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS SHAKING. MORE FREQUENTLY IT WOULD OCCUR WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*AK THE OS O...
Mileage: 5,500
THE CONSUMER STATED HE HEARD A PUMPING NOISE FROM THE ABS AND AT SLOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CUSTOMER HAS HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS SEVERAL TIMES. NO LIGHT COMES ON PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. *JB *NM
WHILE AT LOW SPEED AND OFTEN READY TO PARK MY VEHICLE, THE BREAKS NO LONGER WORK.
Mileage: 90,000
IN 2000 OR 2001 WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN WARRENTY, I HAD TRAVELED TO KENTUCKY FOR A VISIT WITH FAMILY. MY FATHER-IN-LAW NOTICED THAT I HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS OR BRAKE LIGHTS. A LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE SWITCH AT THE PEDAL (STOPLIGHT SWITCH). IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR MY WIFE WAS FO...
Mileage: 95,000
TURN SIGNAL (MULTI-FUNCTION) SWITCH STARTED STAYING ON AND FLASHER KEPT CLICKING AFTER SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF. SWITCH THEN STARTED TO FUNCTION WITHOUT DRIVER ACTIVATION. WHEN SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT AROUND THE HAZARD BUTTON I CALLED THE CHEVROLET DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE MI...
Mileage: 83,076
TURN SIGNAL (MULTI-FUNCTION) SWITCH STARTED STAYING ON AND FLASHER KEPT CLICKING AFTER SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF. SWITCH THEN STARTED TO FUNCTION WITHOUT DRIVER ACTIVATION. WHEN SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT AROUND THE HAZARD BUTTON I CALLED THE CHEVROLET DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE MI...
Mileage: 83,076
TURN SIGNAL (MULTI-FUNCTION) SWITCH STARTED STAYING ON AND FLASHER KEPT CLICKING AFTER SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF. SWITCH THEN STARTED TO FUNCTION WITHOUT DRIVER ACTIVATION. WHEN SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT AROUND THE HAZARD BUTTON I CALLED THE CHEVROLET DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE MI...
Mileage: 83,076
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE LF TIRE. VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL, ROCKER PANEL, FRONT FENDER AND SIDE VIEW MIRROR. THE TREAD SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE BETWEEN THE TWO STEEL BELTS. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED AND WAS WITHIN THE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATION. JUST PR...
Mileage: 41,035
99 3/4 BRAKE ABS FAILURE UNDER 10MPH I DOUBLT YOU WILL SEE THE SPOKESMAN WHO SAYS THEY DONT HAVE A PROBLLEM STAND IN FRONT OF THE SUBURBAN WHEN ITS BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO STOP. IM SCARED SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE HURT. YOU APPLY BRAKES AND WHEN DRY OR COLD AND IN EVEN IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS AND...
Mileage: 112,000
I SEE ONLINE THAT THE 1999 SUBURBAN'S ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTIVATE UNEXPECTEDLY AND ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION. I ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE REPAIRED IT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GM'S TECHNINCAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE SUBJECT. I REMOVED THE ANTILOCK SENSORS AND CLEANED THE RUST OFF OF MOUNTING SURFACE ON ...
Mileage: 94,000
STREERING BEGAN TO ACT ERATICALLY AND FELT AS IF I HIT A PATCH OF ICE WITH A RAPID RELEASE OF TURNING FORCE WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. ON THE FIRST OCCASION WHEN THIS OCCURRED I WAS EXITING A FREEWAY CLOVERLEAF IN WET CONDITIONS AND THE ERATIC MOVEMENT CAUSED THE REAR OF THE TRUCK TO LOSE TRAC...
Mileage: 96,500
LOST THE UPPER A ARM CAM BOLT AND NUT ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVERS UPPER A ARM. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND NEARLY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A DIRT ROAD NEAR KNOX, ND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN BY CHEVROLET TO A DEALER IN RUGBY, ND. WHERE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRE...
Mileage: 15,000
AT SLOW SPEEDS, MY CAR'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKES KICK IN, AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO SLIDE
Mileage: 109,033
BRAKE FAILURE. NO PATTERN TO THIS. PUSHED BRAKES AND THEY WENT DOWN AND SEEMED A LITTLE LOOSE. CAR DID NOT STOPPED. NEVER FELT THE BRAKE GRAB OR EVEN SLOW DOWN, CAUSING A WRECK. *AK
Mileage: 30,000
ABS . THE BRAKES WOULD GO TO ABS AT SLOW SPEED AND EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCE. GAVE THE IMPRESSION OF BRAKE FAILURE OR FADE.
Mileage: 43,500
1. WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES COME ON. 2. MY TRUCK WON'T STOP - I COULD CRASH INTO ANYTHING, WORSE YET - I COULD INJURE SOMEONE. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE YET. I'M DEALING WITH THIS DAILY!
WE BOUGHT THE USED VEHICLE JAN.04 FROM DEALER, DAY WE PICKED IT UP BATTERY DEAD NEXT MORNING, NOT KNOWN AT TIME WAS BECAUSE DOME LIGHTS WERE FLICKING ON OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. FIRST ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WAS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AS SOON AS TURN ON HEADLIGHTS, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD BLOW, N...
Mileage: 60,000
WE BOUGHT THE USED VEHICLE JAN.04 FROM DEALER, DAY WE PICKED IT UP BATTERY DEAD NEXT MORNING, NOT KNOWN AT TIME WAS BECAUSE DOME LIGHTS WERE FLICKING ON OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. FIRST ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WAS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AS SOON AS TURN ON HEADLIGHTS, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD BLOW, N...
Mileage: 60,000
WE BOUGHT THE USED VEHICLE JAN.04 FROM DEALER, DAY WE PICKED IT UP BATTERY DEAD NEXT MORNING, NOT KNOWN AT TIME WAS BECAUSE DOME LIGHTS WERE FLICKING ON OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. FIRST ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WAS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AS SOON AS TURN ON HEADLIGHTS, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD BLOW, N...
Mileage: 60,000
1999 SUBURBAN. BOLT CAME LOOSE IN ENGINE. 97,000 MILES. ENGINE BLEW UP REQUIRING AN ENTIRE NEW REPLACEMENT ENGINE.
Mileage: 97,000
THE HAZARD FLASHERS SWITCH ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THIS CAUSES THE TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO ALSO BE SPORADIC. THIS IS LOCATED IN A MASTER SWITCH WHICH COSTS $350 PLUS LABOR TO REPAIR. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH NEEDS CORRECTED. SAFETY IS INVOLVED WHEN WARNING...
Mileage: 70,000
WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONIC MODULE FOR THE STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME PLAYFUL, AND DRIVER ALMOST LOST CONTROL. *AK
Mileage: 80,000
1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN TRUCK C 1500 SUBURBAN @WD V8-350 5.7L WINDSHIELD WIPER DEFECT HAVE BEEN CALLED BY GM FOR OTHER VEHICLES. THE 1999, WHICH I OWN, HAS THE SAME DEFECT, BUT NO RECALL! DANGEROUSLY STOPS FUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING, THEN INTERMITTENT, THEN WILL NOT SHUT OFF. WHEN TURNED OFF, THEY R...
Mileage: 35
I HAD THREE BLOW OUTS AND ONE INCIDENT WHERE THE TIRE LOST ALL AIR WITH NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE TIRE. THIS HAPPENED WITHIN ONE YEAR. *JB
FAILURE OF DOOR LOCKS TO LOCK OR UNLOCK (COMPLETELY RANDOM). IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, CAN TRAP PERSON INSIDE. *NM
Mileage: 55,114
LEFT AND RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCKS ARE OFTEN IMMOBILIZED IN THE LOCKED POSITION, PREVENTING THE DOORS FROM BEING OPENED FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT IS NOT RELATED TO TEMPERATURE. THE LEFT REAR DOOR FAILED FIRST, AND NOW CAN RARELY BE OPENED. THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS ALSO SHOWING SIGNS ...
Mileage: 72,000
I STOPPED AT A STORE, DID SOME SHOPPING, CAME BACK OUT AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START. I THEN CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD IT TAKEN TO A SHOP. THE NEXT MORNING I GOT A CALL FROM THE SHOP THAT THE TRUCK STARTED JUST FINE. I HAD THEM RUN $280 WORTH OF TEST TO FIND NOTHING THAT STOOD OUT BUT WAS INFORMED ...
Mileage: 72,100
THE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLES BROKE FROM THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT. THE ONLY WAY TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IS BY ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOWS, AND LIFTING THE HANDLE FROM THE OUTSIDE. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND STATED BECAUSE THE PART WAS PLASTIC IT BROKE. *AK IF THE BRAKES GET WET FROM EITHER STANDI...
Mileage: 98,000
THE FUEL PUMP ON MY VEHICLE HAS GONE AGAIN, AND HAS TO BE REPLACED, THIS IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR AND IS ONE THAT I HAVE MADE BEFORE ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS, AND FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP THAT I AM HAVING IS A COMMON THING AMONG THE 1999 TAHOES, AND WAS WONDERING IS T...
DRIVER'S DOOR ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AND LEFT DOOR COMPLETELY DISABLED. UNABLE TO MANUALLY RELEASE, KEY FOB NON-FUNCTIONAL, DOOR KEY WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. LOCKSMITH WAS FORCED TO DISCONNECT THE ACTUATOR THROUGH WINDOW CHANNEL BY FORCING ATTACHED ROD OUT OF ACTUATOR. THE PASSENGERS S...
Mileage: 89,000
THE PROBLEM IS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR OR SOMETHING. AT FIRST THEY WOULD STOP JUST ANYWHERE, AND I WOULD HAVE TO GET OUT AND MOVE THEM BACK AND FORTH TO START THEM AGAIN, THEN WHEN I WOULD TURN THEM OFF, THEY WOULDN'T TURN OFF. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN AND AGAIN, THEM GOING OUT AT...
Mileage: 125,012
PULLS HARD TO RIGHT WHILE BRAKING. *JB
Mileage: 87,000
WE HAVE A 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN. IT NOW HAS 80K MILES ON IT. WE ARE ON WATER PUMP #5. IT HAS ALWAYS HAD COOLANT LEAK PROBLEMS. IT WAS ALWAYS BLAMED ON THE WATER PUMP. NOW I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT IS LEAKING FROM AROUND THE INTAKE. GM KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM. IT HAS TO DO WITH ELECTRO...
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
IN MAY 2004 I NOTICED A GASOLINE SMELL IN MY GARAGE. UPON INVESTIGATING IT WAS COMING FROM INSIDE THE GAS TANK GUARD ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AFTER REMOVING THE GUARD A SMALL PINHOLE LEAK WAS DETECTED IN THE TANK. THE TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH DUE TO AN INABILITY OF WATER, SALT, AND DEBRIS TO BE...
Mileage: 96,000
WHEN BRAKING BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A GARAGE WALL WHILE ENTERING. THE PEDAL STAYED UP AND FIRM AND WOULDN'T SLOW THE VEHICLE. SECONDS LATER THE BRAKES WORKED FINE. THE DEALER ST...
Mileage: 72,000
PURCHASED 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN IN JANUARY 2004. ALSO PURCHASED WARRANTY, VEHICLE STARTED TO USE ANITFREEZE, RETURNED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP IN MAY 2004 DIAGNOSIS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. *AK DEALERSHIP REPLACED GASKETS VEHICLE STARTED TO USE ANTIFREEZE AGAIN. AGAIN WE TOOK IT BACK TO T...
Mileage: 74,200
WHEN TURNING THERE WAS NO RESISTANCE. WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A SHARP TURN, THE STEERING LATER BECAME VERY SOFT. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO WAS NOT ENGAGING IN THE DEFECT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Mileage: 55,000
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ENGINE WILL BE DESTROYED. *AK
Mileage: 44,000
DRIVER REPORTED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS, PRIMARILY DURING SUMMER MONTHS WHILE TRYING TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD. OCT 2004, FIRST BIG RAIN OF THE SEASON AND WIPERS ARE INTERMITTENT AGAIN. LOSS OF WIPERS WHILE HEAVY DOWNPOUR ON FREEWAY LEAD TO NEAR SERIOUS ACCIDENT.0/19/04 - SPOKE WITH CHEVR...
Mileage: 55,000
I OWN A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K1500 WITH A 6.5L TURBO DIESEL ENGINE. I RECENTLY WENT THROUGH NUMEROUS INSTANCES WHERE THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IMMEDIATELY AS IF THE IGNITION WERE SHUT OFF. SEVERAL INSTANCES WERE NOT LIFE THREATENING AS THEY OCCURRED IN PARKING LOTS OR NOT WHEN IN TRAFFIC. SEVERAL IN...
Mileage: 80,000
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE MISFIRED. CONSUMER CONTINUED TO DRIVE. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE IT. *AK
Mileage: 57,000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. *JB
Mileage: 69,000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STUCK IN THE UP RIGHT POSITION. THIS REDUCED DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER PULLED OF THE ROAD AND WAITED UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED. THE RELAY SWITCH OR MECHANISM IS MOUNTED ON THE FIREWALL...
Mileage: 85,000
OWN A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 6.5 DIESEL ENGINE, W/145K MILES, SUV WAS RUNNING OK BUT THE LAST FEW MONTHS ENGINE STALLING AND STOP WITHOUT REASON, TOOK SUV TO A REPAIR CENTER, DIAGNOSE WITH FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE, CHEVY DEALER EXPLAINED THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT, FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS AN E...
Mileage: 138,000
OWN A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 6.5 DIESEL ENGINE, W/145K MILES, SUV WAS RUNNING OK BUT THE LAST FEW MONTHS ENGINE STALLING AND STOP WITHOUT REASON, TOOK SUV TO A REPAIR CENTER, DIAGNOSE WITH FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE, CHEVY DEALER EXPLAINED THIS IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT, FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS AN E...
Mileage: 138,000
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ENGAGED THEY MALFUNCTIONED. WINDSHIELD WIPERSZ WILL EITHER NOT WORK, QUIT WORKING WHILE ENGAGED, OR ENGAGE IN THE FASTER SPEED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CIRCUIT BOARD,THE WIPER MOTOR, AND THE TAP WASHER. *AK
Mileage: 46,000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED IN MIDDLE OF DOWNPOUR. HAD TO PULL ONTO SHOULDER OF ROAD. HAVE NOT HAD THEM INSPECTED YET. *AK
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN RIGHT REAR STEELTEX TIRE TREAD SEPARATED.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD FROM GM AND FIRESTONE, WHO NEVER LOOKED AT OR REQUESTED TO LOOK AT THE FAILED TIRE, THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A ROAD HAZARD. A LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER LOOKED AT THE TIRE AND INDICATED THAT THE TIRE LOOKED LIKE I...
WHILE PULLING OUT ON TO THE MAIN STREET FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AREA, BOTH LANES CLEAR OF ON COMING TRAFFIC..DRY/SUNNY DAY.....12 NOON SATURDAY....AS I PULLED OUT I SAW 60 YARDS AHEAD TRAFFIC IN MY LANE WAS STOPPED FOR A VEHICLE 3-4 CARS AHEAD OF ME MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. MY SPEED WAS UNDER 2...
Mileage: 96,437
WHILE PULLING OUT ON TO THE MAIN STREET FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AREA, BOTH LANES CLEAR OF ON COMING TRAFFIC..DRY/SUNNY DAY.....12 NOON SATURDAY....AS I PULLED OUT I SAW 60 YARDS AHEAD TRAFFIC IN MY LANE WAS STOPPED FOR A VEHICLE 3-4 CARS AHEAD OF ME MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. MY SPEED WAS UNDER 2...
Mileage: 96,437
WHILE PULLING OUT ON TO THE MAIN STREET FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AREA, BOTH LANES CLEAR OF ON COMING TRAFFIC..DRY/SUNNY DAY.....12 NOON SATURDAY....AS I PULLED OUT I SAW 60 YARDS AHEAD TRAFFIC IN MY LANE WAS STOPPED FOR A VEHICLE 3-4 CARS AHEAD OF ME MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. MY SPEED WAS UNDER 2...
Mileage: 96,437
KATHLEEN DEMETER, DIRECTOR OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATIONS NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC & SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 400 SEVENTH STREET SW WASHINGTON, DC 20590 DEAR KATHLEEN I AM WRITING ON BEHALF OF THE SECOND PETITION FROM LISONI & LISONI CONCERNING THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX CLASS ACTION SUIT. ...
TURNED WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON DURING HEAVY RAIN AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE . WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING IN MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD.MY DRIVING WAS IMPAIRED,SO I PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. I THEN MOVED THE WIPERS WITH MY HAND.THEY STARTED TO WORK,BUT STOPPED AGAIN. THIS ALSO HAPPENS TO MY OT...
Mileage: 137,689
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE ALMOST ROLLED OVER, HOWEVER, CONSUMER MAINTAINED CONTROL. THERE WAS SEVERE BODY DAMAGE TO THE REAR WHEEL WELL. *AK
Mileage: 39,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 1999 K1500 SUBURBAN WITH 49600 MILES WHILE TOWING 18 FOOT LIGHTLY LOADED BOX TRAILER ON LEVEL GROUND. TOWING WAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN OWNERS MANUAL TO TOW IN OVERDRIVE. TRANSMISSION FAILED 150 MILES AFTER STARTING TOW. SUBSEQUENT CHECKING OVER INTERNET AND WITH ...
Mileage: 49,600
THE WIPERS WOULD OCCASIONALLY WORK NORMALLY, OR NOT WORK AT ALL OR TURN THEMSELVES ON AND WE WERE UNABLE TO STOP THEM UNTIL WE TURNED OFF THE IGNITION.*AK
UNEXPECTED WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE AT 60 MPH ON INTERSTATE. ABLE TO MANUEVER TO SHOULDER WITHOUT INCIDENT. CAR IS PARKED. LOOKING FOR ANSWERS AND SOLUTION.*AK
Mileage: 106,850
WHILE TOWING MY 29' TRAILER THROUGH WYOMING ON INTERSTATE 80 AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH MY RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW. THE TREAD SEPARATED AND THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE THROUGH THE STEAL. THE INSIDE OF MY WHEEL WAS DAMAGED AND MY QUARTER PANEL WAS COVERED WITH RUBBER WHERE THE TREAD SEPARATED AND RUBBED AROUN...
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHENEVER PUTTING GASOLINE INTO THE GAS TANK TO THE FULL LEVEL, AND THEN DRIVING VEHICLE IT BECOMES HALF FULL, BUT FUEL GAUGE INDICATES FULL WITHOUT THE CONSUMER ADDING GAS TO THE TANK. *AK
Mileage: 57,200
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR STARTED SMOKING, AND THE MIRROR CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FLAMES OUT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
I PURCHASED A 1999 SUBURBAN ON FEB. 28, 2004. WHEN WE TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE IT DID NOT SEEM TO HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. ON THE WAY HOME IT STARTED WANDERING ALL OVER THE ROAD AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK. WE THOUGHT MAYBE IT NEEDED POWER STEERING FLUID OR PERHAPS TIRES. ON MARCH 11, 2004(TWO WEEK...
Mileage: 95,377
VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH FOR 20-30 SECONDS THEN STOPS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. MECHANIC INDICATES THAT THE 4TH CYLINDER IS SKIPPING. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THERE IS NO "FIX.*AK
CONSUMER HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE BACKING UP VEHICLE. ONCE SERVICED, TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR END FAILED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF THE ROAD WHEN HEARING A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE ROTOR BROKE. MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTOR. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LEFT SIDE. *SC
Mileage: 55,000
PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS. I HAVE HAD A CONTINUAL PROBLEM WITH THE WIPERS AND HAVE READ IN SEVERAL PLACES THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON CHEVROLET SUBURBANS PRIOR TO MODEL YEARS 1999. THIS IS AN INTERMITENT PROBLEM SOMETIMES THEY WORK, SOMETIMES THEY WON'T GO OFF AT ALL (THEY KEEP RUNNING) S...
WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE ACCELRATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE ACCELRATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, AND CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. DEALER WAS AWARE THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AND WILL REMAIN. *AK
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. AS OF 4/28/04 WITH ONLY 47K MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR DEFECTIVE & DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IN SPITE OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AS SOON AS 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPLACED BRAKES 3 TIMES AT OUR EXPENSE. DEALER (BOB NEILL PONTIAC I...
Mileage: 25,000
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WOULD PERIODICALLY QUIT DURING A LIGHT RAIN. WOULD USUALLY START BACK AFTER TURNING WIPERS OFF AND ON AGAIN. LAST TIME DURING A DRIVING RAIN STORM ON I-10 WITH 18 WHEELER CLOSE BEHIND, WIPER SYSTEM COMPLETELY STOPPED. A VERY HELPLESS FEELING AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. WIPER...
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY 1999 CHEV. SUBURBAN FAIL FROM TIME TO TIME AND THE WINDSHIELD WASHER WAS FAILING FROM TIME TO TIME, BUT NOW NEVER WORKS.
Mileage: 70,000
MALFUNCTION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING USE IN RAINY WEATHER. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING.*AK
Mileage: 55,847
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF OWN THEIR OWN. DEALER WAS AWARE THAT THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
REAR TAILGATE LATCH NOT WORKING. CAN'T OPEN TAILGATE AT ALL. HAD BEEN "CATCHING" FOR A FEW MONTHS BEFORE BECOMMING INOPERABLE.*AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT ON THE MORNING OF FEBRUARY 23, 2004 HEARD THE ALARM GO OFF. SHE WENT TO THE WINDOW, AND SAW VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS ELECTRICAL.*AK
INTERMITTENT WINDSHEILD WIPERS WORK SPORADICALLY.
Mileage: 75,000
EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOSSE OF POWER STEERING WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN, ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEED. I HAVE DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE WITH OTHER PEOPLE AND THEY HAD A SIMILAR TYPE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 56,000
I PURCHASED MY SUBURBAN IN MARCH OF 2001, I HAVE HAD 3 NEW SETS OF TIRES PUT ON IT. AND 4 FRONT END ALIMENTS. EACH SET OF TIRES HAVE SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE. IF MY TIRE PRESSURE GET JUST A LITTLE LOW IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO CHRISWELL CHEVROLET SEVERAL TIM...
IT APPEARS ON THAT ON THE 1999 MODEL YEAR CHEVY SUBURBAN THERE IS A DEFECT THAT CAUSES A SHORT IN THE INTERIOR LIGHT SYSTEM, RESULTING IN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAINING ON EVEN WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF. I HAVE A FEW FRIENDS WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM, AND FOUND A POSTING ON THE INTERNET WHERE SEVERAL OT...
Mileage: 36,500
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED AND BLEW OUT. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN THE VICINITY. OUT AS OPPOSED TO IN BECAUSE MOST OF THE SHATTERED GLASS WAS BLOWN AWAY FROM MY VEHICLE. *CB
Mileage: 50,000
I NOW HAVE MY THIRD TRANSMISSION AND SECOND FUEL PUMP
Mileage: 60,000
I NOW HAVE MY THIRD TRANSMISSION AND SECOND FUEL PUMP
Mileage: 60,000
I PURCHASED THE USED VEHICLE FROM GLENDALE CAR CONNECTION AT ON 8/28/03. I NOTICED ON THE DAY OF PURCHASE IT SEEMED HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE SO I MENTIONED IT TO THE SALES PERSON AS WELL AS THE OFFICE MANAGER. IT WAS SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED. I DROVE THE VECHICLE HOME THAT NIGHT I BEGIN TO NOTICE A...
Mileage: 115,000
I PURCHASED THE USED VEHICLE FROM GLENDALE CAR CONNECTION AT ON 8/28/03. I NOTICED ON THE DAY OF PURCHASE IT SEEMED HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE SO I MENTIONED IT TO THE SALES PERSON AS WELL AS THE OFFICE MANAGER. IT WAS SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED. I DROVE THE VECHICLE HOME THAT NIGHT I BEGIN TO NOTICE A...
Mileage: 115,000
I PURCHASED THE USED VEHICLE FROM GLENDALE CAR CONNECTION AT ON 8/28/03. I NOTICED ON THE DAY OF PURCHASE IT SEEMED HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE SO I MENTIONED IT TO THE SALES PERSON AS WELL AS THE OFFICE MANAGER. IT WAS SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED. I DROVE THE VECHICLE HOME THAT NIGHT I BEGIN TO NOTICE A...
Mileage: 115,000
FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM ON 6.5L DIESEL HAS FAILED TWICE, FAILURE OF INJECTOR SYSTEM HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO STARTER AND 7 OF 8 GLOW PLUGS. *AK
Mileage: 85,000
FUEL INJECTOR PUMP ON 6.5L DIESEL HAS FAILED TWICE, FAILURE OF INJECTOR SYSTEM HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO STARTER AND 7 OF 8 GLOW PLUGS. *AK
Mileage: 90,000
REPEATED FAILURE OF DIESEL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO STARTER AND 7 OF 8 GLOW PLUGS. *AK
Mileage: 91,000
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD, AND WOULD NOT DISPENSE WIPER FLUID. *SC
Mileage: 55,396
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LAST WEEK OF NOVEMBER WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY FUEL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER COULD NOT RESTART VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER. MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT A FUSE BLEW OUT, CAUSING FUEL SYSTEM TO SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER ...
WHILE DRIVING FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD BE HARD TO TURN ON/OFF. THIS WOULD CAUSE A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER'S VIEW WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Mileage: 111,000
BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. (FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER) ALSO, THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKING ON ALL DOORS DOES NOT WORK. *LA
PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM DEALER ON OCT 25TH,2003 AND ON DECEMBER 21ST, 2003 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY LEAVING ME STRANDED ON THE FREEWAY.I HAD TO HAVE THE TRUCK TOWED AT $275 THEN REPAIRS WERE $2,567.95 PLUS RENTAL CAR FEES.DEALER OWNER REFUSES TO CONTACT ME .ALSO DEALER PROMISED TO MATCH ...
Mileage: 69,535
I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN INFORMATION I HAVE REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF A FORWARD-FACING CAR SEAT IN A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE SUBURBAN COMES WITH TETHER ANCHORS INSTALLED FOR THE TWO OUTBOARD SEATS IN THE THIRD ROW, BUT NO ANCHORS FOR THE CENTER SEAT IN THE THIRD ROW AND NO ANCH...
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING VEHICLE STALLED. TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT FUEL CHARCOAL FILTER CLOGGED THE TANK, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK. MANUFACTURER STATED FUEL SYSTEM FAILED BECAUSE OF POOR MAINTENANCE.*AK
Mileage: 51,000
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, ALSO, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Mileage: 628,000
VEHICLE IS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K2500 WITH GM 6.5 LITER TURBO-DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN INTERSTATE TRAFFIC (I-270) MULTIPLE TIMES ON OCTOBER 21, 2003. I CALLED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LIKELY CAUSE WAS THE ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION PUMP, WHICH GM HAS WARRANTED FOR 10 Y...
Mileage: 73,000
VEHICLE IS A 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K2500 WITH GM 6.5 LITER TURBO-DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STALLED IN INTERSTATE TRAFFIC (I-270) MULTIPLE TIMES ON OCTOBER 21, 2003. I CALLED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LIKELY CAUSE WAS THE ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION PUMP, WHICH GM HAS WARRANTED FOR 10 Y...
Mileage: 73,000
THE GAS GAUGE ON THE DASHBOARD DID NOT READ THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL IN GAS TANK. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. *PH *SCC *JB
Mileage: 68,000
TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. *MR THE FIRST TIRE TREAD CAME OFF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. WHEN THE NEW TIRE WAS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE, THE TREAD CAME OFF THAT TIRE AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. *SCC *JB
Mileage: 31,770
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH BRAKES FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE RIGHT. BRAKE PEDAL WENT THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
Mileage: 69,000
STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF FOUR OF FIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES. WE PURCHASED A NEW 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500 (VIN [XXX]) IN 1998 EQUIPPED WITH STEELTEX R4S LT245/75R16 TIRES. FOUR OF FIVE OF THESE TIRES FAILED AT A SIMILAR MILEAGE, WITH ABOUT 50% OF TREAD LEFT. THREE OF THE TIR...
THREE OF THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE THIRD TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE LEFT QUARTER PANEL. THE TIRE WAS RETURNED TO FIRESTONE AT THEIR REQUEST. SHORTLY AFTER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FIRESTONE DENYING ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE...
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY OR FAST, AT DIFFERENT TIMES, AND NOT EVERY SINGLE TIME, TURNING TO THE RIGHT AROUND A CURVE OR TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING HOLDS THE TURN AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN LETS GO OF THAT HOLD. I CAN CORRECT IT BY SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND THEN BACK INTO THE TURN. ...
Mileage: 95,000
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY OR FAST, AT DIFFERENT TIMES, AND NOT EVERY SINGLE TIME, TURNING TO THE RIGHT AROUND A CURVE OR TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING HOLDS THE TURN AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN LETS GO OF THAT HOLD. I CAN CORRECT IT BY SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND THEN BACK INTO THE TURN. ...
Mileage: 95,000
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY OR FAST, AT DIFFERENT TIMES, AND NOT EVERY SINGLE TIME, TURNING TO THE RIGHT AROUND A CURVE OR TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING HOLDS THE TURN AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN LETS GO OF THAT HOLD. I CAN CORRECT IT BY SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND THEN BACK INTO THE TURN. ...
Mileage: 95,000
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY OR FAST, AT DIFFERENT TIMES, AND NOT EVERY SINGLE TIME, TURNING TO THE RIGHT AROUND A CURVE OR TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING HOLDS THE TURN AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN LETS GO OF THAT HOLD. I CAN CORRECT IT BY SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND THEN BACK INTO THE TURN. ...
Mileage: 95,000
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY OR FAST, AT DIFFERENT TIMES, AND NOT EVERY SINGLE TIME, TURNING TO THE RIGHT AROUND A CURVE OR TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING HOLDS THE TURN AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN LETS GO OF THAT HOLD. I CAN CORRECT IT BY SLIGHTLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND THEN BACK INTO THE TURN. ...
Mileage: 95,000
VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERATIVE WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN.*MR THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 1994-1997 MODELS *TS *JB
HEATER VENTS SMOKED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER STATED THAT HEATER SWITCH MELTED. *AK
CAR BATTERY LEAKED, STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 2 YEARS, CABLES WERE REPLACED TWICE, AND THE BATTERY LEAKED ON TOP OF BRAKE CABLE. DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. *LA
Mileage: 49,081
CAR BATTERY LEAKED, STARTER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 2 YEARS, CABLES WERE REPLACED TWICE, AND THE BATTERY LEAKED ON TOP OF BRAKE CABLE. DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. *LA
Mileage: 49,081
THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH THAT CONTROLED THE HAZARD LIGHTS, BRAKE STOP LIGHT AND THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS DID NOT TO OPERATE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISE THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT THE CONSUMER S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. ...
Mileage: 29,587
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW AND CAUSED TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP MECHANIC BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT NUMBER ( SIZE#LT245/75R16). *NLM
Mileage: 38,619
THE CONSUMER NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED A FIRE COULD HAVE STARTED FROM THE OIL LEAK. *AK THE CONSUMER ALSO SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED OIL STAINS ON THE EXHAUST PIPE. *SCC *JB
Mileage: 60,000
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL CONCERNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. RECALL NUMBER UNKNOWN. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK *PH *JB
Mileage: 60,000
A HIGH ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END CAN BE HEARD WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAULTY AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM FAILED. THE WIPERS WILL WORK BUT THAN ALL THE SUDDEN STOP. THE BRAKES COMPLETELY WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKE CAPABLILITY TO IT. I TALKED TO GM MANAGER JACK CUNNINGHAM ON 082903 AND HE SAID THAT A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR FAU...
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAULTY AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM FAILED. THE WIPERS WILL WORK BUT THAN ALL THE SUDDEN STOP. THE BRAKES COMPLETELY WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKE CAPABLILITY TO IT. I TALKED TO GM MANAGER JACK CUNNINGHAM ON 082903 AND HE SAID THAT A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR FAU...
TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED AT 65 MPH DAMAGING REAR QUARTER PANEL.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING BRAKES WOULD WEAR PREMATURELY, CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS BEFORE 50,000 MILES. STARTER PROBLEMS BEFORE 60,000 MILES. BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED. BATTERY CORRODED. TRUCK CONSTANTLY HAVING TO BE JUMP STARTED. WIRING SYSTEM POWER LOCKS GIVING OUT WHEN OVER HEATED. *NLM
Mileage: 60,000
1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS BEFORE 50,000 MILES. STARTER PROBLEMS BEFORE 60,000 MILES. BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED. BATTERY CORRODED. TRUCK CONSTANTLY HAVING TO BE JUMP STARTED. WIRING SYSTEM POWER LOCKS GIVING OUT WHEN OVER HEATED. *NLM
Mileage: 60,000
TREAD SEPARATION. *NLM
Mileage: 39,000
TREAD SEPARATION. *NLM
I HAVE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE. IT STARTED WITH THE HEADLIGHT FLICKERING. UNLIKE THE OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCE, I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED 3 TIMES, 2 ALTERNATERS, CD PLAYER REPLACED, AC ON/OFF SWITCH REPLACED, TIME DELAY MODULE FOR THE I...
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY BURNED OUT. THE PART NUMBER IS 16511565-1. *AK
CONSUMER STATES INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
AT JUST OVER 100000 MILES, WE LOST 3RD GEAR. THIS OFCOURSE HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC GOING UP A HILL. I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SUBURBAN TRANSMISSION. JUST WANTED TO SHARE THE WARNING SIGNS: TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO "SLIP" SEVERAL DAYS PRIOR TO THE TOTAL LOSS OF 3RD GEAR. IN STOP AND ...
Mileage: 101,000
THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO MY RECENT MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON MAY 8, 2003. THE OTHER DRIVER FAILED TO YIELD MY RIGHT AWAY. I WAS DRIVING A 1999 CHEVROLET SRUBURBAN. I SERVED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, INTO A RESIDENCE YARD, STRIKING A TREE HEAD ON AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR. I HAVE CORRESP...
MY VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH POWER LOCKS ON ALL DOORS. THE POWER LOCKS HAVE FAILED ON ALL OF THE DOORS (PASSENGER AND REAR DOORS). THE PROBLEM SEEMS WORSE IN HOT WEATHER, HOWEVER THIS PAST WINTER (2002), 3 OUT OF THE 5 LOCKS DID NOT WORK. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY RISK TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICL...
CONSUMER WAS HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS. IT FELT AS THOUGH STEERING WAS GOING TO GIVE AWAY. THEN, VEHICLE JERKED, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES. HE TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE IT CHECKED, AND ENDED UP HAVING IT REPAIRED OUT OF HIS POCKET BECAUSE IT WAS NOT A RECALL.*AK
CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND WAS SERVICED. CONSUMER STATES AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF HAS PASSED PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK
AC DELCO BATTERY. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POSITIVE TERMINAL IS FAILING, AND ACID IS LEAKING ON TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND AIR CONDITIONER ,COMING TO THE POSITIVE TERMINAL AND DOWN TO THE GROUND. *AK
TIRE FAILURE - TREAD SEPARATION B F GOODRICH RADIAL LONG TRAIL T/A SIZE P245/75R16 (DOT AP70HK11109) WHILE TRAVELING @ 65 MPH ON I-77 NORTH IN WEST VIRGINIA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 18 AND 20. ESTIMATED DAMAGE TO VEHILCE $965.00. *AK
Mileage: 28,700
I WAS DRIVING AND MY VEHICLE (1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2WD) MADE A LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATED FOR A FEW SECONDS, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR UNTIL I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I TOOK MY CAR TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP WHERE THE HOOKED UP A MACHINE TO SEE WHY TH...
Mileage: 97,000
I WAS DRIVING AND MY VEHICLE (1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2WD) MADE A LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATED FOR A FEW SECONDS, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR UNTIL I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I TOOK MY CAR TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP WHERE THE HOOKED UP A MACHINE TO SEE WHY TH...
Mileage: 97,000
I WAS DRIVING MY VECHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE FRONT VENTS. WE GOT OUT AND THE VEHICLE SOON BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES.*AK
Mileage: 48,700
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCLERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS AND 4 OF THE 5 DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPERATE AUTOMATICALLY OVER A 3 WEEK TIME SPAN. THE PART THAT FAILED IS CALLED AN ACTUATOR, WHICH MOVES THE DOOR LOCKS UP AND DOWN. MY TOTAL BILL WAS $900 AN...
THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS AND 4 OF THE 5 DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO OPERATE AUTOMATICALLY OVER A 3 WEEK TIME SPAN. THE PART THAT FAILED IS CALLED AN ACTUATOR, WHICH MOVES THE DOOR LOCKS UP AND DOWN. MY TOTAL BILL WAS $900 AN...
I HAVE A DIESEL VERSION OF THE SUBURBAN, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTING THE TWO BATTERIES IS VERY LOOSE AND WILL NOT STAY IN THE CHANNEL DESIGNED FOR IT OVER THE FAN SHROUD. I REPLACE IT EACH TIME, WHILE COMING TO WORK THIS MORNING, I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, ...
THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. VEHICLE HAS 83000 MILES. THE LAST REPAIR USED AFTER MARKET PARTS. THE PARTS COMPANY WILL NOT WARRANT CLAIMING IMPROPER INSTALLATION. DEALER CLAIMS DESIGN DEFECT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN VERY FRUSTRATING. SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY 1997 TAHOE AT 70...
Mileage: 81,500
FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4SII TIRE TREAD SEPERATION. *AK
Mileage: 37,000
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LATCHES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE DEALER FIXED IT ON TWO OCCASIONS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *NLM...*AK
REPEATED WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE ON 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. I COULD RAP ON WIPER MOTOR BOX AND GET IT TO RESUME SEVERAL TIMES, BUT IT WOULD FAIL AGAIN IN 20 TO 30 MINUTES. EVENTUALLY IT FAILED COMPLETELY LATE ON A RAINY NIGHT. I DROVE 30 MILES WITH NO WIPERS IN THE RAIN RATHER THAN BE STRAN...
Mileage: 87,000
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND THIS TIME I HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT ROTOR DUE TO WARPING. THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE ARE GROSSLY UNDERSIZED AND CHEVROLET KNOWS THIS. THAT IS WHY THE BRAKES ON THE NEW 2003 SUBURBAN ARE LARGER EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS SEVERAL HUNDR...
Mileage: 43,000
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND THIS TIME I HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT ROTOR DUE TO WARPING. THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE ARE GROSSLY UNDERSIZED AND CHEVROLET KNOWS THIS. THAT IS WHY THE BRAKES ON THE NEW 2003 SUBURBAN ARE LARGER EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS SEVERAL HUNDR...
Mileage: 43,000
THE SERVICE BRAKES HAVE SERIOUS ISSUES. BEING IN THE AUTO SERVICE BUSINESS FOR YEARS I THINK I CAN SAFELY SAY THIS PROBLEM STEMS FROM THE PROPORTIONING VALVE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. TOO MUCH PROPORTIONED TO THE FRONT BRAKES CAUSES WARPAGE AND SUDDEN VEHICLE JERK. A PROBLEM OCCURRING IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM...
Mileage: 67,000
THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS DESIGNED BACKWARDS. *JB
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE STEERING WHEEL WENT TO THE LEFT THEN RIGHT, WHICH RESULTED IN NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL, DUE TO A BOLT WHICH HELD THE FRONT SUSPENSION, HAD FALLEN OUT. *JB
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE (INTERMITTENT)*JB
Mileage: 72,750
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE DRIVER LOST STEERING CONTROL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATED OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM
AFTER THE CONSUMER PULLED THE FRONT SEAT BELTS OUT TO LATCH, THE BELTS RUBBED AGAINST THE SEAT ADJUSTER, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT BELTS TO FRAY. *JB
PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE FUEL GAUGE IS INCORRECT. THIS STARTED IN NOV 2002. NOW THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE HEAD LIGHTS DON'T COME ON OR SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ALL THE DASH BOARD GAUGES START ALL START MOVING BACK AND FORTH. WHILE ALL THIS IS GOING ON A HIGH PITCHED "AC" S...
Mileage: 82,000
FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING OUT.
WHEN REPLACING TIRES I WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR AXLE SEALS HAD BEEN LEAKING AND RENDERED THE REAR BRAKES USELESS. CAUSING OVERHEATING ON THE FRONT BRAKES AND SUBSEQUENT CRACKING OF THE ROTORS. *JB
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING. PH
Mileage: 19,000
THE BATTERY TERMINAL MELTED WHICH CAUSED ACID TO LEAK ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. *JB *JB *NLM
SINCE NEW THE VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED ERRATIC SHIFTING DURING ACCELERATION. OFTEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES BRIEFLY WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE ON VACATION AT 78,000 MILES.
Mileage: 78,000
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPERATION AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *DT
TWO TIRES FAILED TWO MONTHS APART. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770850
Mileage: 26,000
CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT WORKING. CONSUMER STATED HE PUSHED THE PEDAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE TRUCK, AND IT TOOK A LONG TIME TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 2 OCCASIONS, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS FINE.*JB
TREAD SEPARATION ON LT245R B.F. GOODRICH LONG TRAIL TA RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE (1999 SUBURBAN)
Mileage: 64,401
TREAD SEPARATION ON LT245R B.F. GOODRICH LONG TRAIL TA RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE (1999 SUBURBAN)
Mileage: 64,401
COMPLETE TIRE SEPARATION @ 65 MPH, $3200.00 BODY DAMAGE TO SUBURBAN, OTHER THREE TIRES WERE THE SAME. REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES, EVEN THOUGH THE OTHER TIRES LOOKED NEW. I HAVE DESTROYED THE TIRE AND THE OTHER TREE TIRES IN MY GARAGE. MY WIFE AND TWO YOUNG CHILDREN WERE VERY LUCKY. ANYTHING THAT I CAN ...
Mileage: 53,000
STEERING BOX LEAKED AND PINION SEAL LEAKING. ALSO THE VEHICLES STEEING WAS ERRACTIC AND THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE AT TIMES AT SPEEDS ABOVE 25MPH. STEERING BOX AND PINION SEAL WERE FIXED. THE STEERING SENSOR WAS CHECKED BY DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM. CAR CONTINUES TO DRIVE "ERRAC...
Mileage: 33,984
STEERING BOX LEAKED AND PINION SEAL LEAKING. ALSO THE VEHICLES STEEING WAS ERRACTIC AND THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE AT TIMES AT SPEEDS ABOVE 25MPH. STEERING BOX AND PINION SEAL WERE FIXED. THE STEERING SENSOR WAS CHECKED BY DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM. CAR CONTINUES TO DRIVE "ERRAC...
Mileage: 33,984
TOYOTA OF ORANGE DID NOT STAND BY THEIR GUARANTEE OF "LEMON" USED CARS. I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE FROM THEM AND CONTINUOUSLY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. NOT ONLY DID THEY NOT FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THEY WOULD NOT TAKE THE CAR BACK. I AM NOW PAST THE ELIGABLE TIME LIMIT FOR 'LEMON LAW' BENEFITS A...
Mileage: 29,550
TOYOTA OF ORANGE DID NOT STAND BY THEIR GUARANTEE OF "LEMON" USED CARS. I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE FROM THEM AND CONTINUOUSLY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. NOT ONLY DID THEY NOT FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THEY WOULD NOT TAKE THE CAR BACK. I AM NOW PAST THE ELIGABLE TIME LIMIT FOR 'LEMON LAW' BENEFITS A...
Mileage: 29,550
TOYOTA OF ORANGE DID NOT STAND BY THEIR GUARANTEE OF "LEMON" USED CARS. I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE FROM THEM AND CONTINUOUSLY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. NOT ONLY DID THEY NOT FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THEY WOULD NOT TAKE THE CAR BACK. I AM NOW PAST THE ELIGABLE TIME LIMIT FOR 'LEMON LAW' BENEFITS A...
Mileage: 29,550
SUB DIED ON THE ROAD. ALTERNATOR REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 60K MILES. STEERING JERKS WHILE TURNING OVER CORRECTING COULD CAUSE CRASH. FRONT DISC BRAKES REPLACED ANNUALLY. REPLACED FRONT LEFT CALIPER AND ROTOR. TOO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS PEICE OF JUNK BOUGHT NEW. LOCAL DEALERS NO HELP. JUST MILK M...
SUB DIED ON THE ROAD. ALTERNATOR REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 60K MILES. STEERING JERKS WHILE TURNING OVER CORRECTING COULD CAUSE CRASH. FRONT DISC BRAKES REPLACED ANNUALLY. REPLACED FRONT LEFT CALIPER AND ROTOR. TOO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS PEICE OF JUNK BOUGHT NEW. LOCAL DEALERS NO HELP. JUST MILK M...
SUB DIED ON THE ROAD. ALTERNATOR REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 60K MILES. STEERING JERKS WHILE TURNING OVER CORRECTING COULD CAUSE CRASH. FRONT DISC BRAKES REPLACED ANNUALLY. REPLACED FRONT LEFT CALIPER AND ROTOR. TOO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS PEICE OF JUNK BOUGHT NEW. LOCAL DEALERS NO HELP. JUST MILK M...
DURING A LEFT HAND TURN, AT APPROX. 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES LOOSE, THEN STIFF AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE FLUID LEVEL OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS A T IT'S PROPER LEVEL AND THE BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. I HAVE HAD IT AT (2) SEPARATE SHOPS AND NEITHER HAVE REPORTED ANY PROBLEM...
Mileage: 75,000
WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT 25 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND BRAKES WERE THEN APPLIED. SPEED REDUCED. BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS ON 2ND "PUMP" OF BRAKE PEDAL AND EXPERIENCED LOSS OF BRAKES. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL TO BRING VEHICLE TO COMPLETE STOP. ENGINE IS STILL...
WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT 25 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND BRAKES WERE THEN APPLIED. SPEED REDUCED. BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS ON 2ND "PUMP" OF BRAKE PEDAL AND EXPERIENCED LOSS OF BRAKES. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL TO BRING VEHICLE TO COMPLETE STOP. ENGINE IS STILL...
WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE REAR BRAKES AJUSTED. THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP AGAIN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE THAT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE...
CAR WILL MOVE ON IT'S OWN EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR. IT WILL NOT STOP UNTIL I PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR OR BRAKE. IT WILL GO FOR A LONG WHILE AND GOES UP TO 5 MPH. CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSES IT, BUT NOTICED IT WHILE WAITING TO PICK UP DAUGHTER AND IT WAS IDLING SUDDENLY WHILE I...
NO SUMMARY. DT
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 60MPH VEHICLE'S SPEED DROPPED DRAMATICALLY TO 40MPH W/O WARNING THEN INCREASED BACK TO DRIVING SPEED. CONSUMER ADVISED THAT PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENLY. TS
TIRE BECAME SEPARATED AND DAMAGED VEHICLE. MR
I WAS DRIVING WESTBOUND ON THE WESTERN KY PARKWAY ON 10/13/2002 AT ABOUT 2200. ROADS CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND TEMPERATURE APPROX 55F. I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN VIBRATION, FOLLOWED BY THE SOUND OF A FLAT TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SLOW EASE MY VEHICLE OVER INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE (RIGHT SHOULDER). I ...
CONSUMER STATES THAT TRAVELING ON THE ROAD AND WHEN TRYING TO TURN INTO THE STEERING WHEEL THE STEERING WHEEL WILL GET A REALLY BAD TENSION. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE SPEED TENSION CONTROL HAD PROBLEMS. MR
CONSUMER STATES TO DATE, NO SOLUTION TO THE REFERENCED PROBLEM HAS BEEN FOUND TO REMEDY THE UNSAFE AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF TIME AND MONEY REQUIRED TO ONLY FIX THE BRAKE SYSTEM, DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE, (THERE HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKES AND THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE EVERY SINCE THE P...
AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI
THIS TIRE HAS SEPARATED TREAD YET REMAINS FULLY AIRED. IT DAMAGED MY TRUCK AS THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. IN MY OPINION IT LOOKS LIKE A RETREAD. THEY HAVE OFFERED TO PRORATE THE TIRE 55% BUT MY WIFE AND I BOTH ARE NOW PARINOID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THESE TIRES AFTER SEEING WHAT FIRESTON...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VERTICAL CRACKS RUNNING FROM TREAD DOWN SIDEWALL. *AK
WHEN BRAKING THERE IS PULSATION/ VIBRATION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT FRONT BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT ANY SPEED BRAKE PEDAL SPRINGS BACK, RESISTS. DEALER FIRST REPLACED BRAKE LINES, THEN DETERMINED THAT PROBLEM WAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SENSOR ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.*AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT ANY SPEED BRAKE PEDAL SPRINGS BACK, RESISTS. DEALER FIRST REPLACED BRAKE LINES, THEN DETERMINED THAT PROBLEM WAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SENSOR ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.*AK
VEHICLE HAS VARIATION OF SUDDEN ACCELRATION; WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, SPEED WOULD CONTINUE IF FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR. CAN BE SITTING IN PARK, ONCE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE/REVERSE TRUCK WILL LUNGE WITH FORCE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LOCKS UP WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
THE VEHICLE HAS ONGOING ABS PROBLEMS. THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS ON ALMOST INSTANTLY AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THEN SHUTS DOWN AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 13 TIMES FOR THE PROBLEM AND VARIOUS SENSORS WERE REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. THE FRONT PADS ...
THE BATTERY, ELECTRIC SYSTEM, STARTER, ALTERNATOR,LIGHTS HAVE ALL BEEN A TECH. PROBLEM. WE LEASE THE CAR UNTIL LAST YEAR WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WHEN THE CAR DIED THE FIRST 36 MTHS THE DEALER REPLACED THE SAME ITEMS THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AFTER 36K. WE HAVE PUT 3 BATTERIES FROM SEARS IN THE CAR ...
THE BATTERY, ELECTRIC SYSTEM, STARTER, ALTERNATOR,LIGHTS HAVE ALL BEEN A TECH. PROBLEM. WE LEASE THE CAR UNTIL LAST YEAR WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WHEN THE CAR DIED THE FIRST 36 MTHS THE DEALER REPLACED THE SAME ITEMS THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AFTER 36K. WE HAVE PUT 3 BATTERIES FROM SEARS IN THE CAR ...
THE BATTERY, ELECTRIC SYSTEM, STARTER, ALTERNATOR,LIGHTS HAVE ALL BEEN A TECH. PROBLEM. WE LEASE THE CAR UNTIL LAST YEAR WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WHEN THE CAR DIED THE FIRST 36 MTHS THE DEALER REPLACED THE SAME ITEMS THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AFTER 36K. WE HAVE PUT 3 BATTERIES FROM SEARS IN THE CAR ...
THE BATTERY, ELECTRIC SYSTEM, STARTER, ALTERNATOR,LIGHTS HAVE ALL BEEN A TECH. PROBLEM. WE LEASE THE CAR UNTIL LAST YEAR WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WHEN THE CAR DIED THE FIRST 36 MTHS THE DEALER REPLACED THE SAME ITEMS THAT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AFTER 36K. WE HAVE PUT 3 BATTERIES FROM SEARS IN THE CAR ...
THIS TIRE WAS MAKING A NOISE AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON JULY 20, 2002. I WENT TO GET A FRONT END ALIGNMENT DUE TO THE PULLING, AND WAS TOLD MY ALIGNMENT WAS OKAY, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE, THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING INSIDE. AS A RESULT I REPLACED ALL FOUR FIRESTONE...
THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH DUE TO RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCING A BLOWOUT. TWO MORE TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION AND LINER CRACKS. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED. (TIRE SIZE P245/75R16). *YH BF GOODRICH IS NOT WILLING TO HELP CONSUMER DUE TO NOT HAVING THE TIRE...
ENGINE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMANTION.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE SPEED DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE WILL GO 20 TO 30 MILES PER HOUR ON ITS OWN, THE PROBLEM IS MORE PERSISTANT WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM/HOT, CONSUMER REPORTED THE PROBLEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ONLY TO BE TOLD THERE WERE NO CODES STORE...
WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THREE SYSTEMS. AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES, A FRONT AND REAR BRAKE REPAIR WAS DONE WHICH COST OVER 600.00, CLAIMED TO BE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND NOT WARRANTY. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT BOARDS TWICE. WE ARE ON OUR THIRD BATTERY. THE INITIAL BATTERY LEAKED ACID ...
WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THREE SYSTEMS. AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES, A FRONT AND REAR BRAKE REPAIR WAS DONE WHICH COST OVER 600.00, CLAIMED TO BE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND NOT WARRANTY. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT BOARDS TWICE. WE ARE ON OUR THIRD BATTERY. THE INITIAL BATTERY LEAKED ACID ...
WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THREE SYSTEMS. AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES, A FRONT AND REAR BRAKE REPAIR WAS DONE WHICH COST OVER 600.00, CLAIMED TO BE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND NOT WARRANTY. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TAIL LIGHT CIRCUIT BOARDS TWICE. WE ARE ON OUR THIRD BATTERY. THE INITIAL BATTERY LEAKED ACID ...
PASSENGER FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCING TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN A ROUGHT RIDE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, THE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT,ALSO PROPERLY INFLATED AND HAD GOOD TREAD (FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S N11 BIC). NLM
MTX, LT265/75R16, DOT UPW 8 MAN 097, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, CHEVROLET, SUBURBAN WITH 22400 MILES. ALL TIRES HAVE CRACKS ON SIDEWALL, ALSO CRACKS BETWEEN TREAD.*AK *JG
REAR AXLE HAS BEEN REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES DUE TO THE AXLE LEAKING FLUIDS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
FRONT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE. WHEN DRIVING STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE AND FEEL LOOSE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
APPARENTLY THERE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VECHICLE WHICH INVOLVES A FAILURE OF THE PATHLOCK SYSTEM. WHEN CAR IS STARTED SECURITY SYSTEM SHUTS THE VEHICLE DOWN BY CUTTING THE GAS SUPPLY OFF. APPARENTLY IT IS PART OF THE SECURITY SYSTEM. THE KEY HAS TO BE LEFT IN THE IGNITION FOR 15 TO 30 MIN UN...
VEHICLE RIDES ROUGH AND PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE TREAD IS SEPARATING DOWN THE CENTER. TIRES SEEM OUT OF BALANCE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN ROUGH AND STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE. TIRE SIZE LT245/75R16, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH 28,000 MILES ON A 1999, CHEVROLET, 2500, SUBURBAN. FIRESTONE WAS NOT CONTACTED. CO...
STEERING IS ERRATIC. VHICLE BOUNDS ABOUT AS IT TRAVEL AND WANDERS EXCESSIVELY ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVER MUST FIGHT THE WHEELANDWILL UNEXPECTEDLY PULL OR VEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE STEERING SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLEACE 5 OR 6 TIMES ,BEARINGS 4 GEAR BOX 3 ADJUST BEARING 1 TOTAL TIMES TO M...
STEERING IS ERRATIC. VHICLE BOUNDS ABOUT AS IT TRAVEL AND WANDERS EXCESSIVELY ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVER MUST FIGHT THE WHEELANDWILL UNEXPECTEDLY PULL OR VEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE STEERING SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLEACE 5 OR 6 TIMES ,BEARINGS 4 GEAR BOX 3 ADJUST BEARING 1 TOTAL TIMES TO M...
STEERING IS ERRATIC. VHICLE BOUNDS ABOUT AS IT TRAVEL AND WANDERS EXCESSIVELY ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVER MUST FIGHT THE WHEELANDWILL UNEXPECTEDLY PULL OR VEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE STEERING SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLEACE 5 OR 6 TIMES ,BEARINGS 4 GEAR BOX 3 ADJUST BEARING 1 TOTAL TIMES TO M...
BRAKES PULL AND WEAROUT QUICKLY. AT 34,000 MILES I'M ON THE 4TH SET OF BRAKE PADS AND 2ND SET OF ROTORS. I HAVE BEEN IN SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS DUE TO THE TRUCK SWERVING WHILE STOPPING OR JUST NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP AS FAST AS OTHER TRAFFIC. DEALER ADMITS IT'S A BAD DESIGN AND SUGGESTS I BUY A NEW TRUCK...
WE PURCHASED THE VECHICLE USED FROM THE DEALER LISTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS WHEN WHEELS ARE WET THEY SHUTTER AND LOCK UP. THE BATTERY CRACKED AND LEAKED ALL OVER THE BATTERY TRAY AND BRAKE LINES AND OTHER FRAME COMPONETS. THE REAR DOOR DOME LIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT. THE FRONT END H...
WE PURCHASED THE VECHICLE USED FROM THE DEALER LISTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS WHEN WHEELS ARE WET THEY SHUTTER AND LOCK UP. THE BATTERY CRACKED AND LEAKED ALL OVER THE BATTERY TRAY AND BRAKE LINES AND OTHER FRAME COMPONETS. THE REAR DOOR DOME LIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT. THE FRONT END H...
WE PURCHASED THE VECHICLE USED FROM THE DEALER LISTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS WHEN WHEELS ARE WET THEY SHUTTER AND LOCK UP. THE BATTERY CRACKED AND LEAKED ALL OVER THE BATTERY TRAY AND BRAKE LINES AND OTHER FRAME COMPONETS. THE REAR DOOR DOME LIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT. THE FRONT END H...
WE PURCHASED THE VECHICLE USED FROM THE DEALER LISTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS WHEN WHEELS ARE WET THEY SHUTTER AND LOCK UP. THE BATTERY CRACKED AND LEAKED ALL OVER THE BATTERY TRAY AND BRAKE LINES AND OTHER FRAME COMPONETS. THE REAR DOOR DOME LIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT. THE FRONT END H...
WE PURCHASED THE VECHICLE USED FROM THE DEALER LISTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS WHEN WHEELS ARE WET THEY SHUTTER AND LOCK UP. THE BATTERY CRACKED AND LEAKED ALL OVER THE BATTERY TRAY AND BRAKE LINES AND OTHER FRAME COMPONETS. THE REAR DOOR DOME LIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT. THE FRONT END H...
WE PURCHASED THE VECHICLE USED FROM THE DEALER LISTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS WHEN WHEELS ARE WET THEY SHUTTER AND LOCK UP. THE BATTERY CRACKED AND LEAKED ALL OVER THE BATTERY TRAY AND BRAKE LINES AND OTHER FRAME COMPONETS. THE REAR DOOR DOME LIGHT SWITCH SHORTED OUT. THE FRONT END H...
CONSTANT FUEL LEAK AND SMELL IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES NOTHING LEFT TO FIX STILL LEAKS. *AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY PULL OR LOCKS UP. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
DO YOU WANT THE FAILED PARTS?NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
THE PLANETARY GEARS FAILED IN THE TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS WITH NO LOAD. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURES DEALER WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AS HAVING A VIOLENT HARD SHIFT AFTER KICKDOWN TO PASS ANOTHER VEHCILE. THE SOLUTION OFFERED BY THE DEALER WAS TO DISCONNECT TH...
ROTORS HEAT/CRACKED, REPLACED TWICE; PADS REPLACED 5 TIMES IN FIRST 35,000 MILES,PULLS RIGHT. *AK
ROTORS HEAT/CRACKED, REPLACED TWICE; PADS REPLACED 5 TIMES IN FIRST 35,000 MILES,PULLS RIGHT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM
STEERING BECOME HARD WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STEERING BECOME HARD WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTED DOWN WHICH LED TO LOSS OF STEERING. ALSO, BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT VERY HARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTED DOWN WHICH LED TO LOSS OF STEERING. ALSO, BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT VERY HARD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
REVERSE GEAR DROPPED OUT OF DRIVETRAIN. FUEL PUMP FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START PARKED VEHICLE. *AK
REVERSE GEAR DROPPED OUT OF DRIVETRAIN. FUEL PUMP FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START PARKED VEHICLE. *AK
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS BRAKE JOBS DONE AT FENTON MOTORS. WHEN USING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE RIGHT.WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN OVER SEVEN TIMES TO FIX THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES WILL WORK FOR AWHILE AND THEN THE SAME PROBLEMS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. FENTONS HAVE NOT BEEN VERY HELPFUL WIT...
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED VERY HARD INTO 2ND GEAR. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AND WENT TO GO THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. IT WOULD PRCEED INTO THIRD GEAR AFTER THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP TO A HIGHER RPM. I CONTACTED SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND A DEALERSHIP. THEY ALL SAID THAT I LOST THE 2...
WHEN WARMING VEHICLE DOORS WILL LOCK AUTOMATICALLY BY THEMSELVES. WHEN NISIDE OF VEHICLE DOORS WILL LOCK, AND ITS HARD TO GET THEM UNLOCKED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPAIRED LOCKS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
FROM THE BEGINING THE VEHICLE HAS PULLED OR GRABBED TO THE RIGHT. MANY TIMES CONSUMER WAS DENIED SERVICE AND NOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS OVER 63,000 MILES, CONSUMER IS BEING TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. *JG
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND ACTIVATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM VEHICLE WILL PULL TO LEFT OR RIGHT UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING BRAKE ROTORS/ STEERING BOX, AND BRAKE CALIPERS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFOR...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND ACTIVATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM VEHICLE WILL PULL TO LEFT OR RIGHT UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING BRAKE ROTORS/ STEERING BOX, AND BRAKE CALIPERS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFOR...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND ACTIVATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM VEHICLE WILL PULL TO LEFT OR RIGHT UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES, AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING BRAKE ROTORS/ STEERING BOX, AND BRAKE CALIPERS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFOR...
ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR AXLE SEPARATED FROM THE SUBURBAN. THE WHEEL WAS DRUG 306 BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT FAILURE WAS IMMANENT. I PURCHASED THE NEW SUBURBAN FROM LES MARKS 8/30/99. THE SUBURBAN WAS SERVICED ONLY AT LES MARKS. ON 1/30/01 THE SU...
WHILE DRIVING IGNITION DOES NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, CAUSING ENGINE TO LOSE POWER, RESULTING IN STALLING AND SHUTTING OFF.*AK
FUEL INJECTORS ARE DEFECTIVE, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AT RANDOM. THERE IS NO PERMANENT FIX ONLY THING DEALER CAN DO IS CLEAN INJECTOR. VERY UNSAFE TO HAVE CAR JUST CLOG AND LOSE ALL POWER ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. PROBLEM IS NOT FIX AND CAR IS NOT SAFE. *AK
IN 3 YRS. -64,000 MI- REPLACED BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES. *AK
IN 3 YRS. -64,000 MI- REPLACED BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES. *AK
BRAKE FAILURE WAS DUE TO BATTERY ACID LEAKING FROM BATTERY AND DRIPPING ON BRAKE LINE DIRECTLY BENEATH BATTERY, POOR DESIGN.
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE STARTED BEING SLUGGISH, CONSUMER OPENED HOOD AND NOTICED BATTERY ACID ALL AROUND BATTERY. ONE OF THE BATTERYS TERMINAL WAS COMING LOOSE, AND ACID WAS LEAKING. BATTERY WAS A A.C. DELCO. *AK *SLC
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 20MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED. NEWBORN WAS IN THIS LOCATION AND COULD HAVE BEEN EJECTED FROM VEHICLE. THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AFTER THIS. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED TO UNJAM THE DOOR AND ENSURE THAT THE DOOR COULD BE CLOSED. WAS FORCED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH ...
TRUCK PULLS HARD TO LEFT WHEN BRAKING HAS HAD TSB 990524001A PERFORMED DID NOT CHANGE ANYTHING I HAVE CONTACTED GM IN DETROIT AND RECEIVED NO HELP I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMON PROBLEM ON 3/4 TON SUBURBANS AND CANNOT BELIEVE THAT A MANUFACTURER HOLDS NO RESPONCEABILITY TO REPAIR ...
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE SHOES OVERHEATED AND BRAKE FLIUD BOILED. VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UPON APPLYING BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE STARTED UP INTERMITTENTLY WHEN CONSUMER PUT KEYS INSIDE OF IGNITION SWITCH. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
FINALLY AT THE END OF THIS FORM I GET TO DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM. THE NHTSA, HOWEVER, HAS ALREADY RECEIVED SEVERAL OTHERCOMPLAINTS ON THIS MATTER AND OPENED AN INVESTIGATION AND COMPLETED IT. I SIMPLY WANTED TO FIND OUT THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION THAT WAS CONDUCTED. THE PROBLEM CONCERNS THE SEVER...
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN MARCH OF 2001. THE SEAT LATCH THAT SLIDES THE SEAT FORWARD BEGAN TO GIVE US PROBLEMS. WE TOOK THE CASING OFF OF THE BASE OF THE SEAT AND FOUND THAT THE RELEASE LEVER HAD BEEN WORN TO THE POINT THAT IT NO LONGER RELEASES THE SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD. IN THE EVENT OF A EME...
WHILE DRIVING BRAKES WENT OUT. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WITH EMERGENCY BRAKES. BATTERY ACID LEAKED ON BRAKE LINE AND BURNT A HOLE IN IT. *AK *JG
WHILE DRIVING BRAKES WENT OUT. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WITH EMERGENCY BRAKES. BATTERY ACID LEAKED ON BRAKE LINE AND BURNT A HOLE IN IT. *AK *JG
60 MPH CROSS WIND BLEW THE SUBURBAN HEAD ON INTO THE CONCRETE MEDIAN. THE VEHICLE SPUN 360 DEGREES, WENT INTO THE DITCH, THE FRONT END HIT AGAIN THE VEHICLE WENT UP THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EMBANKMENT AND STOPPED IN A FIELD. ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE FRAME NOT REPAIRABLE, THE REAR PORTION OF THE FRAME B...
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET PULLING MY BASS BOAT. I NOTICED A "ROUGH" RIDE ALL OF A SUDDEN. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND CHECKED MY TIRES. I EXPERIENCED A TREAD SEPARATION ON MY LEFT REAR TIRE. TIRES HAD BEEN MAINTAINED AT REQUIRED PRESSURE AND ROTATED REGULARLY. FIRESTONE MANAGER REPLACED TIRE ...
THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AT 40 MPH. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND BEGAN PUMPING THE BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4+ TIMES. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. ENGINE MISFIRES ON ALL EIGHT CYLINDERS, THIS IS ALSO NORMAL PER DEALER. STEARING JUMPS WHEN TURNING THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT ...
THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AT 40 MPH. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND BEGAN PUMPING THE BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4+ TIMES. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. ENGINE MISFIRES ON ALL EIGHT CYLINDERS, THIS IS ALSO NORMAL PER DEALER. STEARING JUMPS WHEN TURNING THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT ...
BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN GROUNDED THREE TIMES, AND HAVE BEEN CHANGED ONCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH VEHICLE HIT A FIRE HYDRANT, THEN A TREE. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, NO INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. IMPACT WAS MIDDLE OF FRONT OF VEHICLE. *AK
BRAKES SQUEAL, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED WHICH HELPED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, AND THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED, THE BRAKES STOP SUDDENLY JUST ABOUT THROWING THE PASSENGERS THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MUD AND DIRT ARE CAUSING THE PROBLEM AND CAN NOT SEEM TO KEEP IT R...
THE DOORS SHAKE AND RATTLE.*JB
CONSUMER STATES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A CLUNK SOUND WHEN MOVING FOWARD FROM A STOPPED POSITION AND REVVED UP TO 5500-6600 RPM FOR NO REASON WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH, DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*JB
CONSUMER STATES THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A CLUNK SOUND WHEN MOVING FOWARD FROM A STOPPED POSITION AND REVVED UP TO 5500-6600 RPM FOR NO REASON WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH, DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*JB
THE FIRST PROBLEM THAT I HAD WITH THESES TIRES WAS BACK IN JULY OF 2000. ON BOTH OF THE FRONT TIRES THE BELTS HAD BROKEN AT THAT TIME THE TRUCK HAD ABOUT 12,000 MILES ON IT. THE PROBLEM WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SEPARATION HAD HAPPENED. THEN ON 8/17/01 I WAS DRIVING ON I215 AND THE TRUCK PULLED HARD...
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70MPH LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT. SIDEWALL BLEWOUT, AND PART OF TREAD CAME OFF. HAD NOT CALLED GOODYEAR. TIRE SIZE P245/75R16. *AK GOODYEAR TIRE, 38 PSI, CONSUMER STATES THE ROAD WAS DRY AND THERE WAS NO DEBRIS ON THE ROAD. *SLC
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING INSIDE OF GARAGE. HEARD A NOISE AND ENGINE ROARED UP, AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF AND WENT THOUGH CONSUMER'S LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
CIRCUIT BOARDS FOR BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE OVERHEATED AND CAUSED PLASTIC SOCKETS THAT BULBS WERE IN TO MELT. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE SEALER PARTS DEPARTMENT THAT OVER 400 OF THESE HAVE BEEN SOLD, CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS IS AN INDICATION OF A DESIGN FLAW. ...
WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND HEARD A NOISE. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED VEHICLE. GOT OUT /CHECKED TIRES , AND NOTICED RIGHT REAR TIRE SIDEWALL HAD BLOWNOUT FROM INSIDE OUTWARD. TREAD REMAINED INTACT ON TIRE. NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS HT, P23575R15 WITH 14,000 MILES.*AK
TIRE AIR PRESSURE CHECK 4 DAYS BEFORE, 55PSI FRONT 80 REAR, HOT DESERT ROAD, PULLING 14FT TRAILER, FELT VIBRATION CHECKED TIRES 2 TIMES COULD NOT SEE DEFECT, FELT PROBLEM FRONT END OF CAR VIBRATION NOT FELT AT 50 TO 55. *AK (DOT NUMBER: V611BTA289 TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
NOT TOWING TRAILER, FELT VIBRATION PULLED OVER TO CHECK TIRE COULD NOT SEE DEFECT WENT 3MILES TIRE SHOP, TIRE SEPARATION, I HAD BLOW OUT ON ANOTHER SUBURBAN 1 WEEK BEFORE I KNEW WHAT WAS HAPPENING BEFORE TIRE BLEW, TIRE REPLACE WITH ANOTHER FIRESTONE AT DEALER IN PALMDALE CALIF.*AK (DOT NUMBER: NA ...
VEHICLE STALLS/ELECTRICAL RESETS WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE OR DRIVE REGARDLESS IF VEHICLE IS COLD OR HOT. *AK
VEHICLE STALLS/ELECTRICAL RESETS WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE OR DRIVE REGARDLESS IF VEHICLE IS COLD OR HOT. *AK
VEHICLE STALLS/ELECTRICAL RESETS WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE OR DRIVE REGARDLESS IF VEHICLE IS COLD OR HOT. *AK
TWO FIRESTONE R4S TIRES HAVE FAILED ON VEHICLE, THE LEFT REAR TIRE DEVELOPED A BLISTER AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH, TIRE SIZE IS LT245/75R16 AND THE DOT NUMBER IS V611B1A, CONSUMER STILL HAS TIRES FOR OBSERVATION. *SLC
CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF A FIRESTONE STEEL TEX LT245/75R16, THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND COMPLETELY DELAMINATED, CAUSING A BLOWOUT, SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING RUPTURE OF SOME FLUID LINE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE.*AK
VEHICLE HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO STOP VEHICLE VIBRATED INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACTED CHEVROLET, AND CHEVROLET STATED IT WAS THE CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE, AND WASN'T ANYTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE PROBLEMS.*AK
SEAT FAILURE-THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT SUPPORT BROKE CAUSING THE SEAT TO LURCH FORWARD AND BACKWARD UPON STOPPING AND STARTING OF THE VEHICLE ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD POPPING NOISE. DEALER IS REPLACING SUPPORTS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT SINCE THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS ALSO LOOSE OR CRACKING. ENG...
WHEN ACCELERATING ENGINE DID NOT RETURN TO A NORMAL LEVEL. IT SUPPOSE TO RETURN TO 800 RPMS, INSTEAD IT HUNG UP AT ABOUT 700 RPMS ALSO, IT DID THIS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER RESET COMPUTER AND CLEANED CARBON. HOWEVER, PROBLEM KEPT RETURNING. THIS WAS DANGEROUS B...
REPLACED ROTORS ONCE BRAKE PADS TWICE. *AK
WHILE IN TRAFFIC STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES, AND BRAKES STARTED TO MAKE LOUD NOISES, SQUEALING AND GRINDING. WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. HAD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, WHO COULD NOT LOOK AT VEHICLE. TOOK TO LOCAL SERVICE STATION, AND MECHANIC INDICATED PROBLEM WAS BRAKE PADS WHICH WERE WORN OUT AND ROTORS...
WHILE IN TRAFFIC STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES, AND BRAKES STARTED TO MAKE LOUD NOISES, SQUEALING AND GRINDING. WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. HAD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, WHO COULD NOT LOOK AT VEHICLE. TOOK TO LOCAL SERVICE STATION, AND MECHANIC INDICATED PROBLEM WAS BRAKE PADS WHICH WERE WORN OUT AND ROTORS...
WE CONTACTED THE DEALER DUE TO THE BRAKES LOCKING UP AND SOUNDING BAD AFTER THEY BECAME WET. THE BRAKES WERE SAID BE BE FINE AND NOT IN NEED OF REPAIR.WE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE BRAKING SYSTEM SINCE WE LEASED THIS SUV. WE CONTACTED CHEVROLET AT THEIR CUSTOMER 1 800 NUMBER AND TALKED TO A MS. LOPEZ...
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED CAUSING REDUCED BRAKING POWER AND REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. *AK
INSTRUMENTS ON THE DASH BOARD HAVE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES PUT ON THE VEHICLE, KELLY SPRINGFIELD, P235/70R15, DOT NUMBER PJM1DEKR268, WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE SUBURBAN. *SLC
INSTRUMENTS ON THE DASH BOARD HAVE FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES PUT ON THE VEHICLE, KELLY SPRINGFIELD, P235/70R15, DOT NUMBER PJM1DEKR268, WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE SUBURBAN. *SLC
ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE CHANGED FOUR TIMES SINCE 1999. ALSO VEHICLE IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, AND A GRINDING NOISE CAN BE HEARD THROUGHT VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED FOR PROBLEM, BUT IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE CHANGED FOUR TIMES SINCE 1999. ALSO VEHICLE IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, AND A GRINDING NOISE CAN BE HEARD THROUGHT VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTATCED FOR PROBLEM, BUT IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
FRIDAY JUNE 6, 2001 MY WIFE AND FIVE KIDS LEFT FROM HUNTSVILLE, AL TO GO TO PENSACOLA, FL FOR THE WEEKEND, THEY GOT ABOUT 250 MILES AND THE REAR END BLEW OUT ON OUR 1999 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT K1500. THE WAS A "KLUNK" AS SHE WAS TRAVELLING 70MPH ON I-65. THERE WAS A DEALERSHIP IN SIGHT, SO I HAD IT TOWED...
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS WHEN PANIC STOP ATTEMPTED. BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN BUT WHEELS KEEP ROLLING; NO SKIDDING NOTICED. *AK
FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR, CONSUMER STATES THAT ON THE THIRD OCCASION THE REASON FOR THE WEAR WAS DUE TO THE BRAKES NOT BEING DESIGNED PROPERLY. *ET
CD PLAYER IS INOPERATIVE AT TIMES. *ET
ALSO, 7/26/00, BRAKES PULLED MORE ON ONE SIDE/GRINDING AND SMOKING/RR RETURN SPRINGS STATED "WEAK AND PREMATURE WEAR." AT 13, 345 MILES, BRAKES INSPECTED AND DEALERSHIP STATED CALIPERS WKD. AS PER DSGNED. AT 8662 MILES, BATTERY FAILED. AT 14, 681 MILES, A/C SYSTEM INOPERABLE. MANIFOLD HOSE WAS C...
ALSO, 7/26/00, BRAKES PULLED MORE ON ONE SIDE/GRINDING AND SMOKING/RR RETURN SPRINGS STATED "WEAK AND PREMATURE WEAR." AT 13, 345 MILES, BRAKES INSPECTED AND DEALERSHIP STATED CALIPERS WKD. AS PER DSGNED. AT 8662 MILES, BATTERY FAILED. AT 14, 681 MILES, A/C SYSTEM INOPERABLE. MANIFOLD HOSE WAS C...
HITCH PLATFORM IS CRACKED ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES.
BRAKES FAILED TO STOP AND I HIT 2 OTHER CARS. THESE BRAKES DON'T NOT STOP THIS VEHICLE. AT THIS CRASH THE BRAKES WENT OUT TOTALLY. I HAD THE BRAKE PADS CHANGED 2 TIMES ON THIS VEHICLE ALREADY. THE MILAGE WAS ONLY 1800 THE FIRST TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE CAN CONTACT ME ABOUT A CLASS ACTIO...
WAS DRIVING 35MPH WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. PROBLEM WAS GETTING WORSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC TRIED REBALANCING ALL FOUR TIRES TO REMOVE VIBRATIONS. VIBRATION PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1999, CHEVROLET, SUBURBAN WITH 33,000 MILES. LT245/78R16. *AK THE CONSUMER ...
BRAKE BOOSTER HAD A VACCUM LEAK AND FAILED, CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. CONSUMER CAN HEAR PART FAILING AGAIN *AK. *JB
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A 40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN CHEVROLET, SUBURBAN 1999 THERE WAS VIBRATION IN VEHICLE. UPON EXAMINATION, RIGHT REAR OF TIRE HAD A SECTION OF TREAD PEELING OFF AND THERE WAS A BUBBLE FORMING WHERE TREAD MEETS SIDEWALL. FIRESTONE, SIZE - LT245/75R16 WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VEHIC...
WOULD BE DRIVING AND VEHICLE WOULD BE HARD TO CONTROL. STEERING IS ERRATIC. FEELS AS IF VEHICLE HIT A PATCH OF ICE. WOULD TURN STEERING WHEEL AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. THEN, SUDDENLY WOULD WHIP AROUND LIKE IT WAS FREE WHEELING. PROBLEM WAS STEADILY GETTING WORSE AFTER TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP.*AK C...
ORIGINAL TIRES ON FIRESTONE, TPC 2012MS, LT245/75R16 LRE, 23553-UR-BM 05326. PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING DAMAGING TO VEHICLE.*AK *JB
VEHICLE PULLS LEFT AND RIGHT AND CHATTERS VIBRATES. CONSUMER HAD BRAKES REPLACED 5 TIMES IN LAST 30,000 MILES. DEALER HAS INVESTED TIME IN TRYING TO RECTIFY VEHICLE, SUCH AS CHECKING TIRE AND WORKING ON FRONT END. IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A EMERGENCY SITUATION VEHCILE WILL DIVE INTO ANOTHER LA...
VEHICLE PULLS LEFT AND RIGHT AND CHATTERS VIBRATES. CONSUMER HAD BRAKES REPLACED 5 TIMES IN LAST 30,000 MILES. DEALER HAS INVESTED TIME IN TRYING TO RECTIFY VEHICLE, SUCH AS CHECKING TIRE AND WORKING ON FRONT END. IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A EMERGENCY SITUATION VEHCILE WILL DIVE INTO ANOTHER LA...
VEHICLE PULLS LEFT AND RIGHT AND CHATTERS VIBRATES. CONSUMER HAD BRAKES REPLACED 5 TIMES IN LAST 30,000 MILES. DEALER HAS INVESTED TIME IN TRYING TO RECTIFY VEHICLE, SUCH AS CHECKING TIRE AND WORKING ON FRONT END. IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A EMERGENCY SITUATION VEHCILE WILL DIVE INTO ANOTHER LA...
VEHICLE PULLS LEFT AND RIGHT AND CHATTERS VIBRATES. CONSUMER HAD BRAKES REPLACED 5 TIMES IN LAST 30,000 MILES. DEALER HAS INVESTED TIME IN TRYING TO RECTIFY VEHICLE, SUCH AS CHECKING TIRE AND WORKING ON FRONT END. IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A EMERGENCY SITUATION VEHCILE WILL DIVE INTO ANOTHER LA...
THE LATCH THAT KEEPS THE RIGHT REAR TAILGATE DOOR OPEN BROKE. THIS PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM REMAINING OPEN WHILE YOU ARE ADDING OR REMOVING ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK SPACE. *AK
WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES WHILE ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION WITH AN ONCOMING VEHICLE IN THE LEFT LANE, CONSUMER HAS BEEN SPEAKING TO THE MANUFACTURER BUT HAS BEEN GETTING NO ASSISTANCE IN THE MATTER, CONSUMER HAS HAD REPE...
ERRATIC STEERING - VEHICLE WANDERS IN LANE AND HAS NO TACTILE FEEDBACK TO TELL YOU THAT YOU MOVING LEFT OR RIGHT. STEERING SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND HAS BEEN TESTED SEVERAL TIMES. PROBLEM IS VERY INTERMITTENT. ON LAST OCCURENCE SIMPLY STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND R...
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 35MPH PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND CAUSING A COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN MINORPROPERTY DAMAGE. DEALER HAS PERFORMED 9 BRAKE JOBS PRIOR TO INCIDENT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CHEVROLET HAS AGREED TO REPURCHASE VEHICL...
THE SIDE MOUNTED POSITIVE BATTERY POLE LEAKED ACID ONTO VARIOUS ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CAUSED SEVERE COROSION OF THE AIR CONDITIONING LINES AND "BURNED" THE PAINT FROM THE ENGINE SIDE OF THE R FRONT WHEEL WELL. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE LYNN SMITH CHEVY DEALERSHIP SAID THE SAME THING HAPPENDED TO HI...
MOISTURE DEVELOPS IN BRAKE DRUMS WHICH CAUSES ONE OF THE BRAKES TO GRAB EXTREMELY HARD . *AK WHILE RAINING OR IN VERY DAMP CONDITIONS, BRAKES GRAB AND IN ONE CASE IT CAUSED 2 PEOPLE TO BUMP THEIR HEADS TOGETHER, DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL BRAKING AND SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER DRAG THE BRAK...
MOISTURE DEVELOPS IN BRAKE DRUMS WHICH CAUSES ONE OF THE BRAKES TO GRAB EXTREMELY HARD . *AK WHILE RAINING OR IN VERY DAMP CONDITIONS, BRAKES GRAB AND IN ONE CASE IT CAUSED 2 PEOPLE TO BUMP THEIR HEADS TOGETHER, DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL BRAKING AND SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER DRAG THE BRAK...
MOISTURE DEVELOPS IN BRAKE DRUMS WHICH CAUSES ONE OF THE BRAKES TO GRAB EXTREMELY HARD . *AK WHILE RAINING OR IN VERY DAMP CONDITIONS, BRAKES GRAB AND IN ONE CASE IT CAUSED 2 PEOPLE TO BUMP THEIR HEADS TOGETHER, DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL BRAKING AND SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER DRAG THE BRAK...
I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE FACT THAT IN THIS SIZE OF VEHICLE THAT THE FUEL TANK RUPTURED AND THAT THE DOORS CRIMPLED SO BAD THAT THE PASSENGERS WERE UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. PLEASE CONTACT ME CONCERNING THIS. THANK YOU. *AK
I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE FACT THAT IN THIS SIZE OF VEHICLE THAT THE FUEL TANK RUPTURED AND THAT THE DOORS CRIMPLED SO BAD THAT THE PASSENGERS WERE UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. PLEASE CONTACT ME CONCERNING THIS. THANK YOU. *AK
SEAT BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER FRAYS SEAT BELT. THE LEVER THAT IS USED TO RELEASE THE SEAT BACK FOR ADJUSTMENT OFTEN CATCHES THE SEAT BELT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO PUT ON. PULLING ON THE BELT HAS CAUSED THE BELT TO FRAY SLIGHTLY. I SWAPPED THE LEVERS SIDE-FOR-SIDE CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. AS ORIGINALLY INS...
DOOR CAN NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN DOOR CAME OPEN. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK MR. MCCARTHY IS A MEDIATOR FOR THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, A HEARING WAS HELD IN REGARDS TO COMPLAINT AND THE DOOR LATCHES WERE FOUND TO BE UNSAFE, THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED WITH 3 OUT OF 4 DOORS, MR. MCCARTHY ...
BRAKE PROBLEM; WHEN SHE APPLYING BRAKES THEY GRIND, AND VEHICLE WILL STOP SLOWLY.*AK
BRAKES HAVE CONTINALLY PULLED TO THE LEFT. REPEATED ( SIX) REPAIRS HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. IT GETS WORSE WITH MILAGE AND WHEN DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC.*AK
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON HAD THIS CHECKED CAME UP WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. TOOK TO DEALER SAID THAT CHEVY SAYS THAT IT IS BETTER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW ONE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS NOT VISIBLE WHEN LOOKING AT THE TRANMISSION. *AK
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON HAD THIS CHECKED CAME UP WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. TOOK TO DEALER SAID THAT CHEVY SAYS THAT IT IS BETTER TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW ONE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS NOT VISIBLE WHEN LOOKING AT THE TRANMISSION. *AK
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS TAKEN IN AND FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST DONUTS WERE BURNED UP AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 52000 MILES AND AT 64000 MILES WE ARE REPLACING THE SAME ONES AGAIN, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEMS AND WE END UP REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS...
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS TAKEN IN AND FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST DONUTS WERE BURNED UP AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 52000 MILES AND AT 64000 MILES WE ARE REPLACING THE SAME ONES AGAIN, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEMS AND WE END UP REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS...
WHEN DRIVER HIT BRAKES PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT RIGHT REAR AXLE SEAL WAS LEAKING OIL ONTO DRUM BRAKES. *AK DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
WHEN DRIVER HIT BRAKES PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT RIGHT REAR AXLE SEAL WAS LEAKING OIL ONTO DRUM BRAKES. *AK DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
DID NOT SEE RED LIGHT DRIVING SOUTHBOUND AT INTERSECTION OF ROCKWELL AVENUE AND NW 50TH STREET. HIT DRIVERS SIDE OF FORD F350 EXTENDED CAB PICK-UP TRUCK TRAVELLING EAST BOUND ON NW 50TH. APPLIED BRAKE AND STARTED TO TURN LEFT TO AVOID COLLISION JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT. ESTIMATED SPEED AT IMPACT 35-4...
CONSUMERS ARE BEING RIPPED OFF AND IN DANGER DUE TO THESE VEHICLES. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
CONSUMERS ARE BEING RIPPED OFF AND IN DANGER DUE TO THESE VEHICLES. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
LOST ALL POWER STEERING AFTER MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN - COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL.THERE WERE SEVEN PEOPLE IN THE SUBURBAN. WE HAD JUST COME OUT OF THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS IN TO PIGEON FORGE TENN WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *AK
ABS WOULD PREMATURLY ENGAGE WHENEVER VEHICLE RUNS OVER A SMALL BUMP IN ROAD. ALSO, HAS TO APPLY BRAKE PEDAL HARDER TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE BEEN AT DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *A...
THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED AND THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THEIR FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 16000 MILES, THE SITUATION WAS COMPOUNDED BY THE FACT THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT ENGAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED FROM THE FACTORY, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THESE PROBLEMS ARE CAU...
THE HUB ON THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE WAS WARPED CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE. NLM
THE ENGINE MAKES A CLATTERING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION, THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE "R&R LH HEADER" HAD TO BE REPLACED. NLM
THE CENTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE PLASTIC BROKE. NLM
THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO FAULTY ACTUATOR. NLM
WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED IT WENT TO FLOOR , BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. THIS HAD TO BE REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE BRAKES RESPONDED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 MORE TIMES FOR BRAKES SQUEELING. *YH
LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKES WEAR OUT EVERY 23OOO MILES. INTERMITTENTLY ON WET PAVEMENTS, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, BRAKES LOCK UP, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS OF BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VEHICLE GOES INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK THE BRAKE WAS INADEQUATE FOR THIS VEHICLE. *YH
WHILE TOWING A TRAILER AT 55MPH, BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT FROM THE REAREND AND OIL BLEW OUT ALL OVER THE BACK OF MY CAR AND THE TRAILER. THIS WAS THE FIRST OF FOUR OCCURRENCES.
WHILE TOWING A TRAILER AT 55MPH, BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT FROM THE REAREND AND OIL BLEW OUT ALL OVER THE BACK OF MY CAR AND THE TRAILER. THIS WAS THE FIRST OF FOUR OCCURRENCES.
TIRE FAILURE RESULTED FROM TREAD SEPARATING IN ITS ENTIRETY FROM THE TIRE CARCASS. THIS WAS PRECEEDED BY A BRIEF PERIOD OF HEAVY VIBRATION, FOLLOWED BY LOUD BANGING NOISES FROM THE FLAILING TREAD, AND FINALLY, WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED, DEFLATOIN OF THE TIRE CARCASS. THERE ARE NO PUNTURE OR DAMAGE E...
THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUED BRAKE SHUTTER AND UNEVEN BRAKING. UNEVEN ROTOR WEAR.*AK
WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL FAIL TO OPERATE ON A RANDOM BASIS. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT IS TOLD THAT THEY CANNOT FIND A MALFUNCTION. PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR WHILE DEALER IS IN POSSESSION OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
BATTERY ACID LEAKED FROM THE BATTERY AND RAN DOWN THE NEGATIVE CABLE AND CAUSED THE STEEL LINE TO RUPTURE. THE BRAKES WENT THE FLOOR AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE AS I BACKED OUT OF THE CARPORT. *AK
RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION COOLING BLOCK LOCATED IN THE RADIATOR, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NEED REPLACED AND THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER THIS. *SLC
STEERING SEEMS LOOSE AND SLOPPY, VEHICLE WANDERS, SAME AMOUNT OF INPUT PRODUCES DIFFERRENT RESULTS AT DIFFERENT TIME. ALMOST LIKE TIE ROD ENDS ARE BAD. 3 TRIPS TO DEALER - ONCE SAID IT WAS JUST SPEED SENSITIVE STEERING; ONCE @ 38,510 MILES REPLACED EVO SENSOR; AGAIN @ 39,846 MILES ALIGNED AND REMO...
STEERING SEEMS LOOSE AND SLOPPY, VEHICLE WANDERS, SAME AMOUNT OF INPUT PRODUCES DIFFERRENT RESULTS AT DIFFERENT TIME. ALMOST LIKE TIE ROD ENDS ARE BAD. 3 TRIPS TO DEALER - ONCE SAID IT WAS JUST SPEED SENSITIVE STEERING; ONCE @ 38,510 MILES REPLACED EVO SENSOR; AGAIN @ 39,846 MILES ALIGNED AND REMO...
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT PULLS TO LEFT, AND SOMETIMES TO RIGHT. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN A BUMP IN ROAD IS HIT. DEALER HAS WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS OF SOFT PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULSATES WHEN BRAKING, DEALER...
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT PULLS TO LEFT, AND SOMETIMES TO RIGHT. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN A BUMP IN ROAD IS HIT. DEALER HAS WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS OF SOFT PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULSATES WHEN BRAKING, DEALER...
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT PULLS TO LEFT, AND SOMETIMES TO RIGHT. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN A BUMP IN ROAD IS HIT. DEALER HAS WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS OF SOFT PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULSATES WHEN BRAKING, DEALER...
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT PULLS TO LEFT, AND SOMETIMES TO RIGHT. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN A BUMP IN ROAD IS HIT. DEALER HAS WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS OF SOFT PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULSATES WHEN BRAKING, DEALER...
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT PULLS TO LEFT, AND SOMETIMES TO RIGHT. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN A BUMP IN ROAD IS HIT. DEALER HAS WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS OF SOFT PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULSATES WHEN BRAKING, DEALER...
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT PULLS TO LEFT, AND SOMETIMES TO RIGHT. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN A BUMP IN ROAD IS HIT. DEALER HAS WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS OF SOFT PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULSATES WHEN BRAKING, DEALER...
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT PULLS TO LEFT, AND SOMETIMES TO RIGHT. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN A BUMP IN ROAD IS HIT. DEALER HAS WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS OF SOFT PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULSATES WHEN BRAKING, DEALER...
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT PULLS TO LEFT, AND SOMETIMES TO RIGHT. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN A BUMP IN ROAD IS HIT. DEALER HAS WORKED ON THIS VEHICLE A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. *AK CONSUMER ALSO COMPLAINS OF SOFT PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL ALSO PULSATES WHEN BRAKING, DEALER...
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST BRAKES AFTER APPLYING THEM TO SLOW DOWN. WAS TENTH TIME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED. HAD REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 25MPH. MECHANIC COULD NOT RESOLVE ISSUE. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TOWED, TOW DRIVER NOTICED PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP, PROBLEM HAS NOT BE...
REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS FAILED, LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ONTO BRAKES. RESULT--NO REAR BRAKES. *AK
REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS FAILED, LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ONTO BRAKES. RESULT--NO REAR BRAKES. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL IS NORMAL. HOWEVER, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK
THE STEERING GRABS WHEN TURNING RIGHT, VERY DANGEROUS. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT SAME TIME. GMC HAS FAILED ON THIS MODEL . *AK
THE STEERING GRABS WHEN TURNING RIGHT, VERY DANGEROUS. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT SAME TIME. GMC HAS FAILED ON THIS MODEL . *AK
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR . SNAPS YOUR NECK. *AK
AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK FULL STRONG FUMES FROM GAS TANK WILL ENTER INTO VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING HEALTH RISK.*AK
OWNER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH CORRECTION ACTION FOR RECALL (00V-122), PART ONLY COMES IN ONE COLOR WHICH DOES NOT MATCH THE INTERIOR OF TRUCK, THE PART WOULD ALSO CAUSE SAME TYPE OF INJURY. *CJ
FUEL INJECTORS ARE DEFECTIVE, AND CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AT RANDOM. THERE IS NO PERMANENT FIX ONLY THING DEALER CAN DO IS CLEAN INJECTOR. *AK
TRUCK PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AND PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, ALTHOUGH SOME MODIFICATIONS HAVE HELPED THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO PULL LEFT, HARD LEFT, ESPECIALLY IN A PANIC BRAKING SITUATION, MODIFICATIONS INCLUDED ROTORS MACHINED, REPACKED WHEEL BEARINGS, PADS DEGLAZE, NEW FRON...
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAULTY DUE TO OVERHEATED CIRCUIT BREAKER, CIRCUIT BREAKER OVERHEATED DUE TO WIRING GROUNDED IN SEAT TRANSMISSION IN RIGHT FRONT CONVERSION SEAT, REPAIRED WIRING AND SECURED AWAY FROM SEAT GEARS. CJ
LEFT TAIL LIGHT OUT, TAIL LAMP BULB BURNED OUT, WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR, REPAIR EXTERIOR LIGHTING. CJ
VIBRATION FROM LEFT FRONT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BALANCE BOTH FRONT TIRES, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. CJ
VIBRATION FROM LEFT FRONT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BALANCE BOTH FRONT TIRES, POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. CJ
DRIVER'S SIDE WASHER INOPERATIVE, JETS CLOGGED, REPLACED WASHER JETS, PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER CHATTERS, TRANSMISSION COMING APART, REPLACED WIPER TRANSMISSION. CJ
DRIVER'S SIDE WASHER INOPERATIVE, JETS CLOGGED, REPLACED WASHER JETS, PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER CHATTERS, TRANSMISSION COMING APART, REPLACED WIPER TRANSMISSION. CJ
LEFT REAR DOOR SPEAKER DISTORTED, LEFT REAR DOOR SPEAKER REPLACED. CJ
LEFT QUARTER WINDOW VALANCE CRACKED AT MOUNTING, REPLACED PLASTIC AT MOUNTING HOLES AND REINSTALLED LEFT QUARTER WINDOW PANEL. CJ
AIR CONDITIONER NOT VERY COLD ON WARM DAYS, DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED AIR INLET ACTUATOR. CJ
TRANSFER CASE WENT OUT, THE MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO ORDER ONE. INITIALLY HE WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD BE 90 DAYS, THEN HE WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER MAKING THEM. I DEPEND ON 4X4, THT WAS THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE. I LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS, A SINGLE MOM WITH THREECHILDREN. PLEASE HE...
2 FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES P245/75R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER STATED HE COULD TELL BY THE VEHICLE'S HANDLING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES, DOT # V611 B1A. *SLC
EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE MAKES A GRINDING AND CRUNCHING SOUND. IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY.BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALL TOGETHER VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR BRAKES ABOUT SEVERAL TIMES. BRAKES FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT 45MPH WITH NO WARNING. EMERGENCY BRAKES WERE ...
EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE MAKES A GRINDING AND CRUNCHING SOUND. IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY.BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALL TOGETHER VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR BRAKES ABOUT SEVERAL TIMES. BRAKES FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT 45MPH WITH NO WARNING. EMERGENCY BRAKES WERE ...
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND EXPERIENCED OTHER RELATED PROBLEMS DUE TO COLD WEATHER. CONSUMER EXITED VEHICLE TO RESOLVE PROBELMS. AS VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH ENGINE RUNNING, A FIRE STARTED POSSIBLY DUE TO ELECTRIC HEATED DRIVER'S SEAT WHICH WAS TOLD BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. ABOUT 5 DAY...
THE DRIVERS SEAT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE.*AK
WHILE PULLING MY TRAVEL TRAILER AT APROXIMATELY 60MPH. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE HAD GOOD PRESSURE AND ACTUALLY NEVER BLEW (IT STILL HAS GOOD PRESSURE). THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE GOOD AND I CAN NAME NO CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS SHOWING NO ...
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT STOPPING VEHICLE. BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE RAN DOWN BATTERY CABLE AND CORRODED HYDRAULIC LINE, CAUSING FAILURE (INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ASSESSMENT).*AK
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT STOPPING VEHICLE. BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE RAN DOWN BATTERY CABLE AND CORRODED HYDRAULIC LINE, CAUSING FAILURE (INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ASSESSMENT).*AK
AT 973 MILES VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIECING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK SOMETIME BRAKES HANG UP AND SMOKE WHEN APPLYING. *YH
THE POSITIVE POST OF THE BATTERY FAILED AND BATTERY ACID DRENCHED AREA NEAR AND UNDER THE DAMAGED BATTERY. NLM
CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE: FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHILE DRIVING, THERE ARE FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS, IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, HOWEVER STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. ENGINE IS BURNING ANTIFREEZE, WHEN CHECKED SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE OIL WAS DOWN 2 ...
CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE: FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHILE DRIVING, THERE ARE FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS, IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, HOWEVER STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. ENGINE IS BURNING ANTIFREEZE, WHEN CHECKED SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE OIL WAS DOWN 2 ...
CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE: FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHILE DRIVING, THERE ARE FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS, IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, HOWEVER STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. ENGINE IS BURNING ANTIFREEZE, WHEN CHECKED SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE OIL WAS DOWN 2 ...
CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE: FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHILE DRIVING, THERE ARE FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS, IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, HOWEVER STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. ENGINE IS BURNING ANTIFREEZE, WHEN CHECKED SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE OIL WAS DOWN 2 ...
CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE: FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHILE DRIVING, THERE ARE FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS, IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, HOWEVER STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. ENGINE IS BURNING ANTIFREEZE, WHEN CHECKED SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE OIL WAS DOWN 2 ...
CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE: FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHILE DRIVING, THERE ARE FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS, IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, HOWEVER STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. ENGINE IS BURNING ANTIFREEZE, WHEN CHECKED SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE OIL WAS DOWN 2 ...
CONSUMER HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE: FRONT END PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHILE DRIVING, THERE ARE FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS, IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, HOWEVER STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. ENGINE IS BURNING ANTIFREEZE, WHEN CHECKED SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE OIL WAS DOWN 2 ...
I WAS ON VACTION WITH MY FAMILY DRIVING ON MOUNTAINOUS ROADS IN NORTHERN ARIZONA AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. I BEGAN TO FEEL A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOTICED THE CONSOLE SHAKING. I SLOWED THE SUBURBAN DOWN TO 15 MPH AND I COULD FEEL THE REAR END WOBBLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HER LANE, HITTING HER HEAD-ON, AND PUSHING VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER LANE. VEHICLE HIT TELEPHONE POLE, AND DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS INJURED. CHEVROLET HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 15 MPH AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON, AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. DEALER SAID NO BRAKE PAD WAS LEFT ON BRAKE. THEN, BRAKE PADS WORE DOWN TO HALF. VEHICLE STILL AT DEALER. *AK THE BRAKE FAILED COMPLETELY RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER INDIC...
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 15 MPH AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON, AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT. DEALER SAID NO BRAKE PAD WAS LEFT ON BRAKE. THEN, BRAKE PADS WORE DOWN TO HALF. VEHICLE STILL AT DEALER. *AK THE BRAKE FAILED COMPLETELY RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER INDIC...
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE FOR 1+ YEARS AND FOR 18,000 MILES. THE DEALER HAS DONE ALL HE CAN DO AND THE CHEVROLET TEACHNICAL SERVICE PEOPLE HAVE NOT RESPONDED FOR HELP AND EVALUATION. THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO NOT BE REPAIRABLE ATTHIS POINT OF TIME. BRAKING AT ANY SPEED PULLS ...
HEADLAMPS HAVE FAILED ON 2 OCCASIONS: 1. WHILE DRIVING AT DUSK HEADLIGHTS WERE SWITCHED ON, BUT FAILED TO POWER ON. LIGHT SWITCH WAS CYCLED WITHOUT RECOVERY OF HEADLAMPS. DAYLIGHT HEADLAMPS DID NOT FAIL AND WORKED WHEN SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF. TRIP WAS COMPLETED WITH LIGHT SWITCH TURNED OFF USING ...
WHEN GASOLINE TANK IS FILLED (OR NEAR FULL) A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IS NOTICED AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ODOR IS STRONGER ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF FILLER CAP/TUBE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND FOUND NO PROBLEM, ATTRIBUTED IT TO POSSIBLY A LOOSE GAS CAP.
ROTORS HEAT CRACKED SO REPLACED--MIGHT BE MANUFACTURE'S DEFECT. *AK
WHEN BRAKING VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY PULL HARD TO LEFT OR RIGHT. STEERING WHEEL TURNS. *AK
AFTER GETTING HOME AND CLOSING CAR DOOR, REAR/RIGHT PASSENGER'S QUATER WINDOW SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING, WINDOW WAS NOT CRACKED OR LOOSE. CONTATCED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT WINDOW WAS NOT PART OF WARRANTY,AND THAT THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING UNLESS CONSUMER PAYS FOR IT. *AK
AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE DEVELOPED A PRONOUNCED VIBRATION RATHER RAPIDLY WHICH RESULTED IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND UPON EXAMINATION OF THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMALITY WAS OBSERVED IN THE SHAPE OF THE TIRE. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION THE TIRE TREAD WAS OBSERVED TO APPEAR TO BE SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE. TR...
AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE DEVELOPED A PRONOUNCED VIBRATION RATHER RAPIDLY WHICH RESULTED IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND UPON EXAMINATION OF THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMALITY WAS OBSERVED IN THE SHAPE OF THE TIRE. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION THE TIRE TREAD WAS OBSERVED TO APPEAR TO BE SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE. TR...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHO ENTERED FREEWAY THROUGH EXIT. UPON IMPACT, FRONT DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK
THE VEHICLE SHAKES SEVERELY DURING HARD BRAKING. STEERING WHEEL PULSATES DURING NORMAL BRAKING. DEALER STATED THAT A COMPLETE FRONT BRAKE JOB WAS NEEDED. VIBRATION IS CAUSED BY WARPED FRONT ROTORS DUE TO WHAT THE DEALER CALLS "NORMAL WEAR". INSPECTION OF THE FRONT BRAKES SHOWS LESS THAN 50% WEAR ON ...
THE TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE METAL ON THE LEFT SIDE NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE BOLTS ATTACH THE RECEIVER TO THE FRAME, CHEVROLET REPLACED THE PART. *MJS
4/00 ROTORS WARPED..DEALER TURNED THEM..11,900 MILES HAPPENED AGAIN..DEALER SERVICE WRITER CHRIS SAYS I'M CRAZY AND THOSE ROTORS DO NOT WARP..NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS NOT WANTED IN THEIR DEALERSHIP ANT LONGER..BROUGHT IT TO ROMONO CHEVROLET, THEY TURNED ROTORS AGAIN! BROUGHT IT BACK AGAIN FOR SAME PROL...
CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING SPACE AND ENGINE SURGED WHILE FOOT WAS ON BRAKE. SURBURBAN JUMPED CURBE AND HIT A TREE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK THE MECHANIC STATED THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THROTTLE SENSOR FAILURE. *YH
BLOWOUT ON FIRST TIRE OCCURRED AT 65 MPH WITH 4 PEOPLE IN VEHICLE, SIDEWALL BURST. FIRESTONE DEALER ASSERTED THAT SOME CUT MUST HAVE OCAUSED FAILURE. INFLATION PRESSURES REGULARLY CHECKED. SECOND TIRE FAILURE FOUND AT NORMAL INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 4" FAILURE IN RUBBER ON SIDE WALL. *AK (DOT NUMBE...
BLOWOUT ON FIRST TIRE OCCURRED AT 65 MPH WITH 4 PEOPLE IN VEHICLE, SIDEWALL BURST. FIRESTONE DEALER ASSERTED THAT SOME CUT MUST HAVE OCAUSED FAILURE. INFLATION PRESSURES REGULARLY CHECKED. SECOND TIRE FAILURE FOUND AT NORMAL INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 4" FAILURE IN RUBBER ON SIDE WALL. *AK( DOT NUMBE...
RUPTURED VALVE STEM IN PASSENGER SIDE REAR FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRE (P245 75 R16). *SLC
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL - LUGS: NUTS: BOLTS SHEARED OFF.*AK
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HIT BRAKES AND BUMPS, AND CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INOFMATION.*AK
ERRATIC POWER STEERING, DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE, WANDERS, CLUNK IN STEERING GEAR. DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
WE HAVE RETURNED OUR SUBURBAN THREE TIMES ALREADY FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE FIRST AT ABOUT 13K MILES ONE ROTOR WAS REPLACE BECAUSE IT WAS WARPED AND THE OTHER WAS CUT. AT ABOUT 23K MILES BOTH ROTORS WERE FOUND TO BE WARPED AND REPLACED. NOW AT 30K MILES THE ROTOR WERE FOUND TO BE WARPED AND THEY WER...
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, SUBURBAN LT245/75R16 SIZE. THERE ARE DIMPLES ON ALL FOUR FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES THAT RUN FROM THE BEAD OF THE RIM TO WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL. FIRESTONE HAS INSPECTED THE TIRES.*AK DOT# VN11. *SLC
THE VEHICAL WAS A "BUY BACK" THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT LISTED WAS VIBRATION IN FRONT. CHEVROLET CLAIMS THE ISSUE WAS FIXED OR NOT VARIFIED. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICAL IN FOR SERVICE THE SERVICE REPRESENTITIVE NOTICED UNEVEN WEAR AND RECOMMENDED AN ALLIGNMENT. HE NOTICED SEVERE CUPPING PSNGR SIDE FR...
STRONG INTERMITTENT ODOR FROM ? PRIOR COMPLAINT ODI ID 865611 IS PROBABLY THE SAME ISSUE.*AK
STRONG INTERMITTENT ODOR FROM ? PRIOR COMPLAINT ODI ID 865611 IS PROBABLY THE SAME ISSUE.*AK
WHEN ROADS ARE WET AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES, BRAKES WOULD GRAB. PLESE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW ON 01/29/2000 - BATTERY REPLACED ON 03/22/2000, FUEL PUMP REPLACED ON 03/22/2000, MISSING LUG NUTS INSTALLED ON 03/22/2000, BACKING PLATES ON ROTORS REPOSITIONED ON 03/22/2000, FUEL SENDER REPLACED ON 06/15/2000, FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL GROUND WIRE REPLACED ON 10/23/2000, FUEL...
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW ON 01/29/2000 - BATTERY REPLACED ON 03/22/2000, FUEL PUMP REPLACED ON 03/22/2000, MISSING LUG NUTS INSTALLED ON 03/22/2000, BACKING PLATES ON ROTORS REPOSITIONED ON 03/22/2000, FUEL SENDER REPLACED ON 06/15/2000, FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL GROUND WIRE REPLACED ON 10/23/2000, FUEL...
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW ON 01/29/2000 - BATTERY REPLACED ON 03/22/2000, FUEL PUMP REPLACED ON 03/22/2000, MISSING LUG NUTS INSTALLED ON 03/22/2000, BACKING PLATES ON ROTORS REPOSITIONED ON 03/22/2000, FUEL SENDER REPLACED ON 06/15/2000, FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL GROUND WIRE REPLACED ON 10/23/2000, FUEL...
THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR HAVE BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES AND EACH TIME WAS A PREMATURE WEARING AND MOST OF THE TIME COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I PAID $100.OO DEDUCTIBLE I THINK 5 TIMES. ON 4/11/00 THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY COVERED ITEM AND SO I HAD TO PAY FOR IT. THEN ON 6/28/00 THE NEW ...
THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR HAVE BEEN REPLACED 8 TIMES AND EACH TIME WAS A PREMATURE WEARING AND MOST OF THE TIME COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I PAID $100.OO DEDUCTIBLE I THINK 5 TIMES. ON 4/11/00 THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY COVERED ITEM AND SO I HAD TO PAY FOR IT. THEN ON 6/28/00 THE NEW ...
THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE BRAKING SYSTEM FOUR TIMES IN 27,000 MILES AND THE FAILURE REOCCURS EVERY COUPLE MONTHS, SHORTLY AFTER THE SECOND ATTEMPT THEY LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING ON A WET ROAD AND THE VEHICLE SLID INTO ONCOMMING TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. NLM
THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE BRAKING SYSTEM FOUR TIMES IN 27,000 MILES AND THE FAILURE REOCCURS EVERY COUPLE MONTHS, SHORTLY AFTER THE SECOND ATTEMPT THEY LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING ON A WET ROAD AND THE VEHICLE SLID INTO ONCOMMING TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. NLM
THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND /OR REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN 27,000 MILES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE MOST SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER THE SECOND ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE TRUCK SLID INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, FORTUNATELY THE OTHER VEHICLES MANEUVERED OUT OF THE WAY. *...
THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND /OR REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN 27,000 MILES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE MOST SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER THE SECOND ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE TRUCK SLID INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, FORTUNATELY THE OTHER VEHICLES MANEUVERED OUT OF THE WAY. *...
ON THREE OCCASIONS DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD LOCK UP IN RETRACTOR AND LEAVE OCCUPANT WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT. DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM KEPT REOCCURRING. *AK DEFECTIVE DESIGN FLAW CAUSED THE BELT NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY. *YH
BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT TOO FAST, BARELY 6000 MILES BEFORE SHE HAD TO GET THEM REPLACED.*AK
VEHICLE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY UNSTABLE, DUE TO BELT FAILURE OVER HALF OF THE TIRE, TIRE BEGINNING TREAD SEPARATION, PER (FIRESTONE STEELTEX R45 LT245/75/R1GE)*ET
RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, AND STEERING WHEEL ROTATION SENSOR (EVO) WAS REPLACED, FUEL TANK SENDER PUMP UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPAIRED. *AK MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WON'T LOCK. *YH
RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, AND STEERING WHEEL ROTATION SENSOR (EVO) WAS REPLACED, FUEL TANK SENDER PUMP UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPAIRED. *AK MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WON'T LOCK. *YH
RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, AND STEERING WHEEL ROTATION SENSOR (EVO) WAS REPLACED, FUEL TANK SENDER PUMP UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPAIRED. *AK MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WON'T LOCK. *YH
RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, AND STEERING WHEEL ROTATION SENSOR (EVO) WAS REPLACED, FUEL TANK SENDER PUMP UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPAIRED. *AK MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WON'T LOCK. *YH
RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, AND STEERING WHEEL ROTATION SENSOR (EVO) WAS REPLACED, FUEL TANK SENDER PUMP UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPAIRED. *AK MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WON'T LOCK. *YH
RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, AND STEERING WHEEL ROTATION SENSOR (EVO) WAS REPLACED, FUEL TANK SENDER PUMP UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPAIRED. *AK MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WON'T LOCK. *YH
RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, AND STEERING WHEEL ROTATION SENSOR (EVO) WAS REPLACED, FUEL TANK SENDER PUMP UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPAIRED. *AK MIDDLE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WON'T LOCK. *YH
THERE HAVE BEEN THREE SETS OF BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR ,AND VEHICLE WOULD TURN IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE FAILING. WINDSHIELD LEAKS. CONSUMER HAS ...
THERE HAVE BEEN THREE SETS OF BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR ,AND VEHICLE WOULD TURN IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE FAILING. WINDSHIELD LEAKS. CONSUMER HAS ...
THERE HAVE BEEN THREE SETS OF BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR ,AND VEHICLE WOULD TURN IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE FAILING. WINDSHIELD LEAKS. CONSUMER HAS ...
EXTREME VIBRATION AT HIWAY SPEEDS. FIRESTONE DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH TIRE. (TIRESIZE: 245/75/16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75/16 )
TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, NOTICED A SQUIRMING, WIGGLING, AND THEN A "WUMP,WUMP,WUMP". PULLED OVER AND FOUND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ABOUT HALF INFLATED AND BLISTERED ALL AROUND THE OUTSIDE ON THE SIDEWALL NEXT TO THE TREAD. (TIRESIZE: 245/75R-16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R-16 )
THIS WAS A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR FIRESTONES!. HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS TIRE WHEN I NOTICED SMALL CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL. DEALER REPLACED TIRE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. (TIRESIZE: 245/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )
THIS WAS A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR FIRESTONES!. HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS TIRE WHEN I NOTICED SMALL CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL. DEALER REPLACED TIRE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )
TIRE DEALER SAID TREAD SEPARATED, TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH SAME KIND. (TIRESIZE: 245-75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245-75R16 )
TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, NOTICED A SQUIRMING, WIGGLING, AND THEN A "WUMP,WUMP,WUMP". PULLED OVER AND FOUND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ABOUT HALF INFLATED AND BLISTERED ALL AROUND THE OUTSIDE ON THE SIDEWALL NEXT TO THE TREAD.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R-16 )
THIS WAS A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR A REPLACEMENT TIRE FOR FIRESTONES!. HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS TIRE WHEN I NOTICED SMALL CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL. DEALER REPLACED TIRE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )
TIRE DEALER SAID TREAD SEPARATED, TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH SAME KIND.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245-75R16 )
WHEN CONSUMER RELEASES BRAKES TO GO FOWARD FROM A STOP VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE FORWARD. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC, AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED.*AK
WHEN CONSUMER RELEASES BRAKES TO GO FOWARD FROM A STOP VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE FORWARD. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC, AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED.*AK
OUTSIDE SIDEWALL BLEWOUT WITH NO WARNING. SIDEWALL SHREDDED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VN11 B3A TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
THE FIRESTONE TIRE (STEELTEX A/T; 245 75R16) THAT BLEW OUT ON MY SUBURBAN WAS BRAND NEW. IT WAS MY SPARE TIRE. I DROVE ON IT APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES WHEN AN APPROXIMATELY 6 INCH SQUARE PIECE OF THE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IN LIGHT OF ALL THE RECENT PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES A...
BRAKES POOR; AFTER A WEEK FRONT DISK SQUEELED, DEALER REPAIRED; RETURNED SEVERAL TIMES TO INSPECT BRAKES AND DEALER ADJUSTED REAR BRAKES TO CLOSEST TO DRUM TOLERANCE; SAID DUST COLLECTING MUST BE CLEANED OUT EVERY 6000 MILES
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS ABOUT 106 DEGREES OUTSIDE. MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. IT DISINTEGRATED. I CROSSED TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC BEFORE THE CAR CAME TO A HALT. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY I'M EVEN ALIVE. I HAD AAA CHANGE THE TIRE. A LOCAL TIRE PLACE REPLACED THE ...
BRAKE ARE NON RESPONSIVE AND A SAFERY HAZARD, BRAKING SYSTEM NOT TO RESPOND WHEN APPLIED. STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
PREMATURE TREAD WEAR AT 26,000 MI OR LESS. TWO FLATS, NO LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 245/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )
VERY UNUSUAL TREAD WEAR PATTERN ON THESE TIRES. UNDER 16K MILES ON NEW TIRES. TIRES LOOK LIKE THEY ARE READY TO SEPERATE TREADS. PLEASE ADVISE OF RECALL. *AK (TIRESIZE: 245-75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245-75R16 )
THE 10/2/00 WSJ ARTICLE INDICATED NOW FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES WERE UNDER INVESTIGATION. OUR STEELTEX R4S 16 TIRES APPEAR TO BE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. FURTHER, THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE APPEARS TO BE WEARING EXCESSIVELY AND UNEVENLY. THIS EVENING, I HAVE E-MAILED FIRESTONE SEEKING A REPLACEMENT RE...
LEAVING FOR HERSHEY PA. ON 10/04/00, AFRAID OF TIRE FAILURE TO AND FROM. CALLED FIRESTONE DEALER HERE LOCALLY, THEY BRUSHED ME OFF. WHAT TO DO?? I DON'T WANT TRADGEDY TO HAPPEN.*AK (DOT NUMBER: TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
PURCHASED VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 1998, IN EARLY MARCH 1999 THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 4000 MILES. ON INTERSTATE 240, 1 MILE SOUTH OF THE I-40 JUNCTION, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND TO A FIRESTONE DEALER AT THE INTERSECTION OF I-40 AND I-240. B...
TREAD CAME LOOSE FROM TIRE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. TREAD BEATUP THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR AND DAMAGED THE REAR HEATER CORE AND SUPPLY HOSES. IT KNOCKED THE MUFFLER UP AND DAMAGED THE OUTSIDE OF THE BODY. WE HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO A FIRESTONE TIRE COMPANY AND HAD THE TIRES CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD...
WE HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE..PAINT DEFECTS, ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURES, TRANSFER CASE FAILURE, ETC.*AK
WE HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE..PAINT DEFECTS, ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURES, TRANSFER CASE FAILURE, ETC.*AK
PREMATURE WEAR OF BRAKE ROTORS. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES.
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. BRAKES FELT LIKE A SPONGE. VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP AT WILL, AND THERE WAS HESITATIONS. *AK
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WITH MY CAR WAS EVIDENT FOR CLOSE TO A YEAR. THE CAR WOULD BUCK OR HESITATE WHEN ENTERING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOPPED POSTION. IT WENT FROM OCCASIONALLY HAPPENING TO OCCURRING MANY TIMES A DAY. IT WAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE DEALERS MECHANICS UNTIL THEY DROVETHE CAWR AND IT H...
WE HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT ON A VACATION (7/6/00) ON NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY;SIX CHILDREN AND WIFE WERE IN CAR AT 55 MILES PER HOUR; I WAS ABLE TO SAFETY GET CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. MY DEALER REPLACED TIRE WITH MATCHING TIRE. IT TURNS OUT ALL TIRES ARE THE RECALLED FIRESTONE TIRES VERIFIED BY A FIRESTONE D...
DASH CRACKED, WAS REPAIRED AND CRACKED AGAIN. NLM
DEFROSTER FOR WINDSHIELD DID NOT WORK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. NLM
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON FRONTAL INTERSTATE SPEED IMPACT. DEALER DISCLAIMED SERIOUSNESS. DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, WITHOUT ANY ADULT IN THE CAR... HOWEVER, THERE WERE CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS IN BACK. KEEP SPARE SET OF KEYS IN HAND AT ALL TIMES.
AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON FRONTAL INTERSTATE SPEED IMPACT. DEALER DISCLAIMED SERIOUSNESS. DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, WITHOUT ANY ADULT IN THE CAR... HOWEVER, THERE WERE CHILDREN IN CAR SEATS IN BACK. KEEP SPARE SET OF KEYS IN HAND AT ALL TIMES.
DRIVING FREEWAY SPEEDS WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. VEHICLE STARTED TO DRIFT RIGHT W/O TURNING WHEEL. VEHICLE SWERVED RAPIDLY BACK AND FORTH. HIT LEFT MEDIAN BARRIER & SHOT ACROSS 4 LANES. CRASHED INTO RIGHT CEMENT BARRIER HEADON. SUV TOTALED. *AK
TWO OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *MJS
V1 WAS DRIVING AND FRONT DRIVER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE ATX TIRE. (CLAIM# 43-R546-775) *MW
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE TO THE FLOOR, PEDAL IS SOFT. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. SHE WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF HER ,AND SHE COULDN'T STOP IN TIME. AND WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. *AK
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IS WEARING OUT EXCESSIVELY. WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN APPLIED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & HAD THE PEDAL REPAIRED. BRAKES WERE REPAIRED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. *AK
APARENTLY THE REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OR CONTROL HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE,CAREENING OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLING OVER COMING TO REST ON ITS TOP. MY WIFE THE DRIVER SUFFERED HEAVY BRUSIES,CUTS AND BUMPS.
APARENTLY THE REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OR CONTROL HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE,CAREENING OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLING OVER COMING TO REST ON ITS TOP. MY WIFE THE DRIVER SUFFERED HEAVY BRUSIES,CUTS AND BUMPS.
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT ROTORS AND PADS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ANY SPEED OF TRAVELING VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE WHEN APPYING BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP SAID THAT NO PROBLEM.*AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT, ALONG WITH A EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, ESPECIALLY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK
THREE OF THE FOUR FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R45 LT245/75R16 TIRES HAVE FAILED IN LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON THE ROAD. ALL HAD TREAD SEPERATION. I NOTICED A VIBRATION AND HAD THEM REPLACED BEFORE THEY BLEW OUT.( DOT NUMBER: VN1181A479 TIRE SIZE: T245/75R16 )
EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT ON LEFT REAR TIRE WHILE TOWING A TRAVEL TRAILER. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER WITHOUT INCIDENT. PUT SPARE ON. THE FIRESTONE DEALER TREATED THE EVENT LIKE "IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME". DID NOT MAKE ME VERY HAPPY. ALLUDED TO MAYBE I DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH AIR IN TIRES. TOLD HIM T...
THREE OF THE FOUR FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R45 LT245/75R16 TIRES HAVE FAILED IN LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON THE ROAD. ALL HAD TREAD SEPERATION. I NOTICED A VIBRATION AND HAD THEM REPLACED BEFORE THEY BLEW OUT.( DOT NUMBER: VN1181A479 TIRE SIZE: T245/75R16 )
EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT ON LEFT REAR TIRE WHILE TOWING A TRAVEL TRAILER. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER WITHOUT INCIDENT. PUT SPARE ON. THE FIRESTONE DEALER TREATED THE EVENT LIKE "IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME". DID NOT MAKE ME VERY HAPPY. ALLUDED TO MAYBE I DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH AIR IN TIRES. TOLD HIM T...
THE TREAD OF RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE (LT245/75R) SEPARATED RESULTING IN A BLOWOUT, THE BLOWOUT CAUSED THE CAR TO SWERVE AND AS A RESULT THE TRAILER THEY WERE PULLING BEGAN TO FISHTAIL, THE CAR AND TRAILER LEFT THE HIGHWAY AND TRAVELED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT WHERE THEY OVERTURNED. NLM( DOT NUMBER: T...
ON 8/29/00 MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON HWY 19 BETWEEN MERIDIAN AND COLLINSVILLE MS, AT APPROXIMATELY 2:20 P.M. WHEN WITHOUT ANY SIGNS OF VEHICLE TROUBLE OR MALFUNCTION THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND MISTERIOUSLY WHEN OUT OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENTLY HITING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND RUNNING OFF THE HIGHWAY AN...
PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: TWO DIFFERENT BLOWOUT/TREAD SEPARATIONS. FIRST, WAS A LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS GOING FLAT, AND TREAD SEPARATION. SECOND, LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT/TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 70 MPH WITH DRIVER/ONE PASSENGER IN A 1999 CHEVROLET ...
TREAD SEPARATION AND TIRE BLOW OUT( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT24575R16 )
THE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE ENTIRE SIDE WALL BLEW OUT COMPLETLY. THE POLICE SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN SUCH A FAILURE BEFORE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS RELATED TO THE CURRENT FIRESTONE TIRE DEFECTS. THIS VEHICLE IS USED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN WITH AND THERE WERE 4 OCCUPA...
RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE CAME APART. THE OUTER TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE INNER CORDS. THIS TIRE IS NEW AND THE AIR PRESSURE WAS CHECKED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75/16 )
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SHOWED CUPPING, NOW ALL 4 TIRES SHOW SIDEWALL CRACKING AND TREAD CRACKING (BOTH ON THE TREAD FACE AND SIDEWALL). TIRE LIFE I ALMOST OVER AT LESS THAN 24000 MILES DESSPITE PROPER INFLATION AND ROTATION CCNDDUCTED SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DUNLOP TIRES INSTALLED ON ANOTH...
TWO TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION, FORTUNATLY ROUGH RIDE NOTICED, TIRES REPLACED WITH COOPER TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT 245/70R )
CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO GET THE HORN BUTTON TO HONK EASIER, DEALER REFUSES TO MAKE CHANGE. *SLC
AUTOMOBILE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF ENGINE. VEHICLE STUCK AT 60MPH OUT OF CONTROL!!! VERY DANGEROUS AND LUCKY IT DID NOT RESULT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR FATALITY.
VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD, CROSSING TRAFFIC LANES. VEHICLE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER, CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER CONTACTED, NONE WILL REPAIR. FIX IS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC, BUT DEALER WILL NOT DO IT. *AK
BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT TIRES P265/75R16 DOT 7BW8PDA028 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING $3500 IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC
THE TIRE BLEW WHILE TURNING LEFT ON AN UP HILL CURVE. APPROXIMATELY 95% OF THE FRONT SIDEWALL SHREDDED. NO VISABLE DEFECTS IN THE SIDEWALL OR TREAD. THIS OCCURED AFTER 3.5 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS DRIVING AT SPEEDS FROM 55 - 75.( DOT NUMBER: VN11BAB TIRE SIZE: P245/75R16 )
BATTERY MELTED, FRIED CABLE ASSEMBLY UNIT. CALLED DEALER SERVICE WHICH STATED THAT THIS HAPPENED ALOT WITH SUBURBANS AND AC DELCO BATTERIES. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HIS VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. HE PULLED OVER, AND LEFT REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD BUBBLES AND STARTED TO SEPARATE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. TIRE WAS FIRESTONE STEEL RADIAL #LT245/75R16 LOAD RANGE E MANUFACTURED IN MEXICO. TIRE WAS TURNED ...
LOCK ON TAILGATE HAS FAILED 4 TIMES. NEITHER UPPER GLASS OR LOWER METAL TAILGATE CAN BE OPENED. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT ELIMINATES ONE POINT OF EGRESS IN CASE OF ACCIDENT. THIS WOULD BE THE FASTEST WAY OUT FOR 3RD SEAT PASSENGERS. *AK
I HAD A BLOWOUT. THE TREAD CAME AWAY FROM THE TIRE BUT ONLY AFTER HOLDING ON LONG ENOUGH TO RUIN MY EXHAUST ASSEMBLY, FENDER RR QUARTER PANEL AND DOOR, AND NERF STEP UP BAR. *AK( DOT NUMBER: V611B1A TIRE SIZE: LT24575R16 )
CONSUMER BELIEVES THE DESIGN OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON VEHICLE IS UNSAFE, THERE IS NO TACTICLE FEEDBACK AND CONSUMER CANNOT TELL WHEN THE ENGINE IS GOING TO KICK IN UNTIL IT DOES. NLM
THE ENGINE RPM WILL AT TIMES INCREASE WHILE BRAKING. ONE TIME THE ENGINE SPEED UP SIGNIFICANTLY AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPM WILL AT TIMES PULSATE WHILE COASTING IN GEAR. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE NEW. *AK
VECHICLE CONTINUED TO PULL AND DRIFT TO RIGHT EVEN WHEN CROWN OF ROAD IS FALLING TO THE LEFT. PROBLEM WHILE BRAKING DID NOT OCCUR WHILE APPYLING NORMAL BRAKING PRESSURE DURING NORMAL STOP. HOWEVER ON THE DAY OF MY ACCIDENT I APPLIED NORMAL PRESSURE AND THE OLD PROBLEM REOCCURED DRIFTING TO THE RIG...
ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE MAR 2000 CONCERNING DIFFERENTIAL ODOR GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE AND CAUSING A SEVERE NAUSEOUS FEELING TO ANY ONE RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM IS STILL GOING UNRESOLVED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
THE PLASTIC KNOB ON THE SEAT BELT CATCHES ON THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO LATCH PROPERLY. *ET
WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AT 5-10 MPH THERE WAS MOVEMENT IN STEERING WHEEL, STEERING WHEEL MOVING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, AND NO MOVEMENT OF THE WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED T DEALER, DEALER STATED PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A NUT WHICH FELL OFF FROM PITMAN ARM, CAUSING THE...
WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AT 5-10 MPH THERE WAS MOVEMENT IN STEERING WHEEL, STEERING WHEEL MOVING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, AND NO MOVEMENT OF THE WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED T DEALER, DEALER STATED PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A NUT WHICH FELL OFF FROM PITMAN ARM, CAUSING THE...
VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN CONTROLLING VEHICLE. DEALER HAS RESURFACED AND TURNED ROTORS/DID AN ALIGNMENT/CHANGED CALIPERS, AND BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK
VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN CONTROLLING VEHICLE. DEALER HAS RESURFACED AND TURNED ROTORS/DID AN ALIGNMENT/CHANGED CALIPERS, AND BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK
VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN CONTROLLING VEHICLE. DEALER HAS RESURFACED AND TURNED ROTORS/DID AN ALIGNMENT/CHANGED CALIPERS, AND BRAKE PADS THREE TIMES, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE TRACKS, WHICH IN TURN, CAUSED SEAT TO ROCK IN MOTION. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN TRUCK INTO DEALER 9 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. REAR BOLTS THAT HELD THE TRACKS TO SEAT FRAME FELL OUT. *AK
ERRATIC STEERING BEHAVIOR. VEHICLE WANDERS EXCESSIVELY ON THE HIGHWAY AND WILL UNEXPECTEDLY PULL OR VEER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THIS OCCURS, CONSIDERABLE CORRECTIVE STEERING EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RESUME AND MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT COURSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED TWICE REGARDING THIS PR...
ERRATIC STEERING BEHAVIOR. VEHICLE WANDERS EXCESSIVELY ON THE HIGHWAY AND WILL UNEXPECTEDLY PULL OR VEER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THIS OCCURS, CONSIDERABLE CORRECTIVE STEERING EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RESUME AND MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT COURSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED TWICE REGARDING THIS PR...
PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS, AND BEARINGS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS, AND BEARINGS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS, AND BEARINGS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
EVERY TIME CONSUMER HITS A BUMP DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR RATTLES, AS IF IT IS COMING OFF THE HINGES. CONSUMER IS AFRAID SOME DAY THIS DOOR WILL FLY OPEN AND FALL OUT. DEALER SAYS THIS IS SOMETHING CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *AK
CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. VEHICLE WANDERED FROM ONE LANE TO ANOTHER LANE, AND THEN CRASHED INTO A TREE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. *AK
VEHICLE WAS MADE WITHOUT A CHILD SAFETY LOCK. THIS DEFECT ENABLED CONSUMER'S CHILD TO UNLATCH SEATBELT/OPEN REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, AND FALL OUT. CHILD SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *AK
THE TRUCK HAS HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END SINCE IT WAS DELIVERED I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DELIVERING DEALER WITH 845 MILES ON IT FOR SERVICE. THE VEHICLE STAYED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 11 DAYS THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO BE TRUED IT WAS THEN REINSTALLED. THE ORIGINAL FAC...
THE TRUCK HAS HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END SINCE IT WAS DELIVERED I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DELIVERING DEALER WITH 845 MILES ON IT FOR SERVICE. THE VEHICLE STAYED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 11 DAYS THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO BE TRUED IT WAS THEN REINSTALLED. THE ORIGINAL FAC...
THE TRUCK HAS HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END SINCE IT WAS DELIVERED I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DELIVERING DEALER WITH 845 MILES ON IT FOR SERVICE. THE VEHICLE STAYED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 11 DAYS THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO BE TRUED IT WAS THEN REINSTALLED. THE ORIGINAL FAC...
THE TRUCK HAS HAD A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END SINCE IT WAS DELIVERED I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DELIVERING DEALER WITH 845 MILES ON IT FOR SERVICE. THE VEHICLE STAYED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 11 DAYS THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO BE TRUED IT WAS THEN REINSTALLED. THE ORIGINAL FAC...
DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO PULL TO THE RIGHT DURING APPLICATION. YH THE RESTRAINT TIGHTENS TIGHTER AND TIGHTER UNTIL IT BECOMES UNCOMFORTABLE TO THE CONSUMER, THE SEAT-SHOULDER HARNESS WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE REPLACEMENT IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *SLC
DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO PULL TO THE RIGHT DURING APPLICATION. YH THE RESTRAINT TIGHTENS TIGHTER AND TIGHTER UNTIL IT BECOMES UNCOMFORTABLE TO THE CONSUMER, THE SEAT-SHOULDER HARNESS WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE REPLACEMENT IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *SLC
DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, DURING APPLICATION. YH
WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE ARM REST LEVER, LEVER IS CUTTING BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE ARM REST LEVER, LEVER IS CUTTING BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEN SHIFTING GEAR INTO PARK TRANSMISSION WENT INTO REVERSE. PROBLEM HAPPENED ON A RANDOM BASIS. DEALER SAYS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK *ML
THE BRAKING SYSTEM IN THIS CAR IS TOTALLY INADEQUATE TO PROVIDE SAFE BRAKING. FAR TOO MUCH PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO REACH MAXIMUM BRAKING. CHEVROLET SERVICE TECHINICANS SAY THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE REAR BRAKES OFTEN LOSE TENSION AND HTE VEHICLE BECOMES TOTALLY RELIANT ON ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES TO STOP...
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WHEN HITTING A BUMP, STEERING WILL JUMP TO THE RIGHT AND BEGIN TO DRIFT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AS HAS ALIGNED AND ADJUSTED STEERING WITH NEW TIRES, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML
CONSUMER STATED WHEN GOING DOWN HILL ON A GRADE TRAVELING 35MPH, WHEN HE GOT TO THE BOTTOM AND APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, BRAKES HAD OVERHEATED, CONSUMER COULD SMELL THE BRAKE SHOES AND PADS, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER, AND THEY NOTICED THE ROTORS AND DRUMS WERE OVERHEATED,...
CONSUMER STATED WHEN GOING DOWN HILL ON A GRADE TRAVELING 35MPH, WHEN HE GOT TO THE BOTTOM AND APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, BRAKES HAD OVERHEATED, CONSUMER COULD SMELL THE BRAKE SHOES AND PADS, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER, AND THEY NOTICED THE ROTORS AND DRUMS WERE OVERHEATED,...
VEHICLE WANDERS ACROSS THE ROAD WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED/REPAIRED BY TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL IS NORMAL, BUT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TURNED THE FRONT ROTORS AND DRUMS. *AK
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL IS NORMAL, BUT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TURNED THE FRONT ROTORS AND DRUMS. *AK
EA99011, ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING. WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP OR MAKING AT RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THERE IS VIBRATION AND A MOANING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT THE PROBLEM MORE THAN ONCE. POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM CO...
EA99011, ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING. WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP OR MAKING AT RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THERE IS VIBRATION AND A MOANING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING. DEALER HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT THE PROBLEM MORE THAN ONCE. POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM CO...
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED BUT DEALER INSISTS THEY ARE FINE AT 5000 MILES. NOW AT 6500 MILES AND THEY ARE WORSE. AIR CONDITIONER PUMP SEALS BLOWN OUT. ENTIRE SUSPENSION HAS BEEN DISASSEMBLED BY DEALER DUE TO EXCESSIVE CREAKING, 3 TIMES, TO NO AVAIL, STILL EXCESSIVE CREAKING. LOOKING FOR LEMON LAW PROCEDUR...
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED BUT DEALER INSISTS THEY ARE FINE AT 5000 MILES. NOW AT 6500 MILES AND THEY ARE WORSE. AIR CONDITIONER PUMP SEALS BLOWN OUT. ENTIRE SUSPENSION HAS BEEN DISASSEMBLED BY DEALER DUE TO EXCESSIVE CREAKING, 3 TIMES, TO NO AVAIL, STILL EXCESSIVE CREAKING. LOOKING FOR LEMON LAW PROCEDUR...
BRAKE ROTORS WARPED BUT DEALER INSISTS THEY ARE FINE AT 5000 MILES. NOW AT 6500 MILES AND THEY ARE WORSE. AIR CONDITIONER PUMP SEALS BLOWN OUT. ENTIRE SUSPENSION HAS BEEN DISASSEMBLED BY DEALER DUE TO EXCESSIVE CREAKING, 3 TIMES, TO NO AVAIL, STILL EXCESSIVE CREAKING. LOOKING FOR LEMON LAW PROCEDUR...
OUR DEALER CLAIMS OUR VEHICLE IS FLOODING-ARE THERE SIMILAR CASES? *AK
REAR ABS BRAKES DON'T WORK. FRONT BRAKES ARE THE ONLY ONES WORKING AT 23,000 MILES. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE REAR BRAKES 3-4 TIMES, AND WASN'T GOING TO REPAIR THEM AGAIN. *AK
BRAKE SHIFT LOCK FAILED AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER CONSUMER, CAUSING INJURY TO THE OWNER. YH (THE OWNER'S NAME IS NOT GIVEN ONLY ATTORNEYS NAME)
STEERING IS VERY ERRATIC.THE TRUCK BOUNDS ABOUT THE HIGHWAY IN AN ERRATIC AND UNPREDICTABLE MANNER.WE FEEL QUITE UNSAFE.I RETURNED IT TWICE TO THE DEALER,AND COMPLAINED.IT PULLED RIGHT,THEN LEFT.I THOUGHT IT WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.DEALER CLAIMED TO HAVE CHECKED ALIGNMENT,ROTATED TIRES,FOUND A STICKING...
STEERING IS VERY ERRATIC.THE TRUCK BOUNDS ABOUT THE HIGHWAY IN AN ERRATIC AND UNPREDICTABLE MANNER.WE FEEL QUITE UNSAFE.I RETURNED IT TWICE TO THE DEALER,AND COMPLAINED.IT PULLED RIGHT,THEN LEFT.I THOUGHT IT WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.DEALER CLAIMED TO HAVE CHECKED ALIGNMENT,ROTATED TIRES,FOUND A STICKING...
1. THE FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED, THE PADS REPLACED AND COLLAPSED BRAKE LINES REPLACED. 2. THE VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION AND THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIN...
1. THE FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED, THE PADS REPLACED AND COLLAPSED BRAKE LINES REPLACED. 2. THE VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION AND THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIN...
1. THE FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED, THE PADS REPLACED AND COLLAPSED BRAKE LINES REPLACED. 2. THE VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION AND THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIN...
1. THE FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED, THE PADS REPLACED AND COLLAPSED BRAKE LINES REPLACED. 2. THE VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION AND THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIN...
1. THE FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ARE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN RESURFACED, THE PADS REPLACED AND COLLAPSED BRAKE LINES REPLACED. 2. THE VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION AND THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIN...
THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT ADEQUATELY CLEAR FOG FROM THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE WINDOW CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *MJS
WHILE DRIVING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY, RESULTING IN OCCUPANT GOING FORWARD HARD WHICH MAY HAVE RESULTED IN INJURIES. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TRAVELING. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFOTMATON. *AK
WE HAVE A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMING OR FLICKERING AT NIGHT. WE HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS 3 TIME FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO VERIFY THE PROBLEM, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE CHECKING IT IN THE DAYTIME, BUT DID REPORT TO US UPON PICKUP OF THE VEHICLE O...
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY COMING INTO THE CITY, APPLIED BRAKES AND PULLED TO LEFT. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. PRESENTLY, IT IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR SEVEN TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
THE VEHICLE PULLS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED *AK
WHEN MAKING A GRADUAL RIGHT HAND TURN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS STEERING WILL OVERSTEER, FEELING A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY USUALLY LASTING FOR 1 SECOND. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. REPLACED STEERING SENSOR, PROBLEM TEMPORARILY SOLVED. *AK *ML
EVERY 20,000 MILES WE HAVE TO PUT BRAKES ON FRONT. THE BRAKE PADS ARE TOTALLY GONE BY 20,000. WE ARE REPLACING WTIH THE BEST PADS AVAIABLE. THIS STILL DOES NOT HELP. WE HAVE REPLACE THE BRAKES AT 21,000MILES AND AT 40,000MILES. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS SYSTEM.
EVERY 20,000 MILES WE HAVE TO PUT BRAKES ON FRONT. THE BRAKE PADS ARE TOTALLY GONE BY 20,000. WE ARE REPLACING WTIH THE BEST PADS AVAIABLE. THIS STILL DOES NOT HELP. WE HAVE REPLACE THE BRAKES AT 21,000MILES AND AT 40,000MILES. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS SYSTEM.
WIND IS COMING THROUGH DRAIN HOLDS INTO THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE BECAUSE THERE ARE NO VENT HOLES IN THE VEHICLE WHICH IS CAUSING EXHAUST TO GET INSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALER CLAIMS IT'S A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE. *AK *ML
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES FOR NORMAL STOPPING PROCEDURES VEHICLE WILL PULL EITHER TO LEFT OR RIGHT, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT 6 TIMES, BUT CANNOT SOLVE THE DEFECT. *AK
ENGINE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML
FUEL PUMP FAILURE; THREE FUEL PUMPS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER. REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. *AK *ML
FAILURE OF MANUFACTURER TO FIX REOCCURING PROBLEM WITH BRAKING AND ALIGNMENT OF VEHICLE. *AK
FAILURE OF MANUFACTURER TO FIX REOCCURING PROBLEM WITH BRAKING AND ALIGNMENT OF VEHICLE. *AK
WHEN OPENING THE DOOR THE LATCH LOCKS SO THAT THE DOOR CANNOT BE SHUT. OWNER HAS TO TAKE A SCREW DRIVER TO FLIP THE LATCH DOWN IN ORDER TO CLOSE THE DOOR. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
FUSE SHORTED OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, AND AFTER USING THE LIGHTER, POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN NOR WOULD THE LIGHTER WORK. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. IT WAS SUPPOSEDLY A SHORT IN THE WIRING. APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AF...
THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, AND AFTER USING THE LIGHTER, POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN NOR WOULD THE LIGHTER WORK. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. IT WAS SUPPOSEDLY A SHORT IN THE WIRING. APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AF...
THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, AND AFTER USING THE LIGHTER, POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN NOR WOULD THE LIGHTER WORK. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. IT WAS SUPPOSEDLY A SHORT IN THE WIRING. APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AF...
THREE DAYS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE, AND AFTER USING THE LIGHTER, POWER LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. REAR HATCH WOULD NOT OPEN NOR WOULD THE LIGHTER WORK. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. IT WAS SUPPOSEDLY A SHORT IN THE WIRING. APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AF...
ON THREE OCCASIONS, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ON ONE OCCASION THEY FOUND A BRACKET THAT WAS BROKEN AND REPLACED THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. HOWEVER, OCCASIONALLY THE DASHLIGHTS, DOMELIGHT, AND ...
ON THREE OCCASIONS, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ON ONE OCCASION THEY FOUND A BRACKET THAT WAS BROKEN AND REPLACED THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. HOWEVER, OCCASIONALLY THE DASHLIGHTS, DOMELIGHT, AND ...
STEERING IS ERRATIC.VEHICLE BOUNDS ABOUT AS IT TRAVELS THE HIGHWAY.DRIVER MUST FIGHT THE WHEEL AT ALL TIMES.VERY TIRING TO DRIVE.RETURNED TO DEALER TWICE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT.THIS IS THE WORST HANDLING MACHINE I HAVE EVER DRIVEN.I HAVE SEVERAL YEARS DRIVING 18 WHEELERS,AND SEVERAL AUTOS AS WELL AS T...
STEERING IS ERRATIC.VEHICLE BOUNDS ABOUT AS IT TRAVELS THE HIGHWAY.DRIVER MUST FIGHT THE WHEEL AT ALL TIMES.VERY TIRING TO DRIVE.RETURNED TO DEALER TWICE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT.THIS IS THE WORST HANDLING MACHINE I HAVE EVER DRIVEN.I HAVE SEVERAL YEARS DRIVING 18 WHEELERS,AND SEVERAL AUTOS AS WELL AS T...
VEHICLE HAS A CHRONIC WATER LEAK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FOOTWELL AREA. EVERY TIME IT RAINS WATER ENTERS INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS HAD TWO CHANCES TO FIX PROBLEM. ON THE SECOND OCCASION THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A WEEK. THE VEHICLE STILL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO WORK...
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED THERENWAS SOME RESISTANCE IN THE PEDAL. WHEN THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM KICKS IN THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CRASH. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FRONT BRAKES WILL CREATE A VIOLENT VIBRATION DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS THAT CANNOT WITHSTAND HEAT GENERATED BY BRAKES, CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP. MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED TSB. *AK *YC
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FRONT BRAKES WILL CREATE A VIOLENT VIBRATION DUE TO DEFECTIVE ROTORS THAT CANNOT WITHSTAND HEAT GENERATED BY BRAKES, CAUSING ROTORS TO WARP. MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED TSB. *AK *YC
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE/ TAIL LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUSES WHICH MAY RESULT IN A REAR END COLLISION. DEALER REPLACE FUSES ABOUT 2 DOZEN TIME. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, EACH TIME ONE OF THE CALIPERS WAS REPORTED TO HAVE FROZEN OR STUCK, SO THAT ONLY ONE FRONT BRAKE WAS WORKING. THE REAR BRAKES WERE FIRST REPORTED TO HAVE A REARMAIN SEAL LEAK, BUT LATER FOUND TO NEVER WORK. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER ONLY 29000 MILES...
FRONT BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, EACH TIME ONE OF THE CALIPERS WAS REPORTED TO HAVE FROZEN OR STUCK, SO THAT ONLY ONE FRONT BRAKE WAS WORKING. THE REAR BRAKES WERE FIRST REPORTED TO HAVE A REARMAIN SEAL LEAK, BUT LATER FOUND TO NEVER WORK. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER ONLY 29000 MILES...
DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ON RAINY DAY, WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE SHAKING AND VIBRATING. CONTACTED DEALER, SAID THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. CONTACTED ANOTHER DEALER, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE WORN 90% DOWN. *AK *ML
DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ON RAINY DAY, WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE SHAKING AND VIBRATING. CONTACTED DEALER, SAID THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. CONTACTED ANOTHER DEALER, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE WORN 90% DOWN. *AK *ML
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL EITHER GO TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS/PADS/HOSES AND CALIPERS TWICE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL EITHER GO TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS/PADS/HOSES AND CALIPERS TWICE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL EITHER GO TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS/PADS/HOSES AND CALIPERS TWICE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. VIBRATION/SHAKING NOTED, HOWEVER UNABLE TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT. VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 SETS OF TIRES, L FRONT AND REAR AXELS REPLACED, BRAKE ROTORS TURNED 4 TIMES, AND 2 BATTERIES.
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. VIBRATION/SHAKING NOTED, HOWEVER UNABLE TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT. VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 SETS OF TIRES, L FRONT AND REAR AXELS REPLACED, BRAKE ROTORS TURNED 4 TIMES, AND 2 BATTERIES.
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. VIBRATION/SHAKING NOTED, HOWEVER UNABLE TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT. VEHICLE HAS HAD 3 SETS OF TIRES, L FRONT AND REAR AXELS REPLACED, BRAKE ROTORS TURNED 4 TIMES, AND 2 BATTERIES.
THE CAR HAS HAD A CHRONIC ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, CAUSING VEH. TO PULL RIGHT. IN THE 30,000 MILES THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, I HAVE HAD THE ALIGNMENT DONE AT LEAST 6 OR 7 TIMES. IT IS DANGEROUS, AS WELL AS A NUISANCE TO REPEATEDLY DEAL WITH.
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, THE ABS SYSTEM IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND THE WHEELS LOCK UP AT ANY SPEED. *AK
EQUIPPED WITH A TOW PACKAGE WHILE PULLING A TRAILER, THE REAR END GOES OUT AND THE GEARS LOCK UP. THEN VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
EQUIPPED WITH A TOW PACKAGE WHILE PULLING A TRAILER, THE REAR END GOES OUT AND THE GEARS LOCK UP. THEN VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
REAR BRAKE DRUMS WERE REPLACED BY ANDY LEWIS CHEVROLET , UNION CITY AT MILEAGE 8070. ON 9/24/1999 AGAIN THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS LEFT AND RIGHT HAD TO BE TURNED DUE TO STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES APPLIED AT ANY SPEED AND MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN COMING TO STOP. BILL HEARD CHEVROLET IN UNION CITY...
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY DIED OUT FOR NO REASON. LATER, VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THEN THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON & STAY ON. ENGINE WOULD START TO SURGE. VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT AGAIN. WOULD NOT STAY STARTED. AFTER GIVING VEHICLE GAS, THE RPMS WOULD REV HIGH. TAKING VEHICLE TO...
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY DIED OUT FOR NO REASON. LATER, VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THEN THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON & STAY ON. ENGINE WOULD START TO SURGE. VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT AGAIN. WOULD NOT STAY STARTED. AFTER GIVING VEHICLE GAS, THE RPMS WOULD REV HIGH. TAKING VEHICLE TO...
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT SUDDENLY DIED OUT FOR NO REASON. LATER, VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THEN THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON & STAY ON. ENGINE WOULD START TO SURGE. VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT AGAIN. WOULD NOT STAY STARTED. AFTER GIVING VEHICLE GAS, THE RPMS WOULD REV HIGH. TAKING VEHICLE TO...
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND COMING TO A STOP THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING AND POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. *AK
VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURES SINCE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED WHEREAS IT LEFT US STRANDED TWICE WITH A NO START CONDITION, THEN THE BRAKES STARTED TO EXCESSIVELY SQUEEK AND PULL, THEN THE BRAKE WORE OUT PREMATURELY, THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGH...
VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURES SINCE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED WHEREAS IT LEFT US STRANDED TWICE WITH A NO START CONDITION, THEN THE BRAKES STARTED TO EXCESSIVELY SQUEEK AND PULL, THEN THE BRAKE WORE OUT PREMATURELY, THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGH...
VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURES SINCE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED WHEREAS IT LEFT US STRANDED TWICE WITH A NO START CONDITION, THEN THE BRAKES STARTED TO EXCESSIVELY SQUEEK AND PULL, THEN THE BRAKE WORE OUT PREMATURELY, THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGH...
VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL MAJOR COMPONENT FAILURES SINCE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED WHEREAS IT LEFT US STRANDED TWICE WITH A NO START CONDITION, THEN THE BRAKES STARTED TO EXCESSIVELY SQUEEK AND PULL, THEN THE BRAKE WORE OUT PREMATURELY, THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGH...
ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT ADEQUATELY STOP VEHICLE, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. MJS
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT STOP VEHICLE ADEQUATELY, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. MJS
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 20 MPH A LOUD BANG OCCURRED. A WHEEL CAME . ALSO, BRAKES DID NOT WORK, RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 20 MPH A LOUD BANG OCCURRED. A WHEEL CAME . ALSO, BRAKES DID NOT WORK, RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 30MPH TOWING A TRAILER. REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING OIL AND SMOKING FROM THE REAR END.THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN ONE WEEK. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, AND VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. IT HAPPENED AT LOWER SPEED. *AK
AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS VEHICLE PULLS HARD (!) TO LEFT. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT OCCURING ONLY OCCASIONALLY. STEERING IS ERATIC, PARTICULARLY ON ROUGH OR UNEVEN SURFACES. PROBLEM IS CONSTANT. STEERING SENSOR REPLACED ONCE. VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT AT ALL SPEEDSALL THE TIME DEALER STATES THAT VEHICLE MEET...
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH POWER DECREASED TO 30 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK
I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING THIS TOGETHER BEFORE WHEN THE COMPUTER PUNTED ME OUT! SO IF I REPEAT, I AM SORRY. SINCE THE START OF MY OWNERSHIP OF THE 1999 3/4 TON CHEVY SUBURBAN, I HAVE NOT BEEN HAPPY WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. WHEN I AM APPLYING THE BRAKES COMING OVER TRAIN TRACKS OR ROUGH ROAD...
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY GIGGLES BACK AND FORTH. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PITMAN ARM. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE THREE TIMES, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY GIGGLES BACK AND FORTH. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PITMAN ARM. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE THREE TIMES, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
REAR AXLE BURNED UP AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT ANY MPH CONSUMER WOULD STEP ON BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT DUE TO FRONT WHEELS LOCKING UP. *AK
THE BRAKES PULLED TO LEFT WHILE STOPPING WHEN VEHICLE PURCHASED. I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID TO WAIT FOR IT TO "SEAT" IN BECAUSE IT WAS A NEW VEHICLE. AT 2400 MILES I FELT THAT WAS MORE THAN ENOUGH TIME AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. THE DEALER LUBRICATED THE "SLIDE RAILS" AND RETURNED TH...
WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT TO SHIFT GEARS (THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). THE TRUCK WENT TO DOWNSHIFT UPON ACCELERATING UP AND DROPPED OUT OF GEAR (GEAR SHIFT STILL IN DRIVE), THE RPMS WENT UP VERY HIGH, AS IF IN NEUTRAL. ...
WE WERE TRAVELING ON I10 WEST BOUND ON FAIRLY GOOD PAVEMENT AT 70MPH AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF. RESULTING IN A CRASH. WE HAD NO WORK DONE TO THE WHEELS SINCE THE CAR WAS DELIVERED FROM THE DEALER. WE HAD NO INDICTION THAT A PROBLEM EXISTED UNTIL THE FAILURE. TWO LUG S:BOLTS BROK...
WE WERE TRAVELING ON I10 WEST BOUND ON FAIRLY GOOD PAVEMENT AT 70MPH AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF, RESULTING IN A CRASH. WE HAD NO WORK DONE TO THE WHEELS SINCE THE CAR WAS DELIVERED FROM THE DEALER. WE HAD NO INDICTION THAT A PROBLEM EXISTED UNTIL THE FAILURE. TWO LUG BOLTS BROKE AN...
THE REAR SEAT WHICH PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE REAR MOST SEATING, FLIPS FORWARD AND SLIDES FORWARD, UPON RELEASE OF A LEVER. THIS COMPONENT FAILED DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN IN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES WE OWNED THE CAR. THE SEAT LATCH WOULD NOT RELEASE (THE METAL "L" SHAPED BAR - FELL OUT OF THE HOLE IN THE LEV...
THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS FUMES IN VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND TIGHTENED GAS CAP. CONSUMER STILL SMELLING GAS FUMES. ON MAY 28TH, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS WAS TO DUE TO A STRIPPED BATTERY CABLE. BATTERY AND BATTERY CABLE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *A...
THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS FUMES IN VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND TIGHTENED GAS CAP. CONSUMER STILL SMELLING GAS FUMES. ON MAY 28TH, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS WAS TO DUE TO A STRIPPED BATTERY CABLE. BATTERY AND BATTERY CABLE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *A...
THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GAS FUMES IN VEHICLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND TIGHTENED GAS CAP. CONSUMER STILL SMELLING GAS FUMES. ON MAY 28TH, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THIS WAS TO DUE TO A STRIPPED BATTERY CABLE. BATTERY AND BATTERY CABLE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *A...
BRAKES HAVE CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCED PULLING WHILE BRAKING ALMOST RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION ON ONE INCIDENT, UNABLE TO RECTIFY. MJS (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
LOOSE FUEL LINE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK, WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE IF THERE IS A SOURCE OF IGNITION. *AK
HEADLIGHTS OPERATE ERRATICALLY. WHEN NEEDED THEY FLICKER ON AND OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
I JUST HAD THE SAME EXACT 1999 SUBURBAN GO BACK UNDER THE LEMON LAW WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. VIN #[XXX]. THE PROBLEM STARTED RIGHT AWAY AND IT TOOK ME ALMOST 6 MONTHS TO GET RESULTS. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT COURSE OF ACTION I SHOULD TAKE NOW. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORM...
I JUST HAD THE SAME EXACT 1999 SUBURBAN GO BACK UNDER THE LEMON LAW WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. VIN #[XXX]. THE PROBLEM STARTED RIGHT AWAY AND IT TOOK ME ALMOST 6 MONTHS TO GET RESULTS. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT COURSE OF ACTION I SHOULD TAKE NOW. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORM...
WHILE DRIVING ACROSS COUNTRY ENGINE JUST SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND STOPPED, TURNED OFF ENGINE, AND SMOKE SMELLS BEGAN SHORTLY AFTER THEY OPENED THE HOOD AND FIRE WAS EVERY WHERE. AAA TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERS SAID NOT TO TOUCH VEHICLE UNTIL SOMEONE FROM FROM MANUFACTURER WILL COME OUT TO LOOK----ALLEN GWYNN CHEVROLET-...
WAS SLOWING DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 20MPH & GETTING READY TO PARK HEARD THE BRAKE SENSOR WARNING SOUND. HAD NO BRAKES AFTER WARNING SYSTEM SOUNDED. THE BRAKES FAILED AT 12,000 MILES. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN 6/98. DEALERSHIP SAID BRAKES WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY & WOULD NOT REPAIR THEM. *AK
MY NEW SURBURBAN AND SEVERAL OF THOSE THAT I LOOKED AT HAVE WINDSHIELD VISUAL DISTORTIONS. EXAMPLE: VEHICLES LOOKS TALLER AND SKINNIER OR SHORTER AND WIDER THAN THEY ARE. IT HAS A NUMBER OF THESE OPTICAL RIPPLES. THE DISTORTION, LIKE A CARNIVAL HOUSE OF MIRRORS, MAKES ME DIZZY AND CONFUSES SPEE...
MY NEW SURBURBAN AND SEVERAL OF THOSE THAT I LOOKED AT HAVE WINDSHIELD VISUAL DISTORTIONS. EXAMPLE: VEHICLES LOOKS TALLER AND SKINNIER OR SHORTER AND WIDER THAN THEY ARE. IT HAS A NUMBER OF THESE OPTICAL RIPPLES. THE DISTORTION, LIKE A CARNIVAL HOUSE OF MIRRORS, MAKES ME DIZZY AND CONFUSES SPEE...
THE BRAKES ARE SQUEALING VERY LOUDLY, INDICTATING THE ROTORS ARE GETTING HOT.MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AT APPROXMATLEY 5806 MILES BECAUSE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THEN FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED AT 9000. ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT AT ABOUT 13,000. DEALER CLAIMS THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY ...
THE BRAKES ARE SQUEALING VERY LOUDLY, INDICTATING THE ROTORS ARE GETTING HOT.MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AT APPROXMATLEY 5806 MILES BECAUSE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THEN FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED AT 9000. ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT AT ABOUT 13,000. DEALER CLAIMS THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY ...
ABS MALFUNCTIONS, ESPECIALLY IN WET CONDITIONS, BRAKES PERFORM IN A VERY IRREGULAR MANNER, THEY ARE NOT PREDICTABLE OR OFFER RELIABLE PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT USE. BRAKES PULL HARD RIGHT, EVEN AFTER SEVERAL TIME TO FIX. I HAVE REPORTED ABS PROBLEMS, AND TOOK 4 ATTEMPTS BEFORE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR B...
ABS MALFUNCTIONS, ESPECIALLY IN WET CONDITIONS, BRAKES PERFORM IN A VERY IRREGULAR MANNER, THEY ARE NOT PREDICTABLE OR OFFER RELIABLE PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT USE. BRAKES PULL HARD RIGHT, EVEN AFTER SEVERAL TIME TO FIX. I HAVE REPORTED ABS PROBLEMS, AND TOOK 4 ATTEMPTS BEFORE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR B...
VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING, NO FIX AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS WITH DEALER AND BRAKING SPECIALIST
ENGINE ACCELARATES AT ANY GIVEN TIME, EXCESSIVE RPMS , CAUSING ACCIDENTIN PARKING GARAGE. IN DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR HIGH ACCELERATION , STILL WITH NO REAL ANSWER AS TO WHAT THE PROBLEM IS
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. ALSO, BRAKES ARE SMOKING. *AK
FRONT BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE RIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED INDICATING THAT THE ANTI LOCK FEATURE ACTIVATED, VEHICLE SWERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO FEET TO THE RIGHT, BRAKES HAVE WORKED PRIOR AND AFTER THIS ONE OCCASION CORRECTLY, CONSUMER STATES HE HAS TWO 1999 SUBURBANS AND ON...
FRONT BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE RIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED INDICATING THAT THE ANTI LOCK FEATURE ACTIVATED, VEHICLE SWERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO FEET TO THE RIGHT, BRAKES HAVE WORKED PRIOR AND AFTER THIS ONE OCCASION CORRECTLY, CONSUMER STATES HE HAS TWO 1999 SUBURBANS AND ON...
TO TRIGGER THE LOCKING MECHENISIM ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR CONSUMER HAS TO STICK FINGER IN THE LOCK LATCH BEFORE ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30-35 MPH AND ACCIDENTLY REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING NECK INJURY/SHOULDER INJURY AND BACK INJURY. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE JUST DIES WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
BRAKES, ONCE WARM, PULL RADICALLY TO THE LEFT SENDING VEHICLE INTO THE ON-COMING LANES OF TRAFFIC.
THE STANDARD SPECIFIED TIRES FOR THIS VEHICLE ARE INCOMPATIBLE FOR ITS WEIGHT.