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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Steering

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10165589

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2006.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . EXTREME OVER STEERING AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH. NEARLY CAUSED A FREEWAY ACCIDENT WITH CAR FULL OF KIDS. PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 93 SUBURBAN WITH NO COMPLAINTS. HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS ONE 4 MONTHS AND I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE THE STEERING IS SO ERRATIC. ALSO TRAVEL FREQUENTLY WITH HORSE TRAILER AND WORRY THAT THE OVER STEERING WILL CAUSE THE TRAILER TO SWERVE, CONSEQUENCES WOULD BE CATASTROPHIC. *JB.Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in FILER, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.DEALER'S NAME: COUNTRY AUTO .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10172825

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 1999.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . ANTI LOCK BRAKES PULSATE AT LOW SPEED ON DRY PAVEMENT. ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28154 miles. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in CHELMSFORD, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970126. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 8 mph. DEALER'S NAME: COLONIAL CHEVCROLET . DEALER'S CITY: ACTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10172825

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 1999.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . ANTI LOCK BRAKES PULSATE AT LOW SPEED ON DRY PAVEMENT. ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28154 miles. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in CHELMSFORD, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970126. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 8 mph. DEALER'S NAME: COLONIAL CHEVCROLET . DEALER'S CITY: ACTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10193617

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1997.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . FRONT BRAKES WEARING OUT EVERY 6,000 MI, REAR BRAKES SHOW VIRTUALLY NO WEAR AFTER 138,000 MI. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FEEL SPONGY AND VEHICLE WON'T STOP PROPERLY. WHY DOES SOME ONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE YOU PEOPLE LISTEN. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10194043

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2007.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . ARBITRARY ACTIVATION OF THE ABS BRAKES AT SLOW SPEEDS OR WHEN PARKING. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO NOT STOP AND CONTINUE MOVING FOR A FEW INCHES TO A FEW FEET. VARY HAZARDOUS WHEN PARKING IN TIGHT AREAS OR AROUND CHILDREN IN A PARKING LOT. HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM ON CHEVY 1999 SILVERADO K1500 PICKUP THAT RESULTED IN A RECALL. WOULD SUGGEST THE SAME ON THIS VEHICLE TO AVOID SAME HAZARDOUS SITUATION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 98500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16R8VJ. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in PATASKALA, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Motor

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10218440

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR . MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING DURING A RAINSTORM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 308433 miles. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in LOTHIAN, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970209. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LUSTING . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: ?? . DEALER'S CITY: INDIAN HEAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 20603 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10220378

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL . BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL MECHANISM THE WIPERS STOP ON THERE OWN AT ANY GIVEN TIME AND NOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL, PER THE DEALERS INSPECTION. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE YET AS I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL OF A VERY SERIOUS MATTER! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16R1VG. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in CAMANO ISLAND, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20000410. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer Switch/wiring

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10220378

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING . BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL MECHANISM THE WIPERS STOP ON THERE OWN AT ANY GIVEN TIME AND NOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL, PER THE DEALERS INSPECTION. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE YET AS I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL OF A VERY SERIOUS MATTER! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16R1VG. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in CAMANO ISLAND, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20000410. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10220378

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL MECHANISM THE WIPERS STOP ON THERE OWN AT ANY GIVEN TIME AND NOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL, PER THE DEALERS INSPECTION. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE YET AS I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL OF A VERY SERIOUS MATTER! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16R1VG. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in CAMANO ISLAND, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20000410. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10220378

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL MECHANISM THE WIPERS STOP ON THERE OWN AT ANY GIVEN TIME AND NOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL, PER THE DEALERS INSPECTION. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE YET AS I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL OF A VERY SERIOUS MATTER! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16R1VG. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in CAMANO ISLAND, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20000410. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Seats

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10228141

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2007.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SEATS . NO REAL EVENTS, NO COLLISION, ETC. JUST NORMAL USE, GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAR. DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTING MECHANISM, STRUT(S) CONTROLLING FRONT ELEVATION BROKE AND SEAT FRONT WILL NOT RAISE OR LOWER. SEAT STILL MOVES FROM REAR AND FORWARD AND BACK. SEAT IS NOT STABLE AND PIVOTS BACK ON REAR MOUNTING /ADJUSTING POINTS. WE NO LONGER SEAT ANYONE BEHIND THE DRIVERS-SIDE FRONT SEAT BECAUSE IT COULD CRUSH THE REAR PASSENGER IF SUBJECTED TO ENOUGH IMPACT. IT HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED BY A BODY SHOP THAT WE JUST RE-WELD, BUT THEY ARE UNWILLING TO GUARANTEE IT WILL HOLD WITH IMPACT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 175000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16R5VG. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in PORT TOWNSEND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: CHRISTIAN CARPENTER MOTORS . DEALER'S CITY: SEQUIM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Steering

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10249459

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . POWER STEERING SURGES, UNCONTROLLABLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in CAMBRIDGE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10267912

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 06, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 1997 SUBURBAN - FUEL GAUGE PEGS AT PAST FULL. FUEL PUMP FAILS. I AM NOT SURE OF THE REASON FOR THESE THINGS TO HAPPEN ABUT IT KEEP RECURRING AND I DO NOT HAVE THE CASH TO BE GOING TO A MECHANIC EVERY 2 TO 3 MONTHS. I HAVE LOOKED THIS PROBLEM UP ON THE NET MANY TIMES AND THE LIST OF PEOPLE WITH THIS AND SIMILAR PROBLEMS APPEARS TO BE GROWING. *TR.Mileage was 165000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GBEC16R0VJ. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in MERIDIAN, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Visibility

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10270189

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2006.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY . WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ONLY SOMETIMES. SOMETIMES HAVE TO SPIN THE CONTROLLER A FEW TIMES TO GET THEM WORKING. EVEN THEN THEY MAY NOT WORK. FRUSTRATING! *TR.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16R7VJ. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10270193

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2003.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY . SIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS.....ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER ONLY MOVES THE EITHER MIRROR DOWNWARD. WILL NOT MOVE EITHER MIRROR LEFT, RIGHT, OR UP. HAVE REPLACED THIS CONTROLLER TWICE BEFORE FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. ONE WITH THE DEALER AND ONE ON MY OWN. BOTH TIMES BRAND NEW PARTS. THERE IS ANOTHER RECALL FOR THIS ITEM BUT APPARENTLY DOES NOT INCLUDE MY VIN. !!!! *TR.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16R7VJ. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in WEST DES MOINES, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Exterior Lighting

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10335282

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2003.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . WHEN IT BEGAN TO RAIN, I TURNED ON THE WIPER SWITCH TO HAVE NOTHING HAPPEN BUT A SOFT BUZZING NOISE. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING AND INTERMITTENT, SINCE IT BEGAN SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2003. I NOW FIND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS, BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED AND NOW WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. GM RECALL NO. 03023. GM REFUSES TO HELP AS THE RECALL HAS BEEN "CLOSED", AND THEIR RECORDS INDICATE THE REPAIR WAS MADE. I OWNED THE VEHICLE DURING THAT ENTIRE TIME. IT WAS NOT REPAIRED! *TR.Mileage was 139000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16R5VJ. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in BELOIT, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10335282

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2003.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHEN IT BEGAN TO RAIN, I TURNED ON THE WIPER SWITCH TO HAVE NOTHING HAPPEN BUT A SOFT BUZZING NOISE. THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING AND INTERMITTENT, SINCE IT BEGAN SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2003. I NOW FIND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS, BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED AND NOW WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. GM RECALL NO. 03023. GM REFUSES TO HELP AS THE RECALL HAS BEEN "CLOSED", AND THEIR RECORDS INDICATE THE REPAIR WAS MADE. I OWNED THE VEHICLE DURING THAT ENTIRE TIME. IT WAS NOT REPAIRED! *TR.Mileage was 139000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16R5VJ. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in BELOIT, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10379801

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTION WHEN IN ACTIVATION; AND OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER) WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS CLOSED. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HAVE QUALIFIED DUE TO THE MODEL YEAR, EXCESSIVE MILEAGE; AND BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED. THE CONTACT DISAGREED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER AND STATED THAT THE RECALL SUMMARY DID NOT MENTION THOSE FACTORS AS A REQUIREMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. .Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16R1VG. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in WALLINGFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10415209

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BURNED WIRES NEAR THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 197,000. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 197000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16R7VG. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 Service Brakes

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 Safety Review #10469450

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE LINES ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. AROUND MARCH 2008 I WAS TRAVELING ON THE SOUTHERN STATE PARKWAY IN LONG ISLAND, NY WHEN I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND A LARGE CLOUD OF SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH WAS CAUSED BY BRAKE FLUID HITTING THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND CAUSED A HOLE IN THE LINE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. ONLY THAT PARTICULAR LINE WAS REPLACED DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF REPLACING ALL LINES FROM FRONT TO BACK. TODAY AUGUST 6, 2012 I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE WHEN I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ONCE AGAIN IT WENT TO THE FLOOR AND A LARGE CLOUD OF SMOKE CAME OUT DUE TO THE BRAKE FLUID HITTING THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND ANOTHER BRAKE LINE THAT HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND CAUSED A HOLE IN THE LINE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. AT THE TIME OF THE SECOND INCIDENT THE TRUCK HAD 141,000 MILES ON IT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 132000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16R9VG. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 problem was reported in SATSUMA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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