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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior Report #10103189

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2004.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR . THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE MIRRORS FAILED. THE OBJECTS APPEARED FAR AWAY THAN NORMAL. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE HAD A TOW MIRROR PACKAGE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE MIRROR COULD BE REPLACED, BUT THE DRIVER HAD TO PAY FOR IT. *AK THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT HAD COME ON. *SC .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNGK26G75G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in FAIRFAX, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: POHANKA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703 968 6677 . DEALER'S CITY: CHANTILLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 20151 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Report #10103189

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2004.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) . THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE MIRRORS FAILED. THE OBJECTS APPEARED FAR AWAY THAN NORMAL. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE HAD A TOW MIRROR PACKAGE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE MIRROR COULD BE REPLACED, BUT THE DRIVER HAD TO PAY FOR IT. *AK THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT HAD COME ON. *SC .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNGK26G75G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in FAIRFAX, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: POHANKA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703 968 6677 . DEALER'S CITY: CHANTILLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 20151 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power Train Automatic Transmission Lever And Linkage Column Shift

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Lever And Linkage Column Shift Report #10106062

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT . 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN (LESS THAN 1 WEEK OLD) -CAR WAS PLACED INTO PARK ON A DRIVEWAY WITH HILL -PARKING FOOT BRAKE WAS ENGAGED -I LEFT THE VEHICLE AND STARTED WALKING INTO THIS HOUSE -AT 30 YDS I HEARD SOMETHING BEHIND ME AND TURNED TO REALIZE THE CAR WAS ROLLING -I RAN BACK, JUMPED INTO THE CAR AND SLAMMED THE BRAKE ON -I TESTED THIS 3 MORE TIMES AND REPEATED THIS CONDITION. -THE DASHBOARD INDICATOR IS SAYING THE CAR IS IN PARK, BUT IT IS NOT LOCKING -AN ADDITIONAL CONCERN WAS THAT PARKING BRAKE DID NOT HOLD UP WITH 3 CHILDREN IN MY HOUSEHOLD THIS IS A MAJOR CONCERN. NOT TO MENTION IT NEARLY RAN ME OVER. THIS IS A BRAND NEW CAR!!! NOT MORE THAN 400 MILES ON IT. CAR IS CURRENTLY BEING LOOKED AT BY THE CHEVY DEALER. THIS IS SERIOUS AND THOUGHT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO INFORM THE AGENCY.I*=*AK -.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in WEST SIMSBURY, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20041229. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: O'NEILLS CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: AVON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Report #10118935

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST . MANUFACTURER PROMISED TO PURCHASE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DUE TO THE HYDROBOOST BRAKE RECALL. THEY PROMISED TO MAKE THE FIRST PAYMENT UPON RECEIPT OF THE NEW VEHICLE. OWNER HAD IN HER POSSESSION AN ALERT BULLETIN ABOUT THE HYDROBOOST. NEITHER MANUFACTURER NOR DEALERSHIP CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY. NOTICE STATED, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO STOP DELIVERY AND ANY PURCHASES FOR THE SUBURBANS AND OTHER GM TRUCKS DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2005. HIGHLIGHTED SENTENCE STATED NOT TO ALLOW CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE. *AK .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z35G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in WARNER ROBINS, GA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: FIVE STAR . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 478-922-9341 . DEALER'S CITY: WARNER ROBINS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: GA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 31098 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10120032

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 15, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K-1500 4WD; WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEED ~10-15 MPH AND APPLIED BRAKES HARD WITH SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTE LOSS OF BRAKES RESULTING IN MVA AND DAMAGE TO THREE VEHICLES, INCLUDING MY OWN.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 101000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16T61G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power Train Automatic Transmission

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10126396

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 17, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . DT: THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED DIFFERENT PARTS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. *JB .Mileage was 900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z25G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050514. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: RYDELL .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10129728

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . THE ANTILOCK BRAKES COME ON AT LOW SPEED, WHICH IS STARTLING AND INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS DEFECT IS ACKNOWLEGED BY GENERAL MOTORS, THOUGH THEY REFUSE TO ISSUE A RECALL. THEY TELL ME TO PAY FOR IT MYSELF. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS DEFECT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z72G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in ATTICA, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 20021010. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: JOSEPH CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: MILLINGTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10140712

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . GENERAL MOTORS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED AN SUV/TRUCK RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE RECALL WENT INTO EFFECT IN 14 COLD-WEATHER STATES AND CANADA...BUT IT EXCLUDED WISCONSIN!!!! IT DID SO BECAUSE GM SAID IT DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS FROM WISCONSIN. THAT'S LUDICROUS! MANY HERE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS IN IOWA, MICHIGAN, AND ALL THE REST. I EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM, TOOK MY 2001 SUBURBAN TO MY GM DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND WAS TOLD I'D BE REIMBURSED SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. THEN THE WISCONSIN EXCLUSION WAS ANNOUNCED. MANY PEOPLE HERE WILL BE OPERATING UNSAFE VEHICLES...AND THAT'S NOT RIGHT! PLEASE HELP. MARK & SHARON LEIDER. *NM.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in SHEBOYGAN, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft Report #10144695

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT . WHILE DRIVING INTO WORK THE REAR END HOUSING EXPLODED AND THE DRIVE SHAFT DROPPED TO PIECES BOTH FLEW ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY SOME COMING OUT RED HOT. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1845 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16ZX5J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20051020. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HOSKINS CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 347-439-0900 . DEALER'S CITY: ELK GROVE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60009 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Tires Sidewall

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Tires Sidewall Report #10146032

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with TIRES:SIDEWALL . WHILE DRIVING OUR 2005 SUBURBAN ON THE INTERSTATE, THE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR CAME ON AND IMMEDIATELY THE BACK END BECAME SQUIRRELLY. PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN AT THE SIDEWALL. THE TREAD CAUGHT ONTO THE WHEEL WELL FLARE, CAUSING ABOUT $500 IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE SUBURBAN, A P265/70R16 FIRESTONE WILDERNESS RADIAL. THE VIN NUMBER ON THE SUBURBAN IS [XXX]. THE TIRES HAD ABOUT 12,000 MILES OF USAGE WHEN THE BLOWOUT HAPPENED. I CONTACTED GM (SERVICE REQUEST CLAIM #[XXX]) AND HAD THE SERVICE MANAGER AT JOHN SERETTI CHEVROLET IN MOON, PA INSPECT THE TIRE. HE COULD FIND NO PUNCTURES, FOREIGN OBJECTS OR OTHER EVIDENCE OF EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE TIRE. GM REVIEWED THIS AND INFORMED ME THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION TO DECLARE A DEFECT, SO THEY REFERRED ME TO THE TIRES MANUFACTURER, FIRESTONE. THE FIRESTONE SHOP IN MOON, PA ALSO COULD NOT FIND ANY PUNCTURE OR EXTERNAL DAMAGE. THE MANAGER THERE SAID THE BLOWOUT COULD HAVE HAPPENED FOR ANY NUMBER OF REASONS OTHER THAN A DEFECT AND TRIED TO SUGGEST THAT IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN WITH TOO LITTLE TIRE PRESSURE. THAT CANNOT BE THE CASE. THE TIRES HAD BEEN ROTATED AND THE AIR PRESSURE CHECKED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITHIN THE PREVIOUS MONTH AND THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR PRESSURE SENSOR THAT WARNS OF DROPS. THAT SENSOR WENT OFF AT THE SAME TIME THE TIRE BLEW. FIRESTONE SOLD US A REPLACEMENT TIRE AT A PRORATED COST BASED ON THE USAGE FROM THE ORIGINAL. *JB UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 123000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16233J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in SEWICKLEY, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050630. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10146800

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 24, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . ON TWO OCCASIONS MY 2005 SUBURBAN HAS STAYED ON CRUISE CONTROL EVEN AFTER TURNING OFF CRUISE CONTROL. MY VEHICLE KEPT A CONSTANT SPEED AT WHICH IT WAS SET WHEN I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FLAT HIGHWAYS. I WAS NOT DESCENDING. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z15G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in WESLACO, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050202. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BERT OGDEN SUPERSTORE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 956-581-1111 . DEALER'S CITY: MISSION . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 78572 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power Train Automatic Transmission

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10147324

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 31, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND PRESSURE PUMP. *NM.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z15G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in TEMECULA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050212. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PARADISE CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 951-699-2699 . DEALER'S CITY: TEMECULA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92589 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Equipment Electrical Navigational System(global Positioning System)

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Equipment Electrical Navigational System(global Positioning System) Report #10147561

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2006.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) . CONSUMER 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN NAVIGATION GIVES INCOMPLETE DATA. *TS THE DEALER SUGGESTED TO THE CONSUMER THAT HE BORROW THE LATEST VERSION DVD VERSION 4.1 TO SEE IF THE SITUATION IMPROVES. *JB.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in ROME, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20050623. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10147493

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 23, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . THIS IS A PRE-CAUTIONARY COMPLAINT AS A RESULT OF MY SHOCK REGARDING GM'S 8.1L ENGINE IN THE SUBURBANS. ALSO WOULD APPLY TO SILVERADO HD AS WELL. THE VEHICLE IS USING EXCESSIVE OIL WHICH TO MY SURPRISE GM SAYS IS NORMAL. OIL USAGE IS 1.25 QTS PER 2000 MILES AND GM INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD USE AS MUCH AS 1QT PER 1000 MILES (ASSUMING 10 MILES TO THE GALLON). THE CONCERN IS REGARDING EMISSIONS DURABILITY AND INDIRECT FAILURES AS A RESULT OF THIS OIL LOADING INTO THE EXHAUST AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. GM WOULD NOT PROVIDE DETAILS TO ME BUT, INDUSTRY NORMS ARE ASSUMING WORST CASE 1/2 OF THIS LEVEL OF EXPECTED OIL USAGE. GM WAS UNCONCERNED AND HAS A BULLETIN FOR THEIR DEALERS STATING THIS. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BOTH FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT FOR POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE AND FOR EMISSIONS DURABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNGK26GX5G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in BRIGHTON, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040902. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: WALDECKER CHEVEROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 517-223-9142 . DEALER'S CITY: FOWLERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48836 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Report #10147493

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 23, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL . THIS IS A PRE-CAUTIONARY COMPLAINT AS A RESULT OF MY SHOCK REGARDING GM'S 8.1L ENGINE IN THE SUBURBANS. ALSO WOULD APPLY TO SILVERADO HD AS WELL. THE VEHICLE IS USING EXCESSIVE OIL WHICH TO MY SURPRISE GM SAYS IS NORMAL. OIL USAGE IS 1.25 QTS PER 2000 MILES AND GM INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD USE AS MUCH AS 1QT PER 1000 MILES (ASSUMING 10 MILES TO THE GALLON). THE CONCERN IS REGARDING EMISSIONS DURABILITY AND INDIRECT FAILURES AS A RESULT OF THIS OIL LOADING INTO THE EXHAUST AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. GM WOULD NOT PROVIDE DETAILS TO ME BUT, INDUSTRY NORMS ARE ASSUMING WORST CASE 1/2 OF THIS LEVEL OF EXPECTED OIL USAGE. GM WAS UNCONCERNED AND HAS A BULLETIN FOR THEIR DEALERS STATING THIS. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BOTH FROM A SAFETY STANDPOINT FOR POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE AND FOR EMISSIONS DURABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNGK26GX5G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in BRIGHTON, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040902. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: WALDECKER CHEVEROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 517-223-9142 . DEALER'S CITY: FOWLERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48836 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior Report #10147622

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS NO QUICK EXIT FROM THE THIRD SEAT AND THE TAILGATE. IT TAKES TOO MUCH FORCE TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE IS SO LONG THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT SHOW THE ROAD VERY WELL EVEN AFTER ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE TAKE TOO MUCH FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. LASTLY, THE PICKUP ON THE TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH WHICH IS A CONCERN IN EMERGENCY CONDITIONS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER, AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE ALL ISSUES ARE WITH THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z45J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in RICHMOND, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050108. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10147622

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS NO QUICK EXIT FROM THE THIRD SEAT AND THE TAILGATE. IT TAKES TOO MUCH FORCE TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE IS SO LONG THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT SHOW THE ROAD VERY WELL EVEN AFTER ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE TAKE TOO MUCH FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. LASTLY, THE PICKUP ON THE TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH WHICH IS A CONCERN IN EMERGENCY CONDITIONS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER, AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE ALL ISSUES ARE WITH THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z45J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in RICHMOND, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050108. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate Report #10147622

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS NO QUICK EXIT FROM THE THIRD SEAT AND THE TAILGATE. IT TAKES TOO MUCH FORCE TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE IS SO LONG THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT SHOW THE ROAD VERY WELL EVEN AFTER ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE TAKE TOO MUCH FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. LASTLY, THE PICKUP ON THE TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH WHICH IS A CONCERN IN EMERGENCY CONDITIONS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER, AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE ALL ISSUES ARE WITH THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z45J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in RICHMOND, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050108. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power Train Automatic Transmission

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10147622

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS NO QUICK EXIT FROM THE THIRD SEAT AND THE TAILGATE. IT TAKES TOO MUCH FORCE TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE IS SO LONG THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT SHOW THE ROAD VERY WELL EVEN AFTER ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE TAKE TOO MUCH FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. LASTLY, THE PICKUP ON THE TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH WHICH IS A CONCERN IN EMERGENCY CONDITIONS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER, AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE ALL ISSUES ARE WITH THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z45J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in RICHMOND, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050108. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Steering Column

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Steering Column Report #10150327

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 03, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING:COLUMN . STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I START MY VAN IT WANTS TO KEEP TURNING OVER. AND WHEN IT FINALLY STARTS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. THE CAR LOT THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM SAYS THERE'S NOTHING THAT THEY CAN FIND THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. BUT IT KEEPS ACCRUING. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE DEALER. THEY DIDN'T MAKE MY VAN, GM MOTORS DID. I WANT TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THE DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS GREAT.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNDV23L95D. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in FAIRFIELD, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20050309. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: JOSEPH CHEVOLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 5137416700 . DEALER'S CITY: CINCINNATI . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power Train Automatic Transmission

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10153836

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 27, 2006.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BEING ON AN INCLINE AND WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN DRIVE THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACK IF THE BRAKES ARE NOT APPLIED. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS IS THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED. UPDATED 4/14/2006 - *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 19900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNGK26U55R. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in STUART, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20041201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: E.D. MORSE CHEVORLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 561-844-5262 . DEALER'S CITY: NORTH PALM BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33408 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10170468

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2006.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR. I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THE CAR FOR A MONTH AND THE DASH LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS WOULD DIM ON AND OFF BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED FROM AND HAD MY CAR FOR A WEEK AND REPLACED CONTROL MODULE CAR STILL PROCEED TO DO THE SAME THING BROUGHT IT IN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NORMAL BECAUSE CAR HAD PCM AFTER 4 MONTHS OF GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH THESE DEALERSHIPS CAR WAS FINALLY FIXED DUE TO A RECALL IN A SCREW AND WIRE NOT BEING GROUNDED CORRECTLY. NOW MY CAR IS IN THE DEALERSHIP WITH NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND ARE TRYING TO SAY THAT CAR WAS HIT BY LIGHTING CAR WOULD NOT START BURNING SMELL CAME FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD OF CAR. NOW CAR DOES NOT RUN OVER 15 MPH WITH DYING OUT BATTERY ONLY HOLD CHARGE OF 10 VOLTS. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30066 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNDT13S152. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in LANSING, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 20061001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: STEVE PETERS CHEVY .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Seat Belts Rear Buckle Assembly

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Seat Belts Rear Buckle Assembly Report #10171979

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 14, 2006.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER AND CENTER SECOND ROW SEATS CAME UNLATCHED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER EACH TIME WHERE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. UPDATED 12/1/2006 - *NM.Mileage was 26600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z75G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in KELLER, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050702. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BANKSTON CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 817-498-2400 . DEALER'S CITY: NORTH RIDGELAND HILLS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 76180 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Report #10200539

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2007.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY . LAST WEEK, I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK AS USUAL. WHEN I WENT TO PULL OFF, THE GAS LIGHT FAILED TO GO OFF, THE GAS NEEDLE DID NOT MOVE AND THE BELL TO INDICATE THAT THE TANK WAS EMPTY WENT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT'S MY FUEL SENDING UNIT AND THAT HE'S SEEN SEVERAL OF THESE DEFECT LATELY...AND THAT I SHOULD CHECK FOR A RECALL. SINCE, I'VE HAD TO MONITOR WHEN I GAS UP AND HOW FAR I DRIVE...WHICH IS NOT ONLY FRUSTRATING, IT'S SCARY! THE NEEDLE NOW FLOATS FROM FULL TO EMPTY AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN, BUT FOR THE MOST PART, IT RESTS ON E. VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER...THIS MODEL IS NOT GIVEN AS AN OPTION IN LATER SCREEN WHERE I ENTERED "SUBURBAN". I OWN A CHEVY TRAILBLAZER. THANK YOU *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):11111111111. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20051121. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GREENBRIER PONTIAC GMC KIA . DEALER'S CITY: CHESAPEAKE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control Report #10204412

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2005.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL TOOK AN EXTREMELY LONG TIME TO ACTIVATE. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL FINALLY ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND MADE A LOUD REVVING NOISE. HE THEN NOTICED THAT THE RPM INCREASED FROM 1,800 TO APPROXIMATELY 4,300. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THE FAILURE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z65J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in SEDONA, AZ. Vehicle was purchased on 20050911. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LAMB .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10205627

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2007.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . SPEEDOMETER WAS TICKING UP AND DOWN RATHER THAN SMOOTHLY INCREASING AND DECREASING. WE USED CRUISE CONTROL WHEN ON A TRIP AND THEN THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED MALFUNCTIONING. SINCE THIS OCCURRED, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN STUCK PAST 120 MPH ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHEN WE WERE GOING ABOUT 30. THIS IS CERTAINLY A SAFETY HAZARD FOR WHICH A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF IT MALFUNCTIONS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING AND YOU ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING. YOU WOULD TEND TO DRIVE SLOWER AND YOU COULD BE REAR-ENDED BY SOMEONE ELSE WHO WAS EITHER SPEEDING OR DOING THE CORRECT SPEED LIMIT. I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND CHEVROLET HAS NOT STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE AND ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I FOUND OUT ACCIDENTALLY THAT WHEN YOU START THE VEHICLE, THE SPEEDOMETER RESETS BY 5MPH. I WOULD HAVE TO START THE VEHICLE REPEATEDLY TO GET IT BACK TO ZERO. ALTHOUGH THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR THE STARTER, THIS WAS MY ONLY OPTION AT THE TIME. I JUST SAW SOMETHING ON THE INTERNET THAT SAID TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THEN TRY TO START IT. BY DOING THIS IT WOULD RESET THE SPEEDOMETER BY 5MPH EVERY TIME WITHOUT ENGAGING THE STARTER. THIS DID WORK, BUT WHEN I DROVE THE VEHICLE THE NEXT TIME, THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK AT ALL. I TRIED RESETTING THE SPEEDOMETER AGAIN BY PUTTING IT IN PARK AND STARTING, BUT TO NO AVAIL. AFTER TRYING MANY MORE TIMES TO RESET BY STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED TO WORK. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AT EVERY LEVEL. THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BEG AND PLEAD TO GET A MANUFACTURER DEFECT FIXED. WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO CAUSE CHEVROLET TO FIX THIS DEFECT, ACCIDENTS OR FATALITIES? IF YOU LOOK AT THE WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/CHEVROLET-TAHOE/T2BGKBGI55EKNU77C/P3 YOU WILL SEE THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. *TR .Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16ZX5G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in GREENSBURG, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20070529. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Tires Tread/belt

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Tires Tread/belt Report #10208841

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2007.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO COOPER TEMPRA TRAIL CUTTERS, SIZE LT26570R17 TIRES (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE TIRES. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE REAR FENDER, BUMPER, AND TAILPIPE. TRIPLE A ARRIVED AND REPLACED THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE BODY SHOP AND ALL FOUR TIRES WILL BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE ALSO SHOWS TREAD SEPARATION AND BLISTERS. THE DOT NUMBER AND DEALER INFORMATION WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 85,000. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z95G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in WETUMPKA, AL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RIVERSIDE CHEVROLET .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Steering

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Steering Report #10210906

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2007.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR. THE FAILURE TO THE VEHICLE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING SHAFT. CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A LOSS OF STEERING. CHEVROLET SERVICE LUBED THE STEERING SHAFT PER A GM SERVICE BULLETIN. THIS REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED. CHEVROLET SERVICE STATED THAT GM HAS DEVELOPED A NEW STEERING SHAFT TO ELIMINATE THIS PROBLEM. I WILL BE TAKING MY VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR 3 DAYS FROM THIS WRITING. CHEVROLET SUGGESTED THIS COMPLAINT AS A METHOD OF OBTAINING A RECALL AND SUBSEQUENTLY A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z25G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in ODENTON, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050623. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TATE CHERVOLET INC. . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4107576300 . DEALER'S CITY: ANNAPOLIS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 21409 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10213201

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 2007.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2005 CHEVY TAHOE HAS BEEN ACTING ERRATICALLY. SOMETIMES IT WILL WORK NORMALLY. OTHER TIMES, IT WILL NOT REGISTER AT ALL. ADDITIONALLY TIME IT WILL READ ERRONEOUSLY WHEN DRIVING TRAFFIC SPEEDS. THE SELECTION PROCESS DID NOT ALLOW ME TO REGISTER A TAHOE, ONLY A SUBURBAN, WHICH IS WHY THE VEHICLE INFORMATION LOOKS AS IT DOES. *TR.Mileage was 41000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNEK13T85R. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in GOLDSBORO, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050620. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10213988

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 05, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT SHOW THE RIGHT SPEED. FIRST IS WAS UP BY 30MPH EVENTUALLY IT SETTLED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND THAT IS WHERE ITS STUCK, IT DOES NOT SHOW MY PROPER SPEED ANY MORE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in PLAISTOW, NH. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050610. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: DELUCA OF HAVERHILL .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Report #10215337

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 31, 2007.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) . I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN 4X4 AND WITHIN THE FIRST 14,000 MILES IT HAS STARTED TO ENGAGE INTO 4W LO WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, IN REVERSE, GOING 25 MPH IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD(THIS IS A GEAR THAT YOU CANNOT DRIVE OVER 15MPH IN). NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT SHELLWORTH CHEVROLET LOCATED IN VACAVILLE, CA HAS BEEN TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR OVER 25,000 MILES AND OVER 6 TIMES IN THE SHOP. THEY HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL WITH THE LAST TIME IT WAS IN THE SHOP UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING FOR ME. IT HAS EVEN BEEN TOWED INTO THEIR SHOP ON ONE OCCASION. THEY NO LONGER WANT TO PROVIDE ME WITH SERVICE, TOLD ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH GM FOR A BUYBACK PURCHASE AND SHOED ME OFF. GM SAYS IT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE BUYBACK PROGRAM PROBABLY BECAUSE OF ALL THE FALSE AND INACCURATE INFORMATION THE SERVICE WRITERS HAVE DOCUMENTED ON THE WORK ORDERS. I HAVE ASKED TO SPEAK TO GM DISTRICT MANAGER WHO HAS MADE THIS DECISION AND HE HAS DECLINED TO SPEAK TO ME, AS WELL AS THE SERVICE MANAGER AT SHELLWORTH HAS NOT RETURNED MY LAST 2 PHONE CALLS. THE LAW STATES THAT THEY EITHER FIX MY VEHICLE TO A WORKING ORDER OR GIVE ME A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. THEY ARE NOT DOING EITHER. ON OCT. 31 AFTER ARGUING WITH THEM BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T WANT TO HANDLE THE ISSUE THAT TIME EITHER THEY DECIDED TO GO LOOK AT A DIFFERENT BULLETIN AND FOUND SOMETHING, SO THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS AND RELEASED THE VEHICLE TO ME. SINCE THEN THE LIGHT HAS CAME ON 2 TIMES WHICH IS THE START OF THE PROCESS IN WHICH IT THEN ENGAGES TO 4W LO ALL BY ITSELF. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z75G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in DIXON, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050625. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SHELLWORTH CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (707) 448-6226 . DEALER'S CITY: VACAVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 95688 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10219721

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2007.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . SPEEDOMETER WOULD GO UP WHEN I INCREASED SPEED BUT WOULD NOT GO BACK DOWN WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE SPEEDOMETER TO RESET TO ZERO BY REPEATEDLY STARTING AND TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT MONTH THE NEEDLE WOULD DO THE SAME THING. I COULD RESET IT THE SAME WAY. AS OF NOW ITS PEGGED AT THE BOTTOM AND I CANNOT RESET IT. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z15G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in MOUNT HOLLY, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050925. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VICRTORY CHEVROLETE . DEALER'S CITY: MOUNT HOLLY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 28120 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10225401

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE RPM'S DECREASED TO 1,000. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD CLUNK FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE REMAINS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,638..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11638 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z15G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ. Vehicle was purchased on 20070524. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BRADLEY CHEVROLET .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10228115

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 22, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . MY SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN WENT OUT AND THE DEALER SAY IT WOULD CAUSE $500 DOLLARS TO REPLACE IT I THOUGHT THAT WAS RIDICULOUS I WENT ON LINE AND SEEN THAT OTHER PEOPLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR GMC VEHICLES THERE ALL TO BE A RECALL ON THE SPEEDOMETER GMC IS GETTING A BAD REPUTATION. *TR.Mileage was 689000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z35G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in MEMPHIS, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Air Bags

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Air Bags Report #10232541

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2006.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING 6 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT MY BRAND NEW SUBURBAN. THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHICH MEANS THE SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK IF IN AN ACCIDENT. THE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT SIX TIMES. NOW GM STATED THAT THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING FURTHER AND THEIR SOLUTION IS FOR ME TO BUY A NEW CAR WHEN MY CAR IS ONLY 2.5 YEARS OLD AND ONLY HAS 36,000 MILES ON IT..Mileage was 10900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z05G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in ROANOKE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power Train Automatic Transmission

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10232748

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 06, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING; THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR; THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED ON 2/06/2008, WE HAD IT REBUILT. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 69710 MILES. WE WERE IN A RURAL AREA AT THE TIME RATHER THAN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THANK GOODNESS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69710 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z55G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in DEXTER, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10256129

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 17, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN STOPS WORKING AT RANDOM TIMES. IT STARTED APPROX. ONE WEEK AGO AT 73000 MILES. SINCE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, CHEVROLET WILL NOT PAY. THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED FOR MY VEHICLE. *TR.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in MORRISON, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10256576

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 02, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BEEN GOING OUT FOR SOME TIME. IT WILL EITHER NOT REGISTER OR REGISTER OFF SO THAT THE PERSON DRIVING HAS NO IDEA OF SPEED. I HAVE CONTACTED CHEVY AND MY DEALER AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT CHEVY KNOWS OF THE ISSUE BUT WILL ONLY COVER REPLACEMENT THROUGH MODEL YEAR 2004. THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT TO TRY TO FORCE COVERAGE OF ADDITIONAL YEARS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69720 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z85G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in BRAINERD, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10258603

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 21, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE CANNOT DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE SPEED, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $600. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BECAUSE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE YEAR, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 5/26/09 *CN THE SPEEDOMETER IS BROKEN AND THE ELECTRICAL COMMUNICATION MAKES A BUZZING SOUND. UPDATED 05/28/09.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z05G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in OAKLAND, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HAIGHT AUTO SALES . DEALER'S CITY: PITTSBURGH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10258603

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 21, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE CANNOT DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE SPEED, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $600. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BECAUSE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE YEAR, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 5/26/09 *CN THE SPEEDOMETER IS BROKEN AND THE ELECTRICAL COMMUNICATION MAKES A BUZZING SOUND. UPDATED 05/28/09.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z05G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in OAKLAND, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HAIGHT AUTO SALES . DEALER'S CITY: PITTSBURGH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10258699

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . THE SPEEDOMETER IN MY 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE NEEDLE IS INDICATING 30MPH ALL THE TIME. THIS INITIALLY LEAD TO ME THINKING I WAS GOING SLOWER THAN I REALLY WAS UNTIL I FIGURED OUT THAT IT WASN'T WORKING PROPERLY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 66747 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z05G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in AKRON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10258700

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. IT IS STUCK ON 30MPH. THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL WHAT SPEED YOU ARE TRAVELING AT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 66747 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z05G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in AKRON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10263962

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STARTED READING "0" IN NOVEMBER 2008 BUT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY OIL. (MILEAGE APPROX. 49,000) I CHECK IT OFTEN AND HAVE THE OIL CHANGED REGULARLY. IN FEBRUARY 2009 MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED REGISTERING INACCURATELY. FIRST, IT WOULD SAY I WAS GOING 40 MPH AT A DEAD STOP. CURRENTLY, IT IS PAST THE 120 MPH MARK AND HOLDING. (MILEAGE 52,000) I TOOK IT TO A CHEVY DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE DASHBOARD CIRCUIT BOARD AND THAT IT WOULD BE $500 TO REPLACE IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THIS PART HAD BEEN RECALLED ON THE 2003-2004 MODELS BUT NOT THE 2005. THAT I COULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND IF IT WAS RECALLED I COULD BE REIMBURSED. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN ESPECIALLY WITH YOUNG TEENAGE DRIVERS. IT SEEMS OBVIOUS TO ME READING THROUGH ALL THE COMPLAINTS FOR THE 2005 MODEL AND THE RECALLS OF PREVIOUS YEARS THAT THE 2005 MODEL SHOULD BE RECALLED AS WELL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z35G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in GREENWICH, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10269859

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER... SAYS THE VEHICLE IS MOVING 120 MPH WHEN IN A VILLAGE AND 30 ON THE HIGHWAY... IT READS ERRATICALLY ALL OF THE TIME. STARTED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO (78,000 MILES) THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. IS CHEVROLET GOING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM? I HAVE READ NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z25J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in BYRON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10274278

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2008.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . AS I HAVE READ THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. MY SPEEDOMETER ON OUR 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 67,000 MILES QUIT WORKING. ON A LONG TRIP IT WOULD ONLY SHOW 45-60 MPH. I KNOW I WAS GOING ALOT FASTER. WHEN I ACCELERATED IT WOULD SLOWLY JUMP UP TO SPEED. SEVERAL TIMES THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS AFFECTED ALSO. WE HAD THE CLUSTER REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP. LUCKILY WE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN FROM DEC 08 UNTIL MAY OF 09 IT HAPPENED 10 TIMES. *TR.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16ZX5G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in VICTORIA, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Latches/locks/linkages Hatchback/liftgate Lock

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Latches/locks/linkages Hatchback/liftgate Lock Report #10276865

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH, IT FAILS TO OPEN FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR HATCH WOULD NOT LOCK PROPERLY AND WOULD TRIGGER THE VEHICLE'S ALARM SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51,400..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z45G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in HIGHLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10277083

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2007.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER...OFTEN THE NEEDLE STICKS AT 120 MPH WHEN ONLY GOING ABOUT 30...SOMETIMES AT 40 WHEN ACTUALLY NOT MOVING AT A STOPLIGHT. IT READS ERRATICALLY ALL OF THE TIME. STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO (75,000 MILES). VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR, SO I KEEP MY PORTABLE GPS RUNNING TO GET ACTUAL SPEED. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z25G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in GOOSE CREEK, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner Report #10285281

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 21, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR OF THE AIR CONDITIONER INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BLOWER RESISTOR, BECAUSE IT MELTED IN SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55,000. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNEC16Z85J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in WHITEHOUSE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10308902

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 12, 2010.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS BRAKES AND THE STABILITRAK WERE OUT OF ORDER UNTIL THE ABS CONTROL MODULE PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. PART#15234605 HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR OVER THREE WEEKS AND EACH WEEK THE DEALER ADDED TWO ADDITIONAL WEEKS AS THE AVAILABILITY DATE. THE GM MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE CONTACT FILED A CLAIM WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000..Mileage was 88000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z65J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in DENMARK, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10311768

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . IN ,MAY 2009 MY SPEEDO WAS OUT OF WHACK SAYS IM DRIVING 100MPH DOWN STREET, BURIED AT 120MPH ON HIGHWAY. CAME BACK TO LIFE LATER BUT NOW ITS HIT OR MISS IF IT WORKS. I HAVE TO USE MY MAGELLAN FOR SPEEDO NOW AND CHEVY DEALER SAID IF I WAS UNDER 70K THEY COULD FIX IT FOR FREE BUT SINCE IM AT 85K AND THEY SAY I HAVE TO PAY IN FULL (APPROX $750.00) AND CHEVY NEVER TOLD ME ABOUT THIS I LEARNED OF THE PROBLEM FROM A FRIEND. *TR.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z35J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in VALLEJO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10316659

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY GIVEN SPEED THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000. UPDATED 11/16/10. *LJ.Mileage was 55000 miles. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in HILLSBORO, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Power Train Automatic Transmission

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10323111

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER. *TGW CONSUMER SENT IN DUPLICATE LETTER ON 3/25/2010. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS STUCK AT 120 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HER VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL, AS HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DID NOT FALL WITHIN THE RANGE. THE SECOND PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WAS THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER, DUE TO THE INTERAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. *JB UPDATED 04/12/10.*JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z35G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in MONUMENT, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: AL SERRA CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 719-867-1000 . DEALER'S CITY: COLORADO SPRINGS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 80920 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10323111

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE SPEEDOMETER. *TGW CONSUMER SENT IN DUPLICATE LETTER ON 3/25/2010. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS STUCK AT 120 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HER VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL, AS HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DID NOT FALL WITHIN THE RANGE. THE SECOND PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WAS THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER, DUE TO THE INTERAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. *JB UPDATED 04/12/10.*JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z35G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in MONUMENT, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: AL SERRA CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 719-867-1000 . DEALER'S CITY: COLORADO SPRINGS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 80920 .
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate Report #10330116

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE . LIFTGATE DOES NOT HAVE A KEY LOCK ENTRY AND WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK/UNLOCK DOOR PANEL OR THE HAND HELD KEY REMOTE THEREFORE I CANNOT OPEN IT AT ALL. IT IS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING SINCE WE GOT THE SUBURBAN FOR THE SPACE BUT, BESIDES THAT - IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THERE IS NO MANUAL RELEASE. IF THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WERE DAMAGED AND THE SIDE DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED THERE IS NO WAY OF OPENING THE REAR DOOR. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THIS IS OF GREAT CONCERN TO ME. I GET FLASHES OF A CAR ACCIDENT AND A FIRE WITH MY KIDS TRAPPED INSIDE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR FROM OUTSIDE OR INSIDE! I CANNOT BELIEVE THERE IS NO MANUAL SAFETY LEVER! I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH THE LIFTGATE NOT OPENING ON SEVERAL BLOGS AND WEBSITES. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TYPE IN SUBURBAN REAR LIFTGATE WON'T UNLOCK. PLEASE REVIEW AS I DO FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE BEFORE IT AFFECTS THE SAFETY OF CONSUMERS. *TR.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10330116

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 26, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . LIFTGATE DOES NOT HAVE A KEY LOCK ENTRY AND WILL NOT UNLOCK USING THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK/UNLOCK DOOR PANEL OR THE HAND HELD KEY REMOTE THEREFORE I CANNOT OPEN IT AT ALL. IT IS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING SINCE WE GOT THE SUBURBAN FOR THE SPACE BUT, BESIDES THAT - IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THERE IS NO MANUAL RELEASE. IF THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WERE DAMAGED AND THE SIDE DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED THERE IS NO WAY OF OPENING THE REAR DOOR. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THIS IS OF GREAT CONCERN TO ME. I GET FLASHES OF A CAR ACCIDENT AND A FIRE WITH MY KIDS TRAPPED INSIDE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR FROM OUTSIDE OR INSIDE! I CANNOT BELIEVE THERE IS NO MANUAL SAFETY LEVER! I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH THE LIFTGATE NOT OPENING ON SEVERAL BLOGS AND WEBSITES. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TYPE IN SUBURBAN REAR LIFTGATE WON'T UNLOCK. PLEASE REVIEW AS I DO FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE BEFORE IT AFFECTS THE SAFETY OF CONSUMERS. *TR.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Latches/locks/linkages Hatchback/liftgate Lock

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Latches/locks/linkages Hatchback/liftgate Lock Report #10351341

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 10, 2010.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFT GATE LOCK MECHANISM WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION NOR WAS THE MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000..Mileage was 100000 miles. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in DALTON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Structure Body

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Structure Body Report #10357333

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . THIS IS A PREVENTATIVE COMPLAINT ABOUT A 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN REAR GLASS HINGE. SINCE FINDING OURS BROKEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON, WE HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS OF SUBURBANS AND TAHOES WITH THE SAME ISSUE, SOME EVEN STATING THE GLASS FLEW OFF INTO THE ROAD. *TR.Mileage was 71000 miles. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in TALLAHASSEE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10365013

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 2010.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AT A LOW SPEED UNTIL SHE HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO PICK UP SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURE. ON A LATER DATE WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AND THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE DISCS HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN..Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in SHARON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10366407

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO KEY SLOT FOR THE REAR HATCH AND NOW THE SWITCH, WHICH WAS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT OPEN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOW ON THE REAR HATCH AS WELL. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE REAR HATCH AND WINDOW HAD FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61000..Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z75G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in LAKE FORREST, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Fuel System, Gasoline

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10373464

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE WALKED AROUND THE VEHICLE HE SMELLED GASOLINE AND COULDN'T TELL WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM, BUT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ODOR CAME FROM A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL LINES. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO LEAVE HIS VEHICLE BECAUSE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO RUB TOGETHER. THE FUEL LINES WERE REPAIRED FROM THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. UPDATED 5/2/11 *CN UPDATED 05/16/11 .Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z05G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in CODY, WY. Vehicle was purchased on 20061201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KARYL TYLER CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: MISSOULA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10373504

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2010.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . MY 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS 79,985 MILES AND THIS WEEK WHILE DRIVING ROUTE 95 (70 MPH HIGHWAY IN THE SOUTH) FROM NEW JERSEY TO SOUTH CAROLINA MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED SHOWING A MUCH HIGHER SPEED THEN I WAS TRAVELING. I WAS USING MY GPS AT THE TIME AND IT SAID I WAS DOING 69 MPH WHILE MY GAUGE SHOWED A CONSTANT CLIMB TILL IT REACHED 120 MPH AND FLAT LINED BEYOND THAT POINT. THIS WAS A 1600 MILE ROUND TRIP AND IF I HAD NOT HAD MY GPS WITH ME I WOULD NOT KNOW HOW FAST OR SLOW I WAS GOING. I WAS WAITING FOR SOMETHING ELSE TO GO WRONG. WHILE IN SOUTH CAROLINA I WENT TO RECALLS ON THE INTERNET WITH 2005 GM SUV'S AND FOUND A WHOLE BUNCH OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, YET GM (CHEVROLET) HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING THAT I COULD FIND. I RETURNED HOME TODAY AND CALLED MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER AND EXPLAINED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND THEY SAID THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS AND GAVE ME AN APPOINTMENT FOR NEXT MONDAY 1/3/2011 TO BRING IN THE SUV. SINCE THIS CAR IS OUT OF SERVICE I AM HOLDING MY BREATH AS TO WHAT THE BILL COULD BE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING, I COULD BE NOT LOOKING AT THE GAUGE AND BE RUNNING RIGHT INTO A HIGH SPEED ERROR AND PUTTING MY FAMILY IN HARMS WAY. CAN ANYONE HELP? *TR.Mileage was 79750 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z55G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in SOMERSET, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Unknown Or Other

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Unknown Or Other Report #10383879

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . AS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY OTHERS, IT APPEARS THAT CHEVROLET'S PROBLEMS REGARDING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN THEIR LIGHT TRUCKS EXTEND BEYOND THE 2003 AND 2004 MODEL YEARS FOR WHICH THEY WERE "OFFERING" TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO 70,000 MILES. THE SPEEDOMETER IN OUR SUBURBAN ALSO BEGAN READING ERRATICALLY ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND HAS NOW PEGGED ITSELF AND IS STUCK AT 120 MPH. FORTUNATELY WE DID NOT HAVE ANY INCIDENTS WHEN THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED. HOWEVER, I BELIEVE CHEVROLET MAY HAVE A CONTINUING PROBLEM AND MORE SHOULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY COMPONENT. ADDITIONALLY, I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO MENTION THAT WHILE I WAS SEARCHING FOR OTHER INCIDENT REPORTS ON THIS MATTER, I DISCOVERED THAT THE SCOPE OF THIS PROBLEM MAY BE MASKED BY THE FACT THAT IT IS APPLICABLE TO NUMEROUS DIFFERENT MODELS AND YEARS. IT MIGHT BE HELPFUL FOR YOU TO COMPILE THE REPORTS FOR ALL MODELS OF THE SUBURBAN, YUKON AND SILVERADO TRUCKS AND THEIR GMC CLONES FOR THE 2003 TO 2005 OR 2006 MODEL YEARS. I BELIEVE THAT IF YOU COMBINE THESE DIFFERENT MODELS, YOU WILL SEE THAT THE SCOPE OF THIS PROBLEM IS QUITE LARGER THAN IT MIGHT APPEAR FOR EACH OF THESE MODELS SEPARATELY. .Mileage was 92000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z05G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in HAGERSTOWN, MD. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Latches/locks/linkages

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10396699

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 17, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . 1. THE REAR LIFTGATE WAS PERIODICALLY STICKING IN THE LOCKED POSITION EVEN WHEN UNLOCKING THE CAR WITH THE KEY FOB OR THE LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTONS. 2. THE REAR LIFTGATE IS NOW STUCK PERMANENTLY IN THE LOCKED POSITION MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO LOAD/UNLOAD THE REAR AREA OF THE CAR. THIS IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE AS REAR PASSENGERS MAY BECOME TRAPPED IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, SINCE THERE IS NO MANUAL UNLOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE REAR LIFT GATE. 3. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN YET. *TR.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JS1SK43AX32. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in MURRIETA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10402534

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 30, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . INSTRUMENT PANEL - CLUSTER DEVICE -- PANEL/ SPEEDOMETER WENT DEAD. GM SERVICE DEALER TOLD US, " THE ENTIRE TRUCK COULD DIE AND STOP WORKING AS A RESULT. " *TR.Mileage was 85000 miles. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in RICHMOND, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Fuel System, Gasoline

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10417685

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 21, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . GAS LEAKED FROM FUEL LINES WHICH WERE CROSSED WHEN VEHICLE WAS BUILT AS RESULT RUBBING OCCURRED AND LINES RUPTURED CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT. WENT TO DEALER FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED AND WOULDN'T ADMIT THIS IS WHY THE LEAK HAPPENED ORIGINALLY. HUSBAND HAS PATCHED A FEW TIMES NOW WHILE WE WAIT FOR NEW GAS LINES TO COME FROM GM BECAUS WE REFUSE TO GO TO DEALER AND USE OUR OWN GARAGE. HOPE NEW LAW GOES INTO EFFECT REGARDING THAT AS WELL. VERY DISSATISFIED AND IT LOOKS LIKE THERE WAS ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS. WILL NOT BUY CHEVY EVER AGAIN. TT.Mileage was 112000 miles. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in PLYMOUTH, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Latches/locks/linkages Hatchback/liftgate Lock

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Latches/locks/linkages Hatchback/liftgate Lock Report #10417771

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK . THE LIFT GATE LOCK ACTUATOR ON MY 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN HAS FAILED. IT HAS NO MEANS OF MANUAL OPERATION CREATING A SAFETY ISSUE CONCERNING EMERGENCY EXITING OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR, SUCH AS FRONTAL IMPACT OR FIRE. *TT.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z35G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in SHERWOOD, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10418107

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 06, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN.THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER, FUEL AND OIL GAUGES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. .Mileage was 69000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z65G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in GAINSVILLE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate Hinge And Attachments

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate Hinge And Attachments Report #10425843

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS . THE HINGE ON THE REAR HATCH GLASS CAME UNBONDED FROM THE GLASS. THIS CAN PROBABLY CAUSE GLASS MOVEMENT AND SHATTERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z95G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in RALEIGH, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10446689

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 21, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I WENT TO WASHINGTON AUTO SHOW TODAY 2/4/2012 AND ONE OF YOUR REP GAVE ME A CARD ABOUT YOUR SERVICE. I CAME HOME AND CHECK OUT YOUR WEBSITE AND FOUND OUT YOU HAVE BEEN RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT INSTRUMENT PANEL OF CHEVY SUBURBAN. I BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN IN MARCH 2005 FROM WIN KELLY CHEVORLET IN CLARKSVILLE, MD. ABOUT MIDDLE OF LAST YEAR I NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER IS ALWAYS STUCK, RUNNING HIGH THAN THE SPEED I AM DRIVING AND JUST EXACTLY AS BEING DESCRIBED BY OTHER OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT DOING TO HELP WITH THIS MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND HAVE IT CORRECTED RATHER THAN WE CONSUMERS BEING SADDLED WITH UNEXPECTED REPAIR COST? *KB.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z05J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in BELTSVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10446689

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 21, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I WENT TO WASHINGTON AUTO SHOW TODAY 2/4/2012 AND ONE OF YOUR REP GAVE ME A CARD ABOUT YOUR SERVICE. I CAME HOME AND CHECK OUT YOUR WEBSITE AND FOUND OUT YOU HAVE BEEN RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT INSTRUMENT PANEL OF CHEVY SUBURBAN. I BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN IN MARCH 2005 FROM WIN KELLY CHEVORLET IN CLARKSVILLE, MD. ABOUT MIDDLE OF LAST YEAR I NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER IS ALWAYS STUCK, RUNNING HIGH THAN THE SPEED I AM DRIVING AND JUST EXACTLY AS BEING DESCRIBED BY OTHER OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT DOING TO HELP WITH THIS MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND HAVE IT CORRECTED RATHER THAN WE CONSUMERS BEING SADDLED WITH UNEXPECTED REPAIR COST? *KB.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z05J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in BELTSVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10446689

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 21, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . I WENT TO WASHINGTON AUTO SHOW TODAY 2/4/2012 AND ONE OF YOUR REP GAVE ME A CARD ABOUT YOUR SERVICE. I CAME HOME AND CHECK OUT YOUR WEBSITE AND FOUND OUT YOU HAVE BEEN RECEIVING COMPLAINTS ABOUT INSTRUMENT PANEL OF CHEVY SUBURBAN. I BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN IN MARCH 2005 FROM WIN KELLY CHEVORLET IN CLARKSVILLE, MD. ABOUT MIDDLE OF LAST YEAR I NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER IS ALWAYS STUCK, RUNNING HIGH THAN THE SPEED I AM DRIVING AND JUST EXACTLY AS BEING DESCRIBED BY OTHER OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT DOING TO HELP WITH THIS MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND HAVE IT CORRECTED RATHER THAN WE CONSUMERS BEING SADDLED WITH UNEXPECTED REPAIR COST? *KB.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z05J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in BELTSVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 drive type:4WD. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Air Bags

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Air Bags Report #10450542

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Feb 23, 2012.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE AND AFTER A FEW WEEKS THE LIGHT MAY GO OFF. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in LECLAIRE, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Air Bags Report #10455110

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SHE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRASH TRUCK. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AND LEFT LEG. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS BEING DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND AFTER DIAGNOSING THE VEHICLE, THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TRAVELING FAST ENOUGH AT THE TIME OF IMPACT FOR THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNEC16Z45J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in HOT SPRINGS, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Visibility Defroster/defogger System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Report #10460802

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2012.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM . HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL ON ALL BLOWER SPEEDS, RUNS CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE IGNITION OFF. DISCHARGES BATTERY WITH IGNITION KEYS REMOVED, AND HAS A BURNING SMELL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 102800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16ZX5G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in DAMASCUS, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10460802

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2012.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL ON ALL BLOWER SPEEDS, RUNS CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE IGNITION OFF. DISCHARGES BATTERY WITH IGNITION KEYS REMOVED, AND HAS A BURNING SMELL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 102800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16ZX5G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in DAMASCUS, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Fuel/propulsion System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10466822

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2012.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . SMELLED GAS IN GARAGE AND MOVED VEHICLE OUTSIDE GARAGE TO INVESTIGATE. FOUND PUDDLE OF GAS ON GARAGE FLOOR WHERE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED. CRAWLED UNDER VEHICLE AND FOUND TWO BRAIDED FUEL LINES CROSSING EACH OTHER AND RESTING ON ONE ANOTHER. THEY HAD WORN A HOLE IN THE BRAIDED FUEL LINE AND WAS LEAKING A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF FUEL. TOOK TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIR. MECHANIC HAD TO CUSTOM REBUILD FUEL LINE TO AVOID CRISS-CROSS ROUTE ORIGINALLY INSTALLED. MECHANIC VERY CONCERNED WITH EXISTING DESIGN - PRESSURIZED BRAIDED FUEL LINE WAS SPEWING FUEL BENEATH VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AS A QUICK SEARCH ON HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/ UNDER "CONSUMER COMPLAINTS" FINDS QUITE A FEW RELATED INSTANCES WITH BOTH THE 2005 AVALANCHES AND SUBURBANS. REFERENCE COMPLAINT NUMBERS: 10465537, 10402272, 10384217, 10275857, 10417685, 10373464, 10401501. I DIDN'T SEARCH OTHER MODEL YEARS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 108268 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z15J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in HELENA, MT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Structure Body

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Structure Body Report #10470761

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2012.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE SINCE IT DID NOT HAVE A KEY ENTRY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 126000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z65G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in TUSCAN, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Engine

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Engine Report #10476861

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 2012.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN, TWO AT BACK LEFT, DRIVER'S SIDE CLOSEST TO FIREWALL. CAUSING AUDIBLE EXHAUST LEAK. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89092 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNGK26UX5G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in YUCAIPA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10487265

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Sept 06, 2012.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ON AUGUST 3RD, 2012 MY 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 FIRST SHOWED SIGNS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FAILING. THE TACHOMETER SHOWED A READING OF 5,000 RPMS WITH THE ENGINE IDLING. THIS CONTINUED FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN SEEMED TO GO BACK TO NORMAL. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO INDICATE INCORRECT READINGS. BY SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012 I HAD NOTICED IT WOULD SOMETIMES SHOW A SPEED OF 120 MPH WHILE GOING AN ACTUAL SPEED 50 MPH OR SOMETIMES SHOW 29 MPH WHILE GOING 50 MPH. FOR A WHILE IT WAS MOVING THE NEEDLE BELOW 0MPH. I CAN NO LONGER RELY ON THE GAUGES OF THIS VEHICLE WITH ONLY 65,000 MILES ON IT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61545 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z05G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in WESTFORD, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 29 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10493635

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 14, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . OUR SPEEDOMETER JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED WORKING,FROM TIME TO TIME IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS WORKING BUT IT IS NOT GOING THE SPEED THAT IT SAYS. SINCE THIS STARTED OUR OIL GAUGE,AND NOW FUEL GAUGE HAS STOPPED WORKING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z25G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in WEYMOUTH, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10495242

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THE DRIVER WAS SITTING AT THE STOP LIGHT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEARD A REVVING NOISE. THE DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT REMAINED ON THE BRAKE. SHE NEVER PUT HER FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, YET THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE SUBURBAN WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A TRUCK, SPUN AND WAS HIT AGAIN ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SITTING AT THE LIGHT BEHIND OUR SUBURBAN AGREED THAT OUR CAR WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN IT SUDDENLY WENT INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE SUBURBAN WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY OUR INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90180 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z75G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in FORT WORTH, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Structure Body

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Structure Body Report #10495242

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . THE DRIVER WAS SITTING AT THE STOP LIGHT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEARD A REVVING NOISE. THE DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT REMAINED ON THE BRAKE. SHE NEVER PUT HER FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, YET THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE SUBURBAN WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A TRUCK, SPUN AND WAS HIT AGAIN ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SITTING AT THE LIGHT BEHIND OUR SUBURBAN AGREED THAT OUR CAR WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN IT SUDDENLY WENT INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE SUBURBAN WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY OUR INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90180 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z75G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in FORT WORTH, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10496541

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 03, 2012.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY SPEEDOMETER RECENTLY STARTED MALFUNCTIONING. IT READ 20MPH WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT LEAST 50MPH, THEN IT READ 90+MPH WHEN I WAS ACTUALLY DRIVING 30MPH. FINALLY, MY SPEEDOMETER GAVE OUT AND IS "STUCK" IN THE 120+MPH POSITION. THANKFULLY, I HAVE A GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM THAT HAS A GAUGE ON IT SO I KNOW MY RATE OF SPEED. I CONTACTED GM AND THEY REFUSED TO REMEDY THIS "WIDESPREAD" PROBLEM. THEY SAID THAT MY "SPECIAL COVERAGE" HAS ENDED (REFERRING TO THE 2008 CLASS ACTION SUIT THAT PROMPTED IT). I AM VERY UPSET! I HAVE READ MANY, MANY FORUMS AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE. MY MECHANIC SAYS THEY REPLACE THEM "ALL THE TIME" AND CHARGES $700-$1,000 TO FIX IT. IN MY OPINION, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY GM WON'T STEP UP AND FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z25G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in LA MARQUE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Visibility

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Visibility Report #10507177

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 26, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY . THE REAR WINDOW IN THE REAR LIFT DOOR HAS DELAMINATED AND CRACKED AT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDOW CAUSING THE WINDOW SHIFT. I CALLED GENERAL MOTORS ON 3/26/13 AT 4PM AND TALKED TO A PHONE REP. THE CASE #[XXX]WAS GIVEN TO ME BY REP. [XXX]@ 866-790-5600 EXT.[XXX]. I WAS ADVISED TO GO TO THE CHRONIC CHEV. DEALER IN GRIFFIN GA. WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SO THEY COULD SEE THE SITUATION. THE AREA DIST. MANAGER WAS CALLED. BOTTOM LINE, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD DO NOTHING AS IT WAS DUE TO "AGE, WEAR AND TEAR". THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $862.00 & $200.00 TO INSTALL. THEY ALSO SUGGESTED I COULD CALL SAFELITE AUTO AND THEY WOULD INSTALL AN AFTER MARKET GLASS FOR $462.90, PARTS & LABOR. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND GENERAL MOTORS WILL DO NOTHING. I DID SEE THE NEW SUBURBAN AND SEEN CHANGES IN THE WAY THE WINDOW IS MOUNTED. SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 225136 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNEC16Z65J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in MEANSVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate Report #10507177

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 26, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE . THE REAR WINDOW IN THE REAR LIFT DOOR HAS DELAMINATED AND CRACKED AT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDOW CAUSING THE WINDOW SHIFT. I CALLED GENERAL MOTORS ON 3/26/13 AT 4PM AND TALKED TO A PHONE REP. THE CASE #[XXX]WAS GIVEN TO ME BY REP. [XXX]@ 866-790-5600 EXT.[XXX]. I WAS ADVISED TO GO TO THE CHRONIC CHEV. DEALER IN GRIFFIN GA. WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SO THEY COULD SEE THE SITUATION. THE AREA DIST. MANAGER WAS CALLED. BOTTOM LINE, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD DO NOTHING AS IT WAS DUE TO "AGE, WEAR AND TEAR". THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $862.00 & $200.00 TO INSTALL. THEY ALSO SUGGESTED I COULD CALL SAFELITE AUTO AND THEY WOULD INSTALL AN AFTER MARKET GLASS FOR $462.90, PARTS & LABOR. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND GENERAL MOTORS WILL DO NOTHING. I DID SEE THE NEW SUBURBAN AND SEEN CHANGES IN THE WAY THE WINDOW IS MOUNTED. SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 225136 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNEC16Z65J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in MEANSVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Equipment Adaptive

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Equipment Adaptive Report #10508406

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE . STARTED ENGINE, DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR WITH NO PRESSURE, BRAKE AND STABILITY WARNING LIGHT GO ON. I BACK UP, THEN GO INTO DRIVE, TRAVEL ABOUT 50 FEET, APPLY PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL AND AGAIN NO PRESSURE ON PEDAL, SUBURBAN SLOWLY STOPS FORWARD MOVEMENT ON LEVEL SURFACE. I RETURN SUBURBAN TO PARKING AREA AND TURN OFF ENGINE, CALL SERVICE SHOP AND MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR. NEXT WEEK, 4/22 SLOWLY DRIVE SUBURBAN 1 MILE TO REPAIR FACILITY FOR SERVICE. 4/23 REPAIR MANAGER CALLS TO TELL ME THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 64481 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z25J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in HOPEWELL, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electronic Stability Control

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electronic Stability Control Report #10508406

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . STARTED ENGINE, DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR WITH NO PRESSURE, BRAKE AND STABILITY WARNING LIGHT GO ON. I BACK UP, THEN GO INTO DRIVE, TRAVEL ABOUT 50 FEET, APPLY PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL AND AGAIN NO PRESSURE ON PEDAL, SUBURBAN SLOWLY STOPS FORWARD MOVEMENT ON LEVEL SURFACE. I RETURN SUBURBAN TO PARKING AREA AND TURN OFF ENGINE, CALL SERVICE SHOP AND MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR. NEXT WEEK, 4/22 SLOWLY DRIVE SUBURBAN 1 MILE TO REPAIR FACILITY FOR SERVICE. 4/23 REPAIR MANAGER CALLS TO TELL ME THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 64481 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z25J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in HOPEWELL, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Service Brakes

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes Report #10508406

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . STARTED ENGINE, DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR WITH NO PRESSURE, BRAKE AND STABILITY WARNING LIGHT GO ON. I BACK UP, THEN GO INTO DRIVE, TRAVEL ABOUT 50 FEET, APPLY PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL AND AGAIN NO PRESSURE ON PEDAL, SUBURBAN SLOWLY STOPS FORWARD MOVEMENT ON LEVEL SURFACE. I RETURN SUBURBAN TO PARKING AREA AND TURN OFF ENGINE, CALL SERVICE SHOP AND MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR. NEXT WEEK, 4/22 SLOWLY DRIVE SUBURBAN 1 MILE TO REPAIR FACILITY FOR SERVICE. 4/23 REPAIR MANAGER CALLS TO TELL ME THAT ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 64481 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z25J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in HOPEWELL, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10508947

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ATTEMPTED TO LOCK THE VEHICLE USING THE KEY FOB - ALL FOUR DOORS LOCKED - THE REAR HATCH DID NOT - TRIED THE KEY FOB SEVERAL MORE TIMES WITH THE SAME RESULT - OPENED THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND USED THE MANUAL LOCK BUTTON - GOT THE SAME RESULT, THE FOUR DOORS LOCKED BUT NOT THE REAR HATCH - FOR MY 2005 MODEL, AND FOR SEVERAL MODEL YEARS OTHER THAN MY 2005, I READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM ON THIS WEBSITE PRIOR TO SENDING THIS - AND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE OPPOSITE PROBLEM, NAMELY, THE REAR HATCH DOOR LOCKS AND CANNOT BE OPENED - THERE IS NO KEY HOLE IN THE DOOR, ONLY THE KEY FOB OPERATES LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOOR - OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT YOU OUGHT TO ISSUE A RECALL ON - AND, READ MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVER MANY MODEL YEARS - AGAIN, OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN PROBLEM - WHY DON'T YOU FOLKS MAKE GM FIX THESE FAULTS ? - THEY ARE NOT FEW IN NUMBER - THEY ARE NOT ISOLATED - THEY CERTAINLY ARE NOT OWNER GENERATED - MAKE GM FIX THEM - ISN'T THAT YOUR JOB? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP AND GOOD LUCK, WAITING TO SEE IN ALABAMA *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 189233 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z55G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in TUSCALOOSA, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Structure Body

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Structure Body Report #10511237

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 30, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE DOOR ACTUATOR FAILED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE DOOR IN AN OPEN POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESIGNED WITH A MANUAL LOCK TO ACCESS THE REAR LIFTGATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z95G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in WINTER HAVEN, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Service Brakes

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes Report #10514071

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE CORRODED. I LEARNED YESTERDAY FROM WIN KELLY CHEVROLET IN CLARKSVILLE, MD THAT MY BRAKE LINES ARE SO CORRODED I SHOULD REPLACE THEM IMMEDIATELY. ALSO OBSERVED WERE RUSTY FUEL LINES. I, AND MANY OTHER SUBURBAN/SILVERADO OWNERS APPARENTLY AGREE, THAT THIS IS DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY A MANUFACTURE RECALL. THIS WAS MY FIRST GM PRODUCT; ALL OTHERS WERE DODGE. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE WITH ANY OF THE 17 OTHER VEHICLES I'VE OWNED OVER THE PAST 34 YEARS. IF THE CORROSION IS THAT BAD I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHY IT WASN'T NOTED IN PREVIOUS "BUMPER TO BUMPER COURTESY INSPECTIONS". *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z85J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Fuel/propulsion System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10514071

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ARE CORRODED. I LEARNED YESTERDAY FROM WIN KELLY CHEVROLET IN CLARKSVILLE, MD THAT MY BRAKE LINES ARE SO CORRODED I SHOULD REPLACE THEM IMMEDIATELY. ALSO OBSERVED WERE RUSTY FUEL LINES. I, AND MANY OTHER SUBURBAN/SILVERADO OWNERS APPARENTLY AGREE, THAT THIS IS DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY A MANUFACTURE RECALL. THIS WAS MY FIRST GM PRODUCT; ALL OTHERS WERE DODGE. I NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE WITH ANY OF THE 17 OTHER VEHICLES I'VE OWNED OVER THE PAST 34 YEARS. IF THE CORROSION IS THAT BAD I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHY IT WASN'T NOTED IN PREVIOUS "BUMPER TO BUMPER COURTESY INSPECTIONS". *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z85J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Report #10519383

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . AT APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS AND 45,000 MILES AFTER PURCHASE OF MY 2005 SUBURBAN, THE TACHOMETER BEGAN FAILING WITH INTERMITTENT LOW READINGS OR NO READING. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE TACHOMETER ISN'T REALLY VERY USEFUL FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLE, I WAS NOT OVERLY CONCERNED AND I DID NOT BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR DUE TO THE ANTICIPATED HIGH EXPENSE. SHORTLY AFTER THE TACHOMETER FAILURE (ABOUT 55,000 MILES) THE GAS GAUGE BEGAN FAILING WITH ERRATIC READINGS. ULTIMATELY THE BEHAVIOR DEGRADED TO A PEGGED COUNTER CLOCKWISE CONDITION WHERE THE READING NOW STAYS AT ALL TIMES. ALTHOUGH INCONVENIENT, THE 'MILES TO EMPTY' INFORMATION DISPLAY SEEMED TO CONTINUE TO WORK NORMALLY AND I DECIDED I COULD USE THAT METHOD INSTEAD OF HAVING A REPAIR PERFORMED. I'VE BEEN USING THAT METHOD EVER SINCE WITHOUT ANY ISSUES, BUT I TEND TO BE CONSERVATIVE AND FILL UP BEFORE I COME CLOSE TO BEING EMPTY. WITHIN THE NEXT SIX MONTHS AFTER THE GAS GAUGE FAILED (ABOUT 60,000 MILES), THE VOLT METER BEGAN GIVING ERRONEOUSLY HIGH READINGS OF ABOUT 20 VOLTS. IT WAS A PRETTY RARE EVENT. WHEN IT SHOWED THIS OVER VOLTAGE CONDITION, I CHECKED THE CHARGING VOLTAGE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS AND FOUND THE VOLTAGE TO BE NORMAL. WHEN I DETERMINED THAT THERE WASN'T AN ACTUAL OVER-VOLTAGE CONDITION, I WASN'T TOO CONCERNED ABOUT THIS INFREQUENT ISSUE. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE GAS GAUGE FAILURE, THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN FAILING WITH LOW OR NO READINGS. IT STARTED OUT TO BE A VERY RARE OCCURRENCE. THE ISSUE NOW SEEMS TO BE OCCURRING WITH GREATER FREQUENCY. THE INCREASED FAILURE RATE CONCERNS ME SINCE IT CAN RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS COULD RESULT IN A COSTLY SPEEDING TICKET. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY OF THE GM CAMPAIGNS FOR THIS ISSUE ON THE SAME MODEL VEHICLE ON DIFFERENT VINS. GM'S POSITION IS ANY REPAIR WILL BE AT MY FULL EXPENSE (APPROX $600). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z15G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Service Brakes

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes Report #10520183

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . LOSS OF BRAKES DUE TO SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID FROM RUSTED MAIN LINE OFF OF MASTER CYLINDER. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 114000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z55G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in WEBSTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes Report #10534135

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO STEEL LINE CORROSION OR RUST. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90780 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z45G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in POQUOSON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Visibility/wiper

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Visibility/wiper Report #10535593

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 31, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE GLASS WINDOW DETACHED FROM THE REAR LIFT GATE HYDRAULIC HINGES CAUSING IT TO HANG LOOSELY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE HAD TO COMPLETELY REMOVE THE GLASS FROM THE REAR LIFT GATE TO PREVENT IT FROM BREAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE GLASS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 94000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z65G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in COLLEGE STATION, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Service Brakes

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes Report #10536935

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . BRAKE LINES HAVE CORRODED AND YESTERDAY ONE OF THE LINES BELOW THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR RUPTURED RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNGK26G35G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Service Brakes Report #10537390

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES SOMETIMES THEY SEEM TO LOCK UP THEN SOME TIMES THE BROKE PEDDLE FAILS TO BE JUMPY SOUND LIKE A AIR BOOSTER FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD THE CAR HAS NEW BRAKE DISC AND ROTORS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 154277 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNEC16Z45J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in GULFPORT FL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate Report #10545743

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2011.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE . LIFT GATE WILL NOT OPEN. DANGER OF ACCIDENT AND NOT BEING ABLE TO ESCAPE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND CANNOT MANUALLY OPEN. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z05G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in STAFFORD, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Air Bags

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Air Bags Report #10552083

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 04, 2009.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE LATER RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARD OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z55G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in PORTAGE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Tires

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Tires Report #10552794

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Nov 18, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with TIRES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL COURGIA M/T 33 TIRES (N/A), SIZE:12.50/R20. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TREAD BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DRIVER¿S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE SHOP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. THE CONTACT EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER BUT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE WAS 7,800. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 139000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNGK26U45G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in NEW BRAUNSELS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Fuel/propulsion System

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10558181

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2013.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . I NOTICED A GASOLINE LEAK IN MY DRIVEWAY COMING FROM UNDER FROM UNDER THE 2005 SUBURBAN. THE LEAK WAS ALMOST IN THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE. I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THE GASOLINE LEAK REPAIRED. I WAS BILLED $2,230 TO REPAIR THE GASOLINE LEAK. I WAS GIVEN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION ON THE INVOICE. "TESTED FOR FUEL LEAK FOUND SENDING UNIT & ALL FUEL LINES LEAKING ...". I WAS TOLD THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I GOOGLED THE CORROSION PROBLEM FOR CHEVROLET SUBURBAN'S AND READ SEVERAL INSTANCES OF BRAKES FAILING ON GM VEHICLES DUE TO CORROSION. THE BRAKE FAILURES THAT I READ ABOUT WERE THE RESULT OF CORRODED BRAKE LINES. TO ME THE CORROSION PROBLEM IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU COMBINE THE FUEL LINES AND BRAKE LINES INTO THE PROBLEM. I ASKED THE SERVICE TECH ABOUT HOW LONG THE NEW FUEL LINES WOULD LAST. HE TOLD ME ABOUT SIX OR SEVEN YEARS. I ASKED IF THEY USED STAINLESS STEEL FUEL LINES, AND WAS TOLD "NO". SINCE THIS APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW, I FEEL THAT GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD PUT OUT A NOTICE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS, OR AT THE VERY LEAST HELP WITH THE COST OF THE REPAIRS. HOW CAN I LET MY FAMILY, OR ANYONE ELSE, RIDE IN MY 2005 SUBURBAN WITH ONLY 125,000 MILES AND A CORROSION PROBLEM? WHILE DRIVING ALL I WOULD BE THINKING ABOUT IS THAT THE BRAKES COULD FAIL AT ANY MOMENT, OR SOMETHING WOULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE CORROSION PROBLEM. IT'S TIME FOR GENERAL MOTORS TO STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CORROSION PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 124334 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z75G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in DEPEW, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10560286

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2014.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . SPEEDOMETER STAYED AT SPEED I WAS DRIVING WHEN I STOPPED THE CAR. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR IT DID NOT RETURN TO ZERO BUT STARTED AT LAST SPEED I WAS DRIVING, THEN INCREASE FROM THERE. SPEEDOMETER FINALLY STAYED AT 100 MPH, IT DID NOT RETURN TO ZERO AND I WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE SPEED OF CAR WHEN DRIVING. RPM ALSO MALFUNCTION, IT STAYED AT 1.5 WHEN DRIVING AND DIDN'T VARY WHEN I INCREASED OR DECREASED MY SPEED. HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED AS I COULD NOT DETERMINE SPEED I WAS DRIVING. NO OFFICIAL RECALL, ONLY A CLASS ACTION SUIT. MY MAKE/MODEL/YEAR WAS PART OF THE CARS AFFECTED IN THE SUIT, ONLY I DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF REPAIR BECAUSE THE PROBLEM OCCURRED OUTSIDE OF THE 7 YEAR 80,000 MILE PARAMETER GM SET UP FOR REIMBURSEMENT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GNFK16Z65J. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in PLYMOUTH, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Vehicle Speed Control

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10577692

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2014.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ODOMETER PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. INTERMITTENTLY, THE NEEDLE ON THE ODOMETER WOULD CLIMB ABOVE THE ACTUAL SPEED HE WAS TRAVELING, THEN MOVE UP AND DOWN TENS OF MILES ABOVE THE ACTUAL SPEED, AT TIMES, IT WOULD RISE TO 120 AND REMAIN THERE. WHEN HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON AGAIN, IT WORKED FINE, UNTIL THE NEXT TIME. *JP.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in BETHESDA, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical System Instrument Panel

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Electrical System Instrument Panel Report #10577692

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2014.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ODOMETER PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. INTERMITTENTLY, THE NEEDLE ON THE ODOMETER WOULD CLIMB ABOVE THE ACTUAL SPEED HE WAS TRAVELING, THEN MOVE UP AND DOWN TENS OF MILES ABOVE THE ACTUAL SPEED, AT TIMES, IT WOULD RISE TO 120 AND REMAIN THERE. WHEN HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON AGAIN, IT WORKED FINE, UNTIL THE NEXT TIME. *JP.Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in BETHESDA, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Air Bags

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Air Bags Report #10595733

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 2014.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . HAD TO REPLACE SECOND FAULTY IMPACT SENSOR FOR AIR BAG ON MY VEHICLE. THIS IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT OF THE OTHER SENSOR WAS JULY 26, 2013. THIS VEHICLE WAS NEVER IN A CRASH AND HAD NOT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE AIR BAG COMES ON THEY TELL ME MY AIR BAGS NO LONGER WORK. MY FAMILY HAS A 2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE THAT HAS NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. I AM SURE THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT HAVE THIS ITEM FIXED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86489 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNFK16Z55G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in JACKSON CENTER, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Engine

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Engine Report #10598929

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Mar 12, 2014.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT ALWAYS TURN THE VEHICLE ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE CONTACT REFUSED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 118,500. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 118000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z65G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 Engine Report #10627562

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2014.CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2005, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF THE ENGINE FAN FAILED TO TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3GNEC16Z65G. Chevrolet Suburban 2005 problem was reported in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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Chevrolet Suburban 2005 systems


Air Bags 5 Review(s)

Electrical System 18 Review(s)

Electrical System Instrument Panel 14 Review(s)

Electronic Stability Control 1 Review(s)

Engine 3 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 2 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control 1 Review(s)

Equipment Adaptive 1 Review(s)

Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner 1 Review(s)

Equipment Electrical Navigational System(global Positioning System) 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery 1 Review(s)

Fuel/propulsion System 3 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages 3 Review(s)

Latches/locks/linkages Hatchback/liftgate Lock 3 Review(s)

Power Train Automatic Transmission 6 Review(s)

Power Train Automatic Transmission Lever And Linkage Column Shift 1 Review(s)

Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft 1 Review(s)

Power Train Transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) 2 Review(s)

Seat Belts Rear Buckle Assembly 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes 6 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock 5 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist 1 Review(s)

Steering 1 Review(s)

Steering Column 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 4 Review(s)

Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate 4 Review(s)

Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate Hinge And Attachments 1 Review(s)

Tires 1 Review(s)

Tires Sidewall 1 Review(s)

Tires Tread/belt 1 Review(s)

Unknown Or Other 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 4 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control 1 Review(s)

Visibility 1 Review(s)

Visibility/wiper 1 Review(s)

Visibility Defroster/defogger System 1 Review(s)

Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior 2 Review(s)

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