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The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The ABS speed sensor in the front passenger side wheel was either disconnected or missing. The transmission shifted from first to second gear properly, but shifted from second to third or third to overdrive while revving up. When the air conditioning system was activated, smoke began pouring out of the dashboard. The current mileage was 193,767 and failure mileage was 193,000.
The driver noticed a brownish liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground while the vehicle was parked inside of garage. Driver contacted a mechanic, and the mechanic informed the driver that transmission needed to be replaced due to the housing shaft.
While driving vehicle suddenly lose power and RPM went high, when stepping on gas pedal seems transmission doesn't engage, dealer change the fuel filter but after few miles it happens again.
While driving vehicle suddenly lose power and RPM went high, when stepping on gas pedal seems transmission doesn't engage, dealer change the fuel filter but after few miles it happens again.
While driving vehicle suddenly lose power and RPM went high, when stepping on gas pedal seems transmission doesn't engage, dealer change the fuel filter but after few miles it happens again.
- Rowland He, CA, USA
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This the third trasmission that has been repaired on this vehicle, and even though there is a recall on 1995 Suburban for a thin transmission case, I was told mine does not qualify.
Seal in transmission failed allowing transmission to flood with transmission fluid and disable transmission and hence vehicle operation. Vehicle was left disabled in traffic lane for one hour waiting for tow truck. Transmission had been serviced 1,378 miles earlier on 2/24/00 by referenced dealer.
While driving through the mountain on wet roads pulling a 16 foot trailer w/wood on it, and going up a slight slope. Went to put 4- wheel drive on and it wouldn't go into gear. Had to be pushed out by a bulldozer. Contacted dealer, and was told that the accumulator had gone out. Was told this was a consistent problem with these vehicle. Also, electric power window stopped working temporarily. Master switch had gone out. This happened in hot weather.
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- Braithwaite, LA, USA