This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
1996 Chevrolet Suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers. Consumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at.
Latent defects and the GMC Suburban. The consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle. The front output shaft seals had to be replaced, the intake manifold gasket had to be replaced, and the ac heater knob had to be replaced. When the dealer was notified they fail to fix problems and he consumer had to pay at there own expense. Please respond promptly in helping to resolve matter.
Transmission 3 problems with parts replaced, upper control arm became loose on 3rd visit parts replaced, rear doord binding, oil cooler adapter and oil pan loose, rear a coil replaced, water pump replaced, power steering pump replaced, cooling hose into manifold broke was replaced,
Started engine and checked the coolant and there was seepage. Shook the adapter and it broke off and all coolant was lost. Consumer took vehicle to Goodyear, engine coolant connector and belt tensioner were replaced. Chevrolet area representative said it was a known problem.
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- Milwaukee, WI, USA