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.
Our Suburban is 3 1/2 years old and just went over the 50,000 mile mark when the transmission went out on it. We have also had problems with the drivers seat coming loose. It was supposedly fixed once but came loose again after about 3 months. I'm concerned that if the car was ever in a crash the seat would not hold.
Hard shift between 1st and 2nd gears; slippage in trans. Producing heat/smell; much metal/debris in bottom of trans. From failing components; manufacturers defect in production/assembly.
Transmission shifts very abruptly from gear to gear after car is driven at highway speeds for a length of time (usually 10 miles or more). Dealer has checked the transmission and everything appears fine (no error codes) but continues to have problem. Looks like the ECM is bad but because the codes are not present, no one is willing to diagnose.
Apparent unrepairable dangerous steering situation, battery problem, transmission failure. Vehicle does not seem to merchantable for purpose for which it was offered for sale.
Chevrolet did not pay for any of the repairs. They offered to pay half, when I did not accept, they withdrew the offer. At the time my vehicle was in the shop there were 3 others in for the same problem. They all had to have the transmissions replaced. I believe there is a definite problem with the transmissions they have put in these vehicles, and they are not standing behind them. My vehicle has always been properly serviced by Chevrolet, and it has not been abused. I feel that these vehicles should be recalled and Chevrolet have to fix them.
Driving 65 mph and towing a boat on interstate when transmission "went out" (under 50,000 miles) almost causing collision. Employee of dealership advises GM has had problem with transmissions overheating but no recall or service bulletins. Purchased new transmission with supposedly "corrected" problem. Need help to see if GM will help cover any costs with problem they were aware of.
Fuel pump and sending unit melted and shorted out causing car to stall on the road.torque convertor replaced/ trans reconditioned, power steering box leaking/ replaced. Both catalytic converters replaced, ac compressor replaced. Numerous coolant leaks fixed. Windshield replaced due to defect. Battery replaced due to acid leak. Whats next?
The transmission started grinding at 5 mph in first gear only. The Suburban was driven directly to the dealer, a distance of approximately 10 miles. By the time we arrived, the transmission was grinding in all gears and at all speeds.
While stopping, applying brake, heard a clunk noise and felt a jarring. After parking, tried to put into reverse and could not. Was able to drive forward but heard a grinding noise. Now unable to get into gear and it does not shift. No reverse. The brake problem became apparent with a grinding noise while moving through stop and go traffic. Failed calipers and resulting in damaged rotors and pads.
Due to a defective transmission pump, transmission burned out, resulting in stalling which may have caused an accident. The entire transmission had to be replaced.
Transmission needed to be replaced / warranted after literally exploding. There is no other brand to choose from for this size and style vehicle. Please investigate GM's warrantee ratio of this particular component and, if applicable, demand they upgrade to a "heavy duty" truck caliber component.
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- Chesapeake, VA, USA