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1996 Gmc SUBURBAN: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

172 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

83,332 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1996 model year. Data updated: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 52 of 172 complaints (30.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior6537.8%
Electrical and battery issues2112.2%
Steering behavior116.4%
Engine operation74.1%
Fuel system concerns74.1%
Transmission and shifting63.5%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
52
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
12
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
12
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
8
Tires
8
Tires:Tread/Belt
8
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
7
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
7
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip52
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer12
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor12
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery8
Tires8
Tires:Tread/Belt8
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System7
Power Train:Automatic Transmission7

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 52; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 12; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 12; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 8; Tires: 8; Tires:Tread/Belt: 8; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 7; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 7

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
4
75,000 to 99,999
5
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9994
75,000 to 99,9995
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 157 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1996
3
1997
29
1998
21
1999
28
2000
42
2001
17
2002
9
2003
7
2004
8
2005
3
2006
2
2007
2
2010
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19963
199729
199821
199928
200042
200117
20029
20037
20048
20053
20062
20072
20101

1996: 3; 1997: 29; 1998: 21; 1999: 28; 2000: 42; 2001: 17; 2002: 9; 2003: 7; 2004: 8; 2005: 3; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2010: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 65 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 21 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10009595 · 2003-02-28 (February 28, 2003)

THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR BECAME DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND AS TIME WENT ON THE HANDLE BROKE OFF. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009595 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10017757 · 2003-05-07 (May 7, 2003)

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE ROAD, 3 OUT OF 4 SCHWAB TIRES BLEW OUT IN THE SIDEWALL. *AK *JB

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Owner report 10026369 · 2003-07-01 (July 1, 2003)

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS SPEED CONTROL AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 210 001; BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RCALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10026369 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10033574 · 2003-08-11 (August 11, 2003)

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER STATES FUEL INJECTOR IS CLOGGED. *AK

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Owner report 10042232 · 2003-10-02 (October 2, 2003)

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 72 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING A COLLISION FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX AT, LT245/75R16. DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES HE SUSTAINED FROM THE ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO FATALITIES. *AK

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Owner report 10044176 · 2003-10-15 (October 15, 2003)

VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK ON HIGH SPEED.*MR THE MECHANIC REPLACED WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLY. *PH *JB *JB

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Owner report 10047661 · 2003-11-26 (November 26, 2003)

IT IS A WELL KNOWN FACT THAT THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP ON THE GM 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES. I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF THESE PUMPS REPLACED BY GM AT THEIR COST. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM IS NOT GETTING RESOLVED. THESE VEHICLES DIE INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THEY DIE (STALL), YOU LOOSE YOUR ABILITY TO CONTROL YOUR VEHICLE WITH THE LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING (FOR THE MOST PART). THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN I HAVE ALMOST BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN THESE VEHICLES DIE BECAUSE OF…

Owner-reported narrative. 105,650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047661 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10052481 · 2004-01-06 (January 6, 2004)

SERIES OF EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE WITH GM REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT IN MY 1996 GMC SUBURBAN WHICH FAILED AFTER ONLY 75,000 MILES - 25,000 MILES BEFORE THE GM RECOMMENDED SERVICE. GM HAS CHOSEN NOT TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH GM TRANSMISSIONS. 12/31/2003 08:37 AM MICHELLE, I HAD THE LOCAL DEALER INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION LAST WEEK. I ASKED THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WHY THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. HE NOTED THAT IT HAD OVERHEATED AND TRASH AND DEBRIS WERE FOUND IN THE FLUID. HE ALSO N…

Owner-reported narrative. 74,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10052481 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

03V159000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Reported: 2003-04-28 (April 28, 2003)

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
96V057000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 1996-04-04 (April 4, 1996)

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
98V150001 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Reported: 1998-07-01 (July 1, 1998)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
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Data completeness

172 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

8.7%Usable mileage15 / 172 records
82.0%Valid incident date141 / 172 records
100.0%Valid filing date172 / 172 records
82.0%Ordered incident and filing dates141 / 172 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
418.2%
ODI 817243

CONSUMER CAN BE RELEASING BRAKE, STARTING OUT AT APPROX 5-10 MPH WHEN CONSUMER NEEDS TO MAKE SUDDEN STOP BRAKES WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY, PUSHES BRAKE TO FLOOR, , TAKES ABOUT A MINUTE BEFORE VEHICLE WILLSTRT TO BRAKE. *AK

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826.7%
ODI 729828

THE PROBLEM: THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, AND THE BRAKES WOULD LOSE POWER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO GET FIXED. THE BRAKE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON ANYMORE. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED ALL THE COMPONENTS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. NOW THE BRAKES ARE REALLY MUSHY AND THE TRUCK PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER CHANGED THE SPEED SENSOR, BUT THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR MORE THAN 2 WEEKS.

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5973.8%
ODI 482513

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN TWO ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. *AW

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13965.6%
ODI 478214

DESIGN OF ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THE ABS BRAKES TO ACTIVATE WHEN ONLY ONE WHEEL IS ON ICE AND OTHER 3 WHEELS ON DRY SURFACE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *TW

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22655.0%
ODI 10121704

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE OWNS A 1994 GMC SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. THEY ARE PERFORMING POORLY. THERE ARE ABS BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE, AND THIS VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS EVER SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. HE HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM FOR A LITTLE WHILE, BUT IT WOULDN'T LAST VERY LONG. THE PROBLEM WOULD CONTINUE TO COME BACK. ALSO, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

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8336.6%
ODI 502061

ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

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5230.2%
ODI 10100309 · 114,346 mi

VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING NO PROBLEMS. UPON APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AS IF THE ABS SYSTEM WAS KICKING IN, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. I REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BLED ALL BRAKE LINES, AND THE CONDITION STILL EXISTS. I PERFORMED DIAGNOSTICS ON THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO SEVEAL SERVICE MANUALS AND DETERMINED THAT THE ABS MODULATOR VALVE HAS FAILED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO BLEED INTO THE ABS ACCUMULATOR, WITHOUT GETTING AN ABS DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE L…

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4221.0%
ODI 10134726

ABS ENGAGING WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR PARKING SUBURBAN. SLOW SPEED BUMPING INTO OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE ABS GOES TO FLOOR. *NM

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1515.0%
ODI 10026086 · 55,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL BUZZES AND REQUIRES SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONAL PEDAL PRESSURE AFTER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE REACHES SLOW SPEED. THE PROBLEM IS MOST LIKELY THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATING AS THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. THIS PROBLEM PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE VEHICLE REQURES ADDITIONAL DISTANCE TO STOP. OF SPECIAL CONCERN IS THE DANGER TO PEDESTRIANS, PARKING ATTENDANTS AND OTHERS WHO ARE LIKELY TO ENTER, OR ALREADY BE IN, THE VEHICLE'S PATH AS IT COMES TO A STOP. THESE PEOPLE, WHO MAY BE BETWEEN THE STOPPING VEH…

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8830.9%
ODI 10005123 · 28,069 mi

BRAKE AND ABS UNSAFE AND IN FOR CHRONIC REPAIRS. HAVE OWNED VEHICLE FOR LESS THEN A YEAR WHEN PROBLEM STARTED. ROTORS CRACKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. HAD HEAVY DUTY ROTORS PUT ON. IN THE RAIN, ABS LOCKED...NEAR MISS OF AN ACCIDENT. WITHIN WEEKS HAD BACK IN FOR REPAIRS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR...WAS INFORMED OF GMC BULLETIN REGARDING BRAKES. TOOK TO DEALER TO CHECK BRAKES AND ABS. HAD PROPORTIONING VALVE PUT IN AND REAR BRAKES REPLACED. THEN HAD TO REPLACE FRONT ROTORS AGAIN DUE TO WEAR..ALL WITHIN 2-3 MONTHS. THEN ABS LIGHT CAME ON, AND ABS STAR…

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426.7%
ODI 8015050

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS DRAMATICALLY TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER 14 TIMES. VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AFTER DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE. *AK

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240.0%
ODI 10071597 · 38,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND TWO SECONDS LATER VEHICLE SHUT OFF. AS A RESULT, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAILED. *AK

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00.0%

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
00.0%

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00.0%

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33.8%
ODI 10005005 · 146,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORKS ONLY OCCASIONALLY AND USUALLY FAILS WHEN IT IS WET OR HUMID. HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE SHORT TIME I'VE HAD IT. ALSO WAS A CONSISTANT PROBLEM ON THE 89 SHEVY 1 TON PICKUP I HAD BEFORE.

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104.7%
ODI 10010392 · 80,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. WIPERS WILL SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING DURING OPERATION. ** INCIDENT DATE LISTED BELOW INDICATES APPROXIMATELY DATE OF ONSET. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE THIS DATE (TIME WE TOOK OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE). *JB

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4110.0%
ODI 10002841 · 126,500 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK ALL OF THE TIME. I TOOK VEHICLE TO A GMC DEALER AND HE SAID MY SURBURBAN WASN'T ON THE RECALL LIST. TS

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146.2%
ODI 10142987

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 03V159000 CONCERNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. *AK

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127.0%
ODI 543147

RECALL COMPONENT WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD PULSE MODULE FAILED, CONSUMER UNABLE TO RECEIVE RECALL WORK AND HAD TO PURCHASE PART.

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42.0%
ODI 10032270

WHILE TRAVELING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

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1010.0%
ODI 10016909

WIPER MOTOR/ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ON MY 1998 GMC SUBURBAN. GMC HAS HAD TO RECALL EARLIER MODELS, AND I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY 1998. WHY WAS IT NOT ALSO RECALLED? *NLM

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51.8%
ODI 10019759

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED SPORADICALLY CAUSING LOW VISIBILITY. *NLM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE WIPER MOTOR FOR 1998 MODEL BUT NOT THE 1999 MODEL. *TS *NLM

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Seats
418.2%
ODI 710620

I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION WHERE L WAS SITTING STILL AND WAS THEN REARENDED AND CONSEQUENTLY FLEW THROUGH THE AIR AND HIT A FULL SIZE FORD PICKUP. WHEN L WAS HIT THE THIRD SEAT IN THE SUBURBAN WAS KNOCKED OFF THE BOLTS AND PUSHED INTO THE SECOND SEAT. MORE SEVERELY, THE DRIVERS SEAT (BUCKET) SNAPPED IN HALF AT THE POINT WHERE THE BACK MEETS THE SEAT. L WAS SEVERELY INJURED WITH SERIOUS AND LIFE LONG BACK INJURIES. L WANT TO KNOW WHAT, IF ANYTHING, CAN BE DONE. MY SUBURBAN WAS TOTALED IN THE COLLISION AND L WILL HAVE INJURIES FO…

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826.7%
ODI 480470

DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ANCHOR BOLT SHEARED OFF PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-187), CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479576) *SKD

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00.0%

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62.8%
ODI 10038821

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAME BROKE ON THE FRONT LEFT CORNER. SEAT NOW ROCKS BACK 8-10 INCHES. UPON INVESTIGATION, CAUSE WAS DUE TO VERY THIN MATERIAL. *JB

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102.4%
ODI 10006383 · 74,350 mi

I GOT INTO THE SUBURBAN TO GO TO THE STORE THIS MORNING, WHEN I SAT AND REACHED TO PLACE THE BELT INTO THE HOLDER, THE CHAIR ANCHOR SNAPPED AND I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WHENEVER STOPPING OR ACCELERATING. THIS PROBLEM LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT I MAY HAVE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE WHENEVER I NEED TO BRAKE FAST OR UPON MOVING AFTER BEING STOPPED AS THE SEAT ROCKS BACKWARDS. NOW I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AS TO RECALL WITH NO ASSIST. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A HAZARD IN THE SEAT ITSELF. THANK YOU. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12…

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3515.4%
ODI 10006378 · 125,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT CORNED OF THE DRIVERS SEAT FRAME BROKE OFF. THIS MAKES THE EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AND CAUSES DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. I WOULD SPECULATE THAT EVEN IF THE TRACK WAS NOT BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF, THAT IF THE VEHICLE WERE HIT FROM BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT COULD BE THROWN BACKWARDS OR SIDEWAYS IF THE WEAKEN FRAME WOULD BREAK THE REST OF THE WAY UPON IMPACT. I CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS CORP (FILE #C01667539) ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO GROULX OLDS/GMC DEALERSHIP (MONROE MICHIGAN [phone removed]) TO HAVE THE SE…

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21.2%
ODI 729971

NO SUMMARY

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31.5%
ODI 723744

A CONNECTOR THAT KEEPS THE SEAT IN PLACE BROKE OFF, THE METAL IS SO THIN AND WEEK ON THIS PEICE THAT IF I WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT WOULD FLY OFF. I HAVE THE BROKEN PEICE. *AK

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11.0%
ODI 10017745

NAR 04/28/2003. MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL, ENGINE IDLED ROUGHLY, COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKED, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DOME LIGHT, STEERING, THE REAR AXLE, THE LEFT REAR GLASS RATTLED, THE AIR CONDITION, BATTERY, SUSPENSION WERE ALL INOPERATIVE. THE FUEL FILTER, MIRROR TRANSMISSION SEAT, SEAT BELTS, WIPERS, ALTERNATOR, BRAKES, FUEL PUMP. *JB

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10.4%
ODI 864230

SEAT EXHIBITS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE TRACKS, WHICH IN TURN, HAS A ROCKING MOTION. BOTH FRONT SEAT BACKS ARE TWISTED. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN TRUCK INTO DEALER 9 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER INDICATED THAT REAR BOLTS THAT HOLD THE TRACK TO THE SEAT FRAME FELL OUT. *AK *ML

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00.0%

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240.0%
ODI 10008003

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT ROCKS WITH OR WITHOUT USE OF SEATBELT. HAD DEALER CHECK OUT, BUT STATED THEY FOUND NOTHING THAT WAS CAUSING THE ROCKING OF SEAT.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
00.0%

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00.0%

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67.5%
ODI 526825

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.

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83.8%
ODI 10040491

PRESSURE MUST BE APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO OPERATE. THIS CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. *AK

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266.3%
ODI 10019844

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK AT VARIOUS TIMES. *JB

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41.8%
ODI 702490

NO SUMMARY

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127.0%
ODI 10044176

VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK ON HIGH SPEED.*MR THE MECHANIC REPLACED WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLY. *PH *JB *JB

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63.0%
ODI 10078434 · 75,000 mi

WHEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED AND THE ENGINE RUNNING, THEY WILL NOT TURN OFF UNLESS THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. DEALER ADVISES ME THIS IS NOT RELATED TO NHTSA RECALL 03V159000. *AK

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44.0%
ODI 10019332 · 70,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 03 V 159 000. *NLM PH *JB

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10.4%
ODI 711499

WHEN DRIVING WHILE IT IS SNOWING OR SLEETING, THE RIGHT SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOVES SNOW AND ICE TO THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE END OF THE LEFT SIDE WIPER THEN PUSHES THE SNOW/ICE DOWN THE WINDSHIELD WHERE IT PILES UP IN THE CENTER. AS THIS PROCESS CONTINUES, THE PILE GETS LARGER AND LIFTS THE LEFT (DRIVER SIDE) WIPER FROM THE WINDSHIELD, ALLOWING MORE AND MORE SNOW/ICE TO ACCUMULATE UNDER IT, BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VISION. THE ONLY WAY TO RESOLVE IS TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND MANUALLY REMOVE THE PILED UP ICE/SNOW FROM THE WINDSHIELD.

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Power Train:Automatic Transmission
00.0%

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22.5%
ODI 10261461 · 194,236 mi

TRANSMISSION CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH MY 1992 GMC K2500 SUBURBAN IT BURNED TRANNY UP IF I DIDN'T HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN FULLY ENGULFED 1 PERSON RECEIVED A NON SUTURED LACERATION ON FOR HEAD FELL WHEN TRYING TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE TO GET AWAY FROM FIRE AND SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE NOTHING YET HAS BEEN DONE ON TRANNY PROBLEM THE ONLY THING THAT GOT DAMAGED WAS MY SUBURBAN TRANSMISSION I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE IT DID TO THE UNDERNEATH I HAVE TO CHECK. *TR

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31.4%
ODI 533933

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

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41.0%
ODI 10130477

DT A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. CONTACTED GM, AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE. *AK

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73.1%
ODI 10087616 · 146,329 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACE THREE TRANSMISSIONS IN THIS VEHICLE. THIS LAST FAILURE CAUSED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST PIPE NEARLY CAUSING A FIRE. *NM

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74.1%
ODI 10052481 · 74,200 mi

SERIES OF EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE WITH GM REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT IN MY 1996 GMC SUBURBAN WHICH FAILED AFTER ONLY 75,000 MILES - 25,000 MILES BEFORE THE GM RECOMMENDED SERVICE. GM HAS CHOSEN NOT TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH GM TRANSMISSIONS. 12/31/2003 08:37 AM MICHELLE, I HAD THE LOCAL DEALER INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION LAST WEEK. I ASKED THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WHY THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. HE NOTED THAT IT HAD OVERHEATED AND TRASH AND DEBRIS WERE FOUND IN THE FLUID. HE ALSO N…

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199.5%
ODI 10018105

THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 47000 MILES (1997 GMC). *NLM

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99.0%
ODI 10018538 · 92,000 mi

1998 GMC SUBURBAN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. OUR VEHICLE WAS SPECIAL ORDERED FROM GMAC IN 1997. THE ISSUES IN OUR TRANSMISSION STARTED LATE LAST SUMMER, 2002. THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE "BUMP" WHEN STARTING FROM A STANDSTILL AND GOING FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND 2ND TO 3RD GEARS. AS STATED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS OUR FAMILY VEHICLE TRANSPORTING OR 3 SMALL CHILDREN. *NLM

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124.2%
ODI 10010634 · 60,667 mi

PREMATURE TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 60,667 MILES DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN OF SUN GEAR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE SHAFT COLLAR BROKE OFF WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE REPLACEMENT PART FROM GM HAS THE COLLAR TO HUB MATING STRENGTHENED FROM THE FACTORY ORIGINAL, SO IT IS KNOWN IN GM THIS PART HAS A DESIGN FLAW FROM THE FACTORY. I WAS AND AM UNEMPLOYED AND THIS WAS A TERRIBLE FINANCIAL BURDEN AT A BAD TIME. CONTACTING GM WAS NO HELP - "IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY". FURTHER COMPLAINTS TO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AUTO LINE RETURNED SAME ANSWER - O…

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16.7%
ODI 10116358 · 47,000 mi

REPLACED TRANSMISSION JUST OVER THE 40,000 MILE MARK AND NOW HAVING MORE PROBLEMS WITH CAR AS CAR DIES OR STALL WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 1-10 MPH

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

114.3%
ODI 10140031

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING AND CHANGING GEARS, AND WHEN PUTTING IT IN REVERSE IT SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE IS FALLING OUT. WHILE CHANGING GEARS ITS LIKE A BIG THUD. WHEN CHANGING FROM PARK TO REVERSE IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING APART. WHEN TURNING THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL RED LIGHT STAYS ON, AND THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. THE CONTACT WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. ALSO, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
14.5%
ODI 800814

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES.*AK *JB

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13.3%
ODI 800410

THE TRUCKS FRONT BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE, THEY WEAR OUT QUICKLY AND CAUSE GREATER STOPPING DISTNACE.*AK

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67.5%
ODI 538798

BRAKES DO NOT WORK ON SLICK SURFACES & BUMPY SURFACES THEY EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.

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104.7%
ODI 485186

BRAKES GRIND/FAIL WHEN PEDAL IS APPLIED. *SKD

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245.8%
ODI 480558

BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

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83.5%
ODI 488959

VEHICLES POWER STEERING IS TOO SENSITIVE, REDUCING THE HANDLING. *DSH

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42.3%
ODI 525234

RIGHT REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED.

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52.5%
ODI 548052

DESIGN OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT STOP EFFICIENTLY, REAR BRAKES ARE NOT MAKING ENOUGH CONTRACT WITH THE REAR DRUMS TO AID IN STOPPING, RESULTING BRAKE FADING AND DAMAGE TO ROTORS (WARPING). MJS

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

20.7%
ODI 705576

APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP AT INTERSECTION AND BRAKES FAILED, BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUMPED TWICE AND BOTH TIMES THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESPONSE. STOPPED CAR BY HITTING CAR IN FRONT OF ME IN TRAFFIC AND JAMMING TRANSMISSION IN TO "PARK". *MJS

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Tires
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

26.7%
ODI 732991

I WAS DRIVING ON THE 405 IN LOS ANGELES AT 65 MPH LAST THURSDAY NIGHT AT 10 PM. MY LEFT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO COME APART AS IF THE SKIN WAS COMING OFF OF IT. I DID NOT CRASH BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY ONTO AN EXIT. THE TIRE APPEARS TO BE SHREDDING LIKE THE ONES I HAVE SEEN ON TELEVISION AND IN THE NEWSPAPER, EVENT THOUGH IT IS A DIFFERENT FIRESTONE TIRE. I KEPT THE TIRE AND CALLED FIRESTONE, AND THEY SAID TO BRING IT IN. I DRIVE 2 HOURS A DAY TO WORK AND I CAN'T NECESSARILY AFFORD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR, WHICH I NEED TO NOW DO. I…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

92.2%
ODI 10226470 · 156,880 mi

TIRES SEPARATING CAUSING MAJOR BUBBLE AND PULLING AS WELL AS SHAKING. *TR

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104.4%
ODI 11427669

265/70/R16. Cruising down Interstate around Des Moines, Iowa at 65 mph. Hot day July 2021. Heard muffled "pop" noise. Few seconds later, suburban began to shake and vibrate violently. Approaching uncontrollable. Pulled off road onto side street. Noted bulge on top of tire. Located a Goodyear tire store in Ames, Iowa. Tire man identified the problem, ordered a new tire (Hankook brand). We spent unintended night nearby in hotel, had tire changed out at Goodyear Tire store, all other tires were inspected by qualified technicians, given a clean bil…

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84.7%
ODI 10090906 · 57,901 mi

BLOW OUT OF REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE ,ON A 1996 GMC, SUBURBAN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ,WITH 58,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

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63.0%
ODI 10758845 · 150,619 mi

PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY GOT UP TO SPEED OF ROADWAY THAT IS 50 MPH FELT A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, SLOWED DOWN IT WENT AWAY, SO I STARTED TO SPEED UP AGAIN TO SEE IF IT CAME BACK, THEN BOOM MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE LITERALLY BLEW UP, THE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE ALMOST BLEW COMPLETELY OFF THE RIM. I TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SKIDDED TO HALT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TEARING UP A LAWN AND ALMOST TAKING OUT A GUARD RAIL. THE TIRE BENT MY FRONT BUMPER AND RIPPED MY RUNNING BOARD PARTWAY OFF. I AM VERY LUCKY NO OTHER TRAFFIC …

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33.0%
ODI 733190

THE TIRES THAT FAILED THE FIRST TIME HAD BEEN REPLACED WITH THE SAME FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRES. THESE NEW TIRES ARE A YEAR OLD AND ALREADY ARE FALLING APART AND ALL CRACKED. I WANT FIRESTONE TO RECALL THESE TIRES BEFORE I GET INTO ANOTHER ACCIDENT. *AK (TIRESIZE: 16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

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155.3%
ODI 10033474 · 42,000 mi

COMING BACK HOME FROM A TRIP TO NIAGRA FALL, OUR GMC SUBURBAN 1999 ROLLED OVER 5 TIMES. ONE OF THE TIRE (DRIVER SIDE FRONT) EXPLODED AND RIGHT REAR BACK TIRE SHREDDED. WHICH CAUSED TRUCK TO ROLLOVER. WE WERE IN LITTLE FALLS, WERE TAKEN TO ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL IN UTICA. OUR OLDEST DAUGHTER 11 GOT THE MOST INJURIES. SHE HAS GOTTEN 60 STITCHES ON HER FACE ETC. AIR BAGS OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY. WONDERING WHY ????*AK

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213.3%
ODI 10142128 · 23,000 mi

AT 52073 MILES CONSUMERS SUBURBAN STALLED WHILE DRIVING. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS THE FUEL PUMP FAILED THREE TIMES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, THE TIRES HAD WORN OUT AND WAS SEPARATING, THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON DUE TO THE AIR INJECTOR AND THE REAR PARKING BRAKES HAD WORN OUT. *SC

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120.0%
ODI 10024285

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT FRONT SIDE TIRES BLEWOUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. SIZE#P26570R16. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Tires:Tread/Belt
14.5%
ODI 870017

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. BUT, CONSUMER COULD KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT THAT TIME. BRIDGESTONE 31.1050 R16. *AK

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13.3%
ODI 556651

(LA SUPERIOR COURT,CASE NO.PC018776) A POLICE OFFICER BECAME A PARAPLEGIC AFTER THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER HT (LT235/85R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED, RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE OFFICER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. ATTORNEY IS WRITING IN WITH SEVERAL OTHER INCIDENTS OF TREAD SEPARATIONS AND INJURIES, POLICE REPORTS ARE PROVIDED WITH DETAILED INFORMATION. THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT (BRIAN MATHEWS) WAS REPRESENTED IN COURT BY THE LAW FIRM (GREENE,BROILLET,TAYLOR, WHEELER & PANISH LLP). ATTORN…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

10.5%
ODI 886812

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 75 MPH LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. THEN, CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. BRIDGESTONE, P-265/75R16. *AK CONSUMER STATES TIRES HAD 65 PERCENT TREAD WEAR LEFT, THEY WERE PROPERLY INFLATED TO MANUFACTURER SPEC OF 50 PSI NO EXCESSIVE EDGE WEAR DUE TO POOR ALIGNMENT, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE STATED THEY WOULD PRORATE THE BLOW OUT, CONSUMER DECLINED AND REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND.*JB

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71.7%
ODI 555364

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TIRES(P235 75 R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THIS TIRE IS ON RECALL AND CONSUMER HAD TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST AND HAS NOT YET RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC

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62.6%
ODI 11430239

Tire: 265/70R16. New tire, bought less than 20 days earlier. Hit minor pothole on LA Hwy 1019, northbound on July 8, 2021. Immediately noticed a vibration originating from rt front area of Suburban. Speed limit on highway was 45 mph; I was driving at the required limit. Took vehicle to my tire man July 9, 2021. He explained that damage to tire was slipped belt, not the result of a thrown wheel weight. I had to replace a new tire with less than 100 miles on the tire. $190.

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84.7%
ODI 10042232

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 72 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING A COLLISION FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX AT, LT245/75R16. DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES HE SUSTAINED FROM THE ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO FATALITIES. *AK

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73.5%
ODI 10138041 · 90,723 mi

DT: REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2005. THERE WAS NO ROAD CONSTRUCTION. ALSO, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT HAD THE TIRE INSPECTED AS OF YET. THE TIRE WAS AN ORIGINAL PART. THE TIRE SIZE IS LT245/75R16, AND DOT # 28671UR BM05327-1. THE TIRE WAS MADE IN CANADA. *AK

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77.0%
ODI 10018439

GMC INFORMED US THAT OUR SUBURBAN'S FIRESTONE TIRES HAVE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE CONFIRMED THIS AND IS OFFERING TO ADJUST FOR NEW TIRES BUT NOT REFUND. I DO NOT WISH TO HAVE BRIDGESTONE / FIRESTONE TIRES. DO THEY NOT NEED TO REFUND OR REPLACE THE TIRES? THE TIRES WE PURCHASED IN 2001 AND ARE BRIDGESTONE DUELER AT LT245/75 R 16 108/104S 693. *NLM

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124.2%
ODI 10081665 · 35,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER OBSERVED ALL FOUR TIRES SHOWED CRACKS AROUND THE RIM AND THE STEEL BELT WAS ALSO NOTICEABLE. AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT, INSTALLED AT 20,000 MILES. DOT # M670JC0R0902, M6700JC0R38301 & TWO WERE M670JC0R10027. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPLACED THE TIRES AT A PRO RATE. *AK

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16.7%
ODI 875791

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POPPYING NOISE. SHE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND SHE VEERED FROM LANE TO LANE. A FRONT LEFT FINDER HIT MERIDAN STRIP, AND SHE SPRUNG AROUND THE REAR END. FRONT LEFT TIRE BLOW OUT (BIG HOLE). TIRE WAS FIRESTONE, WILDERNESS #AT, P265/70R16, DOT V672WL12500. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

228.6%
ODI 10055058 · 24,000 mi

WITH LESS THAN 24,000 MILES ON 2002 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, THERE IS EXTREMELY ABNORMAL WEAR ON TREADS OF FRONT TIRES IN PARTICULAR. LARGE, DEEP AND UNEVEN INDENTATIONS ON THE TREAD, ESPECIALLY FRONT INSIDE OF TIRES. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipToo few reports for a range94,173 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10100309 · 114,346 mi

VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING NO PROBLEMS. UPON APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AS IF THE ABS SYSTEM WAS KICKING IN, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. I REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BLED ALL BRAKE LINES, AND THE CONDITION STILL EXISTS. I PERFORMED DIAGNOSTICS ON THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO SEVEAL SERVICE MANUALS AND DETERMINED THAT THE ABS MODULATOR VALVE HAS FAILED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO BLEED INTO THE ABS ACCUMULATOR, WITHOUT GETTING AN ABS DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE L…

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ODI 10136238 · 74,000 mi

DT: 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 05068 CONCERNING ABS BRAKES ON THE 1999 THROUGH 2002 MODELS. WAS ISSUED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER HAD NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALER YET, BUT THE CONSUMER KNEW THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS MAKE AN MODEL, AND YEAR FOR THE ABS. THE ABS ACTIVATED BETWEEN 3-10 MPH, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS STARTED HAPPENING ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO, NOT EVERY TIME. NOW, …

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/WasherToo few reports for a range208,671 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10174069 · 208,671 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER STALLING, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EASILY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE INITIAL REPLACEMENT, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 12/18/2006 - THE INJECTOR PUMP WHICH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL FAILED AGAIN. *NM THE CONSUMER …

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TiresToo few reports for a range57,901 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10090906 · 57,901 mi

BLOW OUT OF REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE ,ON A 1996 GMC, SUBURBAN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ,WITH 58,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

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Tires:Tread/BeltToo few reports for a range70,670 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10091896 · 58,007 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND BLEW UP. AS RESULT, IT DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. FIRESTONE, MODEL STEELTEX.*AK *JB

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ODI 10183227 · 83,332 mi

TRAVELING UP FROM VA, THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE WHICH IS A LT245/75R16 MOUNTED ON A 1996 2500 SUBURBAN LOAD RANGE E TIRE RATED AT MAX 80 PSI, WAS INFLATED TO 65 PSI. I FELT A BOBBLING THEN THE TREAD CAME OFF THE CASING, DAMAGING THE SIDE OF MY SUBURBAN, RIPPING OFF THE MUD FLAP AND DAMAGE THE PAINT AS IT FLOPPED AROUND AND JUST RIPPED ITSELF OFF. FORTUNATELY THE TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT BUT LOST THE ENTIRE TREAD PORTION. THIS SET OF FOUR WAS PURCHASE AND WAS EXACT REPLACEMENT FROM OEM TIRE WHEN NEW. THERE IS ABOUT 80% TREAD ON TIRES. F…

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection SystemToo few reports for a range208,671 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10174069 · 208,671 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER STALLING, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EASILY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE INITIAL REPLACEMENT, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 12/18/2006 - THE INJECTOR PUMP WHICH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL FAILED AGAIN. *NM THE CONSUMER …

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Power Train:Automatic TransmissionToo few reports for a range76,100 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10052481 · 74,200 mi

SERIES OF EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE WITH GM REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT IN MY 1996 GMC SUBURBAN WHICH FAILED AFTER ONLY 75,000 MILES - 25,000 MILES BEFORE THE GM RECOMMENDED SERVICE. GM HAS CHOSEN NOT TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH GM TRANSMISSIONS. 12/31/2003 08:37 AM MICHELLE, I HAD THE LOCAL DEALER INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION LAST WEEK. I ASKED THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WHY THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. HE NOTED THAT IT HAD OVERHEATED AND TRASH AND DEBRIS WERE FOUND IN THE FLUID. HE ALSO N…

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ODI 10063605 · 78,000 mi

WE HAVE REPLACED OUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TWICE SINCE OWNING OUR 96 GMC SUBURBAN. WE HAVE OWNED THE TRUCK SINCE 1998.*AK

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 23 reports

2003: 3 complaints · 2004: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2003033
2004111
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2003500
2004100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipVisibility:Windshield Wiper/WasherVisibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorElectrical System:12v/24v/48v BatteryTiresTires:Tread/BeltFuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection SystemPower Train:Automatic Transmission
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip—00
1
ODI 525234

RIGHT REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED.

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Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer0—0000
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ODI 10174069 · 208,671 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER STALLING, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EASILY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE INITIAL REPLACEMENT, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 12/18/2006 - THE INJECTOR PUMP WHICH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL FAILED AGAIN. *NM THE CONSUMER …

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Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
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ODI 525234

RIGHT REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED.

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ODI 10174069 · 208,671 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER STALLING, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EASILY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE INITIAL REPLACEMENT, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 12/18/2006 - THE INJECTOR PUMP WHICH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL FAILED AGAIN. *NM THE CONSUMER …

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

4 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

13 mentions · 7.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 114,346 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10100309 · 114,346 mi

VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING NO PROBLEMS. UPON APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AS IF THE ABS SYSTEM WAS KICKING IN, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. I REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BLED ALL BRAKE LINES, AND THE CONDITION STILL EXISTS. I PERFORMED DIAGNOSTICS ON THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO SEVEAL SERVICE MANUALS AND DETERMINED THAT THE ABS MODULATOR VALVE HAS FAILED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO BLEED INTO THE ABS ACCUMULATOR, WITHOUT GETTING AN ABS DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE L…

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ODI 526511

ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.

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ODI 528905

TRAVELING AT APPROX. 20 MPH, DRIVER TRIED TO STOP AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY AND SMOOTHLY TO THE FLOOR. DRIVER KEPT FOOT AND PEDAL, PUSHING HARDER AND THE ABS KICKED IN AND STOPPED VEHICLE.

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

7 mentions · 4.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 151,548 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10033574

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER STATES FUEL INJECTOR IS CLOGGED. *AK

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ODI 10047661 · 105,650 mi

IT IS A WELL KNOWN FACT THAT THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP ON THE GM 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES. I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF THESE PUMPS REPLACED BY GM AT THEIR COST. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM IS NOT GETTING RESOLVED. THESE VEHICLES DIE INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THEY DIE (STALL), YOU LOOSE YOUR ABILITY TO CONTROL YOUR VEHICLE WITH THE LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING (FOR THE MOST PART). THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN I HAVE ALMOST BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN THESE VEHICLES DIE BECAUSE OF…

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ODI 10052489 · 87,947 mi

WE HAVE A 1996 6.5 TURBO DIESEL GMC SUBURBAN. WE HAD SEVERE STALLING PROBLEMS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AT THEIR COST AND INSTALLED AT OUR COST, NEW GLOW PLUGS, GLOW PLUG SENSOR, BATTERY, AND BATTERY CABLES SUSPECTED TO BE THE PROBLEM. IT CONTINUED TO STALL. WE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE PUMP AGAIN AT THEIR COST, BUT WE HAD TO PAY TO DROP THE TANK TO CHECK FOR CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS A DETERIORATED SCREEN WE PAID TO REPLACE. IT STILL STALLED. ONLY THIS TIME IT STALLED WHEN I WAS GOING 50 MPH AND APPROACHING C…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

4 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 142,697 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10052489 · 87,947 mi

WE HAVE A 1996 6.5 TURBO DIESEL GMC SUBURBAN. WE HAD SEVERE STALLING PROBLEMS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AT THEIR COST AND INSTALLED AT OUR COST, NEW GLOW PLUGS, GLOW PLUG SENSOR, BATTERY, AND BATTERY CABLES SUSPECTED TO BE THE PROBLEM. IT CONTINUED TO STALL. WE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE PUMP AGAIN AT THEIR COST, BUT WE HAD TO PAY TO DROP THE TANK TO CHECK FOR CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS A DETERIORATED SCREEN WE PAID TO REPLACE. IT STILL STALLED. ONLY THIS TIME IT STALLED WHEN I WAS GOING 50 MPH AND APPROACHING C…

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ODI 10182187 · 197,446 mi

ON THE GMC 6.5 THE PMD, OR PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER FAILS DUE TO HEAT FAILURE, ALSO FAILING FOR NO REASON IN 8 DEGREE TEMPERATURES. WHEN IT FAILS THERE ARE NO SIGNS, WARNINGS JUST STALLING THE POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES GONE. NOW PUT YOURSELF ON A 2 MILE HILL OF AN INSANE DESCENT, AND YOURSELF BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL WHAT WOULD YOU DO? THIS IS INSANITY THAT THE DEALERSHIP WILL ONLY HELP YOU IF THERE IS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON YOUR CAR, AND THEN ALL THEY DO IS REPLACE THE PUMP, WHEN THE PUMP ISN'T THE PROBLEM ITS THE PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER. I PER…

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ODI 603135

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 707772

FUEL PUMP FAILED, UPON INSPECTION OF THE UNIT MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE INSULATION WAS BURNED ON THE WIRING INSIDE OF THE TANK. WE HAVE HAD THIS NONE FUNCTIONING FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT COMPLETELY QUIT AND WOULD NOT START. IT WOULD SEEM TO ME THAT AMP DRAW ENOUGH TO MELT BACK WIRE INSUALTION INSDE THE FUEL TANK SHOULD BE FUSE PROTECTED! LAST TIME THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START THE DEALERSHIP WE USE IN CLINTON MO ( RAYSICK GMC, CLINTON MO) TOWED THE TRUCK IN AND ONCE INSIDE IT STARTED. BUT THE TRUCK HAS LEFT …

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b