chevrolet suburban 1500 Problems

chevrolet suburban 1500 2011 Complaints

POWER TRAIN

transmission. vehicle will lunge sometimes just before coming to a complete stop. feels like the vehicle has be hit lightly from the back end. have come close to rear ending other cars. the lunge last for just a split second.

Reported in: SHREVEPORT LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSKKE38BR

SUSPENSION

the vehicle is one week old with 1200 miles on the clock. the propshafts are severely rusting. the yokes are rusted. dealer said gm refused to further perform repair and consider it normal.

Reported in: MORENO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the vehicle is one week old with 1200 miles on the clock. the propshafts are severely rusting. the yokes are rusted. dealer said gm refused to further perform repair and consider it normal.

Reported in: MORENO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

the vehicle is one week old with 1200 miles on the clock. the propshafts are severely rusting. the yokes are rusted. dealer said gm refused to further perform repair and consider it normal.

Reported in: MORENO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet suburban 1500. the contact was driving 80 mph to pass another vehicle when the accelerator pedal became stuck, causing the vehicle to exhibit sudden acceleration. the vehicle continued to accelerate up to 90 mph and would not slow down. the contact continuously depressed the brakes before the vehicle finally decelerated. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 6,700.

Reported in: GARRETTSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSKJE39BR

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

tl* the contact owns 2011 chevrolet suburban ltz. the contact was driving 15 mph when the passenger side arm rest detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage 4,200. updated 02/14/12*lj the consumer stated the part was repalced on 01/23/12. also there was a problem with the gps. updated 02/17/12

Reported in: GAINESVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSKKE36BR

SEATS

Reported in: GAINESVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSKKE36BR

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

2011 chevrolet suburban 1500. consumer states when the tailgate is commanded to lift it raises between 20% and 50% and then returns to the bottom and locks without stopping *tgw the consumer stated when he arrived at the dealer, the tailgate lifted approximately 80% and then without warning an explosive noise occurred and a violent downward motion caused it to close and lock. the consumer went to another dealer and the tailgate opened fully and then closed and locked without command. the consumer stated he has been to the dealer six times for the faulty operation of the tailgate. *jb

Reported in: PERKINS OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSKJE32BR

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

when trying to come to a stop the vehicle seems to suddenly accelerate right before stopping. the vehicle is going less than 5 mph and it quickly lunges forward right before it gets completely stopped. has done this on at least 3 different occasions. if i had been very close to the car/object in front of me i might have hit it.

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSKJE36BR

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSKJE36BR

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSKJE36BR

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns 2011 chevrolet suburban 1500. the contact stated that a mold and mildew odor was being emitted from the heating and cooling vents. the vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the mechanic could not diagnose the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Reported in: MONROE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSCJE01BR

STRUCTURE:BODY

began to notice a mold/mildew smell in vehicle both in the cabin and when a/c on. vehicle was taken to gm service dealers to locate problem. unable to locate leak at first inspection. another gm dealership acknowledged heavy mold smell in vehicle upon entering, however unable to locate. consumer began to search for leak and found water had accumulated under floorboard of driver's side. carpet/padding soaked and very strong mold odor upon lifting of carpet. dealer still has vehicle as of 12/30 and no leak can be found. manufacturer notified that service is unable to locate and repair. additionally, consumer provided with a 2009 chevy suburban to drive as loaner vehicle. found that the loaner also exhibited the same leak under driver side floorboard. dealer was notified immediately and to investigate that vehicle leak as well.

Reported in: MONROE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

dash cracked next to the airbag panel on the passenger side. this could cause the airbag to fail to deploy.

Reported in: LITTLE ELM TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSCHE06BR

STRUCTURE

dash cracked next to the airbag panel on the passenger side. this could cause the airbag to fail to deploy.

Reported in: LITTLE ELM TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSCHE06BR

AIR BAGS

dash crack at passenger airbag.

Reported in: BRYCEVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSCJE01BR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dash crack at passenger airbag.

Reported in: BRYCEVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSCJE01BR

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

dash crack at passenger airbag.

Reported in: BRYCEVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GNSCJE01BR

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2011 chevrolet suburban 1500. attorney representing consumer writes in regards to serious structural and safety issues concerning the vehicle. *smd the consumer stated water was leaking inside the vehicle. according to the invoice, the dealer found the water leak coming from the body seam below the dash along the firewall. the passenger and driver front seats made a chattering noise. the dealer greased the tracks. the engine was not running correctly. the dealer replaced the throttle position sensor. also, the front windshield wipers were inoperative, as well as the rear windshield wiper. the dealer found no power open circuit at the connector and allegedly repaired the wiring to the wiper harness.