Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED FLAMES NEAR THE TRANSMISSION AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 236,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10960010
- Incident
- Mar 8, 2017
- Mileage
- 236,000 mi
Heating & air conditioningEngineInterior & seats+1 more
Filed Feb 7, 2001
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AND DESTROYED CARRIER AND BEARINGS. CJ
- NHTSA ID
- 559506
- Incident
- Nov 26, 1997
Powertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Jun 20, 2000
WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE FORWARD THE REAR END MADE A POPPING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. WHEN I WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUDER SOUND AND STRONGER VIBRATION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC WHO LOOKED AT IT AND FOUND THE PINION GEARS BROKEN AND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE REAREND. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 724258
- Incident
- Jun 4, 2000
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Apr 10, 2000
THE REAR AXLE SEAL CONTINUALLY FAILED, ALLOWING GEAR OIL TO SOAK THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THE OIL SOAKED REAR BRAKE SHOES CAUSE MANY PROBLEMS, MANY AFFECTING THE ABS SYSTEM, AND DIRECTIONAL STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE DURING STOPS, THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP, AND A GENERAL POOR FEELING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE OIL SOAKED REAR BRAKE SHOES CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CONDITIONS ARE WET. UNDER ALL BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE WILL PULL TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES ARE NOT CONTRIBUTING TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, AS DESIGNED, THE FRONT BRAKES DO MORE OF THE STOPPING, AND THE ABS IS MORE APT TO DETECT AN ACTUAL SKID. THE ABS, UNLOCKS THE LOCK WHEEL, THUS OVERLAODING THE OTHER FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING THAT WHEEL TO SKID, AND THE ABS UNLOCKS THAT WHEEL NEXT. THIS CYCLE CONTINUES, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO TRAVEL TOWARDS THE FLOOD, AND THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO EACH SIDE REPEATEDLY. THE SYMPTOMS I AM REPORTING ARE REPORTED AT YOUR WEB SITE HUNDRES OF TIMES. IT IS TIME THE GENERAL MOTORS IS FORCED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE BRAKE PROBLEMS, MANY OF WHICH MAY BE TRACED TO LEAKY RER AXLE SEALS.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 721278
- Incident
- Mar 3, 1995
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 23, 1999
THE REAR AXLE BROKE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF.CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 843120
- Incident
- Jul 2, 1999
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 8, 1999
THESE SEALS HAVE FAILED TWICE IN 3000 MILES. IT WAS REPAIRED BOTH TIMES WITH GENUINE GM PARTS. I WAS TOLD BY THE TRANSMISSION SHOP THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR 3/4 TON SUBURBANS. THIS IS SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE!
- NHTSA ID
- 708368
- Incident
- Apr 1, 1999
Powertrain (other)
Filed May 1, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE REAR AXLE BEARINGS WENT OUT FOR NO REASON. CAUSE OF PROBLEM UNKNOWN. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 822996
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 11, 1998
TRANSMISSION PLANETARY GEAR FAILURE
- NHTSA ID
- 532465
- Incident
- Aug 8, 1997
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 23, 1997
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. ALSO REAR AXLE SEALS LEAK, CAUSIN GREAR BRAKES TO GET OIL SOAKED, RESULTING IN REAR BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 526250
- Incident
- Oct 22, 1997
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 9, 1997
VEHICLE PULLING TO RIGHT, RIGHT FRONT CV JOINT REPLACED.
- NHTSA ID
- 513582
- Incident
- Jan 13, 1996
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 11, 1996
DIFFERENTIAL VENT CHECK VALVE FAILED. *DSH
- NHTSA ID
- 601277
- Incident
- Sep 12, 1995
Powertrain (other)Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 1, 1995
REAR DIFFERENTIAL VENT TUBE FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 601269
- Incident
- Jul 1, 1995
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.