1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

3 recalls, 299 complaints - 59 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
03V093000 Mar 7, 2003
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 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 CONTAC... Read more
507,171 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
98V033000 Feb 17, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
1,137 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

299 total complaints 11 crashes 3 fires 10 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP27
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC12
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR12
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM8
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION8
STEERING7
TIRES:TREAD/BELT7
TIRES7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS6
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 5, 2016
Incident date: Feb 4, 2016
BRAKE LINE FAILED AFTER MED TO HEAVY BRAKING, LEAVING LITTLE TO NO BRAKE AS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 24, 2014
Incident date: Jul 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE ABS SENSOR, THE INNER ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 2, 2012
Incident date: Apr 4, 2011
I PURCHASED ON 11/1997 A NEW 1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 3/4 TON 2500 SERIES. THE SUBURBAN HAS 38,528 ORIGINAL MILES AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT SINCE NEW. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN USED PRIMARILY AS A SECONDARY VEHICLE FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES. THE SUBURBAN HAS BEEN DRIVEN IN SNOW CONDITIONS ONLY 12-14 TIME... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 2, 2012
Incident date: Apr 4, 2011
I PURCHASED ON 11/1997 A NEW 1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 3/4 TON 2500 SERIES. THE SUBURBAN HAS 38,528 ORIGINAL MILES AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT SINCE NEW. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN USED PRIMARILY AS A SECONDARY VEHICLE FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES. THE SUBURBAN HAS BEEN DRIVEN IN SNOW CONDITIONS ONLY 12-14 TIME... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Sep 11, 2010
Incident date: Sep 11, 2010
1. HARD STOP TO AVOID HITTING WILDLIFE. GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. 2. AFTER THE BRAKES HOLDING FOR A SECOND OR TWO THE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. AFTER THAT ONLY 1/4 BRAKE POWER. ONCE HOME, OBSERVED BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM CORRODED BRAKE LINES. 3. I WILL NEED TO REVIEW COST OF SERVICE. *T... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES May 20, 2009
Incident date: May 15, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE LINKAGE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY AND THE INTERIOR DRIVER'S SIDE HANDLE WAS DEFECTIVE. CHEVROLET STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WERE WARRANTY ALERTS ON THE DOORS, IN... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jan 6, 2007
Incident date: Dec 15, 2006
SPEED VARIATION, AND SOMETIMES CEASE, OF OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. POSSIBLE DISCREPANCY WITH TURN SIGNAL LEVER, SEEMS TO BE AFFECTED BY, AND SOMETIMES CORRECTED WITH WIGGLING WITH THE LEVER. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 8, 2006
Incident date: Nov 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES INCREASED IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Sep 12, 2006
Incident date: Jul 10, 2005
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT AT VARIOUS TIMES. SOMETIMES WORK SOMETIMES NOT, SOMETIMES QUIT IN MIDDLE OF USE. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Mar 11, 2006
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
EACH REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT BOARD HAD TO BE REPLACED. THESE OCCURRED AT DIFFERENT TIMES (APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS APART). NOW, ABOUT A YEAR LATER, THE RIGHT REAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THIS WAS FOUND DUE TO THE BLINKER AND BRAKE LIGHT FAILING, SO I SWITCHED THE BULB FROM THE OTHER SI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 22, 2005
Incident date: Nov 22, 2005
MY 1998 SUBURBAN HAD SAME REPAIR DONE ON THE ABS BRAKES THAT CURRENT RECALL IS OUT FOR 1999-2002 AND GM IS SAYING THE PART ON 99-2000 RECALL IS NOT THE PART ON MY 98 SUBURBAN. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS THE SAME RECALL PART AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO REIMBURSE ME FOR REPAIRS I PAID FOR BEFORE THE REC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 14, 2005
Incident date: Sep 10, 2005
CATASTROHIC LOSS OF ENTIRE BREAKING SYSTEM DUE TO BURSTING OF BRAKE LINES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE; DEALER REQUIRED COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM OWING TO SERVELY RUSTED PARTS THROUGHOUT; MECHANICAL EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIRED SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS TO STOP VEHICLE; VEHICLE HAD BEEN R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS BRAKES KICKING IN AT LOW SPEEDS. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND ABS WILL NOT HOLD WHEN THE ABS KICKS IN. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2004. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED AND GREASED THE BRAKES. THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS AND REPLACED THE LEFT UPPER ARM B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS BRAKES KICKING IN AT LOW SPEEDS. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND ABS WILL NOT HOLD WHEN THE ABS KICKS IN. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2004. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED AND GREASED THE BRAKES. THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS AND REPLACED THE LEFT UPPER ARM B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ABS BRAKES KICKING IN AT LOW SPEEDS. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND ABS WILL NOT HOLD WHEN THE ABS KICKS IN. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2004. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED AND GREASED THE BRAKES. THEY MACHINED THE ROTORS AND REPLACED THE LEFT UPPER ARM B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 28, 2005
Incident date: Sep 20, 2005
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEGAN HAVING FAILURES AT VERY LOW SPEEDS(UNDER 10 MPH) WHEN THE VEHICLE(1998 CHEVROLET TAHOE) WAS COMING TO A FULL STOP AT THE END OF THE DRIVE OR WHEN PULLING TO A STOP. THIS WAS OCCURRING OVER & OVER MORE MORE THAN A MONTH. I CONTACTED WHITE-ALLE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 26, 2005
Incident date: Aug 20, 2005
I EXPERIENCED THE BRAKING ISSUE DESCRIBED IN RECALL 05V379000. ON THE DATE BELOW, I NARROWLY AVOIDED A CRASH WITH CHILDREN IN THE VICINITY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REGISTERED IN MN SINCE PURCHASE TO ME AS THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS BRAKING ISSUE 3 OR SO TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. *N... Read more
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Sep 8, 2005
Incident date: Feb 15, 2005
1) NEAR CRASHES HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY AN ERRATIC CONDITION IN THE STEERING. CALLED GM NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER AND GAVE ALL INFORMATION AND WAS PROMISED SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME. (NEVER HAPPENED) 2 OTHER FAMILIES HERE IN ROCHESTER HAVE THE SAME VEHICLE AND THE SAME PROBLEM. 2) UPON TURNIN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 4, 2005
Incident date: May 25, 2005
BRAKES SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN BRAKING. ON OCCASION, BRAKES FAILED AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. MECHANIC INSPECTED FOUND "NO PROBLEM" WITH BRAKES. THE LAST INCIDENT WITH THE BRAKES RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN MORE THAN ENOUGH DISTANCE WAS GIVEN FOR STOPPING.
Crash 3 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 11, 2005
Incident date: Dec 17, 2004
STOPPED ON ROADWAY TO PICK UP A PART THAT HAD FALLEN OUT OF THE TRUCK TRAVELING IN FRONT OF ME. I PUT MY 1998 CHEVY SUBURBAN IN PARK AND POPPED THE REAR HATCH. I REMEMBER HEARING THE REAR HATCH CLICK AND NOW REALIZE THAT THE HATCH WON'T RELEASE UNLESS THE TRUCK IS IN PARK. I WALKED BEHIND MY TRUC... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 10, 2005
Incident date: Apr 16, 2005
BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN OR GETS SPONGEY AT SLOW STOPPING SPEEDS UNDER 5 MPH. IT FEELS LIKE AN ABS EVENT IS OCCURING! NO ABS LIGHT COMES ON. INCIDENT OCCURS AT NEARLY EVERY STOP. STOPPING DISTANCE IS LONGER. IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS NOT GOING TO STOP. IT IS NOT A SAFE SECURE FEELING WHEN COMI... Read more
TIRES Apr 26, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN SUFFERED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WHEN A BLOWOUT OCCURRED.*MR *JB *NM
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 19, 2005
Incident date: Feb 2, 2004
THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS .IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHERE STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED A CRASH COULD OCCUR..THIS IS A FOR REAL SAFETY ISSUE AND IS DOCUMENTED IN NHTS ITEM NUMBER 10000062. NOTICED ON THE INTERNET SOMEONE POSTED IN ONTARIO CANADA THERE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 9, 2005
Incident date: Feb 9, 2005
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DROVE ERRATICALLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT SUN GEAR REACTION SHELL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Feb 9, 2005
Incident date: Feb 9, 2005
(1) DRIVING IN RAIN. (2) WIPER FAILURE. CONSEQUENCES ARE OBVIOUS! (3) STOP, OPEN HOOD OF VEHICLE, AND SMACK THE WIPER CONTROL! NOTE! DUE TO FACT THAT A FRIEND OF MINE HAS A 1996 GMC SIERRA TRUCK WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, I REFUSE TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO HAVE IT FIXED! MY VEHICLE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE Feb 6, 2005
Incident date: Nov 16, 2004
1998 CHEVY TAHOE WONT START, SPONTANEOUSLY. IT WILL TURN OVER, BUT WONT START. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WASN'T SURE WHAT WAS WRONG, TRIED IT AGAIN AFTER 10-15 MINUTES AND IT STARTED. I FIGURED IT WAS JUST COLD. SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, IT WAS ABOUT 45 MINUTES BEFORE IT STARTED, AND I WAS TOLD BY THE G... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Dec 1, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
WHILE OPERATING CONTINUOUSLY FOR AN HOUR OR MORE IN HEAVY RAIN, THE WIPERS STOPPED. *PH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Nov 11, 2004
Incident date: Nov 11, 2004
I DRIVE A 1998 SUBURBAN AND MY HUSBAND DRIVES A 1997 GMC 2500 TRUCK. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE (USED TO OPEN THE DOOR) HAS BROKEN THREE TIMES IN HIS TRUCK AND IT HAS DIFFICULTY CATCHING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN MY SUBURBAN. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Oct 11, 2004
Incident date: Oct 11, 2004
I OWN A 1998 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2200 4WD. ON 7/10/00, AT 13.000 MI THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS AND REAR SHOES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. ON 9/13/00 AT 15,000 MI THE FRONT DISC PADS, MASTER CYLINDER PROPORTION VALVE AND CALIPER BRAKE HOSES WERE REPLACED PER SERVICE BULLETIN. ON 8/21/03 AT 22,500 MI I... Read more
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER Jun 24, 2004
Incident date: Jun 24, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED AT LEAST ONCE ALMOST EVERY TIME USED FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW. USUALLY COULD BE THUMPED & RESTARTED. TODAY THEY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN QUIT ALTOGETHER, IN LIGHT TO HEAVY RAIN, ON THE INTERSTATE. DROVE TO MCCONNELL IN MOBILE AND THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG.. ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Jun 11, 2004
Incident date: Mar 9, 2004
1998 CHEVY SUBURBAN-WIPERS STOP WORKING AT RANDOM INTERVALS, MUST FORCE TO WORK BY HAND UNTIL THEY START WORKING AGAIN, NEED TO REPLACE WIPER MOTOR
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jun 1, 2004
Incident date: May 27, 2004
IN HEAVY RAIN, WINDSHIELD WASHERS FAILED COMPLETELY WITH NO WARNING. HUMMING IN THE MOTOR BUT THE WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITION. COULD NOT SEE ROAD NOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *AK
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM May 21, 2004
Incident date: May 20, 2004
STEERING SENSOR FAILED, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO SKIP WHEN TURNING AND FEELS LIKE CONTROL OF STEERING IS LOST MOMENTARILY. SENSOR WAS REPLACED ONCE AND PROBLEM WAS CURED FOR A TIME, BUT IT IS NOW RECURRING.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Apr 23, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CONTROL BOARD FAILED DUE TO FAULTY SHOULDER JOINT. *PH THIS WAS THE SAME FAILURE AS IN THE 1997 SUBURBAN RECALL. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DURING THE RAIN. *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 1998
WE STILL NEED OUR VEHICLE FIXED!!! WE GOT THE RUNAROUND AND WERE DISCOURAGED FROM PURSUING THE PROBLEM AS THE GM & GMPP CUSTOMER SERVICE? EMPLOYEES KEPT TRYING TO BEAT US DOWN SO WE WOULD GIVE UP. GM & GMPP EMPLOYEES HAVE DONE THEIR BEST TO DISCOURAGE US FROM PURCHASING ANOTHER GM PRODUCT. THANK ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2000
THE SECOND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AT 85,939 THOUSAND MILES, OUT OF WARRANTY. IS IT NORMAL FOR TWO TRANMISSIONS TO FAIL AT RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE. I DON'T THINK SO. MY SUBURBAN IS IN FANTASTIC CONDITION. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT LIKE NEW. NOW I HAVE TO SPEND ANOTHER 2000... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2000
THE SECOND TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AT 85,939 THOUSAND MILES, OUT OF WARRANTY. IS IT NORMAL FOR TWO TRANMISSIONS TO FAIL AT RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE. I DON'T THINK SO. MY SUBURBAN IS IN FANTASTIC CONDITION. IT IS EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT LIKE NEW. NOW I HAVE TO SPEND ANOTHER 2000... Read more
WHEELS Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPER/MOTOR PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS WITH THE EARLIER SUBURBANS ON THE RECALL LIST. THE RECALL ONLY ADDRESSES '97 AND BACK, NOT 1998. WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT GETTING THIS YEAR ADDED. THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND LATER.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Apr 6, 2004
Incident date: Apr 5, 2004
RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO OPERATE; IN-DASH INDICATOR PROPERLY INDICATED FAILURE BY RAPID FLASH. WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, OPENED TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY; FOUND LIGHT BULB NOT FAILED; CAN NOT PROPERLY RE-ASSEMBLE AND GASKET IS NOT SOLD SEPARATELY TO PERMIT RE-ASSEMBLY. HAD TO REPLACE 'CIRCUIT BOARD'... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Mar 9, 2004
Incident date: Feb 20, 2004
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER ENTERED THE VEHICLE, AND THE DRIVER SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Feb 20, 2004
Incident date: Apr 14, 1998
WHEN FIRST TAKING VEHICLE FROM THE SALES LOT IT PULLED TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO BALANCED THE TIRES, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. ALSO, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED VEHICLE SHOOK SEVERELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO AN ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Feb 18, 2004
Incident date: Jun 16, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP SUDDENLY. I WOULD HAVE TO GET OFF THE ROAD SHUT CAR OFF, THEN AIT 5-10 MINUTES BEFORE WIPERS WILL WORK AGAIN. *AK
SEATS Feb 18, 2004
Incident date: Feb 17, 2004
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAME SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Feb 12, 2004
Incident date: Feb 5, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL DURING USE; WILL NOT OPERATE IN TIMED MODE; STOP AT INCORRECT LOCATIONS
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Feb 5, 2004
Incident date: Jan 16, 2004
MY 1998 1500, 2 WD CHEVY SUBURBAN LOST A BOLT IN THE DIFFERENTIAL. BOLT HELD A PIN, WHEN THE PIN WORKED LOOSE, THE REAREND LOCKED UP, PUTTING MY CAR INTO A SPIN. FORTUNATELY I WAS ONLY GOING 25 MPH, AND NO ONE WAS HURT. *JB
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER Feb 5, 2004
Incident date: Jan 30, 2004
MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING FROM TIME TO TIME. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME DEFECT AS IN EARLIER YEAR SUBURBANS, BUT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. GENERAL MOTORS HAS PLENTY OF NOTICE THAT THE SAME DEFECT EXISTS IN SUBURBANS OLDER THAN THOSE ALREADY RECALLED, AND SHOULD INCLUDE OTHERS IN... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jan 23, 2004
WHILE OPERATING CONTINUOUSLY FOR AN HOUR OR MORE IN HEAVY RAIN, THE WIPERS STOPPED. *PH HEN THE CONSUMER PULLED ON THE WIPER ARM, THE WIPERS WORKED FOR AWHILE. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL, HOWEVER IT ONLY INCLUDED THE 1995 TO 1997 MODELS. *JB *NM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Jan 15, 2004
Incident date: Jan 10, 2004
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ON MY 1998 SUBURBAN, THE WIPER WOULD QUIT WORKING PERIODICAL AND YOU WOULD HERE A BUZZING NOISE BUT NO WIPER MOVEMENT. BY OPENING THE HOOD AND HITTING OR TAPPING ON THE WIPER MODULE THEY WOULD WORK AGAIN TEMP FOR SOME TIME. I TAKE THE S... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jan 13, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. WHEN TURNING LEFT RESISTANCE INCREASESED ALL AT ONCE, DRIVER RECEIVED POWER ASSISTANCE WHEN TURNING RIGHT.*AK
STEERING Jan 12, 2004
Incident date: Oct 10, 2003
I AM HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE WITH MY 1998 SUBURBAN THAT WAS FILED ON NHTSA INVESTIGATION EA99011. I ALSO NOTICE THAT IT HAPPENS WORSE WHEN DRIVING IN WINTER WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE COLDER. IT SEEMS ONCE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR AWHILE ITS NOT AS BAD. BUT STILL SEEM TO LOOSE STEERING CONTROL AS IN... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

59 manufacturer communications from 46 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT6
100000 POWER TRAIN5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL4
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.4
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS3
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES3
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073 Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260 Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIC4696B Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PI0969 May 3, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PI0969 May 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
08089-B Nov 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08089-B Nov 1, 2008
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08089-B Nov 1, 2008
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08-089B Sep 1, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BUICK\CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
08-089 Jun 1, 2008
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R
3340 Sep 23, 2006
021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
LEFT FRONT AXLE SHAFT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LEAK SEAL SHAFT. *KB
020525006 Jan 1, 2006
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
020730024A Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
040604088 Mar 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTOR WHEN REPLACING FUEL TANK MODULE/FUEL PUMP MODULE. *TT
00149D Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT
01599 Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT
3005 Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
93-00 FULL SIZE UTILITIES (GMT 400 OLD STYLE ONLY) AC BLOWS WARM AND THE HIGH SIDE PRESSURE IS TOO HIGH. *MJ
01349A Nov 18, 2003
093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 DIESEL ENGINE REQUIRING FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACEMENT. MODELS P32/P42 1994-1999 INCLUDED. *TT
00149C Nov 18, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT
030730056 Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT
030236002 Aug 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
REVISED STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE. *EH
03006 Apr 18, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH SHORT CIRCUIT. *TT
031403 Mar 14, 2003
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
INSTALLING A FUSE JUMPER HARNESS TO CORRECT A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. *TT *JB
020421005A Feb 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, NOISE, VIBRATION, LEAKS, HOT ODOR. *TT
020525006A Dec 1, 2002
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT
990730016A Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
020421005 Jun 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE, SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT
010856004A Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATION ON THE INSTUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALLS. *YH
010856004 Aug 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALL, NO START, AND DIAGNOSIC TROUBLE CODE B2960. *SLC
990524001A Sep 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE LEAD/PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *MJS
990524001 Jun 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *TT
98865020A Sep 1, 1998
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLES LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND PREMATURE FRONT BRAKE WEAR, ESPECIALLY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO TOW A HEAVY LOAD. *YC
98865020 Apr 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES OR FRONT BRAKE WEAR NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS. *YC
3276 Apr 20, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L80E OUTPUT CARRIER THRUST WASHER CHANGES. *TT
3081 Nov 17, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT
3349 May 10, 2005
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
4WD INOPERATIVE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1026 ATC FUSE OPEN. *TT
3389 Sep 28, 2005
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INOPERATIVE AND THE 4WD SERVICE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. DIAGNOSIS MAY REVEAL THAT THE ATC FUSE COULD BE OPEN, POSSIBLE DTC C0308, OR VARIOUS U CODES MAY BE SET. THE ENCODER MOTOR MAY ALSO BE SHORTED OR THE TCCM MAY BE DAMA

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA04026 Opened: Sep 9, 2004 , Closed: Aug 2, 2005
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2000
OVERHEATED FUEL PUMP WIRING
IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 14, 2005, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT HAD IDENTIFIED A DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY IN APPROXIMATELY 316,508 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000-01 1500 SERIES CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AND GMC YUKON XL VEHICLES (RECALL 05V-155).GM DETERMINED THAT SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE... Read more
PE04042 Opened: May 3, 2004 , Closed: Sep 9, 2004
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
OVERHEATED FUEL PUMP WIRING
THE FUEL PUMP WIRING AND CONNECTOR MAY OVERHEAT AND MELT A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES INCLUDE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE AND ENGINE STALL WITH NO RESTART.FOURTEEN OF THE 20 COMPLAINTS TO ODI ALLEGE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE, INCLUDING ONE THAT REPORTED THAT A FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CA... Read more
EA00013 Opened: May 2, 2000 , Closed: Jun 28, 2002
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995
BATTERY LEAKS ACID
There is no summary currently available
DP00001 Opened: Jan 31, 2000
DP, Open , Model Year: 1993
OEM HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM CRACKING
THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT CRACKS IN THE HITCH RECEIVER PLATFORM MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE TRAILER AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
EA99011 Opened: May 12, 1999 , Closed: Feb 27, 2001
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997
ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIV
THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS INVESTIGATED ALLEGATIONS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST FLUCTUATIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.FOR DETAILS AND A BASIS FOR THE INVESTIGATION CONCLUSIONS, PLEASE SEE THE CLOSING REPORT IN THE EA99-011 PUBLIC FILE.ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREN... Read more
PE97027 Opened: Jun 17, 1997 , Closed: Oct 31, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
DRIVERS SEAT FAILURE
THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THE DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING FAILS, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO MOVE OR TIP REARWARD INTO A RECLINED POSITION.
PE96056 Opened: Sep 17, 1996 , Closed: Mar 17, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995
UNDERSEAT VEHICLE FIRES
ALLEGED SHORTING OF WIRE FOR POWER SEAT CAUSES UNDERSEAT FIRE.
EA95026 Opened: Sep 20, 1995 , Closed: Sep 20, 2001
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE
POOR PERFORMANCE OF ABS BRAKES
DP88003 Opened: Oct 23, 1987 , Closed: Feb 20, 1988
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984
POOR BRAKING ON PANIC STOP
POOR BRAKING ON PANIC STOP

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SUBURBAN across all model years (1981, 2024).

178 Total Recalls
10,625 Total Complaints
9 Investigations
810 Reported Crashes
188 Reported Fires
20 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2024 1 55 View
2023 3 159 View
2022 4 167 View
2021 12 256 View
2020 4 64 View
2019 3 102 View
2018 4 111 View
2017 5 186 View
2016 6 301 View
2015 11 589 View
2014 3 77 View
2013 4 170 View
2012 4 139 View
2011 3 193 View
2010 3 161 View
2009 5 133 View
2008 4 276 View
2007 4 359 View
2006 1 33 View
2005 7 161 View
2004 6 265 View
2003 7 361 View
2002 4 352 View
2001 8 543 View
2000 11 382 View
1999 2 861 View
1998 (current) 3 299
1997 3 556 View
1996 4 531 View
1995 7 587 View
1994 6 1,038 View
1993 2 616 View
1992 5 226 View
1991 4 65 View
1990 4 67 View
1989 4 68 View
1988 4 35 View
1987 1 21 View
1986 0 7 View
1985 0 12 View
1984 0 6 View
1983 0 4 View
1982 1 1 View
1981 1 1 View
1979 0 1 View
1978 0 3 View
1977 0 3 View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TAHOE 240 12,622 View
MALIBU 216 29,080 View
SILVERADO 1500 200 22,534 View
CORVETTE 187 6,308 View
CAMARO 179 4,298 View
SILVERADO 159 10,964 View
SILVERADO 3500 152 1,409 View
EXPRESS 151 838 View