Chevrolet SUBURBAN electrical problems
383 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
6,539 owner complaints analyzed
82 distinct recall campaigns
72,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1978 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 2,923 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
383 of 6,539 complaints match this topic (5.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10093598 · 2004-10-05 (October 5, 2004)
PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL OF FIRE/EXPLOSION CONCERNING THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT (IN OLDER MODEL G.M. VEHICLES) AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A "DIRECT SHORT" TO IT'S WIRING. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10093598 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094538 · 2004-09-28 (September 28, 2004)
THE LOCATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS, IN GENERAL, AND ITS LOCATION TO THE FUEL TANK IN A REAR END ACCIDENT WOULD MASH THE HARNESS BETWEEN THE BUMPER AND THE FUEL TANK. IF RUPTURE OCCURS THEN THE IGNITION SOURCE WOULD BE PRESENT, RESULTING INTO AN EXPLOSION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 200,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 982756 · 1996-04-12 (April 12, 1996)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RELEASING FLUID OUT OF THE VENT STARTING A FIRE, DAMAGING WIRING. *AK
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Owner report 959101 · 1995-01-24 (January 24, 1995)
ALTERNATOR SEIZED AND CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO INADEQUATE SIZE BEARING AND FRICTION FROM BELT THAT IGNITED THE INTERNAL WIRING. *AK
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Owner report 973554 · 1995-10-18 (October 18, 1995)
BATTERY FLUID LEAKED FROM THE SIDE POSITIVE POST, DOWN THE BATTERY CABLE, CAUSING CABLE TO CORRODE AND SEPARATE, RESULTING IN A TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973554 at NHTSA ↗