1995 Chevrolet Suburban electrical problems

Filed Mar 16, 2013 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · CO

I just recently began having trouble with my 2000 chevy malibu and it prompted me to being researching common issues with chevrolet vehicles. In my research I came upon an interesting fact that several makes and models seem to have intermittant turn signal functionality and hazard light issues. In my case my 1995 chevrolet suburban (which I love mind you) was being checked for a trailer to be hooked up. When the person performing the inspection attempted to turn on the hazard lights it caused a malfunction with all of my turn signals, breaks, hazards(no equipment was attached to the truck so no it wasn't a faulty connection to the trailer, that had not been attached yet.) after several minutes of messing with signals and pushing buttons it finally reset to normal. This funny wiring problem occurs every time I try to turn on my hazard lights. Up to this point I have not had a need to use them but I am aware that they will not work if I attempt to. My advise to anyone reading this is if you are having trouble with your turn signals mess with the hazard light button before you go replacing flashers and bulbs. It took several times of pushing the hazard button and turning the signals on and off before they started to work again. I am very disappointed with chevy that this issue has not be address now that I am finding it to seem so common a problem. I was even more disapointed to learn that my malibu has issues that are similar to others with that make and model and those issues are ignored as well. A side note if you read my other complaint. The 1996 chevy s10 my spouse and I were going to trade the malibu for also has fuel issues. What a bummer I used to really like chevy. Channel 9 news anyone. "the federal safety agency it shouldn't take someone dying before you make them fix it. If it is a known problem that can be proven is not normal ware they should have to fix it."

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Electrical · CA

While parked battery acid was leaking inside of the vehicle from the positive post. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and the mechanic replaced the battery, but the problem still exists. *ak this problem caused damages to other battery components, fenderwell and frame. The consumer requested reimbursement.

Filed Sep 13, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

While traveling approximately 30 MPH all brake operation had failed. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that battery fluid had leaked on brake lines, causing brake failure. There was no crash or injury to report. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Filed Jun 22, 2001 · Electrical · VA · fire

A clunking noise came from vehicle while in operation. Consumer could smell smoke before entering store. When exiting store, vehicle was smoking visibly. Consumer contacted fire department. Fire burned through firewall, and burned a large hole in dashboard. Consumer has not contacted dealership to determine if vehicle was included in recall 95v026000. Please provide any additonal information/attachments.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Electrical · MN

Battery leakage; had to cut out cables, corroded through airconditioning line. See ea00-013.

Filed Dec 11, 2000 · Electrical · CA · fire

The vehicle had an electrical fire today, prior to today, it had been blowing/burning several eletrical fuses (15 so far) for the courtesy lights and burglar alarm. The fire was under the front dashboard, on the driver's side.

Filed Sep 9, 2000 · Electrical · NC

We are experiencing the vehecle acting as though it wants to turn off, even while it is in motion. And this is very scary. We have 6 children, all under the age of 7. And this brings us to a concern. We heard that there was a recall on the battery. But we have no info., on who to contact. Please, let us know of your findings? Thank you! Robert jenkins

Filed Aug 1, 2000 · Electrical · MO

The battery acid leaked, destroyed the main battery cable. Yh

Filed Jul 31, 2000 · Electrical · KY

Battery leaked acid, and failed. Altenator failed at same time. Replaced both altenator and battery but continued to have electrical problems. Found that acid leakage had corroded two battery connection cables inside their rubber housings.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Electrical · TX

Ea oo 013; battery leaks acid: vehicle battery was experiecing problem with acid leakages from the battery positive post. Battery was available for inspection if needed.