1995 Chevrolet Suburban transmission problems

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Transmission · 236,000 miles · NY · fire

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.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Transmission · AK

The driver noticed a brownish liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground while the vehicle was parked inside of garage. Driver contacted a mechanic, and the mechanic informed the driver that transmission needed to be replaced due to the housing shaft.

Filed Feb 7, 2001 · Engine, Locks · CA

Locking differential failed and destroyed carrier and bearings. Cj

Filed Sep 29, 2000 · Transmission · MD

This the third trasmission that has been repaired on this vehicle, and even though there is a recall on 1995 suburbans for a thin transmission case, I was told mine does not qualify.

Filed Jun 20, 2000 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

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.

Filed Apr 24, 2000 · Transmission · CA

Seal in transmission failed allowing transmission to flood with transmission fluid and disable transmission and hence vehicle operation. Vehicle was left disabled in traffic lane for one hour waiting for tow truck. Transmission had been serviced 1,378 miles earlier on 2/24/00 by referenced dealer.

Filed Apr 10, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · CT · crash

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.

Filed Feb 1, 2000 · Transmission, Visibility · WA

While driving through the mountain on wet roads pulling a 16 foot trailer w/wood on it, and going up a slight slope. Went to put 4- wheel drive on and it wouldn't go into gear. Had to be pushed out by a bulldozer. Contacted dealer, and was told that the accumulator had gone out. Was told this was a consistent problem with these vehicle. Also, electric power window stopped working temporarily. Master switch had gone out. This happened in hot weather.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Transmission · MO

The rear axle broke and the vehicle shut off.contacted manufacturer and dealer.

Filed Jul 8, 1999 · Transmission · MN

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!