1997 Chevrolet Suburban: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 27, 2004 · Brakes, Transmission · 12,000 miles · CA

Front brakes wore out prematurely at 12,000 miles. Since 1997 had been replaced seven times. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted, but problem had not been resolved. Also, automatic transmission failure.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · DE

Transmission shifts hard - need to be replaced for the third time. P1870 error code. This is a common problem according to this site andmany other internet sites. Gm technicians are all familiar and the only fix is to replace the transmission. Gm should be accountable for this - it appears to be a product defect.

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Transmission · 4,200 miles · 00

The transmission failed to shift gears.

Filed Mar 3, 2003 · Transmission · CA

The transmission failed twice.*jb

Filed Jan 3, 2003 · Fuel system, Transmission · 54,000 miles · AK

Transmission starting failing at 50,000 (coded slippage). Going down highway and blew tranny fluid all over the place leaving us stranded. Transmission shifts hard in 1st and 2nd gear. Steering has momentary oversteer, causing the feeling of slipping on ice (safety concern as no control over vehicle), replaced rotors three times, replaced fuel sending and wiring unit (wires had actually melted inside the gas tank!!). What next!!!! This vehicle only has 73,000 on it. We do not pull anything behind it, so feel that tranny should not have failed. Why will chevrolet not recall these problems? Have heard others say that the radiator is not big enough to handle cooling the engine and transmission, essentially causing early transmission failure due to overheating. Chevrolet needs to address these issues before there is loss of life or a bad accident. Ts

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Suspension, Transmission · MI

The transmission shifted very hard and make a loud "clunking" noise when shifting into forward gears after about the first 100 miles. It was taken in twice while still under warranty and I was told there was nothing wrong with it. The third time I took it in it was getting extremely bad, it was now out of warranty, and I was told I needed a new transmission. The front end has been aligned twice within 15,000 miles and still pulls hard to the right. The ABS system has failed periodically over a six month period of time - it was reported three times. The third time they finally discovered that the sensor module on the front hub was defective.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakes wore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile I had unusual tire wear, ( I was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile I had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , I have gone through 3 alternators the first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however I now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, I have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit I had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand I thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealership since 06/15/2001 while I have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( I was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 MPH all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.

Filed Apr 18, 2001 · Transmission · VA

Our suburban is 3 1/2 years old and just went over the 50,000 mile mark when the transmission went out on it. We have also had problems with the drivers seat coming loose. It was supposedly fixed once but came loose again after about 3 months. I'm concerned that if the car was ever in a crash the seat would not hold.

Filed Jul 14, 2000 · Electrical, Steering · KY

Apparent unrepairable dangerous steering situation, battery problem, transmission failure. Vehicle does not seem to merchantable for purpose for which it was offered for sale.

Filed Jun 28, 2000 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed, causing vehicle to have sudden loss of speed...almost rearended.

Filed Apr 26, 2000 · Transmission · NC

Driving 65 MPH and towing a boat on interstate when transmission "went out" (under 50,000 miles) almost causing collision. Employee of dealership advises gm has had problem with transmissions overheating but no recall or service bulletins. Purchased new transmission with supposedly "corrected" problem. Need help to see if gm will help cover any costs with problem they were aware of.