1998 Chevrolet Suburban transmission problems

Filed May 11, 2005 · Transmission · MO · 1 injury

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 truck to pick up the part. After I picked it up, I was knocked down by the force of my truck. The truck must have slipped out of gear after I'd put it in park. I recently read about a similar incident in the local newspaper, where this happened to someone else with this type of vehicle. The truck rolled over me, and I was trapped under it. A man came and drove the truck off me. I suffered a deep cut to the back of my head, the meat was ripped off my leg, I shattered the t-12 vertebra in my back and the disks above and below were compressed.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Transmission · MN

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.

Filed Feb 5, 2004 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Transmission · 45,148 miles · VT

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 $ on top of just having the brakes done??

Filed Sep 21, 2003 · Engine, Locks · 32,000 miles · CA

Transmission failure at 32000 miles - radiator replaced at 54000 - water pump- differential and transmission mounts replaced now driver side door will not open from inside and windshield wipers do not work .

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · 100,000 miles · FL

Windshield wipers experienced the same defect as stated in recall 03 v 159 000, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak the wipers had become inoperative at times, the brakes were soft, the wheel cylinders were found leaking, and the shoes cracked. Transmission fluid leaked, and the tail shaft seal was replaced. *scc

Filed Nov 27, 2002 · Transmission · NC

Consumer stated that they could take the vehicle out of park without their foot on the brakes. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Aug 5, 2002 · Brakes, Fuel system · AZ

Chevrolet has brushed me off severerl times by saying I never brought the vehicle in to a gm dealer for brakes the first time I ddidnt feel I was obligated to go to gm I went to brake max this is a big problem and chevy wont fess up and help the public the truck is to big for the brake system made for this application.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Transmission · AR

Transfer case was shredded inside even though this vehicle was never used off-road or for towing. Manufacturer declined to take any responsibility. Service technician commented that he had never seen this type of damage before.

Filed Jan 3, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Wires keep getting cut by the car harness, why are the wires located in the harness? This is getting dangerous driving without brake lights is a hazard. The fuel line / pump has never worked correctly, and who ever heard of a transmission going out at 50,000 miles. Please note I have never towed anything with this car and I am a very careful female driver without any accidents or speeding tickets, oil is changed every 3,000 miles, all highway driving. Please help! This car is a disaster and a hazard. The leaking fuel line could have killed me, no brake lights...obvious issue. Thank you! Liz zimmer.