The gears in the transmission were made from a substandard metal that had broken down and crumbled. General motors is aware of this flaw and due to the large quantity of vehicles that they produce will not fix the problem until the government requires them to do so. (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )
1998 Chevrolet Suburban transmission complaints
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Transmission gears were ripped apart - like metal fatigue. Pieces cracked off. Truck was only driven - never used for towing. Mostly highway driving - no offroading. Transmission broke up - manufacturing defect.... (tiresize: 265/75r16)( dot number: tire size: 265/75r16 )
The vehicle has been experiencing several suspension related problems, the side shock absorber split causing a rattle, the dealer replaced the bolts on both the driver and passenger sides, consumer complained of steering wheel pulling to the right, the dealer found that the vehicle was out of alignment and after the alignment was completed, the problem still existed, the dealer later found a left front inner tie rod nut loose, however the vehicle still pulled to the right so a tire rotation was done, also, the coil spring insulators were missing causing a clunking noise when turning, it was later found that the insulators were improperly installed, the vehicle continues to pull to the right after all the repairs and the dealer can not find a remedy for the problem.
This vehicle was used as a passenger vehicle, never pulled anything more than a small trailer with riding mower, or dirt bikes. It was not used to plow snow or off road. It was a large family sedan that was used on the highway day in and day out. No safety defect listed in summary.
Vibrations at highway speeds (60 to 75) as well as wandering on highway. Dealer says they cannot recreate. Replaced variable speed adjustment module twice with some improvement.
Transmission failure.
I had problems with the brakes once. They just filled up the brake fluid. 2nd time they replaced the master cylinder. I had problems with the electrical. They said it was the wiring harness at the engine.I had problems with the air conditioning . Took it in two or three times for that. They replaced some switches . Then had to take it in again and they replaced the rear airconditioner. We purchased this truck to pull a 20 ft trailer the trailer weighs 4200 lb. The suburban has a 3.73 differential and the trailering pkg. Plus post traction or whatever thety call it now! We went on a vacation in nov. Planning on being home the 1st of the year. Our !st differential broke outside of frederick md. It was replaced. Upon trying to return home the 2nd differential broke! It was replaced in louisville ky. Continuning our venture home. The 3rd differential went out in mobile ala. They gave me a very difficult time. Told me it was my fault. I was either going too fast of the trailer was too heavy. Neither acusations were true! Upon finally arriving home (almost) the 4th differential went out and replaced. I have lost all faith & trust in this vechicle. Am scared to death to take it on the road. My husband is 67 years old and has dreamed of his retirement all his life. Now we are stuck with a suburban we don't dare take on the road for fear of it breaking down again. Chevrolet refused to do anything about it. The garage we purchased it from has been very nice. However, they also have been no help in this issue! Any help you can give pertaining to chevrolet replacing my suburban wouyld be greatly appreciated.
Differential serviced, causing rear end vibration. Mjs
When vehicle is attempting to stop, the drive train sounds as if the rear end is banging into the transmission, transmission also does not shift smoothly. Dealer claims gm is noise but insist that there is no problem.
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