Battery acid leaked from the battery and ran down the negative cable and caused the steel line to rupture. The brakes went the floor and did not stop the vehicle as I backed out of the carport.
1999 Chevrolet Suburban electrical complaints
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Truck pulls to the left while driving and pulls hard to the left when applying brakes, although some modifications have helped the truck continues to pull left, hard left, especially in a panic braking situation, modifications included rotors machined, repacked wheel bearings, pads deglaze, new front brake pads installed, front rotors switched. Cj
Brake pedal went to floor without stopping vehicle. Battery acid leakage ran down battery cable and corroded hydraulic line, causing failure (independent mechanic assessment).
The positive post of the battery failed and battery acid drenched area near and under the damaged battery. Nlm
Consumer has several problems with vehicle: front end pulls to the right and left while driving, there are front end alignment problems, it has been aligned, however still pulls to the right and left. Engine is burning antifreeze, when checked shortly after vehicle was serviced the oil was down 2 quarts, vapor recovery tank was empty, antifreeze/water level in antifreeze in radiator was down 1 quart, head gaskets leaking antifreeze into the combustion chamber and burning the antifreeze, check engine light illuminated, coolant level in radiator dropped once the engine was started, there was a minute amount of exhaust gases coming out of the filler neck of the radiator and the water level slowly dropped in the radiator. Vehicle pulls drastically to the left while braking, dealer has replaced brake pads and rear shoes and has refaced rotors and drums, pulling still exists, dealer also replaced the proportioning valve. Transmission makes a ticking noise. A specialist looked at vehicle and observed that when the engine was started, it charges at 15.1 volts direct current which is overhcarging the batter, even after vehicle ran for 15 minutes, the vehicle was still charging at 14.71 volts, the battery has failed 4 times, it has leaked and corroded, check gauges light came on and all gauges went crazy. Vehicle idles high, dealer replaced idler air control valve. Driver side mirror will not turn side to side, dealer replaced faulty mirror switch.
Consumer applied brakes at 15 MPH and pedal went to floor, brake light on dash came on, and hit vehicle in front. Dealer said no brake pad was left on brake. Then, brake pads wore down to half. Vehicle still at dealer. *ak the brake failed completely resulting in accident. The consumer indicated that the manufacturer was aware of brake problem and has changed braking system for 2000 and 2001 models, but made no recall of this vehicle. The battery failed twice.
Vehicle was purchased new on 01/29/2000 - battery replaced on 03/22/2000, fuel pump replaced on 03/22/2000, missing lug nuts installed on 03/22/2000, backing plates on rotors repositioned on 03/22/2000, fuel sender replaced on 06/15/2000, fuel pump electrical ground wire replaced on 10/23/2000, fuel pump replaced on 10/26/2000,
Radiator was replaced. Also, brake master cylinder was replaced. Transmission was leaking, and steering wheel rotation sensor (evo) was replaced, fuel tank sender pump unit was replaced, and the alternator was repaired. *ak middle seat belt buckle won't lock.
We have had repeated problems with this vehicle..paint defects, electrical component failures, transfer case failure, etc.
Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer to get the horn button to honk easier, dealer refuses to make change.
Battery melted, fried cable assembly unit. Called dealer service which stated that this happened alot with suburbans and AC delco batteries.
Fuse shorted out. Please provide further information.
Three days after purchasing vehicle, and after using the lighter, power locks stopped working. Rear hatch would not open nor would the lighter work. Dealership was notified and the problem was fixed. It was supposedly a short in the wiring. Approximately 1 month later the same problem occurred after the lighter was used, this will be the second attempt to repair the vehicle.
On three occasions, consumer took vehicle to dealership due to headlights flickering intermittently while driving. On one occasion they found a bracket that was broken and replaced the driver's side headlamp assembly, but the problem still exist. However, occasionally the dashlights, domelight, and stereo display experience failure which may be the result of a electrical problem.
While driving brake/ tail lights are inoperative due to defective fuses which may result in a rear end collision. Dealer replace fuses about 2 dozen time. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Vehicle has had several major component failures since time of purchase, the electrical system failed whereas it left us stranded twice with a no start condition, then the brakes started to excessively squeek and pull, then the brake wore out prematurely, then the vehicle started to pull to the right excessively and drift, eventually pulling to the right when brakes applied, then the power steering system had gone out while driving, it has been outrageous that these problems are occurring on a new vehicle.
There is a strong odor of gas fumes in vehicle. Dealer was notified about this problem and tightened gas cap. Consumer still smelling gas fumes. On may 28th, vehicle would not start. This was to due to a stripped battery cable. Battery and battery cable has been replaced by the dealership.
Consumer was driving vehicle and stopped, turned off engine, and smoke smells began shortly after they opened the hood and fire was every where. Aaa towed vehicle to dealership. Dealers said not to touch vehicle until someone from from manufacturer will come out to look----allen gwynn chevrolet--818‑240‑5720
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