Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 133,000. The contact stated that at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 233,793.
2011 Chevrolet Suburban electrical problems
10 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
- Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Suburban electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
- Risk
- If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006 (Cadillac), 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), or 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.
Recall number 14V827000 · Recall details
What 2011 Chevrolet Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet suburban. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the rpms reduced to 0 and the instrument panel indicators illuminated. Additionally, all the doors unlocked and locked and the radio began to turn on and off. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact had to wait a couple of minutes before she were able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred approximately five times. The contact called rainbow chevrolet (located at 2020 w airline hwy, la place, la 70068, 985‑718‑4683), but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The contact stated that the failures were related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v827000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 141,000. The VIN was invalid.
Vehicle shuts down while driving and while parked. All electronics shut down, unable to activate hazard lights. Previously payed to fix ABS light/sensor. Dash cracked driver side and passenger side. Has happened multiple times prior.
When driving the vehicle the electric will flicker and then the service traction control light will appear on the dash. This happens when driving, parking and starting the engine. Unable to turn off the light with the button on the dash board.
My vehicles engine shuts off while driving. All electrical in the car including power door locks start to open and close when engine shuts off and powers back on. Extremely unsafe especially when driving with all my children in the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet suburban. The contact noticed that the dashboard cracked apart. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
The rear lift gate on my 2011 suburban has begun to spontaneously close on its own. It knocked my husband down over the weekend and conked me on the head yesterday while I was parked and loading groceries- glad I didn't need stitches! This is a very dangerous situation and I hope chevrolet will work to rectify it. A quick internet search will tell you that many, many people are having the same problem with suburbans and other chevy models.
My break lights wont work , dealer states its computer . I had the truck 3 years. I had no idea I had no break lights till I took the truck for inspection
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that none of the instrument panel indicators were working and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,289.
1.)when we were driving thru the mountains our electrical system started to go haywire and the lights started going in and out and the ignition started to act up car turned off a few times we had to restart it when we brought it to the dealership to get checked out they said there was coins in the radio. 2.) the defrosters for the front windshield doesn't defrost the window at all when driving in cold days the whole window fogs up and freezes making visibility to none and we have to stop wipe down the wind shield and drive again for ten minutes then this problem goes on and on the heater goes on full blast but no results that is a very unsafe and un drivable at times. Coins in the radio? I was astonished and very upset how could an industry make a vehicle that if water is spilled on/or in the radio or coins dropped in the cd compartment that the whole electrical system goes out and starts going haywire especially here in alaska a lot snow and harsh winter driving conditions are not great and if the vehicle stalls do to the radio and defrosters not working or someone spilled something on the radio then the people and children would freeze to death then who would be at fault that means the company that makes the vehicle is gonna be liable for the consequences the defrosters not working doesn't help any we have to drive thru this weather out here 9months out of the year and have to suffer because of these situations that is inexcusable and very dangerous to public this needs to be fixed and resolved. We took it to the dealership a few times but the problem still consists doing the horrible dangerous things that the suburban does we have another appointment to take the vehicle in again because the radio is acting up again and defrosters are acting up this is a defect and needs to be fixed.
Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban electrical
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the electrical of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet Suburban electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V827000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most electrical complaints are 2003 (81 complaints), 2004 (72 complaints) and 1999 (58 complaints).
Other 2011 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Airbags 66Body 26Engine 10Brakes 6Driver assistance 6Fuel system 6Acceleration 5Transmission 3Visibility 3Seat belts 2Steering 2Suspension 1Wheels 1
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