1995 GMC Suburban electrical problems

18 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 18
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

12v/24v/48v battery
10
Ignition
2
Alternator/generator/regulator
2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
2
Wiring
1
Starter assembly
1
Ignition: module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Suburban electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Battery leaks acidOpened December 3, 1999, closed May 2, 2000

Odi has received 21 complaints where owners allege that the standard gm factory supplied AC delco battery case failed, resulting in the leakage of sulfuric acid.of the 21 complaint vehicles, six suburban, three tahoes, and one yukon owner(s) complained about a loss of brake fluid from deterioration of the right frontbrake line as a result of sulfuric acid contamination.the remaining 11 complaints pertain primarily to sulfuric acid leakage from the battery case.at least one complainant stated that the replacement battery also failed.several of the complainants note that the leaking acid had come in contact with a wire harness at the frame in the vicinity of the steel brake line.a field inspection by odi indicates that the described harness is the ABS connection to the right front wheel speed sensor.prior to the battery case failure, there is usually no warning (short of an underhood inspection), and the ensuring damage (sulfuric acid contamination) is progressive.of the known battery failures, there may be a temperature correlation, as 60% of the owner complaints came from four states; california, florida, georgia and texas.there is also a product improvement program and engineering change notice to add 1% silver to the battery's positive side terminall, with the earliest implementation date for this being feb 2, 1998.the effect of this design change is as yet unknown; further review is warranted.an ea is being opened to gather further appropriate information, clarify any defect trends, and to assess the safety implications and risks concerning these failures.

PE99073

What 1995 GMC Suburban owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 4, 2011 · Electrical · 167,000 miles · NV

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Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · ID

Ignition system failed twice. When this happens the transmission does not shift properly, and remains in 2nd gear. The speedomoter doesn't work and the brakes lock up. The shift indicator light also goes out. I contacted two local gm dealers. Both machanics knew exactly what was wrong, as they have many come in larely with this same problem. They knew the exact price and time it takes to put the part in because they have done so many of them lately. In fact, one of the mechanics replied that he is surprised they haven't recalled this part yet. He's replaced so many of them.

Filed Sep 20, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · NJ

While going down the road at 65mph vehicle will just shut off, and brakes/ steering locked up, took to dealer and they replaced the injection pump five times, and now the problem was reoccurring again. *ak check the engine light came on, followed by loss of power and the dealer replaced injection pump, module on the pump, waste gate module but all were just bad guess.

Filed Sep 4, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

The ABS system has always been a problem. One morning backing out of the garage after it had rained the night before, I gently braked and the car made a grinding noise and jerked abrubtly scaring all of us. It skidded ! Up and down the driveway I did this and it jerked and skidded! We decided it was not safe. The store checked tires and brakes. This has happened again and again! The electrical problem has been ongoing. The dealer cannot figure it out, we're ok for a while - 6 mos. With a new battery and then were stranded somewhere cause its died. We just had the radio replaced because they said it had a short,well it was out of the car and it died again. They replaced the alternator it died yesterday! Please help!

Filed Aug 8, 2000 · Electrical · CT

Battery leaked due to a terminal connector bolt being too large, cracking the lead terminal on the battery, the battery leaked acid and LED to electrical failure and corroded the wire connection in the battery, the battery eventually failed.

Filed Aug 2, 2000 · Electrical · NC

While vehicle was at dealer for service dealer noticed a battery leak, causing loss of power. *ak transmission makes grinding noise.

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Electrical · MA

Vehicle failed to start. Upon further inspection the battery was bulging and acid was leaking within the rf side of the engine compartment. Attempting to remove the battery for replacement the positive side mount terminal detached internally from the battery. Further inspection revealed battery acid leakage had corroded the battery tray, rf internal wheel well, electrial connections, A/C hoses, rf steering parts and the rf brake line / hose.

Filed Jun 21, 2000 · Electrical · AZ

Pe99013, delco battery leaked, and caused acid to spray into the engine compartment. Dealer replaced battery. *ak

Filed Jun 21, 2000 · Electrical · CT

Wtnh news reported 6/20/00 many instances of battery failure on 1995-1999 suburbans/tahoes. Mine failed when only 4 years old after leaking acid in the engine compartment. The air conditioning lines were hit with the acid and may fail prematurely. Cost to replace battery was $69. Replacement of A/C lines will be $100-200 est. I have not replaced the A/C lines.

Filed Jun 21, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

The electric connector for the low pressure/ loss of fluid was not connected at the factory to the ABS valve. The original battery leaked at the + post. The oem replacement battery did the same. After that I switched to an after market gel battery,optima brand and never had a problem with it. The factory installed trailer hitch platform started to faill when I was towing a 9000lbs trailer,showing a 3 to 4 inch crack in the right side bolted to the frame. All those failled parts were replaced at no charge by the dealer under either gmc warrenty or "good will" policy.

Questions about the 1995 GMC Suburban electrical

Does the 1995 GMC Suburban have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the electrical of the 1995 GMC Suburban, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 GMC Suburban electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 GMC Suburban electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Suburban have the most electrical problems?

The GMC Suburban model years with the most electrical complaints are 1999 (23 complaints), 1997 (21 complaints) and 1995 (18 complaints).