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1998 GMC Suburban electrical complaints

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See the summary of 1998 GMC Suburban electrical problems: which part fails, at what mileage and related recalls.

Filed Sep 27, 2000 · Electrical · CA · fire

A fire started in the electrical mirror switch assembly on driver side of the vehicle, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Jun 23, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

Battery acid was leaking onto front right brake line and on high pressure air conditioner hose, causing loss of brakes and electrical system. Please give any further details.

Filed Feb 3, 2000 · Electrical · FL

Battery is leaking acid from around the positive terminal down to the brake line at the front passenger's side, in the area of the front tire. Consumer feels it may eat a hole though brake line, and cause the brakes not to work properly. Dealer replaced battery, but only cleaned the other parts affected by the leaking battery acid, even though there are signs of corrosion on these parts. *ak

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Electrical · AZ

Due to battery design flaw acid leaks through a screw hole and causes corrosion. This may result in a no-start condition or stalling. Please provide further information.

Filed Dec 14, 1998 · Brakes, Electrical · NV

Steering gear box broken internally. Weak power steering pump. Leak in braking system at axle seal. Brake pads worn out prematurely. Vehicle pulls to left when brakes applied. Left, rear seat belt would not extend after retracting. Short circuit in wiring harness under hood - harness length too short caused inability to start vehicle.

Filed Feb 24, 1998 · Electrical · LA

Alternator belt failed, causing loss of power steering.

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