Suzuki Grand Vitara check engine light comes on

Filed Apr 22, 2022 · Electrical · 194,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster turned off inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the instrument cluster later turned on but then turned off again erroneously. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times that day. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where the driver's side wheel speed sensor was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. Additionally, the check engine, ABS, and the electronic stability control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to an unknown dealer for assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they only performed recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 194,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2020 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 139,356 miles · LA

My most recent inconvenience with my suzuki recall tensioner was on 2/5/2020, I was driving on a busy highway in the rain when my vehicle's belt tensioner and drive belt came off of the recall tension adjuster pulley. I could not turn my vehicle, the alternator light was on, and engine light was on. I have been trying to get all of my recall parts for my suzuki grand vitara repaired since may 2019. Royal nissan baton rouge, is the company responsible for repairing suzuki's recalls, but they have failed to honor its warranty policy causing me to spend over $500 in repairs that should have been repaired. The belt has slipped on three separate occasions , I had no other choice but to pay for a new belt tensioner because my life was at risk. The company held responsible for out of pocket expenses and recall parts that are still incomplete is royal nissan baton rouge, I spoke with a representative by the name of nathan.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Engine · 122,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki grand vitara. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Engine · 180,000 miles · FL

I was accelerating onto a super highway when my vehicle engine light came on and the engine started running rough. When I returned home I put my engine scan on the computer and it stated egr valve....I believe it may have been a p0401 code. I ordered a new egr valve and replaced it along with numerous gaskets and cleaned everything according to my service manual......which by the way, is the $100 shop service manual the dealership uses! It corrected the problem for about 6 months time period and then began all over again. I use premium shell gasoline in the vehicle and do preventative maintenance on a regular basis as described in the service manual. I have done significant research online and have found numerous complaints regarding this issue however, suzuki has not responded with a solution. I see ford and some others had this similar complaint and redesigned their egr valves to resolve the issue. Also, I have received several suzuki recalls however, there are no suzuki service centers in america now to get theses issues resolved. The latest recall was sent to me from suzuki stating the issue and that they would notify where to get it resolved......soon?? Never heard another word! This is like 2-3 recalls now.....air bags, power steering pulley, and several others. I did have the ABS brake sensors and the transmission lock issues resolved at the dealership shortly after my purchase of the new vehicle however, the rest have been unresolved! This egr valve is either a defective engineering issue or related to ethanol added to the gas which is the biggest nightmare ever for any engine and should be stopped immediately as any mechanic will tell you!! It was a money maker for the ultra rich and nothing to do with resolving emissions or anything else as a defective egr will spew more pollution than not having it at all! Updated 09/21/15

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · CO

I have a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. I have changed the driver's side low beam bulb four times and the passenger's side two times. I recently replaced the fan motor twice and the resistor once. I had to replaced the erg after my check engine light came on. Now they are saying there is exhaust in my coolant system. The only part the warranty cover was one fan motor.

Filed Dec 17, 2013 · Engine · 75,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Once the vehicle was started after several attempts, the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the egr valve was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 88,600.

Filed Apr 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 77,069 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact was driving 15 MPH when blue smoke emitted from the exhaust, along with the smell of fuel. The check engine and eg warning lights illumnated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that a failure in the ground wire for the fuel injector caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,069.

Filed Sep 2, 2010 · Airbags, Body · 59,000 miles · PR

Low beam headlights frequently burn out airbag seat sensor twice changed, now it is out of warranty. Check engine light turns on frequently. Ac blows hot air suddenly. Power steering plastic tensioner may break out. Rear wheel cover impact wiil dent backdoor.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Engine · 35,921 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. When she started the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and was told that the sensor displayed a failure code. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,921 and the current mileage was 48,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2009 · Engine · 38,407 miles · WA

Sat 1/3/09: 2006 suzuki grand vitara died while driving at 30 MPH on mtn loop highway. The vehicle simply died-no warning-speedometer fell to zero. Engine light and transmission lights came on after trying to restart engine. Restarted vehicle and drove a short distance to get it off of the road. Could not start it later. Had it towed. 1st repair shop found spark plugs gummed-removed the valve cover. "requires replacement gaskets and other parts-it appears the key for the timing "chain" broke and came off-need to dismantle more of the engine." they did. The damage appears to be bent valves and the broken 2-piece gear". They discussed rebuild versus engine replacement being potentially a less expensive option. Found out that power train still under warranty. Under warranty were required to send to a dealer shop. Had vehicle towed to dealer shop-their diagnosis-apparent problem is two gears that work to drive the cam separated after one gear broke. Left valves are bent and need to be replaced. Machine shop work is required on cylinder head. Suzuki's customer service center: case # 2-181089136-2-piece gear had a distinctive crack. "the ". Engine head was sent for machine shop work is back-2/10 work cannot start until 2/16 or later. They have said there is no damage to the lower engine. Do not know about availability of broken parts. Vehicle still at shop. It has been out of service since 1/3/2009.