14 of the 587 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban are about the steering — 2% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 150,000 miles.
14
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
STEERING
THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 03V527000/STEERING GEAR BEARINGS. UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS, IT BECAME DIFFICULT. ALSO, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10103439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:COLUMN
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER RODE OVER A SMALL POTHOLE AND A WELD BROKE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO BREAK AND FALL INTO THE CONSUMER'S LAP. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10003641 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
EXCESSIVE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, PULLING AND WEAR IS STILL AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. BRAKES AND SYSTEM REPAIRED EVERY 500 TO 2,500 MILES BY CHEVY DEALERSHIP OR AN AUTO CENTER LICENSED TO DO CHEVY WARRANTY/OUT-OF-WARRANTY WORK. BRAKE CONDITIONS DETERIORATE RAPIDLY ONCE REPAIRED. CALIPERS, ROTORS, PROPORTIONAL VALVE, DELCO BRAKE PADS, CYROGENIC PADS, IDLER ARM, PITMAN ARM, ALIGNMENTS, ABS, REAR ANTILOCK SENSOR, ALL HAVE BEEN REPLACED, SOME EXCESSIVELY. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT POSSIBLE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN FATALITIES DUE TO BRAKE PERFORMANCE. FYI, THE SERVICE CENTER HAS SHOWN ME THE TECH BULLETINS PUBLISHED BY CHEVY REGARDING REPAIRS/SERVICE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE SERVICE CENTER HAS WORKED ON NUMEROUS VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM(S) THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH THE CHEVY SUBURBAN BRAKE SYSTEM. ALL REPAIRS/SERVICE ON THE SUBURBAN (IN- AND OUT-OF-WARRANTY) ARE DOCUMENTED AND ARE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
NHTSA complaint #719187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
EXCESSIVE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, PULLING AND WEAR IS STILL AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE THE FIRST DAY THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. BRAKES AND SYSTEM REPAIRED EVERY 500 TO 2,500 MILES BY CHEVY DEALERSHIP OR AN AUTO CENTER LICENSED TO DO CHEVY WARRANTY/OUT-OF-WARRANTY WORK. BRAKE CONDITIONS DETERIORATE RAPIDLY ONCE REPAIRED. CALIPERS, ROTORS, PROPORTIONAL VALVE, DELCO BRAKE PADS, CYROGENIC PADS, IDLER ARM, PITMAN ARM, ALIGNMENTS, ABS, REAR ANTILOCK SENSOR, ALL HAVE BEEN REPLACED, SOME EXCESSIVELY. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT POSSIBLE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN FATALITIES DUE TO BRAKE PERFORMANCE. FYI, THE SERVICE CENTER HAS SHOWN ME THE TECH BULLETINS PUBLISHED BY CHEVY REGARDING REPAIRS/SERVICE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE SERVICE CENTER HAS WORKED ON NUMEROUS VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM(S) THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH THE CHEVY SUBURBAN BRAKE SYSTEM. ALL REPAIRS/SERVICE ON THE SUBURBAN (IN- AND OUT-OF-WARRANTY) ARE DOCUMENTED AND ARE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
NHTSA complaint #719187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:COLUMN
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATING FAILURE. THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE TILT WHEEL BROKE (FATUGUED). DEALER SAID THAT I USED THE TILT MECHANISM TOO MUCH AND THAT IT WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED EACH ENTRY/EXIT. I COMMENTED THAT THIS ASSEMBLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO PREVENT THIS TYPE OF FAILURE SINCE THE AIR BAG OPERATION WAS IMPAIRED BY IT. DEALER DISAGREED, REFUSED TO CONTACT CHEVROLET IN MY BEHALF AND CHARGED ME OVER $240.00 TO REPLACE THE PART. THIS IS A VERY CRITICAL ASSEMBLY AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE FAILED FROM USE IN THIS MANNER. I HAVE THE FAILED COMPONENT AND CAN SEND IT TO YOU FOR EXAMINATION.
NHTSA complaint #716872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BOLT BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE BOTTOM OF SEAT & THE SEAT CUSHION. BOLT IS LOCATED ON THE GLIDE ROD THAT GOES BACK & FORTH. THE BOLT HOLES HAD BROKEN DUE TO STRESS OF THE SHEET METAL ANCHOR. THIS CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO DRIVER WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER & TOLD TO BRING VEHICLE TO HAVE IT CHECKED.
NHTSA complaint #852130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
IDLER ARM FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #524733 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
FRAME KNUCKLE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #522775 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
WHEN MAKING A TURN IN THE TRUCK AT A SLOW SPEED IT MAKES A NOISE LIKE IT'S RUBBING AGAINST SOMETHING AND THEN IT BEGINS TO VIBRATE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #818922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
WHILE DRIVING HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING AND FRONT END SHAKE . PLEASE DESCRIBE .
NHTSA complaint #806005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
LEFT TIE ROD END BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH FROM A PARKING LOT, TRUCK VEERED TO LEFT, LOSING CONTROL AND HITTING A POLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #801284 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL STICKS.
NHTSA complaint #504428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
HYDRAULIC LINE TO POWER STEERING LOOSENED, CAUSING FLUID LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #479890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER; LEANS TO THE LEFT.
NHTSA complaint #967092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.