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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2011 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Comments

problem #4

Feb 012017

Suburban

  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While commuting to work on interstate 15, northbound on February 1, 2017, with my two sons in the vehicle, I smelled smoke. I pulled over to investigate and realized the front passenger seat was on fire (pictures attached). I noticed the switch for the heated seat was on, so I turned it off. I then proceeded to the Chevrolet dealership in butte, mt (approx. 15 miles) and had them disconnect the electrical to the seat and ensure it was not still burning. This disabled the power seat, seat heater and passenger front airbags. I contacted GM product services to inform them and they started a service request, number 8-2712194856. They instructed me to take it to the Chevrolet dealership in dillon, mt where I live for inspection. After the dealership finished the inspection and sent their findings to GM product services I was informed by the customer relationship specialist at GM that they had completed their investigation and closed the case on my "product allegation", concluding it was "normal wear and tear" that caused the seat to catch fire and that GM would not pay for any repair or damages. When I asked how to proceed with appeal of their decision, I was informed their decision was final and non-appealable. I requested written record of their findings to which they sent the attached letter stating they would not assume responsibility and suggested I resolve the matter with my insurance carrier. Their letter stated nothing specific of their findings during the inspection. I requested info from the dealership that did the inspection and they said they could not release that information without consent from GM. My insurance carrier inspected the vehicle and documented the cause of the fire as an electrical short.

- Dillon, MT, USA

problem #3

Dec 122014

Suburban 8-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
The second road bench, I was put it down to lock the seat and I hear a big crack and the all side of vinyl broke in half. The passenger seat the back part fall. Att. GM retired employer.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 282011

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to serious structural and safety issues concerning the vehicle. The consumer stated water was leaking inside the vehicle. According to the invoice, the dealer found the water leak coming from the body seam below the dash along the firewall. The passenger and driver front seats made a chattering noise. The dealer greased the tracks. The engine was not running correctly. The dealer replaced the throttle position sensor. Also, the front windshield wipers were inoperative, as well as the rear windshield wiper. The dealer found no power open circuit at the connector and allegedly repaired the wiring to the wiper harness.

- Garden City, NY, USA

problem #1

Jan 062012

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns 2011 Chevrolet Suburban ltz. The contact was driving 15 mph when the passenger side arm rest detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage 4,200. Updated 02/14/12 the consumer stated the part was repalced on 01/23/12. Also there was a problem with the gps. Updated 02/17/12

- Gainesville, VA, USA

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