NHTSA Complaint #898427 — 1998 GMC SUBURBAN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 898427 |
| Vehicle | 1998 GMC SUBURBAN |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
1998, GMC, SUBURBAN, REPLACEMENT BATTERY LEAKS ONTO RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HOSE, CORRODING THE FITTING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND BATTERY THAT HAS FAILED.*SLC
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