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1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Electrical Systemwiring Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

6 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10029090 |
PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1998 MODEL. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER 1997 BUT IS A 1998 MODEL. PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: . CHEVROLET HAS A RECALL FOR 1997 MODEL FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER MALFUNCTION I HAVE A 1998 MODEL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THE RECALL DOES NOT COVER IT. 2. I ALSO HAVE PROBLEM WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL. VEHICLE HAS SOME SORT OF WIRING PROBLEM, I CHANGED THE BATTERIES ON THE REMOTE CONTROL BUT IT WILL NOT WORK. 3. I HAD TO CHANGE WIRING HARNESS FOR REAR LIGHTS SINCE THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK AND DEALERSHIP SAID THAT I HAD TO CHANGE THE WIRING.*AK
#6901248 | Fire
ELECTRICAL SHORT DUE TO FAULTY SWITCH THAT CONTROLS OUTSIDE MIRROR, CAUSED DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO START BURNING, CLAIM 40-2517-187. *SLC
#6900445 | Fire
ELECTRICAL SHORT DUE TO FAULTY SWITCH THAT CONTROLS OUTSIDE MIRROR, CAUSED DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO START BURNING, CLAIM 40-2517-187. *SLC
#889892 |
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, STOPPED AND SAW YELLOW SMOKE COMING FROM BEHIND DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL, SPARKS WERE FLYING. SMOKE STOPPED, FUSE HAD BLOWN. MECHANIC FOUND THAT WIRE TO OUTSIDE MIRROR SWITCH. *AK AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WIRE WAS 14 GAUGE. THE ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURED AT THE MIRROR SWITCH. *YH
#882992 |
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL NOT START. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND DISCOVERED THAT WIRES TO BATTERY WERE LOOSE. SINCE DEALER RECONNECTED WIRES, VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK
#554863 |
INNER HARNESS SHORTED, CAUSING THE DOME LIGHTS TO COME ON WHEN RIDING OVER BUMPS, THE ACCESSORY LIGHT ALSO DID NOT WORK, THE DEALER FOUND A LOOSE CONNECTION AT THE REAR LIGHTING. *SLC

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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 27 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 12 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 8 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 8 complaints Steering 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Tirestreadbelt 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Suspensionfront 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 2 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Unknown Or Other 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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