Issue ID | 1248558 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10816265 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 10/10/15 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Roof will not remain attached to the roof bows. This causes buffeting similar to a window being down when all are up. The results span from annoying to painful. Also the vehicle exhibits loud booming noises over rough pavement that is not prevalent when the roof is secured. The dealer repaired and reattached the roof bows but the repair only lasted about 2 months and a 1000 miles. The dealer has stated they have done all that they can. If the vehicle was crash tested with the roof attached to the support bows then it seems that a roof that has detached could be less safe to unsafe since bow collapse and trajectory during a rollover will be altered. A further issue is that when the roof bow behind the sunroof detaches, the roof lifts and this can cause leaking. As can be seen in the pictures, one shows the forward sunroof to roof interface which is very uniform. The rear surface as lifted in the middle and will get higher with time. The third picture shows the arc in the roof |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | 1GNSKJKC6FRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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