Issue ID | 225226 |
Internal NHTSA # | 724350 |
Manufacurer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Brand | GMC |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/01/99 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Wtnh news reported 6/20/00 many instances of battery failure on 1995-1999 suburbans/tahoes. Mine failed when only 4 years old after leaking acid in the engine compartment. The air conditioning lines were hit with the acid and may fail prematurely. Cost to replace battery was $69. Replacement of a/c lines will be $100-200 est. I have not replaced the a/c lines. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MILFORD, CT |
VIN pattern | 1GKFK16K6SJXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/01/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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