Differential Unit problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Three problems related to differential unit have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 07/26/1999

No summary listed for above vehicle.

2 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 07/24/1998

Differential replaced, three transmission replace due to poor workmanship , new trasmission doing the exactly same thing.

3 Differential Unit problem

Failure Date: 02/18/1998

Category: axle & differential; description: fluid leak at front left differential gear box, various fixes have been tried including vent cone nut, gms nut, vent tube, reseal gear box, tighten hose clamp, replaced split o'ring; notes: looks like the dealer wasn't able to identify where the real problem is. There are 6 visits to the dealership regarding this problem. Another fix will be tried on 12/02/98 on anderson Chevrolet superstore branch at los gatos, California 95032.




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