Six problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact stated there was a problem with the abs and the wiring harness . When driving less than 10 mph and applying the brakes the abs activated. The contact's husband replaced the brake pads at least six times. Before the wiring harness burned the dashboard was hot. The dashboard lights, tail lights, headlights, and cruise control were not working.
When attempting to adjust the drivers side mirror consumer noticed that drivers side door started smoking, and the mirror caught on fire. Consumer was able to put the flames out. Took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.
We have had problems with three systems. At about 30,000 miles, a front and rear brake repair was done which cost over 600. 00, claimed to be normal wear and tear and not warranty. We have had to replace tail light circuit boards twice. We are on our third battery. The initial battery leaked acid on itself and other car parts and my garage floor. The second battery would not stay hooked up to the wiring harness and caused numerous failure to start problems(when the car was only two years old). The most distressing problem was the recent replacement of transmission at only 70,000 miles. The car jerked between second and third gears, made noises and rattles. Red liquid was leaking onto my garage floor. The car was towed to capitol Chevrolet dealership in austin. I reviewed my problem and told them I thought I had a transmission problem. They decided it was an engine coolant seal problem and performed a 600. 00 repair. I picked the car up and drove one block and the same problem occurred. The car was driven back to the dealership, and we were then told our transmission was "burned up". I think it is ridiculous that a car would need a new transmission after 70,000 miles. The car is in top condition, stored in a garage and serviced as required. After reading customer complaints about this year model, in particular battery acid leaking onto brake lines and transmission problems, I felt I should report my problems.
Power door locks faulty due to overheated circuit breaker, circuit breaker overheated due to wiring grounded in seat transmission in right front conversion seat, repaired wiring and secured away from seat gears. Cj.
Ac delco battery. Consumer states that the positive terminal is failing, and acid is leaking on to the electrical wiring and air conditioner ,coming to the positive terminal and down to the ground.
Consumer stated that on the morning of February 23, 2004 heard the alarm go off. She went to the window, and saw vehicle engulfed in flames. Fire department was called, and they determined that the problem was electrical.