Wheel Rim problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban

Two problems related to wheel rim have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wheel Rim problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2005

My 3 yr old son has received 2nd degree burns to 3 of his fingers from reaching through the rim of our Suburban. I would like to see all car makers to make the rims differently so little fingers do not get into danger! I have called gm as of 10-13-05. I would like to see some type of guard placed on all rims to prevent this from happening to someone else. Please contact me to advise me of your findings.

2 Wheel Rim problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2001

Original wheel has a crack going through the entire rim. No external damage to the rim just a crack that appears to be ready to cause complete failure of the rim. I have pictures of the cracked wheel which is very scarey when you imagine our family of 6 driving at 65-70 mph while on vacation. I have kept the wheel for review by anyone that would like to see it in hopes that if there is a problem, this might help avoid unnecessary problems. The crack appears to have been there for some time as it is not a clean metal appearance. It is filled with what appears to be road dirt and looks as if it has been there for a while.


Other Wheel related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban

Wheel Rim problems
2
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
1
Wheel problems
1


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