general problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban

Three problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2020

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while shifting gears, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where there were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 238,239.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2006

2004 Chevrolet Suburban window motor replacement* the right power window was slow going up. The consumer was told a motor and regulator was needed. The front tires were severely worn on the inside. An alignment was performed and the tires were rotated.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2004

I purchase a new Chevrolet Suburban in June 2004 from priority Chevrolet in chesapeake virginia. At about 4000 miles I noticed the inside edges (about 1 inch wide) on the front tires were wearing more than the rest of the tire surface, I called the service department of the dealership and they told that while they are aware of the problem with uneven tire wear on Suburbans that it is not a warranty covered item. I took the vehicle to firestone and they told me the cambers needed to be adjusted. The tires on the front continue to wear faster on the inside edges than the rest of the tire surface. I am very diligent about service of my 3 automobiles. If this is a persistent problem with Suburbans as it was stated to me, my concern is that the uneven tire wear is an accident waiting to happen. These potential tire failures need to be brought to the attention of general motors. Even if an accident does not occur these tires are not cheap. Once the inside wear becomes bad enough the tires will not pas inspection thus creating a cost to the vehicle owner at a premature time. I feel this is a dangerous situation which needs to be brought to the attention of gm.


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