Wiring problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. On several occasions, the air conditioner became inoperable without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause a fire. The vehicle was taken to hall Chevrolet chesapeake (3412 western branch blvd, chesapeake, va (877) 475-0719) where it was diagnosed that the motor blower overheated and burned, and the wire harness ruined the control module. The dealer stated that the control module, blower motor, and wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 62,200.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. While attempting to start the vehicle, it began to shake and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to slow down and the reduced engine power indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. As a result of the failure, the vehicle was almost t-boned by a tractor trailer. The vehicle was able to be maneuvered to the side of the road where it was restarted successfully. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and the brake switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was brought back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring to the ecm connector 2 and wiring harness needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred shortly after the repair from the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,200.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving approximately 55 mph, the rear windshield wiper activated independently and all the warning indicators illuminated. There was a burning odor coming from the front and rear area of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the wiring into the fuse box was melted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the main wiring harness had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, he smelled a strong burning rubber odor. The air bag and emergency brake warning lamps also illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the wiring harness was chafed and burned near the lift gate that extended to the fuse box. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.