Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving with the cruise control feature activated, there was a clanking noise coming from under the vehicle, and the contact smelled a fuel odor. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and inspected. The contact stated that the fuel tank was swollen. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who could not provide a cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 191,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, he heard an abnormal sound emanating from underneath the vehicle. Upon visual inspection, the contact observed that the rear fuel tank had abnormally expanded and made contact with the drive shaft. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure being experienced. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where it remains. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA campaign number 17v664000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.