Wiper problems of the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban

Four problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2018

The dashboard is falling apart and should a crash happen chunks of plastic could go flying through the interior. The upper dashboard right below the windshield cracks and falls apart. When moving or going over a bump it makes noise rattling around. Tried to go to the dealership but it's not covered as the vehicle is just out of warranty.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving approximately 65 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to function. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited until the rain stopped, and resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to randy wise Buick GMC dealer (2530 owens rd, fenton, mi) and informed the contact that the wipers were only good for one year. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the windshield wipers were replaced two year ago by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2016

Crack that has grown on the dashboard above the steering column.

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2015

Windshield wiper hoses (front & rear) self disconnected and I placed them back on several times. The last time I put them back in place, the hose broke off when I attempted to place back on the last time as the plastic connector had become brittle. No I cannot clean my back window and sometimes unable to clean the front windshield making it hard to see while driving.


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