Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

My battery is draining. I put $300 worth of parts in it and come to find out it is an electrical issue that other people with Suburbans are having as well. It caused my brake light to stop working even with new bulbs, there is a burning smell coming from my air vents, my battery is draining while I'm driving the car, my dash lights went out for no reason and sometimes the radio doesn't want to work or the locks. I will hit u lock but sometimes I have to hit the button more then once. It does it when I'm driving. I can charge the battery and it will be good for about a day then I have to charge it again. I have had the battery tested and it is good and I have a brand new alternator and have spent a lot of money for my mechanic to do some looking around the car. That is when we found out it is an electrical issue. We just haven't pin pointed to exactly what because I dont have the money to keep looking. I called chevy and they said there's nothing they can do even tho some chevys do have a recall for wiring but mine does not.

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Vehicle continues to have random electrical problems after adding new grounds, new alternator, new battery, checking contacts. It's been at 4 repair shops including a chevy dealer and continues to have problems. Doors cycle on lock/unlock, lights cycle dimming, abs and other indicator lights come on, lose acceleration and vehicle stalls and dies. Seems to happen more frequently in cold weather and after a �rest� may or may not start no rhyme or reason. Has baffled mechanics for over 2 years. Pls help.

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While driving all of the power cuts off including power steering. Alternator, oil, fuel, struts, battery x 2 have been changed out in attempt to correct issue. Issue is still present. Local chevy dealership unable to rectify problem. There have been numerous incidents with potential accidents. There seems to be a power draw on the system, unable to find any kinked or frayed wires. While driving all lighting including gauges dims usually prior to complete vehicle electrical failure. I have a video of electrical dimming, but unable to load on here. Vehicle is labeled as 2015 but manufacture date is 2014, ive noticed there is a recall on 2014 models for electrical chassis failure however my VIN is not encompassed in this recall.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the gauges in the instrument panel were inoperable. The alternator and temperature gauge would display that the vehicle was overheating. The dealer diagnosed that the instrument cluster panel would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 67,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The vehicle intermittently exhibits a dead battery. This happens regardless of whether the vehicle has been driven for hundreds of miles or none at all. At seemingly random times, we go to start the vehicle and the battery is dead. We have had the battery, alternator and cables tested. All tested good. We also notice that around the same time this problem started occurring, that engine noise could be heard through the vehicle speakers regardless of whether the stereo is on. This also occurs at intermittent intervals. We have taken to the dealership and they cannot reproduce the problem in shop in order to troubleshoot. Parasitic draw test is negative due to the fact that the problem is intermittent and not constant.

2004 chevy Suburban with approximately 125000 miles had instrument cluster failure with the oil pressure guage and the alternator or charging system guage after a drop in the ambient tempature. Took to dealrship who said the entire cluster must be replaced.

Car has had lights dimming when electric devices are operating. Car has new alternator, belts, idler pulley and battery. Car was making a right turn with turn signal on. Battery light came on and entire vehicle-engine and all lights shut down. Pulled to side of road and engine started again.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle exhibited a no-start condition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times, in which the alternator was re-adjusted to increase the charge of the battery. However the battery continually loses energy. The vehicle was in the process of being re-inspected by the dealer. The failure mileage was 60,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

: the contact stated the vehicle looses power intermittently. The first time this occurred, the dealership determined a rodent had chewed through the wires. The wires were replaced. The second time this occurred, the dealership determined a clip was loose. The third time, the battery had just been charged and after driving for 40 minutes the vehicle lost all power. The vehicle would not restart, so it was jumped. The vehicle lost power again and would only travel at 10-15 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealership checked the battery and alternator, but determined both components were in good condition. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem and no codes were present.

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Consumer stated that all four doors don't work properly. Radio is not working as well. While driving, all gauge warning lights continuously illuminates the dash board. Dealer replaced. Alternator, radio twice, door electrical system. The dash board including the gauges and still persist the problem intermittently.

Battery leaked acid and caused electrical failure, alternator failure, wire short.

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Chevrolet, Suburban 1996, LS 1500, 4 x 4 I have only owned this car 2yrs, I had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time. I bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it. Please help me find out why this car is still being sold. I only drive this Suburban in emergency.

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Vehicle stopped/lost all power during normal driving conditions. Once stopped and in "park" could restart. This happened several times a day with no warning. Upon dealer investigation, battery acid leak which destroyed cables was reported. Vehicle was in shop 1 1/2 months prior for same problem, alternator defect stated at that time. Battery 2 1/2 yrs old/ previously replaced at 11,000 miles for similar problems.

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Major failures at 2 years a/c, batt, alternator, fuel pump & differential,.

Radiator was replaced. Also, brake master cylinder was replaced. Transmission was leaking, and steering wheel rotation sensor (evo) was replaced, fuel tank sender pump unit was replaced, and the alternator was repaired. Middle seat belt buckle won't lock.

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I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakes wore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile I had unusual tire wear, ( I was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile I had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225. 00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly. This part was replace n/c , I have gone through 3 alternators the first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,TX 120 miles from home on a Sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however I now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, I have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit I had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525. 00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand I thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealership since 06/15/2001 while I have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( I was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.

Consumer has replaced brakes 5 times; 2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time. Dealer said that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. They have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked. Pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning. Wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure. There is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure.

Alternator failed.

The alternator had burned out and there was no power generating from the battery. Vehicle died out. There was no control of the vehicle. Had to have the alternator replaced.

Vehicle would not start of several occasions. Alternator shorted and caused a fire while vehicle was parked and engine off. Repaired by dealer. Still has episodes of not starting. Dealer cannot find problem.

We have had numerous problems with this vehicle which are too numerous to list here on your questionnaire. Chevrolet customer service has not been of any service or help to us. We have obtained an attorney and we were advised to contact your service and try to obtain information. If you can be of any help, please contact me. Thank you.

The alternator had burned out. Battery was not charging. Vehicle did not start. Had alternator replaced twice. Was told alternator was not strong enough for vehicle.

The alternator had burned out. Gave no power to battery. Could not start vehicle. Had alternator replaced twice by mechanic. Was informed that alternators are not strong enough for vehicle. Replaced a lot of alternators in Suburban vehicles.

The battery terminal melted which caused acid to leak onto the alternator.

Sub died on the road. Alternator replaced 3 times in 60k miles. Steering jerks while turning over correcting could cause crash. Front disc brakes replaced annually. Replaced front left caliper and rotor. Too many problems with this peice of junk bought new. Local dealers no help. Just milk me for more money. Now transmission is leaking at 67,000. Dt.

While driving in rush hour alternator went out twice. Vehicle failed to start back up. This, in turn, caused battery to burn out and vehicle died. Vehicle towed to dealership. Bought battery from dealership & it was installed.

The alternator failed. Yh.

The most be some problem with electrical parts, its been happenig since new.

The battery has been replaced 3 times within the last three years, each time with a new battery. Three weeks ago, a new battery was put in the truck again. Also, alternator is not big enough for this truck, which kills the battery. The dealer has not been notified about this problem. Please provide any further information.