Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 998 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 34 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (461 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (205 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet Suburban

The Electrical System problem

Second row door lock/unlock buttons do not function properly. The vehicle may be locked from this position but is unable to be unlocked. This allowed a small child in a car seat to lock themselves in the car but unable to unlock the vehicle using the corresponding button on the door.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges became inoperable. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new instrument cluster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 108,000.   Read details...

The Battery problem

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning blower not fully functional on all blower speeds, runs continuously with the ignition off. Discharges battery with ignition keys removed, and has a burning smell.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The wiring for the lighters, power ports and computer link melted. It's all part of the under-dash wiring harness.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

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   Read details...




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