Wiper Problems of Chevrolet Suburban - part 2

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 48 problems related to wiper (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Suburban based on all problems reported for the Suburban.

36 Wiper problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/31/2013

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the glass window detached from the rear lift gate hydraulic hinges causing it to hang loosely. The contact mentioned that he had to completely remove the glass from the rear lift gate to prevent it from breaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and stated that the glass needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 94,000.

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37 Wiper problem of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/08/2013

The seat belts will not retract when you lean forward and the wipers will work sometimes but most of the time they will not turn on. This reduces visibility while raining and if it results in a crash the seat belts may not work properly to protect the passengers.

38 Wiper problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 04/12/2013

Wipers stopped working.

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39 Wiper problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 02/02/2013

I will now list the quality/safety issues that I have taken my vehicle to al serra north for, and how many of the issues have been resolved and how many have not. Also I will list the total number of days my vehicle has been out of my possession for these “repairs. ” that number is 12. 02/05/2013 third row left seat safety/latch issue. Unresolved 03/06/2013 third row left seat safety/latch issue. Unresolved 03/29/2013 third row left seat safety/latch issue. Unresolved 04/03/2013 third row left seat safety/latch issue. Unresolved 03/06/2013 crooked “lt” decal on drivers side of vehicle. Resolved 03/06/2013 gap between cargo area coat hanger and headliner. Resolved 03/06/2013 my freaking hi-beam headlights did not work! resolved 03/29/2013 passenger-side mirror shakes at higher speed so you cannot see what is behind you. Unresolved 04/03/2013 rattle in passengers side second row seat. Unresolved.

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40 Wiper problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 08/26/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while opening the driver side door the handle fell off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the handle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who filed a report and did not offer any additional assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 85,000. Pmb.

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41 Wiper problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 08/15/2012

Heard rattle and a wind noise as if a door or window was partially open. Rear liftgate glass passenger side hinge partially separated from window glass, allowing the strut which lifts the window up normally to push the top edge of the window up about an inch. What makes this dangerous is that if at highway speed, the wind could have easily caught the lifted glass edge and stress it enough to shatter and injure someone or damage a following vehicle.

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42 Wiper problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 12/21/2011

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the rear defrost terminal detached from the vehicle. It was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the terminal was glued back on but it did not hold. The terminal was soldered on and again it did not hold. The rear window was replaced including a new rear defrost system. Fifteen months years later the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and it was glued back on but it did not hold. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 40,052 and the current mileage was 70,000. Dt.

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43 Wiper problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 09/23/2011

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the windshield wipers and washers failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contact and confirmed that remedy repairs were performed under NHTSA campaign id number:03v159000(visibility:windshield wiper/washer) prior to the failure. The vheicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,200.

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44 Wiper problem of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 09/13/2010

The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. While parked, the contact noticed that the windshield wipers would not activate. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

45 Wiper problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/21/2008

The windshield wipers and fluid work intermittently when on. Called chevy and was told no recalls on my vehicle. It has been a while since this has started.

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46 Wiper problem of the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 03/01/2007

Windshield wipers work intermittently, there are 2 recalls on windshield wipers, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

47 Wiper problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/02/2007

Windshield wipers work when they want to, when it rains they don't work and when it's dry they do. . . You can hear the motor trying to work but nothing happens. This has been going on for almost a year now and is happening much more frequently now.

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48 Wiper problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

Windshield wipers work only sometimes. Sometimes have to spin the controller a few times to get them working. Even then they may not work. Frustrating!.



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