Battery Cable problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban

Four problems related to battery cable have been reported for the 1997 GMC Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Battery Cable problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2000

Vehicle exhibits electrical problems causing everything to shut down, battery cables were replaced, and glow plugs replaced.

2 Battery Cable problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2000

Battery cable failed, causing Suburban to stop in traffic. Control of vehicle became difficult due to lack of power.

3 Battery Cable problem

Failure Date: 02/29/2000

Acid was leaking from battery terminal. Thus far, dealer had to replace a/c lines and battery cable. Consumer was experiencing the same problem as mentioned in pe99-073.

4 Battery Cable problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1999

The battery acid leaked and ate through the bolt attaching cable to battery. Vehicle stopped dead. Acid ate into brake lines and a/c lines.




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