GMC Suburban owners have reported 2 problems related to automatic transmission column shift (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transfer case snap ring failed second time in 89,000 miles. Makes grinding sound from stop as gears clash. Can avoid major damage if accelerate very slowly. Snap ring is a $2 part. Labor is about $150 to replace snap ring. $700 to repair transfer case if internal damage.
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Lost control traveling down interstate I-20 eastbound in conyers, GA. Axle separated, and rear wheel came off. Suburban flipped 3x, skidded on passenger side & came to rest upside down. Airbags did not deploy but car was totally destroyed, including multiple hits on front bumper. 1 passenger airlifted to medical ctr; 3 others transported by ambulance. All alive & healing (thank god), but don't understand why airbags didn't deploy & axle could separate.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Axle Shaft Seal problems | |
| Axle Shaft problems | |
| Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Fluid Leaking problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems |