Starter Problems of GMC Suburban

GMC Suburban owners have reported 3 problems related to starter (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Starter problem of the 1999 GMC Suburban

Failure Date: 04/01/2003

Engine failed to start numerous times. Engine back fired and damaged starter. Found oem battery had leaked acid from positive terminal all over electrical wiring harness, rubber hoses, ac tubing, frame and dissolved protective hose wear shields. Dealer said he had seen this a lot and to call GMC as the battery only had 36 month warranty. Battery warranty has nothing to do with leaking acid and extensive damage to wiring and hoses.

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2 Starter problem of the 1996 GMC Suburban

Failure Date: 07/07/1998

While the truck is running the engine will shut off and about once a week. When starting the truck, it will not start. The truck has been towed to the dealer 4 times in the last 6 weeks. The battery/starter and alternator have all been replaced, and the problem continues. Consumer feels this is due to an electrical problem.

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3 Starter problem of the 1996 GMC Suburban

Starter failed.

Other Common Electrical System related problems of GMC Suburban

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Battery problems	19
Wiring problems	12
Alternator/generator/regulator problems	11
Battery Cable problems	9
Battery Dead problems	6
Dash Wiring problems	5
Electrical System problems	4
Starter problems	3
Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems	3
Car Will Not Start problems	3

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