Consumer Complaint Detail

GMC / SUBURBAN / 1999

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003208770 Incident Date: Mar, 31 2003
Consumer's City: SEATTLE Consumer's State: WA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: SUBURBAN Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3GKFK16RXXG Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 14 2003 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Mar, 13 1999
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 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.*jb