Issue ID | 1266391 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10839961 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 24/02/16 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet suburban. While attempting to start the vehicle, it began to shake and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to slow down and the reduced engine power indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. As a result of the failure, the vehicle was almost t-boned by a tractor trailer. The vehicle was able to be maneuvered to the side of the road where it was restarted successfully. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and the brake switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was brought back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring to the ecm connector 2 and wiring harness needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred shortly after the repair from the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,200. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67200 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PORT DEPOSIT, MD |
VIN pattern | 3GNGK26K47GXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 06/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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