2003 Chevrolet Suburban Suspension Problems

“While driving, the vehicle pulled to the left. The owner had difficulty maintaining control. The vehicle was over calibrated. However, the vehicle was still pulling to the left. Also, the owner has had 11 new tires in the first 12,000 miles. The dealer also performed a straight track adjustment. However, the problem still exist. 8jb”

“Vehicle was taken to the dealer because the tire treads on the front were worn out. Dealer stated tires wore out because the consumer didn't rotate the tires since purchasing the vehicle. Consumer went to a firestone tire dealer, who insisted that tires should not wear out due to rotation, but there was something wrong with the balance of the vehicle.”

“Consumer purchased 2003 Chevrolet Suburban has repeadedly taken vehicle to dealer due to the vehicle suddenly pulling into on coming traffic when mild winds occur.”

“2003 chevrloet Suburban, possibly other suvs and trucks based on the same or similar chassis (e.g. Silverado) according to personal research: <p> vehicle is very difficult to control with regards to steering at freeway speeds and sometimes even at low speeds at the slightest influence of external forces such as wind, road grooves, road uneveness. Feels like bumpsteer, but with the ability of wind or turbulence from passing large truck to induce it. Essentially vehicle darts left and right no matter the steering input. Does not occur on straight smooth roads. …”

“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. The same day the vehicle was purchased, the contact attempted to apply the parking brake and the vehicle rolled forward. The vehicle has been to the repair shop three times and each time the mechanic stated that everything was fine. The emergency brake has not worked since the vehicle was purchased. The current mileage was 62,000 and failure mileage was 1. The consumer stated the sunroof leaked, a blown fuse was replaced. …”