Complaint 2178124
2021 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY • incident Dec 18, 2024
- Complaint ID
- 2178124
- Make
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- SUBURBAN
- Model Year
- 2021
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Incident Date
- Dec 18, 2024
- Date Received
- Feb 18, 2026
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, and the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. Additionally, the vehicle failed to exceed 42 MPH. Later in the day, the gear shifter was shifted to reverse; however, the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission valve body failure. The contact was informed that the transmission valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was at the dealer from December 2024 until June 2025. The vehicle was picked up from the dealer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the fuel pump had failed, and the battery was drained. The contact was informed that the battery and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
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