2007 Chevrolet Suburban
Posted in Ignition Systems | Asked on Feb 14, 2011
Below is the question about 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, Just bought a 2007 Suburban on 3/18/10. We drove it around for a few days and everything was fine. Then on 3/21/10, I went out to start the vehicle to come home, and all it did was click. I eventually got a jump and it started, I don’t think the battery was the problem though as the power windows, gate and radio work. Anyway I got home andf brought it back to the dealer where I bought it and they told me the battery was fine, but the ignition switch was bad so they put a new one in. We then drove it for a few days and everythng has been fine until yesterday(3/28/10). I had the same problem that I had a week ago, it would not start. However this time, I turned the key a few times and it finally started on the 4th try or so. I want to know why this is happening? What if we get stranded some where and it will not start? I have small children and this is not acceptable to me. Also . there is a fair amount of black fluid dripping out of the exhaust system baffle towards the end of the vehicle. It seems to be a mixture of water and some other fluid that is black in appearance. There seems to be some type of hole in the muffler system. Is this normal? Please try and get me an answer, as we are very frustrated and we have only had the vehicle for 11 days. Thank you!
There are 2 Answers for "2007 Chevrolet Suburban"
Get the dealer to do as much as they can for the suburban and if they can’t figure it out take it to auto zone or to a place where they guarantee their work but don’t delay as the problem may worsen
Just because the windows and lights work, doesn’t mean the battery is good. It takes more power to crank the motor than to turn on the lights. But hopefully they tested the battery properly and they are right. It could be a bad starter. Sounds like it might be on it’s way out. If you or some one you know can remove it, do so and have it tested. If not, take it to the dealer if you have a warranty or to a mechanic you trust and have them test it.
If it leaves you stranded, you can bang on it with a hammer or tire iron while some one cranks the motor. Assuming you know where the starter is and what it looks like. That usually works to get it started and then drive it to a shop, but don’t turn it off or it won’t start again. The starter is typically on the same side of the car as the battery and looks like a large capsule or cylinder under the car near the back of the motor, near the transmission.