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Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Report: Front/Rear Differential May Develop Noise Due to Worn Bearings
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problem
Model Years Affected: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Drive Trains Affected: 2WD, 4WD
Average Mileage: 168,600 mi (114,000 mi - 220,000 mi)
The front or rear differential may develop an abnormal noise due to worn bearings or another internal fault. Our technicians tell us that a complete overhaul of the affected differential is commonly necessary to correct this condition.
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Report #1Visitor, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 4WD, 220,000 mi
Yep, about six months ago I had to replace the rear differential because of worn bearings that eventually gave out and cause major damage to the rear diff.
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Report #2Visitor, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2WD, 150,000 mi
A roaring noise coming from the rear
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Report #3Visitor, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 4WD, 114,000 mi
tranfer case roars and grinds. bearing worn and driveshaft is loose
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Report #4Visitor, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 4WD, 145,000 mi
I have had this howling noise coming from the front end since about 90,000 miles but very seldom do I use the 4 wheel drive and if I do it is 4 auto so it has lasted about 55,000 miles so far making this noise but now if you put it in 4hi the noise multiplies 10 fold and it didnt use to do this
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Report #5Visitor, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 4WD, 214,000 mi
I haven't got it fixed yet. I searching the internet to see how much I should expect to pay for the repair.
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Report #6Visitor, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500