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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:23 PM NHTSA Action Number : PE99073 N/A NHTSA Action Number : PE99073 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:          CHEVROLET / TAHOE     1995-1997      GMC / SUBURBAN     1995-1997      GMC / YUKON     1995-1997 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Date Investigation Opened : December 3, 1999 Date Investigation Closed : May 2, 2000 Summary: ODI has received 16 complaints where the owners allege that the standard GM factory supplied AC Delco Battery case failed, resulting in leakage of the sulfuric acid. Of the 16 complaint vehicles, five Suburban and three Tahoes owners complainted about a loss of brake fluid resulting from deterioration of the right front brake line. The remaining eight complaints pertained to sulfuric acid leakage from the battery case. At least one complaintant stated that the replacement battery also failed. Several of the complainants note that the leaking acid had come in contact with a wire harness at the frame in the vicinity of the steel bake line. A faield inspection by ODI indicates that the described harness is the ABS connection to the right front wheel speed sensor. A Preliminary Evaluation is being opened for the following reasons: - to gather appropriate information on this matter in order to accurately assess the technical causes and resulting impacts on the vehicle's safety system(s); - to identify any defect trends and causality or correlation with other factors; and - to address any resulting public safety concerns and consequences. Check to Request Research. Submit below.