After braking 2 to 3 times the brakes stagger, shudder grabbing and sticking, seems like the antilock system is happening each and every time brakes are applied.
1990 Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems
11 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
- Risk
- Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Recall number 93V119000 · Recall details
What 1990 Chevrolet Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While making a sudden stop the vehicle continues to travel. Consumer depressed the brakes to the floorboard in order to stop. Please provide further information.
I was entering the I-205 southbound on ramp off of mill plain blvd in vancouver, wa when the driver of the car in front of me suddenly applied her brakes. I attempted to apply my brakes, but the brake peddle went limp all the way to the floor. I tried to pump the brakes, but the peddle stayed limp and all the way to the floor. I didn't panic because I didn't see any reason for the driver to slam on her brakes--there was no one in front of her and there was no one pulling in front of her, and we were entering the I-205 on-ramp. There was plenty of room between our vehicles. I figured that the driver of the other vehicle would move on as we were on the freeway on-ramp. She then came to a complete stop on the freeway on ramp. At this point the speed was probably less than 20 MPH. As I was reaching for the emergency brake, my suburban bumped into the back of her 1987 acura. After the accident, the brakes on my suburban worked fine. I took my foot off of the brake peddle after both vehicles came to a complete stop from the impact motion. I then pushed on the brake peddle and it was good. I backed up a bit and the brakes worked fine. I drove forward a bit and unto the shoulder and the brakes worked fine. The road was dry and the sky was sunny. I couldn't even fathom the brakes failing for a couple of days, then it dawned on me that since they faiuled once they could fail again abd possibly with more tragic consequences. I took the suburban to vancouver chevrolet for a brake check and explained to the what had happened. They said that the master cylinder was leaking down and replaced the master cylinder. I don't fully understand what master cylinder leaking down means. I checked the brake fluid level after I got home after the accident and it was good. I had never had any problem with a limp brake peddle on the suburban before. I never had any problem with the brake peddle. There never was any sponginess or any any indication of a brake peddle problem prior to this incide
When the brakes are applied the light comes on , the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
Anti lock brakes failed on several occasions.
While driving vehicle about 55 to 60 MPH the ABS light come blinking on and off. Then when stepping on the brake pedal, the it doesn't feels like is working as if she stepped on brakes harder, the brakes makes a metal noise. Manufacturer had been contacted, and consumer had made an appointment with dealer.
Anti-lock brakes fade in emergency situations, resulting in a collision.
Anti lock brakes fail to stop vehicle efficiently, causing extended stopping distance.
Occasionally during normal braking the brake pedal will go to the floor.
About 20 feet before a complete stop rear anti lock brakes go out. Tt
Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban brakes
Does the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1990 Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 93V119000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (581 complaints), 1993 (382 complaints) and 1999 (246 complaints).
Other 1990 Chevrolet Suburban problems
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