1994 Chevrolet Suburban: brake failure

165 of the 858 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Suburban describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 165
of this car's complaints: 19%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2024
3
2023
1
2021
2
2020
2
2018
1
2017
7
2016
7
2015
25
2013
1
2011
1
2008
2
2007
1
2006
2
2005
8
2004
19
2003
34
2002
31
2001
30
2000
25
1999
26
1998
9
1997
17
1996
30
1995
33
1994
165
1993
107
1992
40
1991
2
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Brakes · 180,140 miles · TX · crash

Abs failure, wet weather, traffic light turned green, traffic flow began then stopped for ambulance on cross street, brakes locked, my veh. Slid forward, cut wheels and released brakes to move into turn only lane, clipped corner bumper of vehicle ahead, I and my two children (5 & 8 yrs) in back seat wearing seatbelts, fortunately no one injured, brake failure has occurred several times, this was the first collision, mfr. Defect, dealer should repair.

Filed Oct 18, 2001 · Brakes · KY

While driving about 5 MPH consumer applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. There was no braking action. Vehicle at dealership at this time. Please add further comments.

Filed Jul 30, 2001 · Brakes · MA · crash · 2 injuries

Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle. Sense of not stopping. Pedal went through much more travel than normal; to floor or almost to floor, without any substantial vehicle slowing.

Filed Oct 18, 2000 · Brakes · OR

Ea 95 026/poor brake performance: when applying brake in a sudden stop/emergency situation it causes loss of braking, and vehicle continues on. Dealer notified ,and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Please fell free to provide any further details.

Filed Sep 9, 2000 · Brakes, Lights · WA

Recall 99025000/brake switch: on going / intermittent problem when brake are applied on rough surface road or a bump it causes a temporary loss of brake for 3-5 seconds before restoring. Vehicle been a independence repairs shop on two occasions, and problem was still occurring. Dealer notified for a appointment. Feel free to provide any further details.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · LA

Consumer was on the highway slowing down to brake for traffic & pedal went all the way to the floor. Vehicle wouldn't stop. Abs light or no other warning light came on. Dealer seemed to repair vehicle, but it hasnt been driven at highway speed to experience it again. Also, transmission seems to be straining when starting to take off. Dealer checked vehicle out, but found everything to be okay.

Filed Jul 11, 2000 · Brakes · OK

Ongoing problem with ABS failure; whenever brakes are applied in a sudden/emergency situation ABS would briefly engage, and then resume this problem. Also, causes loss of brakes. Please provide further details.

Filed Jun 21, 2000 · Brakes · LA

Intermittently when brakes are applied under normal braking conditions, pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.

Filed Mar 29, 2000 · Brakes · TX · crash

When brakes are applied in a hurry it car gathers speed--have had this happen 5 times--taken it to dealer 5 times--4th time they said leaky back seal--before that the dealer said nothing was wrong..5th time I rear ended a van- almost like no brakes at all. No I was not pumping the breaks! I would like to know if this has happened with any other chev. Subs. Thank you for your help.

Filed Feb 16, 2000 · Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

After investigating this defect I am appalled that there has not been a recall. I applied the brakes as I normally do when approaching a red light. The car began to slow down and then all of a sudden there were no brakes. I was told by the dealer (they did a test and the same thing happened with them, the vehicle not stopping until 30-35 feet after the brakes were applied) that the ABS system is functioning properly according to gm. Unbelievable!

Filed Jan 31, 2000 · Brakes · FL · crash

Consumer was driving on dry conditions and trveling 10mph. While turning consumer found out he had complete brake failure when he applied brakes, vehicle ran into a tree. No one was hurt. Dealer not contacted.

Filed Dec 7, 1999 · Brakes · WA

Was driving approximately 25mph & was slowing down, applied brake pedal & it went to floor. Abs brakes failed. Finally caught & jerked vehicle. Was hard to control. Vehicle finally stopped. This was the 2nd or 3rd time it happened. Took vehicle to dealer & braking problem could not be duplicated. Mechanic could not repair problem.