While traveling approximately 30 MPH all brake operation had failed. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that battery fluid had leaked on brake lines, causing brake failure. There was no crash or injury to report. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
1995 Chevrolet Suburban: brake failure
33 of the 457 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
While driving and applying brakes total brake failure occurred due to separation of left front hub.*ak
When making a sudden stop the brakes fail, the pedal goes to the floor which happended on 010301 resulting in an accident. This problem has happened on several ocassion. The problem has been reported to the dealer on each ocassion. The dealer has not been able to reproduce the situation. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The battery is leaking acid onto the brake line cable, causing a loss of brake fluid. The dealer has been contacted.
The booster on the power brakes went out. Pedal traveled 3/4 of the way to floor. Would push hard on pedal to get brakes to work. Taking vehicle to dealer to have it repaired.
When the brakes were applied in a panic stop, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distanced which caused a minor collision resulting in minor injuries. The dealer has been notified. * ak two weeks after accident-ABS dash indicator light came on-brakes very soft.
In august, 1995 consumer began to experience brake failure. Vehicle would pull left or right, or if there was a hard stop it would result in extended stopping distance. Dealership cannot duplicate problem , and suggested that consumer take vehicle some where else. Also, consumer owned a suburban 93, and experienced similar problem. However, dealership bought vehicle back from consumer.
When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor and vehicle continued to move. The owner has had the calipers/rear pads/front pads and the rotors replaced. The dealer will be notified.
Anti lock brakes failed on two occasions.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle continues to move forward. Please provide further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy
- Brake lead/pull and front brake wear
- Some cab chassis, crew cab, and pickup models may exhibit a brake lead / pull and front brake wear
- Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear,...
- Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban?
33 of 457 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (7%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban
ABS 76Wipers 30Tire blowout 19Pulling 14No deployment 11Door locks 7Stalling 7Grinding brakes 6Premature wear 5
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