While applying the brakes during inclement weather (snow, rain) the brakes fail to stop the vehicle and the pedal pulsates, the consumer can also hear a metallic grinding noise, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the pads and rotors were replaced yet the problem still exist. Nlm
1996 Chevrolet Suburban: grinding or squealing brakes
10 of the 360 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
While driving and when depressing brake pedal heard a grinding noise. Had vehicle serviced. Technician stated rotors needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Front brake got hot, smoked, and squealed. Have had this problem back to chevrolet dealer (frye chevrolet, augusta, kansas) 4 different time in the last 5000 miles. Still gets hot and squeals. They cannot (or will not) repair?
Consumer was sitting at an intersection and there was a grinding noise. She had foot on brakes, and vehicle started to surge forward. Then, vehicle idled highly, and engine check light came on. Dealership was aware of problem.
First set of front disc pads replaced on 1/20/98 (29362 miles on odometer). Grinding noise on braking noted in 12/98. Inspection on 12/14/98 by gmc dealer found need to replace front pads due to wear (40610 miles on odometer). Problem is excessive and rapid brake wear. We do not ride the brakes. Pads subsequent replaced by non-gmc dealership.
The braking system malfunctioned, causing vibrations and squealing and extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Abs brakes, when applying the brakes in normal conditions,the vehicle made a grinding noise and pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced brakes and turned rotors.
Grinding noise develops in braking system. This is an inherent problem. Dealer's comments: system malfunctioned (two replacements).
Brakes were squeaking and grinding, and consumer had to have the front brakes and the rotors replaced at 40k miles. The dealer has been notified.
Poor ABS brake performance, a grinding noise is experienced and the pedal goes to the floor.
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 1996 Chevrolet Suburban grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban?
10 of 360 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 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 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
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