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 brakes complaints
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Consumer experienced left rotar failure, on another occasion consumer stated that while attempting to brake to avoid being cut off by another motorist, the center hub separated from the rotor of the right front wheel causing the car to be thrown into the medial strip.
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.
While driving brakes failed, which LED to an accident. Pushed pedal completely to the floor, and vehicle would not stop. Please provide any 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?
Brake do not work
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.
While driving 50 MPH applied the brakes and pedal felt hard, and there was no braking action. No accident. Dealer said brake booster had failed, and needed to be replaced.
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Premature brake wear and left front pulling.
Consumer has replaced brakes 5 times; 2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time. Dealer said that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. They have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked.*ak pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning. Wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure. There is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure.
Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 I have only owned this car 2yrs, I had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time. I bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it. Please help me find out why this car is still being sold. I only drive this suburban in emergency.
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I had to stop to avoid an accident and the brakes locked without the antilock system engauging. There must be some kind of problem with the antilock system. This was my third suburban. I sold the vehicle one month ago.
The vehicle makes a humming sound and increases as it accelerates due to the transmission oil pump and the torque converter failure. Yh
Poor brake performance, pedal goes to floor and do not really make a good effort to stop
The battery leaked/sprayed acid onto the engine and right front side components of the suburban. The air bag sensor had to be replaced, but the rest of the components were just cleaned off (this included brake hydraulic cables and lines, brakes, air conditioning hoses, radiator, etc.). The dealer/manufacturer said they don't cover the battery because it is not made by them althought I think the company is owned by them. We had to buy a new battery and pay for all the damage to the car and still don't know what the long term affects of this corrosive acid will be. It left a huge orange puddle in our garage floor which we can't get rid of. We took video and pictures of the damage to the car, battery and garage. The cracked front transaxle casing was only diagnosed after they had replaced the seal on the front axle twice since it was always leaking fluid. The rear differential had the seal replaced 2 or 3 times but it still leaks. The fuel pumped failed on our car leaving us stranded. We were told that the truck needs to keep a 1/4 tank of gas at all times in the tank so that this does not happen. The air conditioner has never really worked well on this model, it appears that it is undersized to handle the thermal load. We also had to have the spot welds on the door jams filed because many sharp burrs existed which were a safety hazard.
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Front and rear brakes failed. Yh
While traveling and when depressing the brakes vehicle would travel to the right. Dealer has been contacted , and stated brakes unevenly wore out. Please provide further informaton.
While traveling at a low speed and when depressing the brakes, vehicle would go into a extended stopping distance, leaking brake fluid reservior causing brakes to lock up.
While driving about 30 MPH consumer tried to stop. But, brakes locked up, causing driver to lose control of vehicle.
While making a stop vehicle would continue to travel, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer can't duplicate intermittent problem. *ak
Brakes don't stop vehicle when consumer tries to stop. It only happens on slippery surfaces, makes a metal-against-metal sound. Consumer says the dealer is waiting for word on the investigation with us, they said nothing was wrong with them. *ak
Abs light is now on all the time system never seemed to work right
Intermittently when the brakes are applied at 5mph the ABS kicks in , resulting in extended stopping. Distance. Dealer has inspected the vehicle.
Brake pedal seems "soft" and goes to the floor, indicating a problem with the brake pedal. Please provide further information.
When applying ABS brakes, the brakes pulstate and grab on dry pavement, and extended stopping distance occurs.
Six trips to dealer for repair of brakes, unsuccessful until manufacturer's bulletin. Two replacement fuel injectors. Desire recall information on chev. Brakes.( dot number: tire size: 245r16r45 )
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