While applying the brakes on the vehicle, the ABS brakes were subjected to an intermittent braking failure. This would cause the vehicle to stop for an extended distance.
1996 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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Brakes and master cylinder failed on several occasions.
Owner has ABS brakes, vehicle has an extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. Owner notes that pads/rotors/drums replaced, but problem remains. *ak
When traveling in wet weather conditions and upon depressing the brake pedal, consumer noticed pulsation in the brake pedal, resulting in brakes fading away, causing extended stopping distance, consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak
Driving the vehicle and coming to an intersection, applied foot to the brake pedal and the vehicle just went straight through the intersection and had to coast to a stop. *ak
When applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor, after pumping the brake pedal, the truck finally came to a rest against a parking stump. This was due to a collapsed vacuum in the brake booster. The power brake booster was replaced at this time. The power brake booster was also replaced on 10/16/97, for the same reason with 28,000 miles.
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.
Passenger's front/middle seats belts failed.
Progressive brake failure over 10-15 miles stretch in 1st and 2nd gear, master cylinder failed, replaced.
Having breaking problems that were being caused by incorrect clearance at the spindals, spindals corrected.
Engine fan switch failed.
Brakes failed.
Abs brakes failed, causing vehicle to pulsate/vibrate upon brake application. Also, replaced worn out pads.
Front brake pad failure due to design problems.
When applying anti lock brakes, vehicle wanders.
While driving vehicle applied the brakes and the brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to run onto the railroad track. Both front tires blew out.
Brakes: when driving in wet weather and applying the brakes, foot is still on pedal,the brakes engange, disengage,and then engage again while foot is still on pedal. Brakes has been serviced at least six times, replacing calipers ,disc, hoses and all parts of the brake system and the problem still exists. The problem occurs mostly in rainy and cold weather or just rain alone.
Anti lock brakes failed.
When applying the ABS brakes in any type of weather or speed, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Replaced brakes pads.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
Owner pulled out of parking space and rearended another vehicle. Dealer says there is nothing wrong.
Fuel injector gaskets failed.
Consumer noticed excessive brake wear on the front pads/rotors and rear drums due to excessive heat. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor. Also there is extended stopping distance. Took vehicle to dealer and they fixed the master cylinder several times.
The engine is noisy and vibrates, battery has been replaced three times, brake lines and pump have been replaced, emergency brake cable corroded, and air bag warning light is on.
Premature brake wear.
In dry and wet weather when applying the ABS rakes pedal goes to the floor, left/right front wheels lock up and vehicle skids .
When applying the brakes in a sudden stop situation, the vehicle ABS brakes failed.
Abs brake failure.
Poor ABS brake performance, the pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance is experienced.
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