Dt: the consumer states 1997 chevrolet suburban has brake problems. This resulted in a crash, and there were only minor injuries. The brakes just started having problems for a couple of weeks. Before the consumer could get a chance to have the brakes checked, had an accident. The brakes were checked and fixed after the accident, and the mechanic at the dealership told the consumer that this was very common with corrosion build up. The consumer had to pay $1300.00 to fix the braking system. Prior to the accident the brakes were losing power, and it was difficult to stop. This was an intermittent problem. The consumer contacted gm about the problem with an e-mail, with no response. The consumer lives in a salt-belt state. The mechanic stated that there was a corrosion build up on the ABS sensor. A police report and an insurance report were taken. The speed was around 20 MPH.*ak updated 1/4/2006 -
1997 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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When I apply the brakes to my 1997 chevy suburban, the ABS kicks on and pulsates extending the stopping distance tremendously. There has been a recall on this for recent year suburbans, but not as far back as the 1997 model.
The brakes vibrate excessively and hesitate when they are applied, making it difficult to stop vehicle. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.
Brakes had to be replaced every three to four months. Also, power steering was defective, and made the steering wheel difficult to turn. Consumer was aware if the brakes malfunctioning in conjugation with the steering problem.
First time applied brakes at intersection, extented stopping. Brakes checked ok, replaced brakes anyway. Six mo. Latter, second time, driving 25 MPH. Dry, clean paved road. Applied brakes, anti-lock comes on, brakes failed, caused accident. Traveled at least 2 an a half car length before inpact. Suburban checked, only thing found was brake oil read at 190 degrees, after driving 1 mile.
Brakes.
Front brakes wore out prematurely at 12,000 miles. Since 1997 had been replaced seven times. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted, but problem had not been resolved. Also, automatic transmission failure.
Heater and AC controls went out twice. Factory replaced them @ $125, then 9 months later it went out again. Factory said it was under 12 months, but I had driven over 12,000 miles so it was not under warranty any longer. Windsheild wiper module goes bad. Wipers will suddenly stop or wont turn on. On 3rd module now. Brakes, constant grinding and weak stops. Have replaced rotors 4 times. Same results. Steering loses tension when steering to the left. Problem is still ongoing but has made me almost lose control several times.
Fuel pump wiring inside the fuel tank short circuited, and could have caused my suburban to blow up, since I had just filled it with over 30 gallons of gas that morning. My fuel pump had to be replaced, along with a new wiring assembly and float mechanism. My mechanic said the short circuit was more than likely due to over amperage of the fuel pump. That in turn, caused the wires inside the fuel tank to melt together and short out the ECM fuse, twice. I believe chevrolet is very lucky that no one was hurt. I hope others are as lucky as I was! P.s. Power steering and brakes are also very poor!! Bad design...1997 was a lemon suburban, and should have been recalled and designed all over again!
When applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts
Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. This correspondence is not available via .I believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees. The power windows and air condition failed. There was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. The battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn.
Consumer states that the anti lock brake system on the vehicle will intermittenly come on with out applying the brake.
Faulty ABS system with sensor caused loss of braking capability at slow speeds resulting in extended stopping distance. Nlm
I had brake trouble on this car from day one. Many brake pads, two master cylinders, many shoes and drums. This vehicle is defective because it weight is too great for the braking system. I would like some help. Please call. My accident was caused by brake failure. Dealership where I live in kings mtn, now diamond chevrolet admits. I took the car to the dealer in shelby, nc carter chevrolet eight times in one year for brake problems.
While driving would step on the brakes pedal to stop or just to reduce the speed on vehicle, but brakes would not activate, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer had been contacted. Please provide more information.
Sudden complete failure of power boost with loss of easily obtainable braking by female driver. No accident thank god.
The braking system starts to shake and vibrate as if driving on cobblestone road then braking system shakes violently from front of car this problem seems to happen only when temps are very high in the 100 degree range as we go to the desert often. This happens several times a year. The vibrations start as we are driving and you can feel the front end start to vibratethe gets worse, if the brakes are applied when this is shaking the whole car shakes voilentlyand is hard to stop almost makes the car out of control. This can go on for as long as 45 mins to an hour as we drive downthe road or freeway. Then it jusst stops shakin and does not ahppen again for a few days , but if we are still in the heat it wil happen again. When we get home and goto the dealer they cannot feel the problem so they say there is no problem my wife and children are affraid to ride in the car when we go on trips now. This problem must be fixed. I love this car and it suits my needs but this has to be fixed.
I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakes wore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile I had unusual tire wear, ( I was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile I had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , I have gone through 3 alternators the first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however I now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, I have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit I had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand I thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealership since 06/15/2001 while I have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( I was offer a customer loyalty cert. For $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. To replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 MPH all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle.
Vehicle experienced more assist to steering at 30 MPH which caused loss of control. *ak the dealer replaced the electronic solenoid relay as possible cause of power assist to steering assembly.
Abs engages at slow speed in normal driving conditions and occasionally following braking when cornering. Decrease in braking distance also noticed as it feels as if slipping occurs in brakes. Grinding noise also attendant to this situation. Dealer service replaced sensor and hub assembly. Brakes had been replaced previously at 70,000 miles, which I consider too early on this vehicle.
While driving front brake line collapsed, causing steering wheel to jerk to left, cause unknown.
While driving brakes overheated, causing consumer to crash. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said that brakes overheated. Mechanic said that in stop and go situations brakes will overheat. Consumer stated that this was very scary, and was concerned that could not stop a vehicle.
Abs system was activating due to defect in snap ring of transmission. The brakes would fail at slow speed causing the ABS system to think the rear tires were sliding, therefore the ABS system would work. The reason for this was the snap ring in the transmission was mispositioned causing the output shaft to have to much end play, therefore causing the vehicle speed sensor to lose signal, and the ABS system would kick in everytime you stopped. The computer never logged that the ABS system had ever been working, or had ever worked. After reassemble the transmission correctly everything appears to be working fine. This problem appear to have caused abnormal wear in the rear brake shoes, due to the fact that the ABS was working all the time. After this wore out the shoes, the brakes started failing.
While depessing brake pedal to the floorboard vehicle goes into extented stopping distance. Please provide further information.
Emergency brake cable engaged by itself sporadically. Also excessive wear of brake pads, 3 sets of pads wore out from 8,000 miles to 48,000 miles of wear/ rotors were replaced due to defective hub. Also, 2 brake sensors and 2 sets of brake calipers were replaced. Dealer notified, and most repairs and labor was done under warranty, other repairs were done at consumer's cost.
Brake pedal goes down to the floor whenever brakes are applied. Dealer was not notified at this time.
Sudden brake failure; brake pedal depressed completely to floor; small amount of braking capability remained; loud mechanical"crunch" sound from underneath chassis.
While driving the brakes aren't working because the front brakes are not strong to stop the truck,this also causes extended stopping distance.
Defective battery leaked onto the brake line which caused no braking ability and could result in a crash. Common problem. Please provide further information.
Vehicle been experenicing ongoing brake failure whenever brakes are applied in wet/snowy road conditions. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still goes unresolved.
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