1999 Chevrolet Suburban: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. While driving between 5-10 MPH, the ABS would make a grinding noise. The dealer stated that the ABS speed sensors needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 152,098.

Filed Mar 9, 2006 · Body · 3,000 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger side door was difficult to open. There was a grinding noise present while opening the door . All of the doors close without difficulty. The rear passenger side door has been realigned twice by a dealership however the problem has returned.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Visibility · 125,012 miles · TN

The problem is something to do with the windshield wiper motor or something. At first they would stop just anywhere, and I would have to get out and move them back and forth to start them again, then when I would turn them off, they wouldn't turn off. This happened again and again, them going out at assorted times. Finally, now they make a grinding sound but will not come on at all.

Filed Jun 28, 2004 · Suspension · TN

Consumer heard a squeaking noise while backing up vehicle. Once serviced, technician determined that the entire rear end failed, and needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Steering, Tires · 115,000 miles · AZ

I purchased the used vehicle from glendale car connection at on 8/28/03. I noticed on the day of purchase it seemed hard to steer the vehicle so I mentioned it to the sales person as well as the office manager. It was scheduled to be repaired. I drove the vechicle home that night I begin to notice a hard turn made the vehicle make a noise I too the vehicle back to glendale car connection were the mechanic told me the power steering pump was going out and he change it I also asked about the brakes squealing and he said the vehicle needed brake fluid which he put in. I took the vehicle home and begin to drive it I noticed it was getting hard to turn and it would swerve while driving it, I contacted the dealer again. The office manager kathy baggett told me it was not covered under my warranty and the company would not fix it so I had to pay to get it fix, at this time the brakes still squeal and I have used tires on the vehicle that are different sizes. Katy stated at the time of purchase for $100 more she would supply the vehicle with new tires. I feel I was sold an unsafe vehicle and when I brought it to their attention the company did not care.

Filed Sep 12, 2001 · Body, Brakes · NE

Brakes squeal, the master cylinder was replaced which helped for a short period of time, and the problem has reoccured, the brakes stop suddenly just about throwing the passengers through the windshield, dealer informed consumer that mud and dirt are causing the problem and can not seem to keep it repaired.

Filed Jul 24, 2001 · Brakes · NY

While in traffic started to apply brakes, and brakes started to make loud noises, squealing and grinding. Was able to stop vehicle. Had contacted dealership, who could not look at vehicle. Took to local service station, and mechanic indicated problem was brake pads which were worn out and rotors which were shot. Other set of rotors needed to be grounded down.*ak

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Brakes · LA

Abs brakes had to be changed four times since 1999. Also vehicle it pulls to the right while driving, and a grinding noise can be heard throught vehicle when brakes are applied. Dealer has been contatced for problem, but is unable to remedy the problem. Please provide further details.

Filed Jun 24, 2001 · Brakes · AZ

Also, 7/26/00, brakes pulled more on one side/grinding and smoking/rr return springs stated "weak and premature wear." at 13, 345 miles, brakes inspected and dealership stated calipers wkd. As per dsgned. At 8662 miles, battery failed. At 14, 681 miles, A/C system inoperable. Manifold hose was crimped and kinked. Hose replaced and system recharged. Grinding in rear reported. Dlrshp. Couldn't duplicate. At 18, 9091 miles, brakes grinding and pulling left; burning smell in A/C unit. Grinding still exisiting in rear of vhcle. Grinding sound in steering column. Hesitation when accelerating. Driver door not locking as vechicle driver door handle was pried (attempted break-in) into and door was damaged durin A/C service 2 mos. Prior. Dealship would not pay for repair and said I would have to pay @ $200.00. Lf brakes were metal to metal at that time/rear shoes were replaced/front pads replaced/both rotors were machined/lf rotor grooved too deep and replaced/road tested/still pulls left/swapped pads and tires fr. Side to side/vehicle still pulls left/re-built calipers/vehicle still pulls left/swapped rotors, now vehicle pulls right/rt. Side rotor blue from heat/replaced rf rotor/road tested and dlrshp. Stated, "operates normally." unable to duplicate grinding in drive train or rear braking system per my complaint (again). Evo sensor replaced in power steering system/dlrshp. Could not duplicate hesitation when accelerating. One week later, at 19,000 miles, taken to dlrshp. Due to grinding underneath in rear of vehicle (6th request!!! Or more), front end vibrates at 55mph and higher, mad shaking as if vehicle was going to roll when applying brakes going downhill at any speed. I was told repair paprwk would be mailed to me; hv not rcvd it. I have no idea what was done, but it had 2 wks. Worth of brake wk this last time arnd. I picked vhcle up on fri. And on sat, (nxt day), 19,150 mls (aprx.) A/C unit died. I refuse to pick-up vehicle!!! Lemon!!! Help!!!!

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Brakes · NE

Brake problem; when she applying brakes they grind, and vehicle will stop slowly.

Filed Feb 9, 2001 · Body, Brakes · CA

When brakes are applied front pulls to left, and sometimes to right. This also happens when a bump in road is hit. Dealer has worked on this vehicle a number of times, but problem has not been solved. *ak consumer also complains of soft pedal, steering wheel also pulsates when braking, dealer has switched rotors from side to side, replaced out of round rotors, replaced front brake pads twice, and resurfaced rotors and drums, dealer rotated tires and vehicle still pulled. Steering wheel found off center. Center seat recliner handle broke, dealer replaced handle. Vehicle experienced oil leak. Driver door power switch loose in door. Reverse low planetary gear was broken causing a grinding noise at low gear, valve body and gear were scored due to metal in transmission. Air pump replaced due to being very noisy.

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · VA

Exhaust system which has been replaced twice makes a grinding and crunching sound. It's still under warranty.brake system has been replaced twice. All together vehicle has been in shop for brakes about several times. Brakes failed while traveling at 45mph with no warning. Emergency brakes were used to stop. Consumer had to pay for service only first time. Dealer has been nice about it, consumer wants a new vehcile.