Upon applying brakes loss of braking occurred on the rear brakes. Upon inspection the rear brake lines were very rusty while the fuel vapor lines below them had no rust what soever .
1999 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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Moved vehicle from one parking space to another at home. While stopping brake pedal became soft so I pushed on it harder to stop and the brake pedal went completely to the floor. There was no brake warning light prior to this. Even afterwards there was still no brake warning light. I crawled under the vehicle and found wet brake fluid on the engine crossover frame and on one of the outside rear wheels. I went back in the vehicle and still no brake warning light. Several days later I started the vehicle again and pumped the brakes a few times and the pedal continued going to the floor and the brake light finally came on. I opened the brake fluid reservoir and it was empty. I later began probing around the brake lines and they were very corroded and when I pulled on one, it split in half. The brake lines had corroded to nothing.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH uphill, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The brake pedal was applied with force repeatedly without any response from the vehicle. The vehicle eventually came to a stop and was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the master cylinder was fractured and caused the brake lines to burst. In addition, the radiator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not serviced because the required equipment was not available to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Purchased vehicle used for family vehicle, after having it for six months and 4,000 miles the brake lines have failed. Rusted to the point of total replacement, as well as the fuel line being rusted so bad that the repair shop would not touch the brake lines without replacing fuel lines, we have six children that could have been injured or killed because of this... Please do something, it is expensive and dangerous. I see all other complaints have felt useless, why is this not being taken care of? How many people will have to go through this same problem? And if it is a known fact, why has there been no kind of announcement made publicly? I hate to think that our government would take that risk, where is the safety that we as americans are guaranteed by our leaders and offices?
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban s2 k15. The contact was driving 15 MPH when the brakes were depressed yet the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle failed to qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 124,735.
I was driving my suburban and the pedal went to the floor. The brake warning light came on. I took it into an independent mechanic and he said all of the brake lines were corroded and that one of them had burst.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally as the engine started to smoke. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 146,774. Updated 06/29/12 *bf the consumer stated the smoke was a result of brake fluid spraying from the brake line. Updated 07/09/12
When putting my foot on the brake pedal after starting the car and before shifting into reverse, the pedal went to the floor suddenly. I pumped the brakes and no improvement was felt, I then checked under the hood and found that the steel brake line between the left front rubber brake line and the ABS unit had rusted out and was squirting brake fluid when the pedal was depressed.
When I was moving my suburban in my driveway, I noticed that I had no brakes, and I looked under my front bumper and saw a large brake fluid leak, I would not like to think what would have happen if this would accured when I needed my brakes. Because of this leak and the result of losing my breaks I almost hit my little kid who was outside because our driveway was on a slight grade. And I had no breaks.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. While the contact was driving on normal road surfaces approximately 5 MPH, pressure was slightly applied to the brake pedal and unexpectedly the ABS engaged. The failure occurred whenever driving at low speeds. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000(service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle increased in stopping distance while driving in traffic and at lower speeds. The contact said it feels like the ABS was engaging and causing the vehicle to bounce and not stop as quickly as possible. The contact stated that the failure was directly related to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage and current mileages were 180,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the ABS would activate and makes braking more difficult and stopping distance to increase. The ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that he needed to replace the ABS module. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the driver was operating the vehicle approximately 30 MPH when she noticed that the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle did not slow down immediately but eventually did stop. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking and the brakes were corroded. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls and could offer no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 160,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. While driving 10 MPH and decreasing speed, the anti lock brakes engaged and increased the distance for him to stop the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and stated that his vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133500 and the current mileage was 134000.
1999 chevrolet suburban, owner notice of anti-lock brake malfunctions. *bf the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the wheel speed sensors. We he contacted the two dealerships that serviced his vehicle, they stated they were not aware of a recall. The consumer stated the wheel speed sensor need to be replaced. Recall # 05v379000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the anti-lock brakes would engage without warning. He also stated that the brake pedal would lack pressure and would oftentimes fall into the floorboard when depressed. Previously, a full brake system was replaced on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact believed the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) contributed to the failure she experienced. The failure and current mileages were 170,000 .
I believe the 1999 chevrolet suburban should be included in the federal safety agency campaign # 05v379000 and the gm recall # 05068 even though general motors tells me that my VIN# is not part of there recall. My vehicle experiences the exact symptoms as those described in the above campaign and recall numbers ( antilock brakes unexpectedly activating at low speeds of about 3-10 MPH ). The antilock brakes on my vehicle would occasionally activate at low speeds and at first I did not think it was much of a problem. Now every time I brake and the vehicle slows to a speed of about 6 MPH, the antilock brakes start to activate. I now know this is a safty issue because once the antilock brakes start to activate, the vehicle takes longer to stop no mater how hard I press on the brakes. I will probably take the vehicle to the dealer for repair and hope g.m. Will reimburse me if and when they realize this year suburban should be part of the original recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. During low-speed brake applications, the contact experiences unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); therefore, the dealer and manufacturer would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the ABS would engage at any speed while driving on dry pavement. The dealer repaired the brakes and sensors. The contact found a recall on the internet regarding the ABS, but the vehicle was not included. She feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because it is used to transport her child. The current mileage was 96,000 and failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. While driving 5 MPH, the ABS would engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred approximately 30% of the time and only at low speeds. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), which affected the 2000-2002 models. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 145,000 and failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle experienced unwanted brake lock failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for repair. The current and failure mileages were 107,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. While depressing the brake pedal at 5 MPH, the ABS would inadvertently activate. As a result, the brake pedal dropped and brake pressure was lost. Gm stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle has not been repaired. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 114,000 and failure mileage was 110,000.
When trying to stop, the ABS would engage at low speeds, causing the vehicle to take longer to stop, and almost caused several rear-end accidents. Ths LED to a replacement of the front bearings and hubs because of rust damage, at a cost of $1389.67.
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.
1999 suburban with brake problems customer believes that her vehicle should have been included in the gm recall #630-2438**cc the consumer was having problems with the ABS activating at low speeds. The ABS sensor was removed and corrosion was cleaned from the knuckles. The right front caliper bolt was replaced. Even though the consumer experienced the same problem as stated in the recall, the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall there were certain vehicle identification numbers. The accelerator pedal was hard to push down. The dealer cleaned the injectors. The rear wiper had to be replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. The vehicle pulsates while traveling at 25 MPH. The vehicle pulsates even more when the brakes are applied. The mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as the antilock activation. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 97,000 and failure mileage was 92,000.
1999 chevrolet suburban customer states that traffic came to a complete stop and after applying brakes to stop the anti lock brakes came on almost causing a accident**cc the dealer informed the consumer there were many customers having the same problems with their cars and provided her with a copy of the recall. The consumer then contacted acton to have the car put through a diagnostic test and they came back with a passenger wheel hub. The mechanic stated there was a lot of play in the tire, it was moving side to side. The consumer took the vehicle back to regular mechanic who could not remove the hub. The consumer was informed by her regular mechanic that the bearing and sensor was the problem. The consumer wants to be reimbursed for repairs and also has a service campaign bulletin which she feels relates to her defect.
There is already a recall out for the chevy suburban ABS system. However, ours isn't apparently covered, yet, is exhibiting the exact symptoms of the recalled vehicles. It's going to cost us over $1000 to get something fixed that should be covered under recall.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10mph on dry asphalt, the ABS activated and the brakes pulsated quickly and roughly. The stopping distance was subsequently increased. The vehicle was taken in for service I was notified there is no recall. There is a the federal safety agency recall # 05v379000 pertaining to the hydraulic antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH or at any low speed under normal road conditions, there was no brake action while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle resides and has been operated in a salt belt state. There were no warning signals prior the incidents. There was a recall # 05v379000 regarding the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock which described the exact ABS brake problem. The recall included vehicles from 2000 through 2002 only. The manufacturer was contacted who determined the vehicle was not included in the recall due the VIN.
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