In 3 yrs. -64,000 mi- replaced brake pads 3 times.
1999 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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Truck pulls hard to left when braking has had tsb 990524001a performed did not change anything I have contacted gm in detroit and received no help I have since discovered that this is a very comon problem on 3/4 ton suburbans and cannot believe that a manufacturer holds no responceability to repair such a dangerous defect.
While driving brake shoes overheated and brake fliud boiled. Vehicle would not stop upon applying brakes. Please provide any further information.
While driving brakes went out. Consumer was able to stop vehicle with emergency brakes. Battery acid leaked on brake line and burnt a hole in it. *ak
The brakes failed to engage at 40 MPH. I stopped the vehicle with the emergency brake and began pumping the brakes. This has happened 4+ times. Dealer said it was normal. Engine misfires on all eight cylinders, this is also normal per dealer. Stearing jumps when turning they have tried to fix it and it is a little better. After dealer tried to fix vehiclel I lost about 2 mpg and had a reduced amout of power. Vehicle failed emmissions test and dealer said he would pass it.
Brake rotors have been grounded three times, and have been changed once. Dealer has been contacted.please provide further details.
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.
Vehicle had a brake problem. When consumer went to stop vehicle vibrated intermittently. Contacted chevrolet, and chevrolet stated it was the characteristic of vehicle, and wasn't anything they could do about the problems.
Replaced rotors once brake pads twice.
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
Brake rotors warped causing reduced braking power and reduced steering control.
We contacted the dealer due to the brakes locking up and sounding bad after they became wet. The brakes were said be be fine and not in need of repair.we have complained about the braking system since we leased this SUV. We contacted chevrolet at their customer 1 800 number and talked to a ms. Lopez. We were told that the brakes on the 99 suburban are within national standards but their has been complaints about them. I would like to add my name to this growing list of complaints about the safety and integrity of the braking system on the 1999 chevrolet suburbans.
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.
Brake system fails when panic stop attempted. Brake pedal goes down but wheels keep rolling; no skidding noticed.
Front brake pads have been replaced on three occasions due to excessive wear, consumer states that on the third occasion the reason for the wear was due to the brakes not being designed properly.
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!!!!
Brakes failed to stop and I hit 2 other cars. These brakes don't not stop this vehicle. At this crash the brakes went out totally. I had the brake pads changed 2 times on this vehicle already. The milage was only 1800 the first time. I would like to know if anyone can contact me about a class action lawsuit. [email protected].
Brake booster had a vaccum leak and failed, causing a total loss of brakes. Consumer can hear part failing again *ak.
Vehicle pulls left and right and chatters vibrates. Consumer had brakes replaced 5 times in last 30,000 miles. Dealer has invested time in trying to rectify vehicle, such as checking tire and working on front end. If brakes are applied in a emergency situation vehcile will dive into another lane. Dealer hasn't been able to find a remedy at this point. *ak axle seals were leaking in front. Vehicle would not start in the am, had to be jump started.
When consumer tried to apply pressure to the brakes while on the expressway, the vehicle pulled to the left and nearly caused a collision with an oncoming vehicle in the left lane, consumer has been speaking to the manufacturer but has been getting no assistance in the matter, consumer has had repeated problems with the brake system.
When brakes were applied at 35mph pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision which resulted in minorproperty damage. Dealer has performed 9 brake jobs prior to incident. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak chevrolet has agreed to repurchase vehicle.
Moisture develops in brake drums which causes one of the brakes to grab extremely hard . *ak while raining or in very damp conditions, brakes grab and in one case it caused 2 people to bump their heads together, dealer stated this was normal braking and suggested that the consumer drag the brake each morning for 125 feet, after many calls and an incident where a horse was injured with a ruptured stomach, it could not be determined as to what caused the rupture, but consumer states the abrupt jerking from the brakes was not pleasant for the horse, dealer is supposed to be ordering a new 2001 suburban for consumer because these have different braking systems.
Brake problem; when she applying brakes they grind, and vehicle will stop slowly.
Brakes have continally pulled to the left. Repeated ( six) repairs have not corrected the problem. It gets worse with milage and when driving in stop and go traffic.
Engine light came on and was taken in and found that the exhaust donuts were burned up and needed to be replaced at 52000 miles and at 64000 miles we are replacing the same ones again, I have had problems with the brakes and no one can seem to find the problems and we end up replacing the brake pads,
When driver hit brakes pedal went all the way to floor. Mechanic told consumer that right rear axle seal was leaking oil onto drum brakes. *ak dealership is aware of the problem.
Abs would prematurly engage whenever vehicle runs over a small bump in road. Also, has to apply brake pedal harder to get vehicle to stop. Vehicle been at dealer on two occasions, and they informed consumer that nothing could be found. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
The braking system failed and the customer is responsible for replacing their front brake pads approximately every 16000 miles, the situation was compounded by the fact that the rear brakes were not engaged when the vehicle was delivered from the factory, the consumer believes these problems are caused by an engineering and/or design flaw. Nlm
Left side rear brakes wear out every 23ooo miles. Intermittently on wet pavements, when the brakes are applied, brakes lock up, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced parts of brake system.
When brake pedal was applied it went to floor , brakes did not respond. This had to be repeated several times before brakes responded. Dealer has been contacted.*ak the vehicle had been to the dealer 3 more times for brakes squeeling.
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