While traveling at any speed and when depressing brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance. *ak the brake was inadequate for this vehicle.
1999 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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The problem is continued brake shutter and uneven braking. Uneven rotor wear.
While driving vehicle lost brakes after applying them to slow down. Was tenth time problem has happened. Had rearended another vehicle at 25mph. Mechanic could not resolve issue. When vehicle was towed, tow driver noticed problem with brakes. Been to two different dealership, problem has not been resolved.
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.
Rear brake cylinders failed, leaked brake fluid onto brakes. Result--no rear brakes.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal is normal. However, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct problem.
Truck pulls to the left while driving and pulls hard to the left when applying brakes, although some modifications have helped the truck continues to pull left, hard left, especially in a panic braking situation, modifications included rotors machined, repacked wheel bearings, pads deglaze, new front brake pads installed, front rotors switched. Cj
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.
Brake pedal went to floor without stopping vehicle. Battery acid leakage ran down battery cable and corroded hydraulic line, causing failure (independent mechanic assessment).
At 973 miles vehicle has been experiecing ongoing problem with vibration when applying brakes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions and problem still reoccurring. *ak sometime brakes hang up and smoke when applying.
Consumer has several problems with vehicle: front end pulls to the right and left while driving, there are front end alignment problems, it has been aligned, however still pulls to the right and left. Engine is burning antifreeze, when checked shortly after vehicle was serviced the oil was down 2 quarts, vapor recovery tank was empty, antifreeze/water level in antifreeze in radiator was down 1 quart, head gaskets leaking antifreeze into the combustion chamber and burning the antifreeze, check engine light illuminated, coolant level in radiator dropped once the engine was started, there was a minute amount of exhaust gases coming out of the filler neck of the radiator and the water level slowly dropped in the radiator. Vehicle pulls drastically to the left while braking, dealer has replaced brake pads and rear shoes and has refaced rotors and drums, pulling still exists, dealer also replaced the proportioning valve. Transmission makes a ticking noise. A specialist looked at vehicle and observed that when the engine was started, it charges at 15.1 volts direct current which is overhcarging the batter, even after vehicle ran for 15 minutes, the vehicle was still charging at 14.71 volts, the battery has failed 4 times, it has leaked and corroded, check gauges light came on and all gauges went crazy. Vehicle idles high, dealer replaced idler air control valve. Driver side mirror will not turn side to side, dealer replaced faulty mirror switch.
Consumer applied brakes at 15 MPH and pedal went to floor, brake light on dash came on, and hit vehicle in front. Dealer said no brake pad was left on brake. Then, brake pads wore down to half. Vehicle still at dealer. *ak the brake failed completely resulting in accident. The consumer indicated that the manufacturer was aware of brake problem and has changed braking system for 2000 and 2001 models, but made no recall of this vehicle. The battery failed twice.
I have had problems with the brakes on this vehicle for 1+ years and for 18,000 miles. The dealer has done all he can do and the chevrolet teachnical service people have not responded for help and evaluation. The vehicle seems to not be repairable atthis point of time. Braking at any speed pulls the vehicle to the right or left without warning.
Rotors heat cracked so replaced--might be manufacture's defect.
When braking vehicle will intermittently pull hard to left or right. Steering wheel turns.
The vehicle shakes severely during hard braking. Steering wheel pulsates during normal braking. Dealer stated that a complete front brake job was needed. Vibration is caused by warped front rotors due to what the dealer calls "normal wear". Inspection of the front brakes shows less than 50% wear on the brake pads and no obvious defects on the rotors. This vehicle has never been used to tow anything.
4/00 rotors warped..dealer turned them..11,900 miles happened again..dealer service writer chris says I'm crazy and those rotors do not warp..needless to say I was not wanted in their dealership ant longer..brought it to romono chevrolet, they turned rotors again! Brought it back again for same prolem, now they tell me they don't feel the pulsation. I waited a month, brought it back today at 16,500 miles. We'll have to see what happens today..I want rotors and pads changed, they will probaly turn them for the 3rd time which is unsafe!!
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times. However, problem still exists.
We have returned our suburban three times already for brake problems. The first at about 13k miles one rotor was replace because it was warped and the other was cut. At about 23k miles both rotors were found to be warped and replaced. Now at 30k miles the rotor were found to be warped and they were cut. Unpon bringing the suburban home from the dealer the brakes almost failed completly. Takes four times the normal distance to stop. The next problem is a valve tap that has been there since the first day of ownership. There is a tremendous amount of valve tapping when the vehicle is first started it lasted about 15 to 20 second. It was return 2 or 3 times to the dealer before they admitted hearing it, then the response was it was normal. There has been a valve tap that has been there from the beginning even after the vehicle has reached operatiing temp. Every time it was brought back in for warranty work the valve tap was mentioned. No one can never hear it. At 30k miles they think they hear it now and the fix for a mechanical lifter noise is programming I am being told. My concern is the warranty runs out in 6k miles and the motor has had this problem from the first day. What is a person to do?
When roads are wet and when depressing brakes, brakes would grab. Plese provide further information.
The brakes on this car have been replaced 8 times and each time was a premature wearing and most of the time covered under warranty. I paid $100.oo deductible I think 5 times. On 4/11/00 the dealership told me it was not a warranty covered item and so I had to pay for it. Then on 6/28/00 the new reason they gave me for the premature wearing was that I needed heavy duty brakes on the rear. I paid $401.00 for that and they covered the front brakes under warranty at this time. I was also told numereous times it was a factory defect and they would take care of it. It is still a constant problem and now they have given me a new reason for the premature wearing of the brakes. I am afraid to drive my car for fear the brakes will give out while I am going fast.
The dealer has attempted to repair the braking system four times in 27,000 miles and the failure reoccurs every couple months, shortly after the second attempt they locked up while driving on a wet road and the vehicle slid into oncomming traffic almost causing an accident. Nlm
The brakes have been repaired and /or replaced four times in 27,000 miles by the dealership. The most serious incident occurred after the second attempt to repair the brakes, the brakes locked up and the truck slid into oncoming traffic, fortunately the other vehicles maneuvered out of the way.
Brakes were wearing out too fast, barely 6000 miles before she had to get them replaced.
Radiator was replaced. Also, brake master cylinder was replaced. Transmission was leaking, and steering wheel rotation sensor (evo) was replaced, fuel tank sender pump unit was replaced, and the alternator was repaired. *ak middle seat belt buckle won't lock.
There have been three sets of brakes pads and rotors replaced. When consumer applied brakes brake pedal went all the way down to the floor ,and vehicle would turn in opposite direction. Also, vehicle was leaking brake fluid and the fuel injectors were failing. Windshield leaks. Consumer has contacted the dealership.
When consumer releases brakes to go foward from a stop vehicle will accelerate forward. Dealer claims this is a normal characteristic, and cannot be repaired.
Brakes poor; after a week front disk squeeled, dealer repaired; returned several times to inspect brakes and dealer adjusted rear brakes to closest to drum tolerance; said dust collecting must be cleaned out every 6000 miles
Brake are non responsive and a safery hazard, braking system not to respond when applied. Stopping distance is increased. The dealer has been contacted.
Premature wear of brake rotors. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times.
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