1999 Chevrolet Suburban: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Jul 20, 2001 · Brakes · MT

Brake rotors warped causing reduced braking power and reduced steering control.

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 Mar 4, 2001 · Brakes · MI

The problem is continued brake shutter and uneven braking. Uneven rotor wear.

Filed Nov 21, 2000 · Brakes · NY

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!!

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Brakes · CA · crash · fire

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.

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Brakes · NV

Premature wear of brake rotors. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times.

Filed Mar 11, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

Brake rotors warped but dealer insists they are fine at 5000 miles. Now at 6500 miles and they are worse. Air conditioner pump seals blown out. Entire suspension has been disassembled by dealer due to excessive creaking, 3 times, to no avail, still excessive creaking. Looking for lemon law procedure, dealer has been no help.