2000 Chevrolet Suburban: brake failure

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · MD

Brakes failed, had to drive off the road in fear of hitting car in front of me. Corroded rear brake lines, rear brake line blew out.

Filed Aug 2, 2014 · Brakes · 210,000 miles · MD

I was sitting in my driveway and I pressed on the brake to engage reverse when the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. This is not a normal braking for our suburban. Brake fluid was added to the brake fluid compartment and brakes were re-tested; brake pedal continued to go to floor. Further investigation of the vehicle outside the suburban found brake fluid leaking from brake line when brake pedal was engaged.

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Brakes · 97,000 miles · PA · crash

My family and I (2 adults and 2 children) along with 2 other boys (age 14) were driving down a hill and experienced a complete brake failure. My husband attempted to stop at a light and discovered that the brakes were inactive. The road declined steeply for some time and it was a nightmare as he tried everything (e.g., shifting to lower gear, emergency brake, park) to stop the car. As we were close to a major highway and river, my husband had no choice but to stop the car by crashing into an embankment. Given the speed of the vehicle, it was a horrific crash. I'm still recovering from multiple broken bones. My son had to have extensive surgery on his face. We are lucky to be alive. It appears brake failure in this age and model of chevy is not uncommon and the company is aware of this problem. How can they stand aside and risk so many lives? One month prior to the crash, our car had passed its annual inspection at a chevy dealership. No brakes issues were identified. Between the mental and physical chores of recovering, it has taken me this long to gather the energy to write this complaint. Owners should band together to submit a class action lawsuit. Chevy needs to be held accountable. Our family is lucky to be here. We will never purchase another chevy vehicle again.

Filed Nov 18, 2012 · Brakes · 187,000 miles · NJ

Steel brake lines along rear differential corroded and failed resulting in loss of brake fluid and braking actions.

Filed Nov 18, 2012 · Brakes · 194,000 miles · NJ

Steel brake line along right rear frame member corroded and failed resulting in loss of brake fluid and braking action. Inspection of other steel brake lines show extensive corrosion, drawing reasonable conclusion that other lines will fail. All steel brake lines need to be replaced to make vehicle safe to drive.

Filed Aug 26, 2012 · Brakes · 143,000 miles · PA

I was traveling down a city street in philadelphia taking my young kids to daycare, when I had to come to an abrupt stop to avoid a vehicle making an illegal u-turn. The truck would not stop the brake pedal went to the floor then slowly brought the vehicle to a stop. I had the truck towed into a repair facility and was told by the mechanic my suburban was the third in two day period to come in with ruptured brake lines due to corrosion. This matter needs to be addressed before someone is seriously hurt or killed. I just arrived home a week prior from vacationing with my entire family in this vehicle. My vehicle has been routinely checked and serviced by bryner chevy in jenkin town pa. I was never informed my brake lines were corroded.

Filed May 31, 2012 · Brakes · 149,700 miles · VA

My husband was backing our suburban down the driveway (a hill) when he completely lost braking. Pedal went to the floor and vehicle wasn't slowing. Emergency brake was ineffective. He turned into a bush at the bottom of the hill and ran it over, and that plus level road slowed him enough that he was able to stop and drive back up the driveway. There is a trail of brake fluid all the way up on the left side. Front brake lines were replaced 2-1/2 years ago due to corrosion.

Filed May 30, 2012 · Brakes · 186,000 miles · MD

The brake line on the driver side has corroded and caused a loss of brake fluid. As a result, the vehicle has lost significant braking ability. Upon examination of the other lines, it is apparent that corrosion has affected all visible brake lines. The metal has begun to flake off on all the lines due to corrosion. There is a visible leak in the brake line, below the driver side passenger door. The vehicle is not drivable in this condition.

Filed May 17, 2012 · Brakes · 74,480 miles · NY

I was traveling at 40 MPH when traffic stopped ahead. Applied brakes but brake pedal depressed to the floor with only very minor braking. Avoided accident by using emergency brake and swerving on to the right shoulder. There was no warning on the instrument panel of low brake fluid, lack of braking capacity or any other pending brake malfunction. After getting vehicle safely home a visual inspection revealed a major loss of brake fluid from the master cylinder and brake fluid leaking from above the vehicle frame, below the drivers side floor board. Major corrosion has occurred in the vicinity of the leak. Although this is a 2000 vehicle, it only has 74,480 mile of use. An internet search reveals that an the federal safety agency action number : ea11001 has been established for similar complaints.

Filed Oct 30, 2010 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · WI

Have had issues with anti lock brakes on 2000 chevy suburban. Twice have had it in for service for low speed antilock brake failure. 10/27/2010 brakes failed at 50 MPH and resulted in crash. Investigation thus far shows no faults on system computer and mechanic has been unable to duplicate incident. Weather at time of incident was light mist and road was not slippery.

Filed Aug 21, 2007 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · TX

Emergency brake failure,went to have suburban inspected ,had no brakes ,had brake pads and both drums replaced,never even used emergency brake once since I owned the vehicle since 2001.

Filed Sep 8, 2006 · Brakes · 97,000 miles · TX

Emergency brake failure on my 2000 chevrolet suburban , I never used it, inspection time came and I spent eight hundred dollars getting brake fixed. Bad e-brake design on tahoe and suburbans, need to have recall gm.