I purchased a 2000 chevrolet suburban new in july of 2000. Within 2 years of purchase the emergency brake would not hold very well. Living in houston, texas. This seemed odd since the emergency brake was rarely used. I noticed it gradually getting worse. In august of 2005 we moved to a part of texas with hills and needed the parking brake, but it would not hold even if fully depressed. Repairs at the chevrolet dealer totaled $485 plus tax. How could the lining, rotors, shoes, and retainers of the parking brake need replacing if the brake just holds the vehicle in place when and if used? This seems like a defect to me.
2000 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated parking brake was not working. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where adjustments were made to the parking brake. The adjustments made to parking brake did not repair the vehicle. Additionally, the check engine light came on intermittently. The dealership looked at the front end of the vehicle and stated there was nothing wrong. *ak updated 01/25/06.
Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. This vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.
For the second year in a row my 2000 chevrolet suburban has failed the texas safety inspection because the parking brake failed. A chevrolet dealership repaired it last year and it failed again. I have been told the brake has to be used regularly to keep it working and was charged for the repair. There are no instructions in the manual stating this.
2000 chevy suburban. Anti-lock brakes activating under dry normal conditions causing longer stopping distances. Investigated the federal safety agency website and found future recall notice relating to this condition. Presented vehicle to dealer to fix problem. Dealer performed recommended fix, but this did not remedy condition, in fact it may have exacerbated the problem. Dealers only recommended solution was to replace the front wheel hubs containing the anti-lock sensors at a cost of $850. Dealer indicated that it has had to replaced numerous hubs for the exact same problem on theses vehicles and that chevy has not taken responsibility for any of these services under warranty or recall status.
Abs would improperly engage when apply brakes at speeds of 5-7 MPH causing longer braking distances.
I took my 2000 suburban to the garage before leaving on vacation in june of 2004 both back rotors needed replaced. Both were so rusted they couldn't be machined. They had to be replaced. Then in july of 2005 before going on vacation both front rotors were rusted. They must be replaced also. Because of the rotors being so rusted it caused the back brakes to become worn out and now they need to be replaced also. You spend over $35,000 dollars on a vehicle so you can be safe and have a safe vacation and before you leave it costs you hundreds of dollars. You would think that for the price you spend on these vehicles, that the company could at least use metal that would not rust and fall apart within 50,000 miles.
Hard stopping on my 2000 suburban 2500 4x4, felt like you were not going to get stopped, there was a very soft brake pedal and normal stopping distance was increased dramatically. Inspecting the brakes & rotors revealed extreme rust on inside of rotor and only a fraction of the brake pad was contacting the rotor. I replaced all 4 rotors & brake pads which corrected the problem. I still have all of the defective parts.
Dt: the consumer stated the ABS did work. On friday 7-15-05 three deer ran out in front of her and she slammed on her brakes and the car skidded. This has happened in the past. The ABS kicks in when she comes to a stop. No lights come one. She did take it to a dealer and no codes displayed. The consumer saw on t.v. About a possible recall on the ABS. She noticed problems with the ABS when she bought the car but it has became progressively worse. It does not matter what speed she is going, it has happened when she was going 55, 35, 15 and other speeds. It occurs during normal braking and emergency braking. The pedal goes all the way to the floor.
Consumer states: the power steering and brakes went out immediately, not forewarned. It was raining. *ak a new power steering pump was replaced as well as as the hydro-boost power brake booster and the serpentine belt had to be replaced.
2000 cherolet suburban at slow speeds when braking the ABS is activated, which increases my stopping distance. This creates the possibility of hit something or more importantly someone.
2000 chevrolet suburban emergency brake shoes had ruined the rotors.*mr
Abs/brake light illuminates intermittently. Dealer says brake control module must be replaced at cost of $1100. This is a potential safety issue and should be covered by warranty in my opinion as the ABS system is inoperable when the light is on. I almost wrecked driving in rain on june 7, 2004 when applying brakes and rear locked up - not realizing ABS was not operable.
Dt: about on 4/1/05 there was a problem when driving at low speeds, brakes made a growling sound, and didn't grab. Extended stopping distance is required. Brakes have been inspected twice by firestone and once by dealer. All tests showed no reason for problem. Upon reporting the problem to dealer, they reported they weren't aware of the problem.
We experienced problems with the brakes on our 2000 suburban last fall and took it in for work. We were told the rear rotors were completely rusted and would need replacement, and the front rotors required significant machining to repair. The brakes still weren't right, and we noticed the antilocks were kicking in even on slow dry stops. The dealer discovered the antilock unit was defective and replaced it. We've begun noticing 'grabbiness' in the brakes and took it back in. After only 10,000 miles since putting new rear rotors on, we again need new rotors. The first time we were told trucks from the northeast (we bought it at an upstate ny dealer) always needed new rotors because of all the salt. The truck has maybe been in ny for 20% of its lifespan. This most recent time we were asked if we had been trailing a boat in the outer banks. We were charged $800 the first time to repair this and now, 10,000 miles later we're being charged another $1200.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) traction control module failure.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) traction control module failure.
The parking brake shoe was coming loose and gouging into the rotor and also the backer plates rusted away. *sc
Recently purchased this vehicle used. When stopping and approaching 5-10 MPH the anti-lock braking activates and causes a "skid" even on dry pavement.
2000 chev suburban parking brakes lost effectiveness about 40000 miles. At 79550 miles all pads, rotors and parking brake linings were replaced. Very similar to many other complaints to the federal safety agency. One side lining was good, the other gone. One rear rotor could have been resurfaces, the other very bad. Good life for service brakes. Very poor life for seldom used parking brakes.
I bought the vehicle from a private seller and soon found that the parking brake pedal would go to the floor with no resistance and would not hold the vehicle on even the slightest grade with the transmission in neutral. The parking brake shoes were worn down to the metal and one of the parking brake drums was deeply gouged. The shoes and one rotor was replaced, which allowed the vehicle to pass state inspection, but now the pedal goes to the floor again and the parking brake does not hold. It is due to be inspected in september and probably will not pass without another $500.00 in repairs. I have not driven the vehicle with the parking brake on. I have found through internet research that this is a very common problem with this parking brake system and feel that gm should fix this problem. I have the old rotor but not the shoes.
I was recently informed by mechanic as I took my vehicle in for inspection that it could not be passed due to "emergency brake" issue. I do not use my emergency brake yet the rear rotors and brake shoes have worn beyond use. I was also informed by the mechanic that 3 out of 4 of their customers who own the same make/model of vehicle (2000 chev suburban) have had the same problem. Although I am not aware of any "safety recall" I am curious to know if any others have complained. Because I was not aware that my brakes were wearing, this could have possibly resulted in an accident when I may have needed to use them. Also informed that the brake issue could cause poor fuel efficiency. Not good in this day & time (gas is too expensive.). Any help/info you could advise at this point is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help. /tm.
Within 55,000 miles the rear brake pads have worn out twice. The front pads, which should wear more quickly, show little wear and are still the factory original. This causes reduced braking.
I am the orignal owner of a 2000 chevy suburban. I have religously taken the truck in for service every 3,000 miles to mac haik chevrolet in houston where I bought the vehicle. I brought the truck in for an inspection and was told there was an inherant problem with the emergency brakes on all 2000 suburbans and that it would be $200 to get the truck to pass inspection. I cannot remember ever using the emergency brake so it cannot be from over use. I then read that those whom do have the problem fixed say it lasts for only a 1,000 miles or so. If it is a design failure own up to it and fix it once and for all before someone gets hurt. If not when you sell the vehicle tell the prospective buyer the emergency brakes do not work and we have not figured out how to fix them.
I have a chevrolet suburban 2000 k1500. My rear brakes the dust plates rustthrough and large parts of the plate are missing.should these dust plate rust and break in only four years?
Purchased 2000 suburban used in 2002 with 37k miles. I have replaced the rear brakes and emergency brakes 2 times and is needing replaced again at 80k miles. Dealer is unwilling to concede problem with design or components and just says it is the nature of some vehicles and they have some customers that have to replace there brakes and emergency brakes every 15k. This is unacceptable and dangerous. I am frustrated at spending $700 every few thousand miles, and am looking at switching back to japanese brands!!!
I have had problems since day one on this suburban. Most recently the two above. I checked the warranty work that was done on my suburban and it was over a page of claims. I just cannot remember the dates the items I checked occured. The fuel pump problem was long in the coming, they just didn't know what the problem was. I spent outside of warranty hundreds of dollars on the fuel system. This left us stranded 3 times! This last time cost me $765. Today, the ABS sytem died. They say it's going to cost me close to a $1000 to repair. I purchased the suburban because it was safe to carry my wife and 7 kids. So far, we have been stuck on the road, lost vacation time and just can't feel safe anymore. Now I don't have brakes. Thanks for letting me vent. Kent dold
I am the original owner of a 2000 chevy suburban. I keep it well maintained with proper service. On nov 1, 2003 I engaged my parking brake on an incline, I left the car for approx. 90 seconds and my passengers stayed in the car. When the passenger driver turned off the engine to follow me, the car swiftly rolled down the hill, jumped the curb and hit utility boxes and a house. The passengers experienced minor back pains. The accident could have been much worse if people were outside and in the path of the car. Upon research, I have found many complaintsabout the emergency brake system on the suburban's. What is the emgerency brake for, it not to hold the car.
I am the original owner of a 2000 chevrolet suburban purchased from mac haik chevrolet in houston. I have complained about the inability of the parking brake to hold the vehicle in my driveway, and have had the rear pads/shoes replaced and the brakes adjusted more than once. Each repair seems to last a few thousand miles so I gave up returning to the dealer for repair. However, I have been informed that the vehicle will not pass a safety inspection required in texas and do not feel that I should have to pay to have this repaired now that I have learned that there is a tsb that addresses this concern (02-05-26-002a-(01/28/2003). I am requesting that this issue be researched more thoroughly. If more drivers actually used their parking brakes on a regular basis this would be more commonly reported.
Parking brake didn't work when vehicle was new. Adjusted during warranty but only moderately better. The parking brake won't hold vehicle on level ground with transmission in drive with brakes were applied. It's a serious design issue. The dealer wants $200+ to adjust again but this won't solve the problem.
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