2004 Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems

49 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 98,100. 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 49
of this car's complaints: 24%
typical mileage: 98,100
crashes: 5
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
5
Power assist: hydraulic
1
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components
1
Antilock: wheel speed sensor
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 19 ABS 8

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicReported February 8, 2005 · 77,411 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
Risk: If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463 and hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.

Recall number 05V043000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulicReported February 4, 2004 · 68,875 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
Risk: Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
Remedy: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463; or hummer at 1‑866‑486‑6376.

Recall number 04V045000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Hydraulic pump failresOpened April 30, 2004, closed February 28, 2005

Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.

EA04012

What 2004 Chevrolet Suburban owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 30, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Brake/abs light on and ecbm for abs not working no anti lock brake system and for the electrical vehicle has all kinds of electrical issues had to remove fuse to radio because of it going bonkers and it wouldn't turn off or down sounds like a fax machine or old school dial up internet sounds all the time and siren sounds were coming from radio and speakers only way to make it stop was to pull the fuse and have had to get multiple four wheel alignments because of steering and steering has to much play in it before suburban turns

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 270,000 miles · TX

The hydro booster is defective. The car triggers my breaks and makes noises make steering braking difficult. It happens everyfay throught the day while im driving

Filed May 23, 2019 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · WV

Abs breaks kicking in at low speed and not stopping almost wrecked several times

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Brakes · 192,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic). There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the brake booster system needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 192,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Brakes · 149,587 miles · MD · crash

While avoiding another vehicle I applied my brakes suddenly. The bake like connecting the ABS unit and the rear brakes failed due to corrosion/rust that was not observable due to the line being ran between the vehicles frame and body and gas tank. Although this location might have made for easy manufacturing it has LED to the line being in a location that cannot be visually inspected to prevent dangerous conditions from building up from lack of awareness. .

Filed Oct 9, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 93,267 miles · MD · crash

Total brake failure (vehicle has 95,387) miles) at 40 MPH in motion. Stabil-trac light indicated at the time of failure, service brake indicator on display information console. . Deployed 4wd low, dropped to lower gear and hit emergency brake to stop the vehicle on shoulder of road. Got out of vehicle saw brake fluid all over the skids and frame. Cause: towed to local shop indicated that brake lines on driver side and lines going to front wheel were completely rusty and "like paper". This was unsettling I don't live near saltwater but drive the vehicle a lot in winter. Had I been in a densely populated area, there certainly would have been loss of life. This vehicle weighs over 6000 lbs and no brakes is like to trying to stop a train. Please investigate similar failures as this failure in similar vehicles/any vehicle could cause loss of life.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Brakes · 133,282 miles · VA

2004 chevy suburban - sudden & complete loss of brake pressure at highway speed. Vehicle brakes were inspected in july through the va state inspection program - no issues found - today on 8/30/16 while exiting a freeway ramp at 60mph traffic came to sudden stop. When the service brake was applied in what would be considered a stab/emergency braking maneuver there was a complete and sudden loss of brake pressure - pedal went to floor without warning, brake would not pump up adequate enough to slow vehicle. I had to use a combination of parking brake application and utilizing the soft shoulder and ditch to stop the vehicle. The brake warning indicator (red) and service indicator did not illuminate until after the third or fourth application of the brake pedal. Suburban was towed. Causative factors = ruptured brake line.

Filed Aug 20, 2016 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · IL

Brake line (hard line) catastrophic failure. Unable to stop on coming to highway intersection using hydraulic brakes. Had to resort to applying parking brake to stop vehicle. On inspection main brake hydraulic line ruptured- fluid spewed on roadway and approximately 1/2 of fluid from master cylinder. Limited residual pressure from secondary was unable to stop vehicle without mechanical assist from parking brake.

Filed Feb 27, 2016 · Brakes · KY

Driving as normal attempt to stop and pedal went to the floor. No brakes. Coasted to stop luckily not traveling at high speed. Inspection revealed rusted through brake lines. And all fluid gone from master cylinder.

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet suburban. While driving 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes seized. The service brakes warning indicator illuminated after the brake failure. The contact stated that the emergency brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The contact also stated that brake fluid was leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines failed due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban brakes

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, 24% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 98,100 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban brakes?

Yes, 2 recalls: 05V043000, 04V045000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have bad brakes?

The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (581 complaints), 1993 (382 complaints) and 1999 (246 complaints).