1995 GMC Suburban brakes problems

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Brakes · MN

This is a 2500 suburban and the front disc brakes wear out every 11,000 miles. The rear drum brakes did not wear out until 137,000 miles, and that was only after I had the brake combination valve changed according to tsb #99-05-24-001a which was issued by gm to correct this problem. Until I located this tsb, I just kept being told that the 3/4 ton suburbans all go through front brakes very quickly. I was told this at several garages and several dealers. I feel this is a defect in the vehicle and not wearing out the rear brakes until the proportioning valve was replaced (which I paid $256. For) demonstrates that the wrong proportioning valve was installed in this vehicle. I would like to report this and find out if I have any recourse in getting reimbursed for my expenses. I am not aware of any recall on this vehicle for the brakes. Thank you.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · ID

Ignition system failed twice. When this happens the transmission does not shift properly, and remains in 2nd gear. The speedomoter doesn't work and the brakes lock up. The shift indicator light also goes out. I contacted two local gm dealers. Both machanics knew exactly what was wrong, as they have many come in larely with this same problem. They knew the exact price and time it takes to put the part in because they have done so many of them lately. In fact, one of the mechanics replied that he is surprised they haven't recalled this part yet. He's replaced so many of them.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Brakes · NY

Front brake rotor failure. Vehicle is equipped with composite rotors, which failed (cracked) at the junction of the rotor and hub. The vehicle has been servced at 3 mo. Intervales through out it's life with checks to undercarraige, brakes, tires and suspension. Service records can be provided. Gmc had been notified(req# 06116896) and I was told to contact a dealer for inspection. The dealer said this was a waste of time because the vehicle was out of warranty.

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Intermittent brake failure. Also, front calipers were replaced due to extensive wear. *ak

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Brakes · CA

No safety defect mentioned.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Brakes · CO

While driving could step on the brakes pedal and will it willmake noise, like grinding metal to metal. Front brakes pads had to be replaced every two months.

Filed Nov 30, 2000 · Brakes · MA

When applying ABS brakes on wet pavement pedal went to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.

Filed Nov 30, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Pressing on brakes vehicle pulled right & left. Brakes failed twice & gone straight to floor. Dealer replaced calipers /rotors/ master cylinder & anti-locking brake system. However, it kept reappearing. Couldn't find a remedy. They've been blaming it on other parts.

Filed Oct 31, 2000 · Brakes · OH

Gmc file no. Co1861475. No safety defect listed.

Filed Sep 20, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · NJ

While going down the road at 65mph vehicle will just shut off, and brakes/ steering locked up, took to dealer and they replaced the injection pump five times, and now the problem was reoccurring again. *ak check the engine light came on, followed by loss of power and the dealer replaced injection pump, module on the pump, waste gate module but all were just bad guess.