I have a 1998 gmc suburban just purchased and I experienced the same problem described in recall #05v379000. Result was my wife slammed into the back of another car in our driveway. Damage was minimal but I sure don't want her driving this vehicle until it is fixed! I called gm and they said this year (1998) is not effected! Yeah, right!
1998 GMC Suburban brakes problems
29 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,393. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- typical mileage
- 88,393
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15
- Foundation components: disc3
- Foundation components: disc: rotor2
- Antilock2
- Power assist: vacuum1
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: drum: drum1
- Foundation components: drum1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Suburban brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 GMC Suburban brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Recall number 98V033000 · Recall details
What 1998 GMC Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated at speeds below 10 MPH, the ABS would pump and grab. As a result, the brake pedal needed excessive pressure to stop. The dealership determined the driver side front hub and bearing needed to be replaced. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The consumer was informed the ABS sensors needed to be replaced. Updated 03/17/06. 8jb
Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN and the model year. The contact repaired the vehicle at her own expense.
Abs locked at low speeds.
Dt: the consumer stated that the ABS locked up at low speeds. The consumer stated that this happens every time she slowed down. The problem would occur at 10 MPH and slower when pulling into parking spots. There was a recall on this for other gmc vehicles. Recall campaign #05v379000; anti-lock. The manufacturer had been contacted. The dealer was called but they have no information on the recall yet. *jb (11/17/05) the consumer stated that she almost went through the store window as a result of this problem.
Brakes do not stop the vehicle properly.
Crash
Consumer request for reimbursement of repairs on gmc 1998 suburban. *bf the consumer learned of a recall regarding the rotors, however the dealer informed the consumer the recall was only for c type trucks not k and the only difference being a c is a two wheel drive and the k type is four-wheel drive.
While applying the brake pedal the brakes failed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion. This information was provided helen's boy friend erick wunk.*ak front passenger brake rotor separated from lug bolt hub. Drivers side rotter also ready to separate. Gmc recalled this part but not for the serial number of the consumers vehicle. Consumer replaced parts at his own expense. Consumer states that if this incident happened while driving at a high rate of speed he would have loss control of the vehicle.
Rotors on 4wd sububan rusted out at the weld between the cast rim and the stamped steel interwheel. The stamped part has the lug holes, the cast rim is the what the brake pads grip.
Questions about the 1998 GMC Suburban brakes
Does the 1998 GMC Suburban have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 GMC Suburban, 29% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1998 GMC Suburban brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,393 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Suburban brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V033000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Suburban have bad brakes?
The GMC Suburban model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (276 complaints), 1993 (162 complaints) and 1999 (123 complaints).
Other 1998 GMC Suburban problems
Visibility 17Electrical 16Transmission 15Tires 11Steering 7Engine 5Fuel system 5Seat belts 4Seats 3Body 2Locks 2Suspension 2Airbags 1Lights 1
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