1999 GMC Suburban brakes problems

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · MI

While driving at low speeds or coming to stop the ABS seems to engage and cause erratic stopping and even hard stopping at times. The brake pedal kicks back and is hard to press down and stopping is very difficult.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Brakes · 114,059 miles · IL

Complete loss of brakes coming up to a stoplight in moderate traffic. Widespread heavy corrosion/deterioration of brake lines resulted in rupture of brake line over left rear wheel. Emergency/park brake used to avoid accident. Clearly a materials defect in the brake system, in my opinion.

Filed Nov 4, 2013 · Brakes · 104,000 miles · MD · crash

While attempting to stop in a business parking lot, brake pedal unexpectedly went to floor, vehicle ran over curb/stop, damaging suspension. Cause of incident was determined to be a ruptured metal brake line, caused by severe corrosion. A second line was found to have small pin hole, which had not yet ruptured, but could have failed at anytime.

Filed Dec 21, 2009 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. While driving approximately 15 MPH the anti lock braking light illuminated and shut off the anti lock brake system. Two years ago the failure occurred intermittently and is currently more frequent. The dealer replaced the speed sensor hubs prior to the recall at the owners expense. The dealer also diagnosed the failure on 12 18 09 and stated that the speed sensors needed to be cleaned and resealed. The dealer confirmed that recall # 05068 is directly related to the failure; however, the VIN is not a part of the recall. The contact was quoted $300 to repair the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2009 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · MD

Brake lines rusting through; lost rear brakes first time (early 2008) and I had 2 brake lines manufactured that were of higher quality than original; this time lost front brakes - metal line started leaking rapidly; now have to replace all remaining brake lines to feel safe. Suburban 2500.

Filed Apr 24, 2009 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. While driving at low speeds ranging from approximately 20 to 25 MPH and braking, the antilock brake system engaged. The failure has become progressively worse and increased his stopping distance. The failure occurred intermittently for one year and has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. While driving approximately 5 MPH on normal road conditions, the antilock brake system engaged without assistance. The failure occurred sporadically. In addition, the stopping distance would increase during braking. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated that the ABS sensor failed. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,000. Updated 04/15/09. *lj updated 04/16/09.

Filed Jan 27, 2009 · Brakes · 15,070 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. The contact experienced ABS failure while driving 10 MPH. He stated that the ABS activates even when the road conditions are not slippery due to rain or ice. The ABS engages itself whenever the vehicle is coming to a stop on dry pavement, which increases the stopping distance. He has not taken the vehicle to be inspected; however, he called the manufacturer and was informed that there was a recall that did not include his vehicle. The federal safety agency campaign id number was not located in the federal safety agency database. The vehicle has not yet been repaired and the contact believes that it should be included in the gmc issued recall. The current and failure mileages were 15,070. Updated 02/24/09. *lj updated 02/24/09.

Filed Oct 10, 2008 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · IL · crash

We own a 1999 gmc suburban . We are the original owners of this vehicle which has never (til this time) been in a crash. On perfectly dry pavement, the brakes malfunction while coming to a stop. It sounds and feel like the antilock brakes are pulsating and greatly reduces my braking capability which is extremely dangerous. This occurs while coming to a stop from a speed of approximately 5-10 MPH. I respectfully request that an immediate repair be performed and be paid for by gm as quickly as possible. Kindly contact me as soon as possible as we transport our children and other adults on many occasions. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Brakes · 92,500 miles · NJ · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc suburban. While driving 1-5 MPH, the ABS activated without cause or warning when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the stopping distance increased. On another occasion, while driving 2 MPH, the contact's wife depressed the brake pedal and the ABS activated without warning and crashed into another vehicle. As of december 17, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The failure mileage was 92,500 and current mileage was 93,000. Updated 03/14/08. *lj there was damage to either vehicle, no information was exchanged.