While applying brakes pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced brake system.
1999 GMC Suburban brakes complaints
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On 4 separate occassions consumer has had to take vehicle in for excessive grinding noise from rear brakes when coming to a stop, also there was leaking proportioning valve that caused premature wear to rear brakes.
Inboard pads wore down to metal while outboard pads with ware detectors not worn down. First set gone at 14,000 second set at 32,000. Calipers seem to hang-up and overheat rotors.
When applying brakes vehicle pulls to right or left, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Vehicle pulls to one direction upon braking...dealer has been unable to assertain the problem.they have called a service representative from gmc from the northeast region office and he is unable to located the problem..this has been going on since july'00.the vehicle is now at the dealer( 7th time) and gmc is working in conjuction with their engineers to make repairs.they keep on blaming firestone (tires) for all the trouble.*ak (tiresize: 245r17)( dot number: tire size: 245r17 )
Consumer's car was pulling to right and braking to left. Took to dealer, and and they aligned front end, and did repairs on brakes and knuckles. *ak the steering wheel wobbles when the vehicle comes to a stop. There was wind noise from right side of the vehicle. The engine idles rough due to dirty injectors. The vehicle vibrates at speeds of 80-90 MPH due to bent wheel. The vehicle would not start due to a weak battery. The steering moans when turning due to failure of evo sensor on steering column.
Brakes are unable to be repaired, have had 3 complete sets. Still not fixed.
As of today, this is the 3rd time I am getting the brakes changed on this vehicle. There is no excessive downhill driving that I do to cause excessive wear on the brakes.
Brake problem is ongoing problem,dealer admits problem, states unable to fix. Now refuses to cover . Also pulls left & right when braking. Unsafe brake system since late 90's .manufactures should be made to change system out free. You shouldn't need new pads at every oil change.
Had panic stop- brake pedal went to floor would not skid tires and did not activate ABS.
Severe brake pull that has not been corrected, resulting in dangerous situation. Brake assembly has been replace 3 times. Both dealer and manufacturer now refuse to take further efforts to correct this problem.
Disc brake rotors were warped. There was a lot of wobbling in steering wheel after applying brakes. Took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic that front disc brakes were warped badly & needed to be replaced.
Reported to local dealer, they cannot fix unless we bring in when wet. Vehicle still under warranty. Abs locks up when wet and backing up. (dot number: n/a tiresize: n/a)
I have had 3 sets of brakes. Now they are worn again, 32,000 miles, with cracked rotors. Dealer will not fix.
Consumer noticed high pitched whistle from the air vents, dealer found problem to be caused by a small bladder in the air conditioning unit which once removed is almost impossible to replace correctly.
I have tried to resolve this with san bernadino gmc and inland valley gmc. No satisfaction yet. Brakes go out on an average of 5000-6000 miles. Now, gmc will not warranty them any longer because of my problems. Steering wheel noise has got better but not fixed yet. Had this since I have had the vehicle. Vibrating in rear end, occures after warm. Continouse problem.
Brake pads are lasting about 3000 miles the pulling to the left or right when brakes are applied. Or brakes do not work at all.
When brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the left, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle. *ak still the rear brakes do not hold and left front brakes lock up causing vehicle to pull to the left.
We have reported excessive brake wear and pulling to the manufacturer. When brakes are applied, vehicle pulls sharply to left lane. Dealer has replaced pads and rotors and calipers six times in 10,000 miles. Other owners are experiencing same problems. Manufacturer rep says to just pull harder on steering wheel. We have also contacted better business bureau for buyback. Gm service managers tell us this is manufacturing problem and cannot be corrected.
Rear axle fell off of the vehicle while driving on a major freeway. When the axle fell off we lost complete braking capability. The vehicle was just released to us from the dealership for repairs to the same parts under warranty. This was the fifth time it was repaired under warranty for the same parts that failed.
Every time vehicle is driven with the headlights on, headlights flicker on and go off. Vehicle has been taken to the dealership four times in a six-month period. Dealer was not able to fix the problem. Also, doors are warped/engine runs rough/replaced differential/brakes are locking up.
Abs brakes are locking up in wet conditions, and front brakes have completely worn out within 10,000 miles. Owner has taken in vehicle 5 times to 2 different dealers, but problem still exists. *ak
While driving and applying brakes, vehicle pulled either right or left. Contacted dealer and manufacturer, and they were not able to help. This has happened five times.
While driving experienced problems with ABS brakes and master cylinder .
Intermittently when the brakes are applied under normal conditions vehicle pulls either to the left or right. Dealer has attempted to correct the problem. Manufacturer has been notified, and agreed to trade vehicle back under the lemon law. *ak
Vehicle has defective transmission/ engine, transaxle,ring and pinion,gear/engine bearing/brake booster/ front brake pads and calipers,and suspension.consumer feels vehicle was poorly manufactured, especially when pulling trailor or with load. Please provide further information.
Applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. No pulsing action, no braking. Struck two veh in front of me.
My suburban is experiencing loss of brakes. This is an intermittent problem that has happened 2 times. There is complete loss of all brake power/pressure when this happens. It has bee reported through internet bulletin boards this has happened on more than one vehicle. The gmc corp. Will not replace any parts to fix the problem since it will not fail when brought to the dealer.
Whenever t ABS brakes wer applied, vehicle would be pulling to the right. Had taken vehicle to dealer & the mechanic swapped the rotors & the tires. Also the right front calipers were swapped.
Rotors were turned repeatedly. We saved the old ones incase they were metallurgically defective. The oil leaked occurred when towing was planned. Gmc has offered to repurchase the vehicle. The A/C turnes on and off, but I forgot when the leak was fixed.
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