1999 GMC Suburban: pulls to one side

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Steering · 63,000 miles · ID

Steering pulled to the right. No impact reported. *ak steering would pull to the right without warning. Vehicle was serviced several times while under warranty. Consumer located a technical service bulletin related to the problem.

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Tires · CA

Tires maintained properly. When towing 8000 lb. Vacation trailer, 80 lbs. Rear, 50 lbs. Front. (mfgr. Spec.). Wheels equipped with tire sentry monitoring system which sound an alamr and blinking light on dash if tire pressure is lower than factory setting. While traveling south on hwy. 1999 near bakersfield, ca on a hot july afternoon (103 degrees) while towing 8000 lb trailer at freeway speed, the left rear suburban tire suddenly began viberating viloently, started to flap, lost tread and the blowout (this all happend very quickly). - submitted claim for tire and damage to vehicle to firestone and was the claim was denied. They said the tire had been operated for an unknow period of time with insufficient air pressure to carry load (this is not true) and that the failure did not result from a defect in either materials or workmanship. Point of interest: the suburban has been pulling to the right and I was going to have it aligned, however I replaced all 4 tires with michilins and now the truck does not pull to the right. I since have had the blowntire inspected by a tire dealer and they felt the tire was defective. - my next step is small claims court - however today I see there is a class action lawsuit against firestone on this very tire.

Filed Jul 30, 2002 · Brakes · NJ

Vehicle pulls left and right when brakes are applied. It has caused vehicle to run light, and there was extended stopping distance. Problem has gotten worse each time after being fixed. Also, brake pads contiinued to have excessive wear, reason unknown. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.

Filed May 3, 2001 · Brakes · IN

Suburban purchased and driven without trouble until 4-99. Taken to ray skillman dealership with notation that the vehicle pulls right when braking. Dealer replaced both front rotors and both front brake pads. Car initially improved but with progressive return of problem. Taken to bill estes dealership, 4105 west 96th street, indianapolis, indiana, 46268 (phone 317‑872‑3315) the next five times for repair of problem. On 6 oct 2000, with 50,299 miles (still under extended factory waranty), the estes shop documented the brake problem. The car would, and still does, change lanes to the right--one lane in 3 seconds at mild to moderate braking at 50 MPH. Estes r&r both front caliper assemblies, brake fluid, caliper assemblies, and hoses. Didn't work. Taken back to estes on 27 october 2000. Problem again documented. Estes replaced brke valve combination. Didn't work. Taken back to estes 11 december 2000. Problem again documented by shop. Estes replaced both rotors and pads. Didn't work. Car next taken to estes on 7 march 2001 (58,231 miles) and problem again documented by repair shop. Estes replaced the brake pads on the front. Didn't work. Car taken back for repair of the same ongoing problem on 16 march 2001 with 58,514 miles. Problem again documented by repair shop. Estes r&r front right caliper assembly. "caliper boot split see pat on time to be flagged for 304 bled 4wal ABS brakes resurfaced rear drums, sanded & serviced. Rear shoes corrected . Caliper to knuckle clearance replaced. Right front caliper swatted. Pads lt to rt sides. Didn't work. Car still pulls to right with braking, but worse now. Car taken into estes on 18 april 2001 with 60,005 miles (had less than 60,000 of course when appointment was made, but delayed). Estes documented brake pull. No charge. Brakes and front suspension. Veg has brake drift to the right. Karl has talk to cust and explain the problem. I am the customer and karl said that they didn't have a clue .

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Suspension · NY

The vehicle pulls to the left while braking causing the consumer to constantly have to correct the vehicle to the right, the dealer has been unable to correct the problem. Nlm

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Brakes · CA

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.

Filed Aug 18, 2000 · Brakes · MO

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.

Filed Aug 1, 2000 · Brakes · OH

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.

Filed Dec 21, 1999 · Suspension · CA

Although this cannot be considered a failure, it should be considered a safety issue based on the fact the vehicle had a severe pull to the left and could cause an accident.

Filed Dec 7, 1999 · Brakes · GA

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.

Filed Nov 18, 1999 · Brakes · NV

Ongoing problem with ABS system; whenever brakes are applied hard, they cause vehicle to wander. Dealer notified on two occasions, and problem cannot be resolved. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter before an accident occurs.

Filed Oct 21, 1999 · Suspension · LA

While driving at highway speeds vehicle will for a second, pull to the right or left. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.