GMC Suburban pulling problems

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 1, 2003 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · FL

The consumer routinely inspected the brakes in 11/02 and found no problems. On 06/03, while driving the consumer noticed the vehicle was pulling to the right. Upon inspection of brakes, the consumer discovered the left and right outside brake pads had a "chunk" missing. *ak the front outside pads on the passenger side separated from the metal shoe due to rivet hole wear, and had fallen apart in the consumers hands and the pads were not worn out. *scc

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 Jul 29, 2002 · Brakes · WA

When brakes are applied vehicle pulls dramatically to the left into oncoming traffic. Vehicle has been checked by dealer 14 times. Vehicle will pull to the left or right after dealer serviced vehicle.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Suspension · TX

We purchased this suburban new. Out of the dealer's lot the vehicle pulled right, and vibrated at a magnitude that interfered with normal steering at speeds between 55 and 70 MPH. I have taken this vehicle back to the dealer five times, counting tomorrow. The first time I returned the car a representitive of mac haik told me "the pull (to the right) is a safety feature". I am in contact with other owners of 2000 suburbans who have worse problems involving the front end of the vehicle. Some have been forced to change tires due to wear within 10,000 miles. Tomorrpow I will, again, take this vehicle to mac haik chevrolet for repairs. I have also contacted thomas gottschalic, evp and general counsel ,general motors, with details on this problem. Thanks for your help, byron dunn

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 May 2, 2001 · Brakes · FL

The brakes lock up at the slightest pressure. Seems to be worse when first starting out with vehicle cold or when the roads are wet, but occurs at anytime while trying to brake. When the brake is applied it pulls to the right and also the brakes lock up, the tires skid, and you hear a humming noise coming from something. (obviously in the braking component somewhere) I have taken it to a gmc dealership 3 times but they have failed to solve the problem. They say they can't duplicate the problem and can't find any problem with the brakes. I asked them specifically to drive the vehicle, especially one day while it was in their care and it was raining since it locks up more when wet. But I question whether they even drove it. I took it to an independent brake/tire center and they replaced the front brake pads checked the rear brakes and said I had a real axle seal leaking which was leaking on the rear brake shoes and probably causing the locking problem. So the next day I returned the vehicle to the dealership again who repaired the rear axle seal leak but denied again there was any problem with the brakes locking up. But they continue to do so, very dangerously I might add. The problem seems to be getting worse.today 5/2/01 the brakes locked and I almost slid right through a stop sign. What can I do now?

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 Mar 2, 2001 · Airbags, Steering · CA · crash

Steering would pull to right. Took vehicle to dealership and mechanic repaired it, but currently vehicle was pulling to left. Steering sensor was replaced. Had an accident due to steering problem. Steering went right, and vehicle hit curb. Then, spun around, backwards. Air bags did not deploy. Vehicle went across 4 lanes. Axle broke , and vehicle tumbled down a hill.