Suzuki Grand Vitara grinding brakes problems

Filed Oct 1, 2013 · Brakes, Suspension · 1,000 miles · CA

We purchased a 2006 suzuki grand vitara luxury in 2006. We had the car about 6 months and noticed the back tires were wearing faster than normal, also there was this grinding sound when you brake, it was sporadic. From 2006 till 2012 we were given dozens of reasons why and solutions for a cost, none of them fixed the problem. The last complaint in 2012 we refused to leave the dealership (one of the two in northern california that would still allow you to bring in a suzuki) until we were given a answer, we were told it is a inherent problem with the car and there is nothing that could be done? Over the years the brakes have been checked so much I cant count. Is it the esp system? As time has passed it has only gotten louder. We don't know where else to turn, we just want a answer! Suzuki knows what it is and they are not telling anyone, this is not only irresponsible it is potentially dangerous.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated the federal safety agency campaign number 11v055000 electrical system repair was performed; however, the failure was not corrected. The steering wheel made a loud squeaking and rattle noise while making a left or right turn. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic for inspection, which located the failure at the tension control pulley. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Steering · 98,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, she would hear a loud squeaking noise. Also when she made turns at low speeds, the noise gets louder. The vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 90,000 miles · WA

Brake pedal goes almost all the way to the floor before engaging and at times there is a grinding noise from the front of the vehicle. When I took it to get the brakes checked, the pads were fine, but one of the calipers was misaligned. When I took the suzuki grand vitara in to get the recalled power steering tensioner pulley replaced, and for servicing, they loaned me a vehicle. I almost went though the windshield with the functional brakes of the loaner, actually any brakes on any other vehicle I drive. It almost feels as if the brake pedal will go all the way to the floor. I have had to use my automatic transmission gears to slow the vehicle down. Brake shoes, pads whatever they are called are fine. The dealership doesn't think that safety is a concern. Also, I might add that the replaced power steering tensioner pulley now creates a severe knocking noise in the engine (that did not exist prior to the replacement). I have returned to the dealer 4 times to repair ... Apparently, suzuki has also issued another technical bulletin to decrease the knocking, but it is still there!

Filed Jan 2, 2010 · Brakes, Tires · 12,000 miles · SC

Excessive tire wear on 2006 suzuki grand vitara. I have had to replace my tires on my vehicle four times in three years and all suzuki will say is it is an alignment problem and a wear problem and they are not responsible for it. I have spent more money on tires in the last three years for this vehicle than I can afford. And my tires keep going bald within 12k miles or less and I have put three different types of tires on the vehicle. There are several blogs about this problem but suzuki refuses to acknowledge that there is a problem with the vehicle and not the tires. How many times does it take to rotate tires and get alignments on a normal working vehicle it should not have tires wearing out to bald and threadbare before a 3k mile rotation is done on them. Vehicle also skids on wet roads and alignments keep going out on vehicle and cannot be adjusted any more. Also if vehicle is not driven for a few days brakes squeal when first starting to drive vehicle. Mechanics said brakes are fine but continue to have this problem. Please look into this problem and help us folks that can't afford to keep replacing tires every time we turn around.

Filed Oct 27, 2008 · Brakes · 2,250 miles · WA

Spongy brake pedal and grinding from front right of vehicle. Dealership states that this is normal. Yet when I drive my 07 kia I almost send myself through the windshield everytime I press on the brakes (same thing applies when I drive my 1988 c2500) because I'm so use to having to hit the brakes hard and multiple times. I'm sure this isn't normal. The dealership doesn't think that safety is a concern.

Filed Jan 31, 2008 · Brakes · 31,734 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that the brakes made a grinding noise and the brake adjustment pin in the rear driver side wheel was loose. The spring that held the wheel in place failed, which allowed it to move freely inside the brake drum. The spring flipped up and caused the brake shoe, drum, and braking kit to fail. Prior to the failure, aamco inspected the rear and front brakes and stated that they were 50% worn. The contact placed the wheel back on the vehicle and drove approximately six blocks when he heard the noise. The contact took the vehicle back to aamco because the grinding noise became very loud. Aamco stated that the failure was not caused by the inspection. The contact called suzuki's customer service line to find out if the failure was common. Suzuki stated that no one could talk to their technical department unless they were a dealer. The contact notified the suzuki dealer so that they could call the manufacturer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 31,734.

Filed May 3, 2007 · Brakes · 2,491 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that the brakes produced a loud scrubbing and squeaking noise when traveling 45 MPH. She took the vehicle to the dealer more than three times to have the failure repaired, but it recurred. The dealer stated that there were no failures with the vehicle ,and it was not included in a recall. The current mileage, VIN and engine size was unknown. The failure mileage was 2,491.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Brakes, Seat belts · 25,000 miles · PA

Brakes squealed excessively and cost a mint to have replaced. (had to have two sets bought to get this to stop and rotors machined within 1 yr of purchase) right seat belt locks excessively and only way to unlock is to undo the connection.

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · IL

Brakes produce a grinding noise.