Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 020525006A | 12/01/2002 | 020525006 | 10000749 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt | 03/28/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 98865020A | 09/01/1998 | 86-50-20 | 602774 | Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear, especially vehicles that have been used to tow a heavy load. *yc | 01/13/1999 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 020525006 | 01/01/2006 | 020525006B | 10000062 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 990524001A | 09/01/1999 | 990524001 | 608388 | Brake lead/pull and front brake wear. *mjs | 11/26/1999 |
| 990524001 | 06/01/1999 | 865020A | 606765 | Some cab chassis, crew cab, and pickup models may exhibit a brake lead / pull and front brake wear. *tt | 09/02/1999 |
| 98865020 | 04/01/1998 | 601128 | Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting expectations. *yc | 07/01/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA95026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/20/1995 | 09/20/2001 | POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE | 01I006000 | |
| Poor performance of abs brakes | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 3 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| I have replaced the brake pads, hoses and master cylinder. the rotors have been checked and rotated. problem still persists at my expense! none of this work was done under warranty. continuous problems with air conditioner. dealer could not find fault. i have spent several $'s fixing this issue. | |||
| 04/17/1996 | 5 | 07/01/1995 | |
| My brakes have been replaced 5 times in less than 5 years and only 43,000 miles, with the first time being at only 8179 miles! the dealership's excuse is that your vehicle has semi-metallic brake pads which will not last longer than 12,000 miles this is baloney! no vehicle should have to have its brakes replaced annually (or more)! | |||
| 12/14/1996 | 4 | 04/01/1995 | |
| The brakes fail to operate properly when applied as directed in the manual if the road surface is slippery for any reason. i have been involved in at least three crashes because the brakes release instead of pumping. the dealer sevice dept insists that the brakes were not properly engaged. that is hogwash! | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| No summary | |||
| 04/16/1995 | |||
| When driving the vehicle and putting foot on the brake to stop. the vehicle just continued to keep going without stopping. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/30/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Brake reservoir replaced due to leak. *yc | |||
| 4 | 09/20/1995 | ||
| Driver side rear brake locks up under moist or snow conditions causing abs not to work properly. | |||
| Brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/04/2007 | 120000 | 3 | 03/17/2006 |
| (1) have had to replace braking system 3 times in last 4 months (2) vehicle keeps pulling to the right and the anti-lock brakes have been activating for no reason (3)replaced rotors, calipers and brake pads 3 times in 4 months (4)when starting from start position brake calipers stay a little closed and eventually loosen up once the vehicles picks up speed. *jb | |||
| 12/08/2005 | 106900 | 1 | 08/01/1998 |
| Dt: the contact stated the abs activated at low speeds. the mechanic bled the brakes and replaced the brake pads. the abs activated while driving around a curve at less than 5 mph. the roads were icy, and the vehicle was in 4-wheel drive. the brakes locked, but the vehicle kept moving until it crashed into another vehicle that was parked. the abs had been activated at low speeds six months before the accident. the abs activation was intermittent, and many times the brakes were difficult to depress. the vehicle is currently at a different mechanic shop, which determined that the problem may be with the abs sensors. *ak updated 1/11/2006 - the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined that the abs sensors were corroded. the dealer cleaned the sensors and sprayed the with an anti-corrosion spray. the consumer has filed a complaint with the manufacturer. *nm | |||
| 06/21/2003 | 136435 | 4 | 11/21/1997 |
| The abs/hydraulic system has again gone out on my vehicle. after my first complaint 5 years ago, i had the anti-lock braking sensor replaced--unfortunately it was prior to gm's current technical service bulletin when the vehicle would have still be under warranty. now, i am experiencing the same problems. i feel that gm has opted to make a temporary less expensive and quick fix rather than offering their customers a permanent and safe solution to this problem. *ak | |||
| 08/14/2002 | |||
| While driving and with no warning anti lock brakes will lock up while consumer is pressing accelerator pedal. it will be hard for consumer to control vehicle. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Right rear brake fell apart for no apparent reason. the service manager said he has seen it happen before like when water or a rock gets into the brake. right now it's leaking gas due to a faulty service repair and the has refused to fix it and gm says we have to pay another dealer to fix it correctly. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 2 | ||
| Ongoing problem with severe pulling to left when brakes are applied while driving at 45-50 mph. vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and unable to locate cause. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 12/08/2000 | |||
| While going 40mph another vehicle in front slammed on brakes. chevrolet's driver applied brakes & abs light came on. pumped brakes 3 times and all wheels locked up. vehicle went into a skid. then into the left hand lane. took foot off brakes to come out of skid. vehicle finally stopped. took vehicle back to dealership & had it checked. noticed rotor broke in half, it was not corroded. pads sitting on mounting had broke away from each other. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 10 | ||
| Front brakes repaired 10 times. back brakes just done. problem seems to be with abs system. no help from chevrolet.*ak | |||
| 01/03/2001 | 4 | 10/01/1995 | |
| When making a sudden stop the brakes fail, the pedal goes to the floor which happended on 010301 resulting in an accident. this problem has happened on several ocassion. the problem has been reported to the dealer on each ocassion. the dealer has not been able to reproduce the situation. any assistance will be greatly appreciated. thank you. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1996 | 3 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Problems with windshield wipers, engine oil pan failure, faulty power windows and locks. broken plastic parts on the seat belts, frozen emergency brake and glazed brake pads. poor dealer servicing. abs breaks went skidish 3 times and still no fix. lost control. *ak | |||
| 06/26/1996 | |||
| Ea 95 026/poor brake performance: on going problem with applying brake hard to get vehicle to stop; been in / out of dealer shop on three occasion and in /out of independence shop on two occasion and condition still go on unresolved. please feel free to provide any further details: | |||
| 3 | 01/24/1995 | ||
| While depressing the brakes on wet road vehicle swerves and makes it difficult to maintain control. also abs indicator light flashes on. dealer was not able to find the problem, and manufacturer has yet to find a solution. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| The rear axle seal continually failed, allowing gear oil to soak the rear brake shoes. the oil soaked rear brake shoes cause many problems, many affecting the abs system, and directional stability of the vehicle during stops, the distance required to stop, and a general poor feeling of the brake system. the oil soaked rear brake shoes cause the rear wheels to lock up at low speeds when the brake is applied, especially when the conditions are wet. under all braking conditions, the vehicle will pull to one side or the other. because the rear brakes are not contributing to slow the vehicle down, as designed, the front brakes do more of the stopping, and the abs is more apt to detect an actual skid. the abs, unlocks the lock wheel, thus overlaoding the other front wheel, causing that wheel to skid, and the abs unlocks that wheel next. this cycle continues, causing the brake pedal to travel towards the flood, and the vehicle to pull to each side repeatedly. the symptoms i am reporting are reported at your web site hundres of times. it is time the general motors is forced to do something about the brake problems, many of which may be traced to leaky rer axle seals.*ak | |||
| 09/12/1997 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle still experiencing problems with the abs system after repairs.*mjs | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Abs failed immediately after purchase. tom jumper said 'too bad.' $1100 in parts/labor for abs brain & pressure reg. is big repair for 68k miles! was it patched together long enough to sell? very unacceptable. | |||
| 09/11/1998 | 8 | 03/01/1998 | |
| The anit-lock brake light is not on, but several time the vehicle has gone into a skid with no control. the brakes lock and unlock at a slow enough rate to cause a hopping that driver and passengers can feel and cause a skid. took in for service told drums and rotors have been overturned, replaced still not working properly. the vehicle and brake pedal hops when stopping normal or hard. thought there was going to be a recall on the anit-lock brake system so been holding off, dealer wants over $700 to fix and then if recalled get money back?!?*ak | |||
| 10 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Excessive brake system failure, pulling and wear is still an ongoing problem since the first day the vehicle was purchased. brakes and system repaired every 500 to 2,500 miles by chevy dealership or an auto center licensed to do chevy warranty/out-of-warranty work. brake conditions deteriorate rapidly once repaired. calipers, rotors, proportional valve, delco brake pads, cyrogenic pads, idler arm, pitman arm, alignments, abs, rear antilock sensor, all have been replaced, some excessively. very concerned about possible accident resulting in fatalities due to brake performance. fyi, the service center has shown me the tech bulletins published by chevy regarding repairs/service to the brake system. the service center has worked on numerous vehicles with the same problem(s) that i have experienced with the chevy suburban brake system. all repairs/service on the suburban (in- and out-of-warranty) are documented and are available if needed. | |||
| 01/05/2000 | |||
| Vehicle is used for pulling a trailer. went to have brake work done, and noticed afterwards that brakes were grabbing, and pedal was low. took it back to the dealer, who said this was an inherited problem with this particular model. also, they replaced front disc brakes, and drums were turned. *ak | |||
| 01/10/2000 | 30 | ||
| While driving about 30 mph the abs light comes on. also, when consumer steps on the brake pedal to stop, vehicle will stop a few feet away. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Ering vibration,leaky battery,corroding a/c lines,engine compartment and front brake disc .at passengers side. *ak | |||
| 11/17/1999 | 3 | ||
| When applying the abs brakes in normal conditions the system does not respond, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in three collisions. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Ongoing problem with rear wheels would intermittently lock up while applying brakes at 30 mph or less. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| When the brakes are applied the anti-lock system grabs, causing the vehicle to slide and then they release and grab. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 09/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| Anti-lock brake system light came on. problem diagnosed as failure of kelsey hayes rwal. the dealer quoted $548 for the part and $87 labor. i discussed with the dealer and did further investigation. there is a history of problems with 1990-1995 gmc and chevy 2-wheel suburbans having failure of the abs. i contacted the zone rep, who was nice, but said no recall campaign to-date means no replacement by gm. i am driving the vehicle as-is (without anti-lock) and continuing to pursure how to have gm replace the defective kelsey units. *ak | |||
| Whenever on dry pavement, traveling at low speeds and applying the brakes, pedal stiffens and the abs kicks in, causing the vehicle to continue rolling. the brake pedal has to be reapplied in order to stop. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes on wet pavement the abs system kicks in, but extended stopping distance occurs cause unknown. please give any further details.mjs | |||
| 03/19/1999 | |||
| Whenever abs brakes are applied, the pedal felt real mushy & pulled right or left. would experience extended stopping distance. been to dealer & was informed brakes being mushy ,common problem. another mechanic said possible defective proportional valve was the cause. rear brakes will not apply in rain or snow. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/08/1996 | ||
| When the brakes were applied in a panic stop, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distanced which caused a minor collision resulting in minor injuries. the dealer has been notified. * ak two weeks after accident-abs dash indicator light came on-brakes very soft.*yc | |||
| Ea 95-026; when traveling on wet or dry pavement and upon making a graudal stop the abs brake kicked in, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a near accidents. also, abs light illuminated on dash. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or left. also when applying the brakes on wet pavement the left front wheel locks up. in addition, every 11,000 miles the front brakes pads prematurely wear out. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Abs locked up while driver attempted to exit a parking lot during rainy weather. nlm | |||
| 10/31/1998 | |||
| Coming to a stop & was applying the brakes. ther ewas a lot of growling noise. brake pedal got mushy. took to dealer again & brake system was replaced for the 4th time. also, windshield wipers failed to work properly in the rain. would cut off & on on their own. an intermittent problem that was not corrected. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Abs system comes on and system is defective. regular brake system is defective, and extended stopping distance occurs when brakes are applied. dealer contacted and no repairwork has been done. problems still exists.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Abs faulty causing rotors to fail due to lock up, replacement failed also resulting in locking up of rotors. mjs | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| Can not stop quick, no rear brakes, | |||
| When applying the brakes pedal gets stiff, and right wheel or the left wheel will lock up, and vehicle will slide, especially in wet road conditions. dealer says there is nothing wrong. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1999 | |||
| When applying the brakes, the abs system locked up, causing vehicle to roll over.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| While traveling under normal conditions and applying brakes, upon making a gradual stop, vehicle pulled to the right and slid. consumer has yet to contact dealer, parts have yet to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1997 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| The antilock brake sensor has been inoperative sine 12/97 and has been inspected multiple times. the replacement part and relay will cost aprox. $700 so i have not replaced it. the abs warning light in the dash panel is always on. i have no idea if the abs system will really work in a sudden stop. i am trying to get this vehicle approved for coverage under the special policy recall just announced by gm but this does not yet cover suburbans as they have an ongoing investigation. *ak | |||
| When making a sudden stop the abs brakes kicked in, and the rear brakes locked up. consumer also, abs ligh illuminated on the dash. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/28/1995 | |||
| In august, 1995 consumer began to experience brake failure. vehicle would pull left or right, or if there was a hard stop it would result in extended stopping distance. dealership cannot duplicate problem , and suggested that consumer take vehicle some where else. also, consumer owned a suburban 93, and experienced similar problem. however, dealership bought vehicle back from consumer. *ak | |||
| 07/20/1998 | 11/21/1997 | ||
| Anti-lock brake sensor failed. | |||
| Abs; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal gets hard and brakes fail to stop the vehicle, causing an extended stopping distance before vehicle comes to a stop. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| When applying the abs brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1995 | |||
| Ongoing problem with door; whenever automatic switch is used it causes door not to close properly. also, abs failed to operate. vehicle was taken on three occasions to dealer shop, and consumer was informed that nothing could be found. in addition, door would not open from the inside, consumer would have to open door from the outside to let herself out of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| Ra95026; poor brake performance; brakes feel real spongy and the braking distance takes twice as long. this happens while driving on regular road conditions, no inclement weather. the dealer is not able to find a problem with the brakes. dealer stated that the system is working normally. | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| The abs does not work properly. whenever the brakes are applied in an emergency situation the vehicle keeps going without stopping. *ak | |||
| 01/24/1998 | 3 | ||
| While applying brakes the abs system would be subject to an intermittent failure. (ea95-026). this would cause the brakes to have extended stopping distance. this happened while going uphill on damp pavement. will be taken vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 2 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Abs fade. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| When braking you have to push far towards the floor before the brakes work. | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| Anti lock brakes failed on two occasions. | |||
| When applying the abs brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes went to floor. | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes not adequate for size of vehicle, extended stopping distance. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Extended stopping distance. | |||
| 11/24/1997 | |||
| When attempting to come to a complete stop traveling 30 mph, consumer experienced extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| 01/14/1998 | 3 | 06/01/1995 | |
| On wet pavement abs brakes are faulty, vehicle fails to stop when brakes are applied. dealer found no fault with abs brakes. owner was almost involved in an accident. *ak | |||
| 01/02/1997 | |||
| Master cylinder is leaking brake fluid. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Upon making a sudden or a gradual stop on wet or dry pavement consumer noticed on some occasions the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. consumer noted there was limited pulstation in the brake pedal. at times, resulting in the vehicle skdiding, once resulting in a collision. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has not replaced any parts. *ak | |||
| 11/02/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Owner was driving on the highway applied the brakes and they didn't respond at all. due to the brakes not responding ,the owner hit another car and then the truck slowed down and came to a hold. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| When braking under heavy loads the vehicle pulls to the right, also when applying force to make a sudden or gradual stop the pedal gets very soft, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 08/21/1995 | ||
| When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor and vehicle continued to move. the owner has had the calipers/rear pads/front pads and the rotors replaced. the dealer will be notified. *ak | |||
| 10/27/1997 | |||
| When brakes are applied in sudden stop the vehicle pulls to one side and feel spongy. the dealer has not been notified. owner has taken vehicle to an independent mechanic. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please giveany further details. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle pulls to the left. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1994 | |||
| When driving in wet conditions and applying foot to the brake pedal, it will take a couple of seconds longer before the brakes will sto. also, when having to make an extremely sudden stop the brakes will not stop the truck. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle continues to move forward. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes, abs light comes on when brakes are applied. also brake pedal goes to floor of vehicle. abs brake module has been replaced, but did not correct problem. *ak | |||
| 08/26/1997 | 4 | ||
| Whenever applying the abs brakes, there would be a grinding sound. the pedal goes to the floor. the vehicle stops further along then it suppose to. its ongoing problem, but intermittent. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 5 | ||
| Owner claims that when she applies the brakes they don't respond. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 5 | ||
| When the vehicle has a load , when pressure is applied the vehicle locks up . the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle will not stop. owner had to stop the vehicle by using the emergency brake. the manufacturer has been notified. consumer states this occurs when making fast stops with no load, problem occurs on smooth surfaces on regular roads. *slc | |||
| 4 | 09/30/1995 | ||
| Abs brakes locked up and failed. | |||
| 10/26/1997 | 12/21/1994 | ||
| Abs brakes locked up, heated up and began to smoke. in addition, replaced brake hoses and front disc brakes. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1997 | 20 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Abs: under hard braking, braking system does not respond under pressure. vehicle continues to move, as if no brakes, dry and wet pavement, various speeds. according to dealer, no braking problem. *ak *slc | |||
| 10/29/1996 | |||
| Brakes squeal continuously while driving. if pressure is applied total noise reduction. dealer's comments: poor driving handling ability. number of replacements three. *ak | |||
| When applying abs brakes under normal conditions, the vehicle's brakes fail to stop the vehicle. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 08/06/1997 | |||
| When driving the vehicle and applying foot to the brake pedal it would not move. it was very hard, have to apply pressure for the truck to stop. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied the pedal goes down to the floor and vehicle continues to move. the dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 8 | 04/01/1995 | ||
| When applying the abs brakes at low speeds, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. *ak dealer informed consumer that this occurred because of the way she drove. *slc | |||
| 10/20/1996 | |||
| Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop, especially a panic stop, can push the brake pedal completely to the floor and the vehicle will not stop. has happened several times, and the dealer can't seem to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| Abs brake failure. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 1 | 03/07/1997 | |
| When traveling consumer noticed the vehicle pulls to the right. also noticed the problem when depressing the brake pedal. *ak consumer has had 3 wheel alignments and is need of another one, consumer states vehicle will pull to the right by itself when braking. *slc | |||
| 10/22/1997 | 3 | ||
| Abs brake failure. also rear axle seals leak, causin grear brakes to get oil soaked, resulting in rear brake failure. *ak | |||
| 09/06/1997 | |||
| When driving the truck and applying foot to the brakes pedal, the pedal was hard to push down, and it took the vehicle longer to stop. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| Ea94-038 the defective braking system malfunctioned when pressing the pedal, and the vehicle would not stop. pressing the pedal again the vehicle stopped abruptly hard on dry conditions. now hearing noises from the right front side of the vehicle. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| Owner has abs brakes. brakes lock up upon stopping vehicle. also, the left front wheel skids, vehicle also pulls to right while braking. dealer found no problem with brakes. owner very concerned. *ak *nlm | |||
| 08/19/1997 | |||
| Driving down a mountain about 45mph and saw a vehicle in front of the suburban, put on brakes, was about 90 feet behind the vehicle. applied foot to the brake pedal, and the suburban just kept going. let off of the brakes and applied foot again and the vehicle kept going until it hit the back of the vehicle that was in front. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| The defective braking system malfunctions and shakes when applying the brakes, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Anti lock brakes failed, causing accident. | |||
| During normal operation vehicle experiences weak or loss of power in braking system. cause is unknown. please describe. *ak | |||
| 03/08/1997 | 3 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed 3 times. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| The anti-lock brake ystem malfunctioned, causing brakes to grab too quickly, resulting in excessive wear and tear on the brake pads and rotors. had replaced front brakes 3 times and the back brakes had been replaced 2 times. also airbag light came on, but dealer could not find problem and the light still comes which can cause an unexpected deployment of air bags and/or accident. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes she states that she has had numerous problems with the brakes and that when brakes are used the pedal goes to the floor she also notes that dealers said that it was just dust | |||
| 12/31/1996 | 1 | 03/30/1995 | |
| Abs brakes lock up whenever they get wet. *ak | |||
| Owner states that his front abs brakes locked up when brakes were used and while the rear wheels kept going. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes at 60mph, the brake pedal goes to the floor and fails to stop vehicle, at low speeds the brakes are pulsating and pedal goes to the floor. replaced brakes 3 times. *ak | |||
| 11/22/1996 | |||
| While driving applied the brakes and the pedal goes all the way to the floor, and vehicle has extended stopping distance before it stopped. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, in any type of weather or speed, the vehicle brakes failed. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, in any type of weather, the brakes are failing. please describe. *ak | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 2 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Poor abs brake performance. the vehicle tends to pull to the left, excessive front brake pad wear is experienced. they have been replaced twice.*ak | |||
| 1 | 12/15/1995 | ||
| Abs brakes activate too soon, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 10/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance, also vehicle pulls to the right when brakes applied, *sd | |||
| 03/16/1996 | |||
| Abs system did not work resulting in a head on accident.please describe. *ak | |||
| 04/06/1996 | |||
| Abs: when applied, brake pedal went to floor; vehicle kept rolling; brakes did not work; pumped up three times, functioned again; abs light came on. *ak | |||
| 03/20/1995 | |||
| While driving on flat surface, dry weather, when abs brakes applied, vehicle slides, the abs system kicks in, replaced brakes and adjusted the abs system. *ak | |||
| 02/13/1996 | |||
| The truck abs. when the brakes are applied they will not stop the vehicle and they grind. please describe. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving apply the brake there was no brake rear ended the car in front and both air bags didn't deploy . tt | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| Poor performance of the abs brakes caused the consumer to have a near accident. tt | |||
| There was link in the master clynder and dealer fixed it but owner is still pushing brake to the floor. abs brakes. tried to brake at the light and keeps going. | |||
| 01/16/1996 | |||
| #pe95-023; on slippery road conditions the abs lock ups. does not pump like they are designed to do. please describe details. tt | |||
| Abs brakes; first starting possibly wet, brakes lock up when applied. please describe details. tt | |||
| 12/20/1995 | |||
| Abs, emergency brake cable broke, experience brake lockup, replaced master cylinder, in for repair again. tt | |||
| 05/04/1995 | 5 | 05/04/1995 | |
| Abs brakes, failure, pedal is very soft when applied, causing extended stopping distance. tt *slc | |||
| Abs braking problems. please describe. tt | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, if on wet surface, when applying brake locks up the front and rear brake will release causing extended stopping distance. tt | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Abs braking problem.tt consumer states brakes do not pulsate they jsut simply lock up. *jb | |||
| 10/14/1995 | |||
| Poor brake performance of abs brakes caused consumer to have accident. tt | |||
| 05/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs: when making emergency stop, for 1 second brakes did not apply to wheels; pedal went down slowly; extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident.*ak | |||
| 06/07/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure loss of effectiveness, left of rear brake came apart, impact 12:00 position speed 20 mph. tt | |||
| 04/06/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, frontal collision experience pedal fade impact 12:00 position speed 35 mph. tt | |||
| 01/13/1995 | |||
| Abs, failure when applying brakes extended stopping distance impact 12:00 position speed 35mph, air bag did not deploy. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 06/13/2000 | |||
| Whenever driving abs light would come on. would sometimes stay on for a week or even just a day. problem is intermittent. have been to dealership where mechanic has been trying to solve problem.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1994 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| Brakes failed, causing vehicle to lose control and rearend anothe rvehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| Brake failure. *sd | |||
| 11/15/1994 | 5 | ||
| 1/3 second delay from the time brake pedal is depressed to the time brakes actually apply. *dsh | |||
| 12/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Front end vibrates/pulls to right/squeaking noise when brakes are applied. | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes have a slow response time. *dsh | |||
| 02/04/1996 | |||
| When brakes applied hard, vehicle stalls out. tt | |||
| 09/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Poor braking performance. *ak | |||
| Brakes failed twice on auto causing consumer to crash into her garage door. also driver seat shifts back and forth while driving. tt | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| Brake pedal fades to the floor when any type of bump is hit in the road, resulting in total brake loss. tt | |||
| 09/13/1995 | 3 | 08/29/1995 | |
| Experiencing brake lock up.tt right front wheel locks up when vehicle is going backward, vehicle has been in the shop three times.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 10 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Excessive brake system failure, pulling and wear is still an ongoing problem since the first day the vehicle was purchased. brakes and system repaired every 500 to 2,500 miles by chevy dealership or an auto center licensed to do chevy warranty/out-of-warranty work. brake conditions deteriorate rapidly once repaired. calipers, rotors, proportional valve, delco brake pads, cyrogenic pads, idler arm, pitman arm, alignments, abs, rear antilock sensor, all have been replaced, some excessively. very concerned about possible accident resulting in fatalities due to brake performance. fyi, the service center has shown me the tech bulletins published by chevy regarding repairs/service to the brake system. the service center has worked on numerous vehicles with the same problem(s) that i have experienced with the chevy suburban brake system. all repairs/service on the suburban (in- and out-of-warranty) are documented and are available if needed. | |||
| 03/19/1999 | |||
| Whenever abs brakes are applied, the pedal felt real mushy & pulled right or left. would experience extended stopping distance. been to dealer & was informed brakes being mushy ,common problem. another mechanic said possible defective proportional valve was the cause. rear brakes will not apply in rain or snow. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| While driving and applying brakes total brake failure occurred due to separation of left front hub.*ak *jb | |||
| 12/08/2000 | |||
| While going 40mph another vehicle in front slammed on brakes. chevrolet's driver applied brakes & abs light came on. pumped brakes 3 times and all wheels locked up. vehicle went into a skid. then into the left hand lane. took foot off brakes to come out of skid. vehicle finally stopped. took vehicle back to dealership & had it checked. noticed rotor broke in half, it was not corroded. pads sitting on mounting had broke away from each other. *ak | |||
| 09/11/1998 | 8 | 03/01/1998 | |
| The anit-lock brake light is not on, but several time the vehicle has gone into a skid with no control. the brakes lock and unlock at a slow enough rate to cause a hopping that driver and passengers can feel and cause a skid. took in for service told drums and rotors have been overturned, replaced still not working properly. the vehicle and brake pedal hops when stopping normal or hard. thought there was going to be a recall on the anit-lock brake system so been holding off, dealer wants over $700 to fix and then if recalled get money back?!?*ak | |||
| 10 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Excessive brake system failure, pulling and wear is still an ongoing problem since the first day the vehicle was purchased. brakes and system repaired every 500 to 2,500 miles by chevy dealership or an auto center licensed to do chevy warranty/out-of-warranty work. brake conditions deteriorate rapidly once repaired. calipers, rotors, proportional valve, delco brake pads, cyrogenic pads, idler arm, pitman arm, alignments, abs, rear antilock sensor, all have been replaced, some excessively. very concerned about possible accident resulting in fatalities due to brake performance. fyi, the service center has shown me the tech bulletins published by chevy regarding repairs/service to the brake system. the service center has worked on numerous vehicles with the same problem(s) that i have experienced with the chevy suburban brake system. all repairs/service on the suburban (in- and out-of-warranty) are documented and are available if needed. | |||
| 01/05/2000 | |||
| Vehicle is used for pulling a trailer. went to have brake work done, and noticed afterwards that brakes were grabbing, and pedal was low. took it back to the dealer, who said this was an inherited problem with this particular model. also, they replaced front disc brakes, and drums were turned. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Ering vibration,leaky battery,corroding a/c lines,engine compartment and front brake disc .at passengers side. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 08/21/1995 | ||
| When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor and vehicle continued to move. the owner has had the calipers/rear pads/front pads and the rotors replaced. the dealer will be notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/22/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Brake calipers failed. | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| The front caliper on disk brake locked against rotor and wore out rotor and disk pad. | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Uneven brake pad wear caused by disc brake caliper/bushing rusting. | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front brake calipers stuck/overheated. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 4 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Front brake pads have excessive and uneven wear. driver side wearing much faster than passenger side. have rebuilt front brake system with no improvement.*ak | |||
| 12/24/1996 | 3 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Problems with windshield wipers, engine oil pan failure, faulty power windows and locks. broken plastic parts on the seat belts, frozen emergency brake and glazed brake pads. poor dealer servicing. abs breaks went skidish 3 times and still no fix. lost control. *ak | |||
| 05/23/2000 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| The front brake pads were replaced after being replaced approximately 20,000 miles ago. my wife drives this vehicle and is a very gentle driver. i have seen numerous complaints and problems relating to unsatisfactory front brake pad wear on this year/model with abs brakes. also, i read that in july of 1999, gmc had initiated a recall for this vehicle/brake combination, but have heard nothing. getting 20,000 miles on a set of front pads (95% gone when replaced) while the rear shoes (replaced at the same time) show little wear is absurd in my opinion. it just seems that something ain't right. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or left. also when applying the brakes on wet pavement the left front wheel locks up. in addition, every 11,000 miles the front brakes pads prematurely wear out. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 03/03/1999 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Brake hissing noise heard when pedal applied. pedal low. fluid leaking small amount. chevy service misdiagnosed problem. replaced master cylinder and installed new shoes. brakes still hissed. a different service center correctly identified problem as brake booster and replaced at cost of $300. total amount spent was over $1,000. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Front and rear brake pads are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Uneven brake pad wear caused by disc brake caliper/bushing rusting. | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 2 | 12/01/1994 | |
| Poor abs brake performance. the vehicle tends to pull to the left, excessive front brake pad wear is experienced. they have been replaced twice.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/23/2002 | |||
| Consumer states while braking had extended stopping. please provide any additional information. ts | |||
| 08/22/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 11 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Rear brakes failed 11 times. | |||
| 07/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Rear brakes out of adjustment, causing front brakes to overheat/extend stopping distance. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 01/05/2000 | |||
| Vehicle is used for pulling a trailer. went to have brake work done, and noticed afterwards that brakes were grabbing, and pedal was low. took it back to the dealer, who said this was an inherited problem with this particular model. also, they replaced front disc brakes, and drums were turned. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 3 | 06/01/1998 | |
| The problem is ,it goes through a set off brake shoes about every 4 months.the is not pulling a trailer or anything. the wife just drives to work every day. about 10 miles round trip.the calipers are in good shape and parts move freely.the driver side usually has the problem.the inside pad will completely wear out ,without really even touching the outside pad. i have been told by many sources that there is a recall for the porportioning valve that goes back several years,but i can't find it. help please. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| While traveling approximately 30 mph all brake operation had failed. dealership examined vehicle, and determined that battery fluid had leaked on brake lines, causing brake failure. there was no crash or injury to report. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| 04/09/2001 | 1 | 11/03/1995 | |
| A ruptured brake line caused leakages. dealer/manufacturer notified. repairs were made by the dealer. *ak brake line had rusted through and the fluid was running out. *slc | |||
| The battery is leaking acid onto the brake line cable, causing a loss of brake fluid. the dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 07/18/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| The seat is improperly designed. the rivets break causing the driver to fall backwards. this causes loss of control of the vehicle especially at highway speeds . the seat breaks every year or so. it starts making a popping sound, rivets getting loose, then finally breaks causing the driver to fall backwards. i have been told by the dealer that this is a known design problem and that there is a t.s.b. out on it which i have not seen. i am told that they do not have a fix just put another seat frame in each time. the last time it broke it was repaired as a goodwill gesture. the dealer has told me that it will not be repaired again under warranty. this is a dangerous situation which causes a possible loss of control of the vehicle as it is a sudden failure. it just pops and you fall backwards. the problem is also described as seat popping. the revite get loose and cause the seat to start making a popping sound (which is happening to mine again now) then they finally break. a new truck sold by gm should not have a seat in which the seat frame breaks every year of so. gm just says tough.--------- as to the brake issue i only included it because i ha d so many problems trying to get it repaired. the brake hoses colapse causing the brakes to stay applied. numerous visits about breaks squeaking/applying were to no avail. even after they would stay applied it took several visits to get them repaired. while driving on the highway theyy apparently would heat up causing the problem to be worse. th ebreaks would get so hot smoke would come off them and the vehicle would hardly move. the dealers replace almost every break part before replacing the hoses which were colapsed inside. | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brake fluid hose came loose, causing brakes to fail. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 03/03/1999 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Brake hissing noise heard when pedal applied. pedal low. fluid leaking small amount. chevy service misdiagnosed problem. replaced master cylinder and installed new shoes. brakes still hissed. a different service center correctly identified problem as brake booster and replaced at cost of $300. total amount spent was over $1,000. *ak | |||
| 01/02/1997 | |||
| Master cylinder is leaking brake fluid. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/02/1996 | |||
| Consumer was traveling on icy pavement and applied force to the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to move due to the master cylinder leaking, causing the consumer to have a collision. poor brake performance ea95-026. *ak | |||
| 05/26/1996 | 3 | 03/29/1995 | |
| Was driving vehicle about 55 mph, left front wheel fell completely off, 3 studs were broken, was driving on axle/brake assembly/ignition lock sticks/ replaced master cylinder and leaking oil pan, headlamp was also replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1995 | |||
| Abs, emergency brake cable broke, experience brake lockup, replaced master cylinder, in for repair again. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 07/24/1999 | |||
| The booster on the power brakes went out. pedal traveled 3/4 of the way to floor. would push hard on pedal to get brakes to work. taking vehicle to dealer to have it repaired. *ak | |||
| 03/03/1999 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Brake hissing noise heard when pedal applied. pedal low. fluid leaking small amount. chevy service misdiagnosed problem. replaced master cylinder and installed new shoes. brakes still hissed. a different service center correctly identified problem as brake booster and replaced at cost of $300. total amount spent was over $1,000. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 12/09/1994 | ||
| Brake booster failed. | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power brake booster pump failed. *aw | |||
| 03/15/1995 | |||
| The brakes are engaging when turning, this problem is caused by a deffective brake booster. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/26/1996 | 5 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Brake lines were installed incorrectly, causing brake problems. | |||