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 | |||
| 10/21/1996 | 13 | 09/01/1996 | |
| The brakes system has been worked on 13 different times and they still do not operate correctly. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 2 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Don't believe the abs system works and the front disc pads need replacement every 3k miles. chevy didn't want to address problem. dt | |||
| 08/24/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| No summary( dot number: ) | |||
| 07/26/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| I had to stop to avoid an accident and the brakes locked without the antilock system engauging. there must be some kind of problem with the antilock system. this was my third suburban. i sold the vehicle one month ago. | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Abs light is now on all the time system never seemed to work right | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 12/11/1995 | ||
| Brake rear axle seals failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 1 | 04/20/1996 | |
| Anti locks system kicks in at almost every stop. starts to vibrate at 4 to 5 mph. at diagnostic before we couldn't get a reading period, it was on lift standing still. *ak abs was readind moving at 3mph. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/10/2011 | 174231 | ||
| While driving through the neighborhood at 35 mph, the posted speed, we lost brake control of the vehicle when the service brake was applied approaching an intersection with a stop sign. we were unable to stop the vehicle which entered the intersection and passed all of the way through it. the brake pedal was to the floor and not working properly. fortunately for all there were no other vehicles ( or pedestrians) in this intersection as we would have certainly hit them. it appears the brake line(s) on the k2500 suburban have rusted through in an area that is difficult to see where they go through the frame and blew out at this critical moment. the dealer is unwilling to take any responsibility for the repair as the vehicle is out of factory warranty. when we purchased the vehicle they did not tell us the brakes could only be relied upon for the time the truck is under warranty. this could have been a serious, possibly deadly outcome since we tow a trailer with the truck on the highway. i understand this is actually a common occurrence with these chevrolet and gmc trucks. why is there no recall given the potential deadly possibilities? toyota was in the news about their unexpected acceleration issue but we have heard nothing about this unexpected loss of braking issue? why is that? is not being able to stop not a problem for the nhtsa? | |||
| 12/18/2004 | 1 | 12/17/2004 | |
| 1996 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the brakes, intake manifold, engine cooling, transmission, tires, fuel injectors, fuel consumption and wipers.*mr consumer stated that the dealer did not do anything but take the battery cable off to reset the computer and the brakes were never looked at. *tt | |||
| 01/13/2005 | 174000 | 1 | 12/07/1998 |
| Driving from work-snowy/icy conditions. smelled a strange odor in vehicle going from i-270s to i-370w ~ 1/4 mile from ramp. traffic moderate. traveling 45 mph i tapped brakes, they went all way to floor. turned off electrical equipment. used engine braking selecting 3-2-1 to slow vehicle. vehicle slowed, applied emergency brake - drove to brake down lane. vehicle stopped-white smoke coming around edges of hood. lower portion of windshield had couple of heat discoloration marks about 1/4 size of a penny in the middle lower portion. air bag light came on. dash did not feel hot, nor the instrument panel - no smoke inside vehicle. hood would not open by hood release. power windows worked. egressed vehicle and driver sdie air bag inflated. called 911 awaited fire/polcie dept. opened driver's and passenger doors. flames coming from steering column where it enters fire wall. flames underneath vehicle from engine near skid plate/transfer case. used small fire extinguisher on flames in cabin and under vehicle to no avail. front driver's side from center console to driver's side door melted away at about 45 deg angle from top to bottom of console. inside engine the thydraulic drive unit and barke master cyclinder had melted. significant burn damage from fire in engine. vehicle-total loss. very fortunate to recognize bad smell, id brake malfunction, use engine braking to control vehicle; use emergency braking to stop - moderate traffic. minimized potential hazard to single vehicle-no injuries or fatalities. *jb | |||
| 02/20/1996 | |||
| Having breaking problems that were being caused by incorrect clearance at the spindals, spindals corrected. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| The engine is noisy and vibrates, battery has been replaced three times, brake lines and pump have been replaced, emergency brake cable corroded, and air bag warning light is on. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/19/2006 | 190000 | 20 | 11/12/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet suburban. while driving 20 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the contact crashed into another vehicle. both vehicles were damaged, but there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the mechanic stated that the abs sensors were corroded and advised the contact to disable the abs. there were no warning lights present. the contact does not plan to have the vehicle repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000 and current mileage was 191,700. updated 4/2/08 *cn the consumer stated can provide a list of with other consumers with similar defects. updated 04/02/08 *tr | |||
| 07/21/2005 | 64635 | 1 | 09/05/2003 |
| Dt: 1996 gmc suburban , while pulling out from the post office consumer applied the brakes and the brake pedal would not go down. consumer pushed down very hard, did not pump the brakes. finally, the brakes started working, the brake pedal jerked/ went down to the floor, and vehicle stopped. the brake indicator light came on . heard a real strange noise, and brakes malfunctioned again. took vehicle to the dealer, and they could not find any problem with the brake pedal. the dealer had never heard of this happening. this only happened this time and has not happened again. there were no accidents or injuries. | |||
| 02/03/2005 | 10 | ||
| Abs failure. while applying the brakes coming to a stop, the abs starts engaging making the vehicle pull to one side and making it almost impossible to get vehicle stopped in time because of the abs engaging. this is happening sporadically. and has happened many times with my wife driving. very unsafe. i have heard of this happening to a lot of other suburbans. *jb | |||
| While driving brakes failed, which led to an accident. pushed pedal completely to the floor, and vehicle would not stop. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 06/29/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was sitting at an intersection and there was a grinding noise. she had foot on brakes, and vehicle started to surge forward. then, vehicle idled highly, and engine check light came on. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 03/22/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 5 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time. i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it. please help me find out why this car is still being sold. i only drive this suburban in emergency.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 5 | 10/31/1998 | |
| Consumer has replaced brakes 5 times; 2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time. dealer said that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. they have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked.*ak pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning. wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure. there is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure. *yh | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/03/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| The battery leaked/sprayed acid onto the engine and right front side components of the suburban. the air bag sensor had to be replaced, but the rest of the components were just cleaned off (this included brake hydraulic cables and lines, brakes, air conditioning hoses, radiator, etc.). the dealer/manufacturer said they don't cover the battery because it is not made by them althought i think the company is owned by them. we had to buy a new battery and pay for all the damage to the car and still don't know what the long term affects of this corrosive acid will be. it left a huge orange puddle in our garage floor which we can't get rid of. we took video and pictures of the damage to the car, battery and garage. the cracked front transaxle casing was only diagnosed after they had replaced the seal on the front axle twice since it was always leaking fluid. the rear differential had the seal replaced 2 or 3 times but it still leaks. the fuel pumped failed on our car leaving us stranded. we were told that the truck needs to keep a 1/4 tank of gas at all times in the tank so that this does not happen. the air conditioner has never really worked well on this model, it appears that it is undersized to handle the thermal load. we also had to have the spot welds on the door jams filed because many sharp burrs existed which were a safety hazard.*ak | |||
| While traveling and when depressing the brakes vehicle would travel to the right. dealer has been contacted , and stated brakes unevenly wore out. please provide further informaton. | |||
| While traveling at a low speed and when depressing the brakes, vehicle would go into a extended stopping distance, leaking brake fluid reservior causing brakes to lock up. *ak | |||
| 01/07/2000 | 2 | ||
| While driving about 30 mph consumer tried to stop. but, brakes locked up, causing driver to lose control of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| While making a stop vehicle would continue to travel, causing extended stopping distance. dealer can't duplicate intermittent problem. *ak *ml | |||
| Brakes don't stop vehicle when consumer tries to stop. it only happens on slippery surfaces, makes a metal-against-metal sound. consumer says the dealer is waiting for word on the investigation with us, they said nothing was wrong with them. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Brake pedal seems soft and goes to the floor, indicating a problem with the brake pedal. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Intermittently when the brakes are applied at 5mph the abs kicks in , resulting in extended stopping. distance. dealer has inspected the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| When applying abs brakes, the brakes pulstate and grab on dry pavement, and extended stopping distance occurs. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1997 | 12 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Six trips to dealer for repair of brakes, unsuccessful until manufacturer's bulletin. two replacement fuel injectors. desire recall information on chev. brakes.( dot number: tire size: 245r16r45 ) | |||
| While driving braking system malfunction due to the left caliper sticking. needed to be replaced twice. also, extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 07/02/1999 | 3 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Abs brakes experience lock up on wet and dry pavement once resuling in a minor rear end accident. nlm | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they freeze up. brake pedal is barely touched and brakes lock instantly causing occupants to jolt forward. a vehicle close behind may not have time to stop to crash. abs is working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers are working intermittently. also, when applying the brakes th are grabbing. abs system is kicking in, and kicking the consumer's foot off the pedal engine check light keep coming on. transmission is jerking, and vehicle is idling real fast. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1999 | |||
| While traveling at a speed of 60 mph and attempting to apply the brakes, car went out of control.dealer fixed the car at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| 04/14/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Poor brake performance/pad performance | |||
| 08/02/1999 | |||
| When the brakes were applied under normal stopping conditions the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| 04/19/1996 | |||
| Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull to the left, and extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| On-going / intermittent problem with brake system would lock up when ever vehicle comes to a slow speed / to a complete stop. dealer / mfr. notified. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter or provide additional information. *ak *yc | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| I had antilock/brake problems with a 95, and chevrolet refused to let me trade the new car. bought another 96 and continue to have brake problems. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 10/21/1997 | ||
| Abs brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision. no deployment of driver's air bag upon impact. *ak | |||
| 10/17/1996 | |||
| Consumer was sitting at a light when another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle from the back, pushing consumer's vehicle 100 feet, and the brakes failed to stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/14/1998 | 2 | 12/01/1995 | |
| First set of front disc pads replaced on 1/20/98 (29362 miles on odometer). grinding noise on braking noted in 12/98. inspection on 12/14/98 by gmc dealer found need to replace front pads due to wear (40610 miles on odometer). problem is excessive and rapid brake wear. we do not ride the brakes. pads subsequent replaced by non-gmc dealership. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1997 | 4 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a sudden stop on wet pavement the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. also, the anti- lock brakes locked up, resulting in the vehicle skidding. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has also replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 11/19/1996 | 02/01/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes sometimes pull to the left, right, and sometimes work okay. replaced two times. dealer states pulling a trailer wears the brakes out. brake shoes have to be replaced every 20,000 miles. problem cannot be duplicated, problem still exists. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/09/1998 | |||
| Consumner was driving approximately 10-15mph when he atempted to make a sudden stop, the brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle never stopped. consumer rear ended another vehicle . *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. vehicle rear ended another vehicle. dealer can't find the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/18/1998 | |||
| Intermittently when the brakes were applied the pedal became hard or went to the floor, ,resulting in extended stopping distance . the dealer has replaced the vacuum booster. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 8 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Anti-lock brakes failed almost resulting in a vehicle collision. | |||
| 06/19/1997 | |||
| Ea95-026; when traveling at any speed and attempting to make a gradual stop, upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in the consumer going through an intersection. consumer has contacted the dealer. dealer has replaced various parts, such as shoes/rotors. problem still occurs. please provide any further details. repair invoices available. *ak | |||
| 05/23/1998 | |||
| The braking system malfunctioned, causing vibrations and squealing and extended stopping distance. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Anti lock brakes pull when engaging, pads replaced, however still experience pulling. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 3 | 08/20/1996 | |
| Brakes need to be replaced every 23000-25000 miles. | |||
| 6 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance. | |||
| 12/19/1997 | 2 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Anti lock brakes fail intermittently, pedal to the floor. | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 5 | 07/29/1996 | |
| Anti-lock brakes continue to lock up after repairs made. | |||
| 05/21/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Anti lock brakes do not stop vehicle properly, extended stopping distance. | |||
| 3 | |||
| Anti-lock brakes failed three times, once resulting in an accident. | |||
| 05/06/1997 | 7 | 11/14/1996 | |
| Vehicle suffers from noticeable vibration which appears to be the result of a design flaw. dealer also replaced front/rear abs brakes/tires/driveshaft and rear axle. *ak | |||
| 09/22/1997 | 01/29/1996 | ||
| Brakes: july 22, on freeway 66mph traffic stopping, applied brakes vehicle came to stop barely on some one's bumper. october 29, at mcdonald's pulled up to window , brakes didn't work, scraped side of wall with front grill guard. stopped put in park, put parking brakes on, got home/called dealer. took vehicle in, and they tested it and said rear drums were broken. *ak | |||
| 7 | 02/07/1996 | ||
| Driving at 50 mph or less ,the abs brakes will grab and pull and lock up in wet conditions.this is an intermittent problem. therefore, dealer cannot duplicate probelm. dealer has replaced both calipers in the front. *ak consumer states vehicle pulls to the left while braking, problem can be helped by turning off ignition and restarting motor. *slc | |||
| Abs brakes, when applying the brakes in normal conditions,the vehicle made a grinding noise and pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer replaced brakes and turned rotors. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1997 | |||
| The defective abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor, and caused extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident. no prior problems. *ak | |||
| The rear brakes lock up on wet pavements and in colder than normal weather conditions, causing the vehicle to go into a slide. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 6 | ||
| While driving at any speed & the brakes (abs) are applied, the vehicle would go left or right. if weather is wet/slippery, vehicle would spin sideways after brakes applied. took to dealer & dealer agreed that a problem exists with brakes.. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| Upon making a gradual or sudden stop and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle pulls to the left and right. also,the vehicle is not tracking, causing increased amount of stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 10/23/1997 | 0 | ||
| Driving at approximately 10-15 mph, pushed brakes, went to floor . no brakesand lost all steering. dealer said hydraulic unit went out which controlled abs and power steering. this defect can result in an accident. *ak | |||
| When the brakes are applied driver experiences extended stopping distance. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 10/24/1997 | 1 | 01/26/1996 | |
| The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedalto fade and extended stopping distance. dealer replaced brake master cylinder. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak consumer states abs kicks in before it should and that the brake pedal feels mushy, dealer replaced booster assembly and found air in system on one occasion causing pedal to be hard. wiper blades replaced. *slc | |||
| 04/17/1997 | |||
| Grinding noise develops in braking system. this is an inherent problem. dealer's comments: system malfunctioned (two replacements). *ak | |||
| Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another. the vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the collision. the dealer informed the owner that the vehicle was in normal operation. owner has had brake lines/calipers/rotors and pads put on the front of the vehicle prior to collision. *ak | |||
| While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop. pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard vehicle continued to still travel. consumer has to press the brake pedal again to come to a stop. *ak | |||
| Consumer states while driving the vehicle tried to make a sudden stop. pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard , the vehicle continued to still travel . consumer depressed the pedal again the vehicle stopped. *ak | |||
| 11/06/1997 | 2 | ||
| While driving vehicle the consumer said that the brakes started smoking and smelled like burning, and pedal went all way to the floor. it feels like there are no brakes on the vehicle, the vehicle doesn't stop on time, and keeps rolling for a few more feet. *ak | |||
| 01/06/1996 | |||
| Front passenger's side abs system failure; tires completely flattened ( six months ; 4 sets) due to system design. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Went to apply the brakes; pedal felt hard; did not go to floor. vehicle was able to stop, but not for awhile. its a very intermittent problem. took to dealer for repairs of brakes. *ak | |||
| 08/16/1997 | |||
| In low speeds the defective abs braking system malfunctioned when applying the brake pedal to the floor , causing extended stopping distance. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1997 | 1 | ||
| Non- completion of stop due to pedal drifting to floor. driver went through stop sign, resulting in poor brake effectiveness. this occurs mosty in inclement weather. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1997 | 3 | ||
| While applying the brakes on the vehicle, the abs brakes were subjected to an intermittent braking failure. this would cause the vehicle to stop for an extended distance. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Owner has abs brakes, vehicle has an extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. owner notes that pads/rotors/drums replaced, but problem remains. *ak *slc | |||
| 4 | 04/30/1996 | ||
| When traveling in wet weather conditions and upon depressing the brake pedal, consumer noticed pulsation in the brake pedal, resulting in brakes fading away, causing extended stopping distance, consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak *jb | |||
| 10/13/1997 | 1 | 05/29/1996 | |
| Driving the vehicle and coming to an intersection, applied foot to the brake pedal and the vehicle just went straight through the intersection and had to coast to a stop. *ak *nlm | |||
| 08/08/1997 | |||
| Brakes were squeaking and grinding, and consumer had to have the front brakes and the rotors replaced at 40k miles. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Abs system is not working properly. | |||
| 06/30/1997 | 2 | 08/20/1996 | |
| Abs brakes failed, causing vehicle to pulsate/vibrate upon brake application. also, replaced worn out pads. *ak | |||
| 01/29/1996 | 8 | 12/29/1995 | |
| When applying anti lock brakes, vehicle wanders. | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 4 | 02/07/1996 | |
| Anti lock brakes failed. | |||
| 08/29/1996 | |||
| Brakes: when driving in wet weather and applying the brakes, foot is still on pedal,the brakes engange, disengage,and then engage again while foot is still on pedal. brakes has been serviced at least six times, replacing calipers ,disc, hoses and all parts of the brake system and the problem still exists. the problem occurs mostly in rainy and cold weather or just rain alone. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 1 | 04/22/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed, causing accident. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 2 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed twice. | |||
| When applying the abs brakes in any type of weather or speed, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. replaced brakes pads. *ak | |||
| Owner pulled out of parking space and rearended another vehicle. dealer says there is nothing wrong. *ak | |||
| In dry and wet weather when applying the abs rakes pedal goes to the floor, left/right front wheels lock up and vehicle skids . *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes in a sudden stop situation, the vehicle abs brakes failed. *ak | |||
| 4 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| Abs brake failure. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1996 | |||
| Poor abs brake performance, the pedal goes to the floor and extended stopping distance is experienced. *ak | |||
| 10/29/1996 | |||
| Poor abs brake performance, a grinding noise is experienced and the pedal goes to the floor. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 01/30/1996 | ||
| When appling the abs brakes the vehicle swerves severly to the right. this problem occurs intermittently. *ak | |||
| 01/27/1996 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, when driving and applying brakes, the vehicle pulled to the right, also intermittently causes loss of control, replaced rotors and pads.*ak | |||
| 01/27/1996 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, when driving and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the right, also intermittently causes loss of control, replaced rotors & disc pads, *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| While applying the brakes during inclement weather (snow, rain) the brakes fail to stop the vehicle and the pedal pulsates, the consumer can also hear a metallic grinding noise, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the pads and rotors were replaced yet the problem still exist. nlm | |||
| 06/02/2001 | 10/08/2000 | ||
| Brake do not work | |||
| Poor brake performance, pedal goes to floor and do not really make a good effort to stop | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Front and rear brakes failed. yh | |||
| 04/30/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| The suburban has had numerous brake problems since new, has had three brake jobs and most recently replaced the hydraulic booster assembly. poor dealer response. *ak | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes and master cylinder failed on several occasions. | |||
| 1 | 08/23/1996 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 10/24/1997 | 1 | 01/26/1996 | |
| The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedalto fade and extended stopping distance. dealer replaced brake master cylinder. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak consumer states abs kicks in before it should and that the brake pedal feels mushy, dealer replaced booster assembly and found air in system on one occasion causing pedal to be hard. wiper blades replaced. *slc | |||
| 12/10/1996 | 2 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 05/09/1997 | |||
| While driving vehicle applied the brakes and the brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to run onto the railroad track. both front tires blew out. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/05/1996 | ||
| Premature brake wear. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 04/01/2097 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/18/2001 | 2 | ||
| Consumer experienced left rotar failure, on another occasion consumer stated that while attempting to brake to avoid being cut off by another motorist, the center hub separated from the rotor of the right front wheel causing the car to be thrown into the medial strip. *tt | |||
| 4 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Front brake got hot, smoked, and squealed. have had this problem back to chevrolet dealer (frye chevrolet, augusta, kansas) 4 different time in the last 5000 miles. still gets hot and squeals. they cannot (or will not) repair?*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 4 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Premature brake wear and left front pulling. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 5 | 10/31/1998 | |
| Consumer has replaced brakes 5 times; 2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time. dealer said that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. they have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked.*ak pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning. wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure. there is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure. *yh | |||
| 06/19/1997 | |||
| Ea95-026; when traveling at any speed and attempting to make a gradual stop, upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in the consumer going through an intersection. consumer has contacted the dealer. dealer has replaced various parts, such as shoes/rotors. problem still occurs. please provide any further details. repair invoices available. *ak | |||
| Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the brake pads and shoes and rotors. also when pads and shoes/rotors need replacing, the vehicle becomes very difficult to stop. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 08/13/1997 | ||
| Premature wear of front brake pads/rotors. | |||
| Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake pads and shoes and rotors. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another. the vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the collision. the dealer informed the owner that the vehicle was in normal operation. owner has had brake lines/calipers/rotors and pads put on the front of the vehicle prior to collision. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Owner has abs brakes, vehicle has an extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. owner notes that pads/rotors/drums replaced, but problem remains. *ak *slc | |||
| 07/25/1996 | |||
| Failure of the front brakes, the vehicle was in motion and the front brakes smoked.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| While driving braking system malfunction due to the left caliper sticking. needed to be replaced twice. also, extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 7 | 02/07/1996 | ||
| Driving at 50 mph or less ,the abs brakes will grab and pull and lock up in wet conditions.this is an intermittent problem. therefore, dealer cannot duplicate probelm. dealer has replaced both calipers in the front. *ak consumer states vehicle pulls to the left while braking, problem can be helped by turning off ignition and restarting motor. *slc | |||
| 08/29/1996 | |||
| Brakes: when driving in wet weather and applying the brakes, foot is still on pedal,the brakes engange, disengage,and then engage again while foot is still on pedal. brakes has been serviced at least six times, replacing calipers ,disc, hoses and all parts of the brake system and the problem still exists. the problem occurs mostly in rainy and cold weather or just rain alone. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Front brake pads and rear brake shoes worn out. yh | |||
| While traveling and when depressing the brakes vehicle would travel to the right. dealer has been contacted , and stated brakes unevenly wore out. please provide further informaton. | |||
| 12/14/1998 | 2 | 12/01/1995 | |
| First set of front disc pads replaced on 1/20/98 (29362 miles on odometer). grinding noise on braking noted in 12/98. inspection on 12/14/98 by gmc dealer found need to replace front pads due to wear (40610 miles on odometer). problem is excessive and rapid brake wear. we do not ride the brakes. pads subsequent replaced by non-gmc dealership. *ak | |||
| 3 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Brake pads failed several times causing vehicle to pull while braking. | |||
| 5 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Premature brake pad wear, causing poor brake performance. | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 04/30/1996 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| 06/30/1997 | 2 | 08/20/1996 | |
| Abs brakes failed, causing vehicle to pulsate/vibrate upon brake application. also, replaced worn out pads. *ak | |||
| 03/13/1997 | 08/24/1996 | ||
| Front brake pad failure due to design problems. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes in any type of weather or speed, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. replaced brakes pads. *ak | |||
| 01/24/1997 | |||
| Consumer noticed excessive brake wear on the front pads/rotors and rear drums due to excessive heat. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| While driving and when depressing brake pedal heard a grinding noise. had vehicle serviced. technician stated rotors needed to be replaced. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 5 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time. i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it. please help me find out why this car is still being sold. i only drive this suburban in emergency.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 04/30/1996 | |
| Brake rotors failed, causing noise. | |||
| Abs brakes, when applying the brakes in normal conditions,the vehicle made a grinding noise and pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer replaced brakes and turned rotors. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1997 | |||
| Brakes were squeaking and grinding, and consumer had to have the front brakes and the rotors replaced at 40k miles. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 01/24/1997 | |||
| Consumer noticed excessive brake wear on the front pads/rotors and rear drums due to excessive heat. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Abs, when applying brakes, vehicle pulls very hard to right, in for repair rotors and disc pads in the front. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 5 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time. i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it. please help me find out why this car is still being sold. i only drive this suburban in emergency.*ak | |||
| 03/27/1997 | 12 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Six trips to dealer for repair of brakes, unsuccessful until manufacturer's bulletin. two replacement fuel injectors. desire recall information on chev. brakes.( dot number: tire size: 245r16r45 ) | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Recently we had the vehicle serviced at a independant service (l&l automotive), in the past the vehicle has been serviced a chevrolet dealership. l&l states on their invoice found rear brake shoes did not match the drums, it appears that the incorrect rear differential was installed from the facotry, we put drums on that matched the rear shoes/axle. we have continually taken this vehicle to a authroized chevy dealer because we had problems with brakes. our invoices indicate that at 8947 miles on 7/26/96 we first complained, at 13,829 miles on 9/30/96 burt replaced front brakes (warranty), at 13,829 miles on 9/30/96 burt replaced front brakes, at 20,462 miles on 12/31/96 burt resurfaced rear brake drums (did not detect or tell us of any problems with the drums) and suggested the front brakes needed to be replaced again soon, at 21,575 miles burt replaced front brakes (we paid), at 30,799 miles on 5/29/97 burt replaced front brakes. this is just a sample and shows the problems we attempted to correct with the braking while the vehicle was under warranty. chevrolet has denied us any responsibility because it is out of warranty, even if the vehicle was incorrect from the factory and even if their authorized dealer had 5 times to detect the problem while still under warranty. i feel that it is their responsibility and that the car is still unsafe. the drums/shoes/differential do not fit the vehicle that we bought. an increase safety problem is we have 2 disabled children, one is classified through the school district as traumatic brain injury (unrelated to an auto. accident). we must have a vehicle that has the strength the carry and stop this 3/4 ton vehicle, which for 82,000 miles has been stopping mainly by front braking. i had to apolized to my wife for the last 3 years on blaming her driving on the brakes! since putting smaller drums to fit the shoes, i do not feel safe in driving this vehicle with my family and especialy pulling our boat or horse trailer. | |||
| 1 | 04/17/1996 | ||
| Brake drums failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 09/22/1997 | 01/29/1996 | ||
| Brakes: july 22, on freeway 66mph traffic stopping, applied brakes vehicle came to stop barely on some one's bumper. october 29, at mcdonald's pulled up to window , brakes didn't work, scraped side of wall with front grill guard. stopped put in park, put parking brakes on, got home/called dealer. took vehicle in, and they tested it and said rear drums were broken. *ak | |||
| 01/24/1997 | |||
| Consumer noticed excessive brake wear on the front pads/rotors and rear drums due to excessive heat. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/03/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| The battery leaked/sprayed acid onto the engine and right front side components of the suburban. the air bag sensor had to be replaced, but the rest of the components were just cleaned off (this included brake hydraulic cables and lines, brakes, air conditioning hoses, radiator, etc.). the dealer/manufacturer said they don't cover the battery because it is not made by them althought i think the company is owned by them. we had to buy a new battery and pay for all the damage to the car and still don't know what the long term affects of this corrosive acid will be. it left a huge orange puddle in our garage floor which we can't get rid of. we took video and pictures of the damage to the car, battery and garage. the cracked front transaxle casing was only diagnosed after they had replaced the seal on the front axle twice since it was always leaking fluid. the rear differential had the seal replaced 2 or 3 times but it still leaks. the fuel pumped failed on our car leaving us stranded. we were told that the truck needs to keep a 1/4 tank of gas at all times in the tank so that this does not happen. the air conditioner has never really worked well on this model, it appears that it is undersized to handle the thermal load. we also had to have the spot welds on the door jams filed because many sharp burrs existed which were a safety hazard.*ak | |||
| 09/23/1998 | 6 | ||
| When brakes are applied hard, vehicle would jerk to left & pull off the road. had taken vehicle to mechanic & had numerous work done on brakes. finally discovered that the brake hoses are collapsing & needed repair. *ak | |||
| Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another. the vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the collision. the dealer informed the owner that the vehicle was in normal operation. owner has had brake lines/calipers/rotors and pads put on the front of the vehicle prior to collision. *ak | |||
| 08/29/1996 | |||
| Brakes: when driving in wet weather and applying the brakes, foot is still on pedal,the brakes engange, disengage,and then engage again while foot is still on pedal. brakes has been serviced at least six times, replacing calipers ,disc, hoses and all parts of the brake system and the problem still exists. the problem occurs mostly in rainy and cold weather or just rain alone. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/20/1997 | 4 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a sudden stop on wet pavement the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. also, the anti- lock brakes locked up, resulting in the vehicle skidding. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has also replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes and master cylinder failed on several occasions. | |||
| Progressive brake failure over 10-15 miles stretch in 1st and 2nd gear, master cylinder failed, replaced. | |||
| 07/10/1996 | |||
| When applying the brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor. also there is extended stopping distance. took vehicle to dealer and they fixed the master cylinder several times. *ak | |||
| 05/14/1996 | 1 | 02/22/1996 | |
| Master cylinder leak. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Brake pedal seems soft and goes to the floor, indicating a problem with the brake pedal. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/20/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| I contacted chevrolet's customer assistance center several time but did not receive any satisfaction. i contend that a critical safety component such as the break booster should not fail during the normal life of the vehicle. several complaints during the warranty period were made about the pedal being soft. i was told this breaks were ok. i kept the part and offered to send to chevrolet to determine if was defective. my contention is that if a part is defective it should be replaced regardless of the warranty. if it was not defective the part should be reengineered to provided a failure rate less than 10-6. someone could have been injured if the speed had been greater. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/13/2005 | 174000 | 1 | 12/07/1998 |
| Driving from work-snowy/icy conditions. smelled a strange odor in vehicle going from i-270s to i-370w ~ 1/4 mile from ramp. traffic moderate. traveling 45 mph i tapped brakes, they went all way to floor. turned off electrical equipment. used engine braking selecting 3-2-1 to slow vehicle. vehicle slowed, applied emergency brake - drove to brake down lane. vehicle stopped-white smoke coming around edges of hood. lower portion of windshield had couple of heat discoloration marks about 1/4 size of a penny in the middle lower portion. air bag light came on. dash did not feel hot, nor the instrument panel - no smoke inside vehicle. hood would not open by hood release. power windows worked. egressed vehicle and driver sdie air bag inflated. called 911 awaited fire/polcie dept. opened driver's and passenger doors. flames coming from steering column where it enters fire wall. flames underneath vehicle from engine near skid plate/transfer case. used small fire extinguisher on flames in cabin and under vehicle to no avail. front driver's side from center console to driver's side door melted away at about 45 deg angle from top to bottom of console. inside engine the thydraulic drive unit and barke master cyclinder had melted. significant burn damage from fire in engine. vehicle-total loss. very fortunate to recognize bad smell, id brake malfunction, use engine braking to control vehicle; use emergency braking to stop - moderate traffic. minimized potential hazard to single vehicle-no injuries or fatalities. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 07/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving 50 mph applied the brakes and pedal felt hard, and there was no braking action. no accident. dealer said brake booster had failed, and needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 04/30/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| The suburban has had numerous brake problems since new, has had three brake jobs and most recently replaced the hydraulic booster assembly. poor dealer response. *ak | |||
| 08/18/1998 | |||
| Intermittently when the brakes were applied the pedal became hard or went to the floor, ,resulting in extended stopping distance . the dealer has replaced the vacuum booster. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/03/1996 | |||
| When applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor, after pumping the brake pedal, the truck finally came to a rest against a parking stump. this was due to a collapsed vacuum in the brake booster. the power brake booster was replaced at this time. the power brake booster was also replaced on 10/16/97, for the same reason with 28,000 miles. *ak | |||