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 | |||
| 07/25/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Power brakes went out and vehicle was very hard to stop. manufacturer acknowledged ongoing problem with suburban brakes, would not compensate owner | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/26/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Conditions were snow and ice. both times i had recently switched between 2wd & 4wd. i don't recall which position drive was in. both times depressing the brake pedal produced very little braking effect, with one time my car went thru a busy intersection (i thought i was lucky to not have accident). | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 02/10/1997 | 1 | 01/27/1997 | |
| Rear brakes drum failed, causing severe shake in dash and steering wheel. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 60000 | ||
| Heater and ac controls went out twice. factory replaced them @ $125, then 9 months later it went out again. factory said it was under 12 months, but i had driven over 12,000 miles so it was not under warranty any longer. windsheild wiper module goes bad. wipers will suddenly stop or wont turn on. on 3rd module now. brakes, constant grinding and weak stops. have replaced rotors 4 times. same results. steering loses tension when steering to the left. problem is still ongoing but has made me almost lose control several times. | |||
| 01/29/2003 | |||
| When applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. ts | |||
| 07/02/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the anti lock brake system on the vehicle will intermittenly come on with out applying the brake. *mr | |||
| 05/08/1998 | 1 | 08/21/1997 | |
| Brakes locked suddenly and the vehicle shook violently because oil was put in the master cylinder. | |||
| 07/15/1997 | |||
| Brakes are almost nonexistent when driving in 4-wheel drive. they make a very deep sound and the vehicle skids and the pedal locks up. in 2-wheel drive they are squishy. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/24/2006 | 115000 | 1 | 04/15/2002 |
| I have a 1997 chevy suburban with a 7.4 engine. for the most part its been a good vehicle, but the brakes are another story. the suburban has been through 2 sets of front brakes, and none in the rear. being concerned, the 3rd mechanic to really spend time figuring out the problem, found out the brake pressure modulator valve has malfunctioned. $800 for replacement. doing a little research, gm had recalled this part on several of there 2000 suv models. contacted the gm customer service line, and they told me that it is an old vehicle and gm will not do anything about it. so i guess gm's safety systems are only good for 10 years. this will be my last gm vehicle i will ever own. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 153000 | 1 | 05/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was having abs problems. while applying the brake pedal to stop at slower speeds the abs activated causing greater stopping distances. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the abs. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the year of the vehicle. repairs have been made and the manufacturer has been alerted. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complaint regarding 1997 suburban braking malfunctions. *ts the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that two sensors were needed because the current ones were corroded. the consumer experienced the same symptom as described in the recall for the 1998-2002 vehicles. *nm | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 58000 | 1 | 03/01/2002 |
| In july/august 2005 i began experiencing activation of the abs at very low speeds of 5-10 mph in 1997 chevrolet suburban. i took the car to repair shop and found out that the front brake units, calipers, etc., were corroded and needed to be replaced. i did this. also ,found out that the abs units were not reading the speed correctly and this was causing the abs bumping at low speeds. advised they should be replaced at cost of $1200! in january 2006 i read about the suburban recall for malfunctioning abs and unusual corrosion of brakes. unfortunately, the recall started for 1999 models. i believe my 1997 vehicle has the same problem. i contacted the local chevrolet dealer where i bought the vehicle, but was told it was not covered by the recall and they recommended the abs units be cleaned and that they will function properly. the other repair shop (who did the brake repairs) recommended against cleaningand said in their experience this doesn't work. suburban has only 61,000 miles, so it has not been over used. i put about 6,000 miles a year on it, mostly for pulling a horse trailer and for this i am very concerned about safe braking. i believe that this 1997 suburban has the same problem as the 199s. i've spent about $500 on the brake repairs so far and the abs will cost me another $1200. for a vehicle that gets so little use by me, this is a lot of money. i would like the 1997 to be included in the recall. i am upset by the expense of repairing these apparent manufacturing flaws. *ak | |||
| 11/18/2002 | 131000 | 2 | 07/18/2001 |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti- lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. *ak the consumer stated due to the defective part, he crashed into another vehicle. updated 11/29/05. *jb | |||
| 01/23/2003 | 75044 | 2 | 04/01/1997 |
| Dt: the contact was driving at a low speed and applied brake pressure and the abs pulsated. there was extended stopping distance as indicated in a current recall on the anti lock brakes. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who replaced both wheel speed sensors on the front brakes. that corrected the problem ,however, in august of this year the problem recurred two years later. the vehicle was returned to a dealer. the dealer did replace one of the wheel speed sensors, but the other one was cleaned and kept on the brakes. since this repair there have been no further problems. the contact contacted gm, and filed a complaint. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin and the model. *ak updated 11/29/05. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet suburban. she received recall 05v379000 notice for a 2001 chevrolet silverado regarding the abs system. the contact stated that the 1997 chevrolet suburban is experienced the same abs brake problem as indicated in the recall. when the brakes were applied it seemed as if the abs system was kicking in, and there was extended stopping distance. it did not matter what the road conditions were this would happen even on dry roads. the service dealer did stated that the sensor in the vehicle needed to be replaced. the manufacturer has not been contacted.*ak | |||
| 01/20/1997 | 100 | 100 | 01/20/1997 |
| Abs brakes problems on my 1997 chevy tahoe 4dr 4-wheel drive. the brakes have been terrible since i obtained this vehicle when it was brand new. they would grunt & groan, skip and act erratic. on ice and snow, i would actually go faster when i would apply the brakes and slide much faster than a car with regular brakes. on dry roads at slow speeds in town driving, the brakes didn't seem to take hold all the time. there would be a delay action when applying the brakes. i almost rear-ended other vehicles three times, through no fault of my own. i hate abs brakes and would like to buy one without it. abs brakes systems are very dangerous, especially on this 1997 chev tahoe 4-wheel drive. i checked with mechanics and they all say that's just abs brakes, and i have to put up with it. this is wrong as they are a very real danger. i have to be extremely careful allowing substantial distance between vehicles and then its not safe. i think i have a lemon and know there are lots of other complaints about it around here. how about a little help with recalls and a new vehicle?*jb | |||
| 07/02/2005 | 105000 | 1 | 10/02/2001 |
| Dt: the consumer states 1997 chevrolet suburban has brake problems. this resulted in a crash, and there were only minor injuries. the brakes just started having problems for a couple of weeks. before the consumer could get a chance to have the brakes checked, had an accident. the brakes were checked and fixed after the accident, and the mechanic at the dealership told the consumer that this was very common with corrosion build up. the consumer had to pay $1300.00 to fix the braking system. prior to the accident the brakes were losing power, and it was difficult to stop. this was an intermittent problem. the consumer contacted gm about the problem with an e-mail, with no response. the consumer lives in a salt-belt state. the mechanic stated that there was a corrosion build up on the abs sensor. a police report and an insurance report were taken. the speed was around 20 mph.*ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 45000 | 50 | 11/05/1997 |
| When i apply the brakes to my 1997 chevy suburban, the abs kicks on and pulsates extending the stopping distance tremendously. there has been a recall on this for recent year suburbans, but not as far back as the 1997 model. | |||
| 12/02/2002 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Abs failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. this correspondence is not available via .i believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees. the power windows and air condition failed. there was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. the battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn. *jb | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 90000 | 2 | |
| Brakes had to be replaced every three to four months. also, power steering was defective, and made the steering wheel difficult to turn. consumer was aware if the brakes malfunctioning in conjugation with the steering problem.*ak | |||
| 07/25/2004 | 150000 | 2 | 06/01/1998 |
| First time applied brakes at intersection, extented stopping. brakes checked ok, replaced brakes anyway. six mo. latter, second time, driving 25 mph. dry, clean paved road. applied brakes, anti-lock comes on, brakes failed, caused accident. traveled at least 2 an a half car length before inpact. suburban checked, only thing found was brake oil read at 190 degrees, after driving 1 mile. *ak | |||
| 07/10/1999 | 2 | 03/07/1998 | |
| Brakes. *jb | |||
| 07/24/2003 | 79275 | 1 | 10/31/1997 |
| Fuel pump wiring inside the fuel tank short circuited, and could have caused my suburban to blow up, since i had just filled it with over 30 gallons of gas that morning. my fuel pump had to be replaced, along with a new wiring assembly and float mechanism. my mechanic said the short circuit was more than likely due to over amperage of the fuel pump. that in turn, caused the wires inside the fuel tank to melt together and short out the ecm fuse, twice. i believe chevrolet is very lucky that no one was hurt. i hope others are as lucky as i was! p.s. power steering and brakes are also very poor!! bad design...1997 was a lemon suburban, and should have been recalled and designed all over again!*ak | |||
| 02/19/2001 | 1 | 04/29/1997 | |
| Faulty abs system with sensor caused loss of braking capability at slow speeds resulting in extended stopping distance. nlm | |||
| 02/19/2002 | 0 | ||
| While driving would step on the brakes pedal to stop or just to reduce the speed on vehicle, but brakes would not activate, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer had been contacted. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 12/10/2000 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| Abs engages at slow speed in normal driving conditions and occasionally following braking when cornering. decrease in braking distance also noticed as it feels as if slipping occurs in brakes. grinding noise also attendant to this situation. dealer service replaced sensor and hub assembly. brakes had been replaced previously at 70,000 miles, which i consider too early on this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Abs system is faulty, dealer says there is no problem found. nlm | |||
| 07/04/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Abs system was activating due to defect in snap ring of transmission. the brakes would fail at slow speed causing the abs system to think the rear tires were sliding, therefore the abs system would work. the reason for this was the snap ring in the transmission was mispositioned causing the output shaft to have to much end play, therefore causing the vehicle speed sensor to lose signal, and the abs system would kick in everytime you stopped. the computer never logged that the abs system had ever been working, or had ever worked. after reassemble the transmission correctly everything appears to be working fine. this problem appear to have caused abnormal wear in the rear brake shoes, due to the fact that the abs was working all the time. after this wore out the shoes, the brakes started failing. *ak | |||
| While depessing brake pedal to the floorboard vehicle goes into extented stopping distance. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 08/15/1997 | |||
| Emergency brake cable engaged by itself sporadically. also excessive wear of brake pads, 3 sets of pads wore out from 8,000 miles to 48,000 miles of wear/ rotors were replaced due to defective hub. also, 2 brake sensors and 2 sets of brake calipers were replaced. dealer notified, and most repairs and labor was done under warranty, other repairs were done at consumer's cost. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1999 | 09/25/1997 | ||
| Brake pedal goes down to the floor whenever brakes are applied. dealer was not notified at this time. *ak | |||
| 01/28/2000 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| Sudden brake failure; brake pedal depressed completely to floor; small amount of braking capability remained; loud mechanicalcrunch sound from underneath chassis. *ak | |||
| 12/18/1998 | 12/11/1996 | ||
| While driving the brakes aren't working because the front brakes are not strong to stop the truck,this also causes extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle been experenicing ongoing brake failure whenever brakes are applied in wet/snowy road conditions. vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still goes unresolved. *ak | |||
| 08/06/1999 | 0 | ||
| When applying the brakes the steering wheel vibrates very hard, and vehicle could possibly lose control. took to dealer, they said it was out of warranty.*ak | |||
| 10/31/1997 | |||
| Ongoing problem with rear wheel brakes system not working. vehicle been inspected/repaired by two different dealers. on several occasions brake pads have been replaced. also, four rotors have been replaced and turnd more then twice each. problem still occurring. *ak | |||
| 02/18/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Excessive front disc pad wear - vehicle pulls to left when braking - description is the same for each incident - pads replaced and drums turned at 9948 and 33000 miles - obviously there is a design problem with these brakes. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| When traveling on wet pavement about 10-15 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a gradual stop, the anti-lock brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to go into a skid, resulting in extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak *yc | |||
| 08/05/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| While stopping, applying brake, heard a clunk noise and felt a jarring. after parking, tried to put into reverse and could not. was able to drive forward but heard a grinding noise. now unable to get into gear and it does not shift. no reverse. the brake problem became apparent with a grinding noise while moving through stop and go traffic. failed calipers and resulting in damaged rotors and pads. *ak | |||
| 10/09/1999 | 2 | 02/01/1997 | |
| This was a major acid discharge not a leak! all repairs as yet under warranty. 1 in 10 vans to the garage reported to have this defect. garage only replaced the other brake line when we offered to pay for it. when we offered to pay for it. | |||
| During a normal braking procedures severe vibration will occur which will shake dashboard and entire vehicle. *ak | |||
| 8 | |||
| When the brakes are applied, they would make squeaky noises & the brake pedal would go to the floor. also, every 3 months, the abs braking system had to be replaced due to excessive wear. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes in wet weather the abs locks up and vehicle skids for an excessive amount of distance. dealer can't duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/02/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they will go straight to the floorboard, and the abs system will kick in. consumer had to pump the brakes hard to stop the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 3 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Tires locked under hard braking on dry and wet pavement while on 2-wheel drive mode on paved roads. *ak | |||
| 03/09/1999 | |||
| Ea95026, braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go the floor and no braking ability at all, which may have causeda crash. 3 occurrences where the occupant had to tow vehicle into the dealership. dealer replace brake master cylinder and abs braking system. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| Power steering keeps fluctuating between feeling tight and sloppy. at certain points the steering wheel seems to be pulled from my grasp, and oversteering occurs. steering also sometimes makes a moaning noise. also, brakes need to be replaced every 20,000 miles. last time i had brakes replaced at dealer, i had to return 5 times to have them corrected. i was told shims broke off the front pads and were binding. all i know is that i could see the rotors glowing blue and the brakes smelled like they were burning, they were also making a horrible grinding noise when they were warm. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1997 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| I purchased my 1997 3/4ton 4x4 suburban in oct 97. after only two months having it,in december, 1997 i began experiencing problems with the front brakes squeaking. took to the dealership they replaced the front pads. then 2months later,in february, 98 same thing happened again. i became concerned as to why this was happening. this has been going on every 2-3 month since, and we are now in april, 99 and i am still having the same problem. lucky to get 1-2 thousand miles on the pads. have been to dealer approximately 10 times for this. dealer was concerned as to why they were wearing so quick. now 4-5 sets in this short of time. the last two times i have taken it to them i left the dealership with them still squeaking, and i wanted to have fixed. now added to this problem is the front end pulling to the left front when you apply the brakes, and when it is raining out the vehicle hops all over the road when you try to stop. it is very scary. this is now a major concern, and i am afraid it could be dangerous. im march ,99 i brought back to service manager for the squeak, pull of the front end. when i left that day vehicle had nothing done to it. service manager said he would contact gmc rep.have him come out maybe he could resolve the problem. this was on mar3,1999. i waited till apr 8,1999, dorian taft gmc rep. came out. i requested in writing that i be present when he was out so we could discuss my concerns. i was never called, i went to the dealership after work spoke to the service manager who informed me that the gmc rep was in a hurry didnt have time to discuss the issue with me or check my vehicle out like it should have been,and that was whole purpose. im very upset and this is totally unsat. my vehicle concerns problems still stand.i believe this is very unsafe & think the problem needs to be addressed and taken care of now. longest set of pads lasted approx 2000 miles. front rims are a constant black. please help me out. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Premature disc brake failure and vehicle pulls to right . | |||
| 06/11/1997 | 17 | 06/03/1997 | |
| Whenever the brakes are applied, they would pull to the left onto another lane. sometimes would pull to the right onto another lane. have taken vehicle to dealership 17 times and nothing was found wrong with brakes. the manufacturer has closed the files on the suburban. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| Pulls left while driving down road or when braking. multiple service attempts. still not fixed. dealer cannot fix, gm won't replace vehicle. vehicle is not safe and is a safety hazard. | |||
| 02/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle braking system. intermittently whenever vehicle brakes are applied in wet conditions, extended stopping distance would occur. also, whenever brakes were used in an emergency situation the vehicle would not stop properly, it would continue to go until vehicle reached 5-10 mph, then the brakes would grab, causing vehicle to lock-up. after the lock up, the system would pop loose when accelerator pedal was applied. dealer notified and informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle braking system. intermittently whenever brakes are applied in wet condition the brakes would delay in stopping. also, whenever the brakes are used in an emergencey situation the vehicle would not stop properly, it would continue to go until vehicle came to 5-10 mph then it would grab, causing vehicle to lock-up. after the lock-up, the brake system would pop loose when consumer applied the accelerator. dealer notified and informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak | |||
| 05/13/1998 | 2 | 09/24/1997 | |
| Abs failed during a panic stop. vehicle's rear looses road adhesion and swings to the right, then the left side starts to skid and the entire vehicle begins to wobble. | |||
| Owner has experienced abs problems. | |||
| 5 | |||
| Brake pads wore prematurely, and the calipers made contact with the rotors. the front brake system/ calipers and the front brakes were replaced. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/27/1997 | 1 | ||
| Had to apply brakes after going 50-55mph on ice. vehicle hit guardrail head on & spun around & rear hit guardrail. upon impact, neither air bags deployed. driver's seat belt did not restrain. vehicle's front pushed back into tires. vehicle towed. *ak | |||
| 03/02/1998 | 50 | 12/07/1996 | |
| While driving vehicle about any mph from 2-3 to 65 mph on a panic stop the consumer tried to apply brake pedal to stop vehicle, but vehicle did not stop. according to consumer, brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor and he does not think it is the abs. dealer had checked other vehicles and compared them about the same problem. *ak | |||
| 03/07/1995 | 5 | ||
| The abs brakes has came on 561 times in one year and the dealer has tried to fix the brake 5 times, and there is no change in the failure of the brakes. when the driver applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor while the truck was going 10mph. the truck did not stop at that speed. the dealer still has not fixed the problem about the pedal going to the floor, and the brakes do not hold when this happens. the driver has contacted the dealer 20 times, and they still have not called him back yet. he took matters in his own hands and hopes that nhtsa can assit him with any kind of help. *ak | |||
| Loss of abs brakes , resulting in a rearend collision. brakes went floor,abs light had come on after incident. dealer has replaced brake soes and pads. *ak | |||
| 12/28/1997 | |||
| When traveling 20 mph upon avoiding hitting a patch of ice consumer therefore depressed the brake pedal when the driver side air bag deployed forcing the occupant arms and hands to be forced off the steering wheel causing loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states due to dislocation of the air bag sensors. | |||
| When the brakes are applied ther is pressure in the brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 02/27/1997 | |||
| Brakes lock and do not release immediately. | |||
| 05/05/1997 | |||
| Upon depressing the brake pedal when traveling down an incline, consumer noticed the pedal traveled to the floorboard, making it very difficult to stop and control the vehicle. consumer also experienced excessive wear of the front and rear brake shoes and pads. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the shoes and pads. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1997 | 20 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 20 mph, the vehicle's brakes does not stop, and the wheels lock. the had been taken to dealer. *ak | |||
| 04/27/1997 | |||
| Brakes: when driving brakes make loud noise and when attempting to stop applied brkaes, pushed completely to the floor before could get the vehicle to stop. dealer can't find the problem, but the noise has been taken care of. *ak | |||
| 08/11/1992 | 1 | ||
| Applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. this do not happen all the time, just sometimes. when this problem does occur, the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. *ak *slc | |||
| 10/21/1997 | |||
| Driving the suburban about 30mph and vehicle in front stopped, applied foot to the brake pedal to stop, and the pedal just went down to the floorboard and the vehicle hit the back of truck. *ak *slc | |||
| 04/27/1997 | 11/17/1996 | ||
| Vehicle in front stopped suddenly necessitating braking. however, abs brakes failed; engine stalled, resulting in a crash/injury. *ak | |||
| The truck is equipped with abs, and when braking the truck pulls to the left or right. also, the floorboard lifts up and when the brake is released; the floorboard falls back down, and there is a strong odor present when towing something. *ak | |||
| 05/30/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Driving along and stopped at a traffic light, light changed and vehicle proceeded approximately 5mph. vehicle ahead stopped, tried to stop, applied brakes, almost to the point of standing and the vehicle would not stop. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 2 | 01/15/1997 | |
| While applying the abs brakes the vehicle has extended stopping distance. sometimes, upon applying the abs brakes, the vehicle stalls and there are no brakes at that time. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle experienced more assist to steering at 30 mph which caused loss of control. *ak the dealer replaced the electronic solenoid relay as possible cause of power assist to steering assembly. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving brakes overheated, causing consumer to crash. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said that brakes overheated. mechanic said that in stop and go situations brakes will overheat. consumer stated that this was very scary, and was concerned that could not stop a vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/11/1999 | 3 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Brakes fail, unable to be rectified or identified. mjs | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Brakes surge / pulsate when coming to a stop which results in smoking when braking. *yc | |||
| 03/04/1997 | 7 | 01/03/1997 | |
| Brakes failed,different dealers attempted different repairs but have never been corrected, one accident resulted due to faulty brakes. yh | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 06/11/1998 | 4 | ||
| Whenever brakes are applied, would hear a loud noise , like clunking or banging sound. after brakes are applied, vehicle would fail to stop or slow down right away. went through an intersection due to no braking power. *ak | |||
| 05/23/1997 | 1 | 12/27/1996 | |
| Leaking brake fluid shorted electrical wires, causing abs to fail. | |||
| 01/28/1997 | 1 | 01/27/1997 | |
| When brakes are applied vehicle demonstrates a severe shake. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 58000 | 1 | 03/01/2002 |
| In july/august 2005 i began experiencing activation of the abs at very low speeds of 5-10 mph in 1997 chevrolet suburban. i took the car to repair shop and found out that the front brake units, calipers, etc., were corroded and needed to be replaced. i did this. also ,found out that the abs units were not reading the speed correctly and this was causing the abs bumping at low speeds. advised they should be replaced at cost of $1200! in january 2006 i read about the suburban recall for malfunctioning abs and unusual corrosion of brakes. unfortunately, the recall started for 1999 models. i believe my 1997 vehicle has the same problem. i contacted the local chevrolet dealer where i bought the vehicle, but was told it was not covered by the recall and they recommended the abs units be cleaned and that they will function properly. the other repair shop (who did the brake repairs) recommended against cleaningand said in their experience this doesn't work. suburban has only 61,000 miles, so it has not been over used. i put about 6,000 miles a year on it, mostly for pulling a horse trailer and for this i am very concerned about safe braking. i believe that this 1997 suburban has the same problem as the 199s. i've spent about $500 on the brake repairs so far and the abs will cost me another $1200. for a vehicle that gets so little use by me, this is a lot of money. i would like the 1997 to be included in the recall. i am upset by the expense of repairing these apparent manufacturing flaws. *ak | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 10 | 04/01/2097 | |
| I had brake trouble on this car from day one. many brake pads, two master cylinders, many shoes and drums. this vehicle is defective because it weight is too great for the braking system. i would like some help. please call. my accident was caused by brake failure. dealership where i live in kings mtn, now diamond chevrolet admits. i took the car to the dealer in shelby, nc carter chevrolet eight times in one year for brake problems. | |||
| 05/21/1997 | 10 | 12/01/1996 | |
| The braking system starts to shake and vibrate as if driving on cobblestone road then braking system shakes violently from front of car this problem seems to happen only when temps are very high in the 100 degree range as we go to the desert often. this happens several times a year. the vibrations start as we are driving and you can feel the front end start to vibratethe gets worse, if the brakes are applied when this is shaking the whole car shakes voilentlyand is hard to stop almost makes the car out of control. this can go on for as long as 45 mins to an hour as we drive downthe road or freeway. then it jusst stops shakin and does not ahppen again for a few days , but if we are still in the heat it wil happen again. when we get home and goto the dealer they cannot feel the problem so they say there is no problem my wife and children are affraid to ride in the car when we go on trips now. this problem must be fixed. i love this car and it suits my needs but this has to be fixed.*ak | |||
| 12/10/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakes wore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternators the first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealership since 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. for $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. to replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle. *ak (dot number: don't know tiresize: 245r16lt) | |||
| 12/10/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| I started experencing problem at appox. 12000 miles when the front brakes wore out prematurlly,some after at appox. 20000 mile i had unusual tire wear, ( i was told it was my fault) it was the right torsion bar out of adjustment and even though the vehicle had only 27668 mile i had to pay 1/2 the cost appox $225.00 after fighting all the way to the executive offices,the speed sensitive steering started actting up at appox. 40000 miles suddenly causing the steering wheel to slip unaccpectedly.this part was replace n/c , i have gone through 3 alternators the first at appox. 38000 mile standing me in buffalo ,tx 120 miles from home on a sunday night, the second and third happeded in the city however i now carry a spare altenator and tools because who knows when it will go out next, i have replaced the positive side battery cables twice because of design the loosen and the acr and short out, the auto matic transmission went out at 53939 due to coolent getting into the unit i had to pay 25% of this repair appox. $525.00 that transmission failed at 69015 only 15k+miles later with the warrenty card in hand i thought maybe this was it ,at 107,267 miles that transmission failed and with only 38k+ mile on a unit that carrys a 3yr/50k warrenty gm refuses to fix or replace the unit my truck has been sitting at the dealership since 06/15/2001 while i have been once again fighting with gm to no avail ,( i was offer a customer loyalty cert. for $500. 00 to settle this issue the transmission cost $2500. to replace not including the motor mount that broke when the unit locked up at appox. 35 mph all the advertising million and billions of $$$$$ should be spent making sure that then presistent problem do not accure, not when you spend 35k- 45k- for a vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/31/1997 | |||
| Ongoing problem with rear wheel brakes system not working. vehicle been inspected/repaired by two different dealers. on several occasions brake pads have been replaced. also, four rotors have been replaced and turnd more then twice each. problem still occurring. *ak | |||
| 02/18/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Excessive front disc pad wear - vehicle pulls to left when braking - description is the same for each incident - pads replaced and drums turned at 9948 and 33000 miles - obviously there is a design problem with these brakes. *ak | |||
| 08/05/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| While stopping, applying brake, heard a clunk noise and felt a jarring. after parking, tried to put into reverse and could not. was able to drive forward but heard a grinding noise. now unable to get into gear and it does not shift. no reverse. the brake problem became apparent with a grinding noise while moving through stop and go traffic. failed calipers and resulting in damaged rotors and pads. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Premature disc brake failure and vehicle pulls to right . | |||
| 5 | |||
| Brake pads wore prematurely, and the calipers made contact with the rotors. the front brake system/ calipers and the front brakes were replaced. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/27/2004 | 12000 | 7 | |
| Front brakes wore out prematurely at 12,000 miles. since 1997 had been replaced seven times. dealer and manufacturer were contacted, but problem had not been resolved. also, automatic transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1997 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| I purchased my 1997 3/4ton 4x4 suburban in oct 97. after only two months having it,in december, 1997 i began experiencing problems with the front brakes squeaking. took to the dealership they replaced the front pads. then 2months later,in february, 98 same thing happened again. i became concerned as to why this was happening. this has been going on every 2-3 month since, and we are now in april, 99 and i am still having the same problem. lucky to get 1-2 thousand miles on the pads. have been to dealer approximately 10 times for this. dealer was concerned as to why they were wearing so quick. now 4-5 sets in this short of time. the last two times i have taken it to them i left the dealership with them still squeaking, and i wanted to have fixed. now added to this problem is the front end pulling to the left front when you apply the brakes, and when it is raining out the vehicle hops all over the road when you try to stop. it is very scary. this is now a major concern, and i am afraid it could be dangerous. im march ,99 i brought back to service manager for the squeak, pull of the front end. when i left that day vehicle had nothing done to it. service manager said he would contact gmc rep.have him come out maybe he could resolve the problem. this was on mar3,1999. i waited till apr 8,1999, dorian taft gmc rep. came out. i requested in writing that i be present when he was out so we could discuss my concerns. i was never called, i went to the dealership after work spoke to the service manager who informed me that the gmc rep was in a hurry didnt have time to discuss the issue with me or check my vehicle out like it should have been,and that was whole purpose. im very upset and this is totally unsat. my vehicle concerns problems still stand.i believe this is very unsafe & think the problem needs to be addressed and taken care of now. longest set of pads lasted approx 2000 miles. front rims are a constant black. please help me out. *ak | |||
| 01/02/1997 | 1 | ||
| The brake pads had worn down excessively, causing grinding noises, like metal to metal. taking vehicle to dealer's to check & have them repaired/replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/04/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| Loss of abs brakes , resulting in a rearend collision. brakes went floor,abs light had come on after incident. dealer has replaced brake soes and pads. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1997 | |||
| Upon depressing the brake pedal when traveling down an incline, consumer noticed the pedal traveled to the floorboard, making it very difficult to stop and control the vehicle. consumer also experienced excessive wear of the front and rear brake shoes and pads. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the shoes and pads. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/08/2004 | 1 | ||
| The brakes vibrate excessively and hesitate when they are applied, making it difficult to stop vehicle. manufacturer was contacted by owner.*ak | |||
| 08/15/1997 | |||
| Emergency brake cable engaged by itself sporadically. also excessive wear of brake pads, 3 sets of pads wore out from 8,000 miles to 48,000 miles of wear/ rotors were replaced due to defective hub. also, 2 brake sensors and 2 sets of brake calipers were replaced. dealer notified, and most repairs and labor was done under warranty, other repairs were done at consumer's cost. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| Power steering keeps fluctuating between feeling tight and sloppy. at certain points the steering wheel seems to be pulled from my grasp, and oversteering occurs. steering also sometimes makes a moaning noise. also, brakes need to be replaced every 20,000 miles. last time i had brakes replaced at dealer, i had to return 5 times to have them corrected. i was told shims broke off the front pads and were binding. all i know is that i could see the rotors glowing blue and the brakes smelled like they were burning, they were also making a horrible grinding noise when they were warm. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 10 | 04/01/2097 | |
| I had brake trouble on this car from day one. many brake pads, two master cylinders, many shoes and drums. this vehicle is defective because it weight is too great for the braking system. i would like some help. please call. my accident was caused by brake failure. dealership where i live in kings mtn, now diamond chevrolet admits. i took the car to the dealer in shelby, nc carter chevrolet eight times in one year for brake problems. | |||
| 10/12/1998 | |||
| While driving the rear brakes aren't strong enough to putting all the braking responsibility on them. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 07/04/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Abs system was activating due to defect in snap ring of transmission. the brakes would fail at slow speed causing the abs system to think the rear tires were sliding, therefore the abs system would work. the reason for this was the snap ring in the transmission was mispositioned causing the output shaft to have to much end play, therefore causing the vehicle speed sensor to lose signal, and the abs system would kick in everytime you stopped. the computer never logged that the abs system had ever been working, or had ever worked. after reassemble the transmission correctly everything appears to be working fine. this problem appear to have caused abnormal wear in the rear brake shoes, due to the fact that the abs was working all the time. after this wore out the shoes, the brakes started failing. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | 01/06/2000 | |
| While driving front brake line collapsed, causing steering wheel to jerk to left, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| Defective battery leaked onto the brake line which caused no braking ability and could result in a crash. common problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/09/1999 | 2 | 02/01/1997 | |
| This was a major acid discharge not a leak! all repairs as yet under warranty. 1 in 10 vans to the garage reported to have this defect. garage only replaced the other brake line when we offered to pay for it. when we offered to pay for it. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 10 | 04/01/2097 | |
| I had brake trouble on this car from day one. many brake pads, two master cylinders, many shoes and drums. this vehicle is defective because it weight is too great for the braking system. i would like some help. please call. my accident was caused by brake failure. dealership where i live in kings mtn, now diamond chevrolet admits. i took the car to the dealer in shelby, nc carter chevrolet eight times in one year for brake problems. | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Although their were no fatalities or injuries involved in reference to the master cylinder/ fuel pump, the lost of power brakes caused me to almost veer into a brick building. i hope the info provided will draw attention to the problems i've had since purchasing this vehicle. | |||
| 03/09/1999 | |||
| Ea95026, braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to go the floor and no braking ability at all, which may have causeda crash. 3 occurrences where the occupant had to tow vehicle into the dealership. dealer replace brake master cylinder and abs braking system. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Brake ( master cylinder ) failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Although their were no fatalities or injuries involved in reference to the master cylinder/ fuel pump, the lost of power brakes caused me to almost veer into a brick building. i hope the info provided will draw attention to the problems i've had since purchasing this vehicle. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Sudden complete failure of power boost with loss of easily obtainable braking by female driver. no accident thank god. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/14/1999 | |||
| While driving at 20 mph primary brake line, went out, causing consumer not to have any brakes. consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop vehicle. *ak | |||