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, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 020525002 | 06/01/2002 | 634839 | Subject regarding revised wheel speed sensor replacement procedure. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| 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 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.odi's and gm's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in states that use salt on the roads during winter months (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for salt belt states is 43.0 and non-salt belt is 3.0.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no mil, brake fluid loss warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| EA11001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure. of the890 total complaints for brake pipe corrosion identified, 761 were located in salt belt states (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).the complaint rate per 100,000 vehicles sold is significantly higher in the salt belt, 43.0, compared with 3.0 for the remaining states.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints, the brake pipe failure has allegedly occurred suddenly, with no warning to the driver (i.e., no brake warning light), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 26 of these incidents, the increase in stopping distance that resulted was alleged as a factor in a crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.an engineering analysis has been opened for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | Brake line failure due to corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.the petitioner alleged a sudden loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distance after a corroded brake burst during a brake application. odi has received 110 owner complaints for my 1999 through 2003 chevrolet and gmc c/k series pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, including 3 involving my 2003 2500 series heavy-duty pickup trucks.the complaints allege the loss of braking effectiveness due to brake line rupture because of corrosion.in 37 of these complaints, the brake line failure was confirmed by a dealer inspection.three complaints allege that corroded brake line failure resulted in a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA11001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure. of the890 total complaints for brake pipe corrosion identified, 761 were located in salt belt states (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).the complaint rate per 100,000 vehicles sold is significantly higher in the salt belt, 43.0, compared with 3.0 for the remaining states.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints, the brake pipe failure has allegedly occurred suddenly, with no warning to the driver (i.e., no brake warning light), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 26 of these incidents, the increase in stopping distance that resulted was alleged as a factor in a crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.an engineering analysis has been opened for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.odi's and gm's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in states that use salt on the roads during winter months (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for salt belt states is 43.0 and non-salt belt is 3.0.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no mil, brake fluid loss warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | Brake line failure due to corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.the petitioner alleged a sudden loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distance after a corroded brake burst during a brake application. odi has received 110 owner complaints for my 1999 through 2003 chevrolet and gmc c/k series pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, including 3 involving my 2003 2500 series heavy-duty pickup trucks.the complaints allege the loss of braking effectiveness due to brake line rupture because of corrosion.in 37 of these complaints, the brake line failure was confirmed by a dealer inspection.three complaints allege that corroded brake line failure resulted in a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 92000 | 5 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the vehicle pulsates while traveling at 25 mph. the vehicle pulsates even more when the brakes are applied. the mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as the antilock activation. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage is 97,000 and failure mileage was 92,000. | |||
| 04/09/2004 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10mph and below, the abs engaged and the vehicle did not stop. the vehicle hit a dumpster, but only received minor damage to the vehicle's bumper. the incident happened on private property, therefore no police were called. the vehicle's abs system was replaced and cleaned on four prior occasions, but still has the same problem. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, concerning the abs. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 11/20/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| While driving straight at 25 mph on residential street. the steering wheel locked and brakes were then applied. speed reduced. brake pedal would not depress on 2nd pump of brake pedal and experienced loss of brakes. used emergency brake pedal to bring vehicle to complete stop. engine is still running. check gage lamp is on. steering wheel is still locked. had to turn off engine and restart engine to unlock steering wheel and regain use of brakes. this system lock up would have resulted in a major accident if this occured at highway speed or if a turn was needed or while a turn was been executed. dt | |||
| 01/09/1999 | 7 | 01/01/1999 | |
| At interstate speeds vehicle pulls hard (!) to left. problem is intermittent occuring only occasionally. steering is eratic, particularly on rough or uneven surfaces. problem is constant. steering sensor replaced once. vehicle pulls to right at all speedsall the time dealer states that vehicle meets factory specs. serious intermittent drive train vibration happens at any speed and may persist for 40 or 50 miles. have been to two dealers for a total of 7 trips. problems persist. chevrolet contacted - no help. this vehicle is unsafe!!! help! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 03/22/2005 | 109033 | 9 | |
| At slow speeds, my car's anti-lock brakes kick in, and the car continues to slide | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 94000 | 07/30/1999 | |
| I see online that the 1999 suburban's anti lock brakes activate unexpectedly and are under investigation. i also had this problem and have repaired it in accordance with gm's technincal service bulletin on the subject. i removed the antilock sensors and cleaned the rust off of mounting surface on the front brakes and the problem subsided. the problem occurred when under 10 mph and was frequent and unexpected. on one occasion i nearly hit the fire station i work in's apparatus door and on another occasion i nearly hit a fence on the backside of my driveway. | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 999 | 04/01/2004 | |
| 1. when braking at low speeds, the anti-lock brakes come on. 2. my truck won't stop - i could crash into anything, worse yet - i could injure someone. 3. nothing has been done to correct this failure yet. i'm dealing with this daily! | |||
| 10/25/2002 | 25000 | 10 | 09/25/2002 |
| 1999 chevrolet suburban. as of 4/28/04 with only 47k miles, a/c compressor defective & dealer will not replace in spite of several attempts to repair before warranty expired, as soon as 3 months after purchase in october of 2002. replaced brakes 3 times at our expense. dealer (bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc refused to repair under warranty), steering problems, attempted repair, again at our expense. replaced door locks and window mechanism's at our cost. total piece of junk. will never buy from bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc again & will never buy another gm product. just bought entire fleet (6 trucks) from chevy. dealer n kernersville, nc). waiting with baited breath for the entire lot to break down. completely disgusted with gm. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/25/2002 | 25000 | 10 | 09/25/2002 |
| 1999 chevrolet suburban. as of 4/28/04 with only 47k miles, a/c compressor defective & dealer will not replace in spite of several attempts to repair before warranty expired, as soon as 3 months after purchase in october of 2002. replaced brakes 3 times at our expense. dealer (bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc refused to repair under warranty), steering problems, attempted repair, again at our expense. replaced door locks and window mechanism's at our cost. total piece of junk. will never buy from bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc again & will never buy another gm product. just bought entire fleet (6 trucks) from chevy. dealer n kernersville, nc). waiting with baited breath for the entire lot to break down. completely disgusted with gm. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/25/2002 | 25000 | 10 | 09/25/2002 |
| 1999 chevrolet suburban. as of 4/28/04 with only 47k miles, a/c compressor defective & dealer will not replace in spite of several attempts to repair before warranty expired, as soon as 3 months after purchase in october of 2002. replaced brakes 3 times at our expense. dealer (bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc refused to repair under warranty), steering problems, attempted repair, again at our expense. replaced door locks and window mechanism's at our cost. total piece of junk. will never buy from bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc again & will never buy another gm product. just bought entire fleet (6 trucks) from chevy. dealer n kernersville, nc). waiting with baited breath for the entire lot to break down. completely disgusted with gm. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/24/1998 | 3 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Front brakes have been replaced three times, each time one of the calipers was reported to have frozen or stuck, so that only one front brake was working. the rear brakes were first reported to have a rearmain seal leak, but later found to never work. the transmission failed after only 29000 miles while the vehicle was being test driven by the mechanic checking the brakes. | |||
| 12/21/1998 | 4 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle has been to dealer numerous times. vibration/shaking noted, however unable to identify and correct. vehicle has had 3 sets of tires, l front and rear axels replaced, brake rotors turned 4 times, and 2 batteries. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | |||
| 10/25/2002 | 25000 | 10 | 09/25/2002 |
| 1999 chevrolet suburban. as of 4/28/04 with only 47k miles, a/c compressor defective & dealer will not replace in spite of several attempts to repair before warranty expired, as soon as 3 months after purchase in october of 2002. replaced brakes 3 times at our expense. dealer (bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc refused to repair under warranty), steering problems, attempted repair, again at our expense. replaced door locks and window mechanism's at our cost. total piece of junk. will never buy from bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc again & will never buy another gm product. just bought entire fleet (6 trucks) from chevy. dealer n kernersville, nc). waiting with baited breath for the entire lot to break down. completely disgusted with gm. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/09/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban s2 k15. the contact was driving 15 mph when the brakes were depressed yet the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 124,735. | |||
| 04/09/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban s2 k15. the contact was driving 15 mph when the brakes were depressed yet the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 124,735. kmj | |||
| 04/09/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban s2 k15. the contact was driving 15 mph when the brakes were depressed when the vehicle failed to stop properly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id number :05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 124,735 . rds | |||
| 09/27/2011 | 134750 | ||
| When putting my foot on the brake pedal after starting the car and before shifting into reverse, the pedal went to the floor suddenly. i pumped the brakes and no improvement was felt, i then checked under the hood and found that the steel brake line between the left front rubber brake line and the abs unit had rusted out and was squirting brake fluid when the pedal was depressed. | |||
| 08/24/2011 | 108256 | ||
| When i was moving my suburban in my driveway, i noticed that i had no brakes, and i looked under my front bumper and saw a large brake fluid leak, i would not like to think what would have happen if this would accured when i needed my brakes. because of this leak and the result of losing my breaks i almost hit my little kid who was outside because our driveway was on a slight grade. and i had no breaks. | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 205000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. while the contact was driving on normal road surfaces approximately 5 mph, pressure was slightly applied to the brake pedal and unexpectedly the abs engaged. the failure occurred whenever driving at low speeds. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000(service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock); however, the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 205,000. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the vehicle increased in stopping distance while driving in traffic and at lower speeds. the contact said it feels like the abs was engaging and causing the vehicle to bounce and not stop as quickly as possible. the contact stated that the failure was directly related to nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. the failure mileage and current mileages were 180,000. | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 205000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. while the contact was driving on normal road surfaces approximately 5 mph, pressure was slightly applied to the brake pedal and unexpectedly the abs engaged. the failure occurred whenever driving at low speeds. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000(service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock); however, the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 205,000. | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated the vehicle has an increased stopping distance when they are in traffic and traveling slowly. the contact said it feels like the abs is engaging and causing the vehicle to bounce and not stop as quickly as possible. the contact feels this is the same as nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes), but was told by the manufacturer the vehicle is not included. the failure mileage and current mileages were 180,000.rl | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 205000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. while the contact was driving on normal road surfaces approximately between 5 mph, pressure was slightly applied to the brake pedal and unexpectedly the abs engaged. the failure occurred whenever driving at low speeds. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000(service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock); however, the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 205,000. js | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated the vehicle has an increased stopping distance when they are in traffic and traveling slowly. the contact said it feels like the abs is engaging and causing the vehicle to bounce and not stop as quickly as possible. the contact feels this is the same as nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes), but was told by the manufacturer the vehicle is not included. the failure mileage and current mileages were 180,000.rl | |||
| 04/14/2011 | 205000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. while the contact was driving on normal road surfaces approximately between 5 mph, pressure was slightly applied to the brake pedal and unexpectedly the abs engaged. the failure occurred whenever driving at low speeds. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000(service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock); however, the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 205,000. js | |||
| 03/28/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated the vehicle has an increased stopping distance when they are in traffic and traveling slowly. the contact said it feels like the abs is engaging and causing the vehicle to bounce and not stop as quickly as possible. the contact feels this is the same as nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes), but was told by the manufacturer the vehicle is not included. the failure mileage and current mileages were 180,000.rl | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds the abs brakes would deploy and makes braking more difficult to where he would have to be further back in order to stop. the abs warning light would illuminate on the instrumenatl panel. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed the contact that he needed to replace the abs module. thevehicle has not been repaired. the faiulre mileage was approximately 75,000. tb | |||
| 10/30/2010 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the driver was operating the vehicle at approximately 30 mph when she noticed that the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed. the vehicle did not slow down immediately but eventually did stop. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking and the brakes were corroded. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls and could offer no assistance. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 160,000-bk | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 135000 | 1 | |
| I believe the 1999 chevrolet suburban should be included in the nhtsa campaign # 05v379000 and the gm recall # 05068 even though general motors tells me that my vin# is not part of there recall. my vehicle experiences the exact symptoms as those described in the above campaign and recall numbers ( antilock brakes unexpectedly activating at low speeds of about 3-10 mph ). the antilock brakes on my vehicle would occasionally activate at low speeds and at first i did not think it was much of a problem. now every time i brake and the vehicle slows to a speed of about 6 mph, the antilock brakes start to activate. i now know this is a safty issue because once the antilock brakes start to activate, the vehicle takes longer to stop no mater how hard i press on the brakes. i will probably take the vehicle to the dealer for repair and hope g.m. will reimburse me if and when they realize this year suburban should be part of the original recall. *tr | |||
| 03/08/2009 | 94000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. during low-speed brake applications, the contact experiences unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); therefore, the dealer and manufacturer would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 94,000. | |||
| 04/01/2008 | 85000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the abs would engage at any speed while driving on dry pavement. the dealer repaired the brakes and sensors. the contact found a recall on the internet regarding the abs, but the vehicle was not included. she feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because it is used to transport her child. the current mileage was 96,000 and failure mileage was 85,000. | |||
| 06/20/2008 | 140000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. while driving 5 mph, the abs would engage when the brake pedal was depressed. the failure occurred approximately 30% of the time and only at low speeds. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), which affected the 2000-2002 models. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 145,000 and failure mileage was approximately 140,000. | |||
| 07/20/2008 | 107000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. while driving 5 mph, the vehicle experienced unwanted brake lock failure. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for repair. the current and failure mileages were 107,000. | |||
| 01/17/2006 | 97000 | 100 | |
| Dt*: the consumer stated when she applied the brakes, the vehicle jerked, throwing the occupants forward. this occurred at various speeds, but was more apparent when the roads were wet. this has been a problem since purchase. the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. the dealership checked the brake pads and shoes. *jb updated 2/13/2006 - *nm | |||
| 01/18/2004 | 48000 | 2 | 10/15/2003 |
| I was driving my 99 suburban on a snowy morning on a residential street in northern utah. i was slowly approaching a stop sign and there was a car in front of me already stopped. i was going about 5-7 miles per hour. i applied my brakes, the anti-lock brake system was immediately activated, and we began to slide toward the vehicle in front of me. we stopped within an inch of hitting the car in front of me. because the abs was undesirably activated without any notice, it almost caused a collision. our roads in northern utah are frequently salted every winter and i suspect rust was a cause. i intend to have it fixed at a local dealership. this should be a recall item in utah. my wife is the primary driver of this suburban and she said it has happened to her too. *nm | |||
| 04/06/2003 | 36000 | 1 | 02/15/2000 |
| Truck failed to stop in low speed accident. resulting in a rear end collision. no one was hurt. but this truck does not stop at low speeds. *nm | |||
| 10/13/2003 | 69000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 20 mph brakes failed. the steering wheel pulled to the right. brake pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 08/03/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving and without warning brakes would wear prematurely, causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 01/14/2003 | 2 | ||
| Consumer stated the brake pedal was not working. consumer stated he pushed the pedal in an attempt to stop the truck, and it took a long time to stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 2 occasions, however consumer was informed the vehicle was fine.*jb | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| From the begining the vehicle has pulled or grabbed to the right. many times consumer was denied service and now that the vehicle is over 63,000 miles, consumer is being told there is nothing that can be done. *jg | |||
| 06/03/1998 | 5 | 05/17/1998 | |
| Brakes, once warm, pull radically to the left sending vehicle into the on-coming lanes of traffic. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/26/2010 | 1 | 08/23/2000 | |
| 1999 chevrolet suburban, owner notice of anti-lock brake malfunctions. *bf the consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the wheel speed sensors. we he contacted the two dealerships that serviced his vehicle, they stated they were not aware of a recall. the consumer stated the wheel speed sensor need to be replaced. recall # 05v379000. | |||
| 02/22/1999 | 170000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the anti-lock brakes would engage without warning. he also stated that the brake pedal would lack pressure and would oftentimes fall into the floorboard when depressed. previously, a full brake system was replaced on the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. the contact believed nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) contributed to the failure she experienced. the failure and current mileages were 170,000 . | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 135000 | 1 | |
| I believe the 1999 chevrolet suburban should be included in the nhtsa campaign # 05v379000 and the gm recall # 05068 even though general motors tells me that my vin# is not part of there recall. my vehicle experiences the exact symptoms as those described in the above campaign and recall numbers ( antilock brakes unexpectedly activating at low speeds of about 3-10 mph ). the antilock brakes on my vehicle would occasionally activate at low speeds and at first i did not think it was much of a problem. now every time i brake and the vehicle slows to a speed of about 6 mph, the antilock brakes start to activate. i now know this is a safty issue because once the antilock brakes start to activate, the vehicle takes longer to stop no mater how hard i press on the brakes. i will probably take the vehicle to the dealer for repair and hope g.m. will reimburse me if and when they realize this year suburban should be part of the original recall. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2007 | 110000 | 1000 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. while depressing the brake pedal at 5 mph, the abs would inadvertently activate. as a result, the brake pedal dropped and brake pressure was lost. gm stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle has not been repaired. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 114,000 and failure mileage was 110,000. | |||
| 12/10/2007 | 49400 | 15 | 03/02/2007 |
| When trying to stop, the abs would engage at low speeds, causing the vehicle to take longer to stop, and almost caused several rear-end accidents. ths led to a replacement of the front bearings and hubs because of rust damage, at a cost of $1389.67. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 110000 | 200 | 06/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban. while driving between 5-10 mph, the abs would make a grinding noise. the dealer stated that the abs speed sensors needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 152,098. | |||
| 02/26/2003 | 2 | ||
| 1999 suburban with brake problems customer believes that her vehicle should have been included in the gm recall #630-2438**cc the consumer was having problems with the abs activating at low speeds. the abs sensor was removed and corrosion was cleaned from the knuckles. the right front caliper bolt was replaced. even though the consumer experienced the same problem as stated in the recall, the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall there were certain vehicle identification numbers. the accelerator pedal was hard to push down. the dealer cleaned the injectors. the rear wiper had to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 03/20/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1999 chevrolet suburban customer states that traffic came to a complete stop and after applying brakes to stop the anti lock brakes came on almost causing a accident**cc the dealer informed the consumer there were many customers having the same problems with their cars and provided her with a copy of the recall. the consumer then contacted acton to have the car put through a diagnostic test and they came back with a passenger wheel hub. the mechanic stated there was a lot of play in the tire, it was moving side to side. the consumer took the vehicle back to regular mechanic who could not remove the hub. the consumer was informed by her regular mechanic that the bearing and sensor was the problem. the consumer wants to be reimbursed for repairs and also has a service campaign bulletin which she feels relates to her defect. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2007 | 117000 | 1 | 04/19/2000 |
| There is already a recall out for the chevy suburban abs system. however, ours isn't apparently covered, yet, is exhibiting the exact symptoms of the recalled vehicles. it's going to cost us over $1000 to get something fixed that should be covered under recall. *jb | |||
| 12/08/2006 | 109000 | 20 | 02/10/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10mph on dry asphalt, the abs activated and the brakes pulsated quickly and roughly. the stopping distance was subsequently increased. the vehicle was taken in for service i was notified there is no recall. there is a nhtsa recall # 05v379000 pertaining to the hydraulic antilock brakes. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 60000 | 1 | 12/09/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph or at any low speed under normal road conditions, there was no brake action while depressing the brake pedal. the vehicle resides and has been operated in a salt belt state. there were no warning signals prior the incidents. there was a recall # 05v379000 regarding the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock which described the exact abs brake problem. the recall included vehicles from 2000 through 2002 only. the manufacturer was contacted who determined the vehicle was not included in the recall due the vin. | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 114000 | 1 | 10/30/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while stopping at low speeds, the abs activated, causing a extended stopping distance. the dealership replaced a hub bearing and a speed sensor. there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| 09/30/2006 | |||
| When the vehicle is moving slowly like when approaching a stop sign or parking the brakes do not work, there is a noise and a vibration it is very frightening. after hitting a curb it stopped. i had the brakes looked at they are fine after research found that there is a brake problem but not in 1999. i feel that it is in the 99 also i have a chevrolet suburban 1999. *nm | |||
| 08/09/2006 | 69700 | 1 | 03/04/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the brakes were depressed at various speeds, the abs activated. this can happen on any road condition. when the brakes were used for a moment, the vehicle felt as if the brakes did not engage, and the abs pumped for a few seconds creating a vibration. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the problem was with the abs system. | |||
| 09/10/2006 | 97560 | 10 | |
| Experiencing unwanted antilock braking at low speeds. *nm | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 52300 | 1 | 11/24/2001 |
| When parking the suburban, the brakes pushed through, the abs came on and they would not stop the car. we hit a cement light post, causing damage to the front bumper and the front of the vehicle amounting to over $1,000.00. took the suburban to have the abs brakes checked and corrected. was corrected and the same problem is occurring. anytime we are traveling at a slow speed and try to stop or are stopping at red lights, stop signs, going down a hill, the abs brakes come on and the vehicle is very difficult to stop. *jb | |||
| 06/03/2006 | 90200 | 1 | 08/15/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated without warning. this occurred while coming to a stop at low speeds on a normal road during normal braking. the dealership determined there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer has been alerted. | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 60000 | 100 | 12/06/1998 |
| Pe05020 - recall for anti lock brakes - 1999 chevrolet suburban. my vehicle is experiencing these symptoms and seem to be getting worse. i have notified chevrolet and they say my vehicle is not included. they say i should go and get it fixed and if they recall mine i can get reimbursed if i save my receipts. *jb | |||
| 02/27/2006 | 66997 | 15 | 06/15/2004 |
| When using the brakes at slow speeds the anti-lock brakes engage and slip on dry pavement we had the sensors cleaned as we were informed to do by gmc but that didn't help there is a recall on all 2000 vehicles for the same occurrence but not on the 1999 vehicles which we have. we called customer service for gmc about the recalls on the 2000s and that ours is having the same symptoms but they informed us not enough complaints have been made about the 99s to include them in this recall i feel its a serious situations if the anti-lock brakes fail i don't care which year it is. *jb | |||
| 03/27/2006 | 67350 | 1 | 04/12/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving less than 10 mph the abs activated without warning. the vehicle is currently at the dealership were the corrosion is being removed from the abs sensor. 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 vin. updated 4/19/2006 - *nm | |||
| 07/20/1999 | 9000 | 9999 | 07/20/1999 |
| Brakes on 1999 chevy suburban k1500 have been problem since day 1. dealer ( now defunct) spent much time and money trying to fix. 5 sets of pads, 2 sets of rotors etc. etc. vehicle now will not stop below 10 mph unless anti-lock is disabled (pulling fuse) gm has acknowledged problem in similar vehicles as corroded anti-lock sensors but refuses to include this same model, thereby eliminating any fix by them. this known safety issue is causing strife as my wife now refuses to drive a vehicle with questionable brakes. the problem gm faces with anti-lock brakes is a major one and could cost them billions if admitted. is there any way to get some action on this? *jb | |||
| 02/27/2006 | 125000 | 1 | 06/15/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged at 5mph and below. as a result, the stopping distance was increased. 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 vin. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and no repairs were made. | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 117000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 5 mph slowing to a stop, there was an increase in stopping distance. although the dealership and manufacturer were alerted, no repairs have been made. | |||
| 02/22/2006 | 65000 | 1 | 05/24/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was an increased stopping distance at speeds of 10mph or less. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was seen by a dealer, but no repairs were made. | |||
| 12/13/2005 | 34000 | 1 | 05/28/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged at speeds of 10mph and below. the stopping distance was increased as a result. there is a nhtsa recall, #05v379000, regarding the abs system. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection, but the contact verbally spoke on the phone to the local dealership. although, the dealer informed the contact the vehicle was in a salt belt state, the weather may have contributed to the problem, no repairs were made. | |||
| 08/24/2004 | 120878 | 6 | 12/01/2003 |
| Abs brake sensor malfunction. *jb | |||
| 02/10/2006 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated between 3-5 mph, the vehicle will not stop while braking. the brake pedal must be released and depressed a second time. the vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updatd 03/03/06. *jb | |||
| 05/26/2005 | 58370 | 20 | 04/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while coming to a stop at 20 mph the anti-lock brakes failed without warning. this occurred on dry roads during normal braking. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. the dealership repaired the vehicle which remedied the problem. the manufacturer was notified. updated 02/28/06. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 60000 | 3 | 10/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while slowing down to 20 mph on dry roads during normal braking, the antilock brakes activated without warning. the dealership was notified of the problem. | |||
| 11/13/2004 | 90000 | 999 | 01/20/1999 |
| I have a 1999 chevy tahoe that is having the same anit-lock issues that is described in nhtsa #: 05v379000. why didn't you include the 99s along with 2000-2002 models? this problem first stated last year. i thought i had midas fix it and now the same problem is recurring again. at slow speeds when i press the brakes the anti-lock brakes do not work properly. *jb | |||
| 01/06/2006 | 100000 | 1 | 06/15/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has increased sopping distance , and the antilock brakes activated at low speeds. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 113000 | 1 | 08/01/2005 |
| 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 the vin. no repairs have been made.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 1 | 08/05/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is a 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 vin. there have been no repairs made to the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/25/2005 | 122000 | 4 | 02/14/2002 |
| Wheel bearing - wheel speed sensor abs needed to be replaced at a cost of $366.87 suburban would not stop at slow speeds. no accident, but truck rolled into an intersection causing a near miss. *nm | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 130000 | 6 | 11/20/2003 |
| I am experiencing the same problem listed on the recall for abs on my truck. the abs is kicking in at unwanted times and takes forever to stop. i called the dealership about the recall and mine is not in the recall even though i am experiencing the same problems. why is this model year not included in the recall? what do we need to do to add this model to the recall list? when you are stopping, you can hear the abs kicking in and then you begin to slide. i ended up going through a stop sign at the end of our street and fortunately there was no accident but who knows about the next time. what can we do? *jb | |||
| 11/29/2005 | 105450 | 100 | 03/24/2004 |
| General poor stopping at low speeds. abs pump kicks in when slowing and causes increased stopping distance. mechanic identified as abs speed sensor. also said gm recommends cleaning components but that has never solved problem. replacing assembly is the only way to fix. if they acknowledge problem in canada, they should here, also. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 81000 | 10 | 04/01/1999 |
| When i am driving at slow speeds, the abs brakes operate as if i was driving on a slippery surface. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 1 | 04/08/1999 | |
| My suburban has a problem with the abs braking system kicking in unwarranted at slow speeds-at stop signs, pulling in driveway, generally speeds of 5 mph or less. stopping is sometimes very difficult. this is becoming a danger. there is a recall of these vehicles because of this. 1999-2002 chevy suburbans. my vehicle vin-1999 suburban is not in there for coverage- why? *nm | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 60000 | 10 | 06/05/2000 |
| Unwanted abs activation at slow speed on my 1999 chevrolet suburban. this is exactly what is decribed in nhtsa campaign id number : 05v379000 (gm #05068) on 2000 model year suburbans. i called chevy and asked if they would fix my 1999 and they refused, i took it to the dealer and paid to have the exact same procedure done on my car as described in the recall for newer models. this is a definite safety issue as stopping is almost impossible when this happens. my concern is twofold, 1. why isn't there a recall on any model that this happens to and 2. even with the cleaning that they did, this problem will resurface again on my vehicle since it is due to corrosion so i will be in danger in the future. *nm | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 96000 | 1 | 11/01/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated this vehicle was having the same abs problem as mentioned in recall 05v379000. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall. between 3-10 mph the abs will activate. this causes extended stopping distance. there have been no corrections made to the vehicle at this time.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 1 | 06/02/1998 | |
| Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall 05v379000 for the abs system, but this vehicle was not included in the recall although the vehicle is experienced the same problems as indicated in the recall. the service dealer said it was the abs sensor that caused the problems. the dealer confirmed the problem was due to corrosion built up on the abs sensor. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 75000 | 12 | 07/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the abs and the wiring harness . when driving less than 10 mph and applying the brakes the abs activated. the contact's husband replaced the brake pads at least six times. before the wiring harness burned the dashboard was hot. the dashboard lights, tail lights, headlights, and cruise control were not working. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 70000 | 25 | 07/21/1999 |
| Failure of anti- lock braking system.. same as explained in the recall listed for gmc sierra's 1999.*jb | |||
| 10/04/2005 | 108000 | 20 | 07/31/2005 |
| I have a 99 chevy suburban, that when i brake, doesn't come to a complete stop, the way it should. it seems to surge a bit before finally coming to a complete stop.*jb | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 100000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 |
| Dt: the contact states the abs activated at low speeds. the stopping distance for the vehicle was longer because of the abs activation. this has been occurring for approximately a year. the vehicle has been to a local mechanic but no corrections have been made at this time. this happened every time the vehicle was driven. *ak updated 10/17/2006 - the abs activated while the consumer was pulling into driveway of home. this resulted in the vehicle crashing into the home's garage door. *nm | |||
| 09/10/2005 | 83000 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| Dt: the contact complained that the abs brakes engaged at low speeds. the vehicle was taken to a gm dealer, who noted there was a problem with the anti lock brakes. this vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall 05v379000 due to vin although it experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall. the vehicle was being repaired at contact's expense. *ak | |||
| 05/05/2005 | 65000 | 1 | 05/05/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated that the 1999 chevrolet suburban was having abs brake problems. the abs was engaging at low speeds of 5-6 mph. . the problem continually got worse. the contact lived in one of the salt belt states which was not included in nhtsa recall 05v379000. the vehicle was taken to the dealership twice for this problem and to an independent repair shop once time. the estimated cost for repair was $497.90 per side of the vehicle. the written diagnosis was that the front wheel speed sensor dropped out at low speeds. the contact planned on having repairs done. the contact contacted gm, and they said, that the vehicle was not included in the recall at this time.*ak | |||
| 09/30/2005 | 108000 | 4 | |
| The anti-lock brakes go on at low speeds and the vehicle is hard to stop. i took it to the dealership and they replaced the speed sensors. nm | |||
| 11/26/2003 | 106500 | 1 | 08/15/2003 |
| In november of 2003 i was traveling slowly in stop and go traffic on i66 outside washington dc. the roadway was dry. i allowed a couple of car lengths to stop if needed. the cherokee in front of me stopped quickly so i braked aggresively even though we were traveling at less than 15 mph. my brake pedal shot back up from the floor and when i re-applied it, the abs pulsing began and the vehicle refused to stop. my vehicle rolled into the rear of the cherokee despite my full pressure on the brake pedal and what should have been plenty of stopping distance for the speed. | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 158000 | 50 | 09/30/1999 |
| I have experienced numerous abs brake failures while driving at a low rate of speed. my car is unable to stop under this condition. i brought my car in for service yesterday. the front wheel sensor was diagnosed as a failed part. it was replaced at my cost. i brought to the attention to the dealer directly and to general motors on their phone hotline, the gm recall # 05068 and the nhts campaign#05v379000. i was told my vin # has not been included in the recall, therefore i would have to pay for the repair which i did. obviously my car should fall within the recall, per the data that is available paired with the problem/defect and repair that was performed on my car. does one need to crash or be killed to be included in a recall?! i am requesting immediate reimbursement of the repair bill for this item from general motors or from the dealership. i am very unhappy how i was treated at the dealership, where i have been servicing my car for many years. i am equally unhappy with gm's failure to take accountability for this problem. *nm | |||
| 09/13/2005 | 130000 | 1 | 12/02/2001 |
| Dt: the contact owns 1999 chevrolet suburban. the abs system was not working well. when starting to come to a stop the brakes surged , and had a hard time stopping. also, heard a groaning noise as he was coming to a stop. the contact stated the pedal pulsated. this occurred at low speeds only. the contact noticed this in march, and it became progressively worse. he cited recall #05v379000. the contact lived in minnesota, and his state was not listed in the recall. he felt like this recall should be expanded to include minnesota because this vehicle was definitely having the same problems as cited in the recall.*ak | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 65000 | 20 | 04/20/1999 |
| Abs system on vehicle engaged without cause. local service station fixed the problem and said build-up of salt and soils was responsible. newest recall announcement of effected vehicles does not list my 1999 chevrolet suburban as covered under the recall. this seems to be clearly a problem because i continue to have the same problem. *nm | |||
| 06/02/2003 | 35000 | 50 | 06/27/2001 |
| Dt: the abs system corroded. the truck has been looked at by a mechanic only. the vehicle has been exposed to salt water for some years which may have caused corrosion to the abs. this has been a problem for two years, and nothing been done to correct it. the consumer tried everything on the brake system, except the abs. *ak the consumer stated when he hit the brakes hard, especially at low speeds the vehicle may not stop. if he hit the brakes hard at 30 mph, the vehicle may come to a slow stop. on occasion the vehicle may pull in either direction when braking. all the brake parts have been replaced at least once and some parts twice. the hydro boost, calipers, pads, rotors, master cylinder, brake lines, rear wheel cylinders rear shoes and rear drums. *jb | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 90000 | 600 | 06/12/1999 |
| While at low speed and often ready to park my vehicle, the breaks no longer work. | |||
| 04/16/2005 | 112000 | 1 | 09/22/2002 |
| 99 3/4 brake abs failure under 10mph i doublt you will see the spokesman who says they dont have a probllem stand in front of the suburban when its brakes are applied to stop. im scared someone is going to be hurt. you apply brakes and when dry or cold and in even in good weather conditions and brake pedal will go to floor with pedal depressed and held. | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 1 | 05/04/1998 | |
| The consumer stated he heard a pumping noise from the abs and at slow speeds the vehicle would not stop. the customer has had the vehicle in for repairs several times. no light comes on prior to the failure. *jb *nm | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 5500 | 12 | |
| Shortly after purchase, right before getting to a stop light and on wet pavement, the brake pedal felt as though it was pushing back. the brake and front end of the car was shaking. more frequently it would occur while towing a trailer. which resulted in extended stopping distance.*ak the os oxygen sensor, battery and rotors were replaced. *jb | |||
| 03/05/2005 | 43500 | 1 | 08/01/1999 |
| Abs . the brakes would go to abs at slow speed and extend stopping distance. gave the impression of brake failure or fade. | |||
| 11/28/2001 | 30000 | 2 | 01/23/1999 |
| Brake failure. no pattern to this. pushed brakes and they went down and seemed a little loose. car did not stopped. never felt the brake grab or even slow down, causing a wreck. *ak | |||
| 01/19/2004 | 60000 | 52 | 01/19/2004 |
| We bought the used vehicle jan.04 from dealer, day we picked it up battery dead next morning, not known at time was because dome lights were flicking on off in the middle of the night. first electrical problem was when driving at night as soon as turn on headlights, all interior lights would blow, no dash lights, no tail lights etc. we paid over 200 to have that fixed(shortage in park light behind grill replaced) still having numerous problems with interior dome light flickering on and off whenever to the point we have to take out the fuse when parked so they don't come on and drain battery. dealers service dept. can't find problem, taken in numerous times and pay for labor to find nothing.. abs brakes are kicking in when you try to stop at the stop sign, numerous times i have almost rear ended someone due to not being able to stop. i can not believe with so many people having problems with electrical and abs brakes, that chevy does not do a recall.. i am very disappointed with chevrolet and will never buy another chevy again if this is there quality.*ak | |||
| 07/17/2004 | 96437 | 1 | 07/20/2000 |
| While pulling out on to the main street from a residential housing area, both lanes clear of on coming traffic..dry/sunny day.....12 noon saturday....as i pulled out i saw 60 yards ahead traffic in my lane was stopped for a vehicle 3-4 cars ahead of me making a left hand turn. my speed was under 25 mph and when i went to apply the brakes my 1999 suburban 2wd would not stop. i applied my brakes well in advance of the stopped vehicles, but my suburban continued to move forward with little or not stoppage. i tried to ditch the vehicle to the right but could not due to a telephone pole, road side cemetery and trees. at the time i saw the on coming left lane did not have vehicles coming so i pulled out into that lane. i passed 2 or 3 of the vehicle in my lane before a vehicle traveling in the left lane towards me came. i tried to steer the suburban to the left into the ditch. i was unsuccessful and collided head on with the other vehicle. i had my seat belt on but the seat belt did not stop me from hitting my head on the wind shield causing a star burst crack in the glass. both air bags deployed....cw *jb | |||
| 06/05/2002 | |||
| When applying brakes at any speed brake pedal springs back, resists. dealer first replaced brake lines, then determined that problem was a defective brake sensor on the right front wheel.*ak | |||
| 01/03/2001 | 15 | 01/01/2001 | |
| The vehicle has ongoing abs problems. the abs system kicks on almost instantly after driving the vehicle and then shuts down and the abs warning light comes on. the vehicle has been serviced 13 times for the problem and various sensors were replaced but the problem was not fixed. the front pads only last about 8 months before they have to be replaced and the rotors have been turned twice because of warping. the vehicle pulls sharply to one side when the brakes are applied. the rear axle seals, rear transmission seal, fuel pump, and ac compressor all had to be replaced. the brake problem is my greatest concern however. this problem has not been resolved and now my extended warranty has expired and the local dealer that serviced the vehicle (billy navarre chevrolet in lake charles la) said they can not fix the problem.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Abs braking system locks up while traveling on highway. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2098 | |
| We have had problems with three systems. at about 30,000 miles, a front and rear brake repair was done which cost over 600.00, claimed to be normal wear and tear and not warranty. we have had to replace tail light circuit boards twice. we are on our third battery. the initial battery leaked acid on itself and other car parts and my garage floor. the second battery would not stay hooked up to the wiring harness and caused numerous failure to start problems(when the car was only two years old). the most distressing problem was the recent replacement of transmission at only 70,000 miles. the car jerked between second and third gears, made noises and rattles. red liquid was leaking onto my garage floor. the car was towed to capitol chevrolet dealership in austin. i reviewed my problem and told them i thought i had a transmission problem. they decided it was an engine coolant seal problem and performed a 600.00 repair. i picked the car up and drove one block and the same problem occurred. the car was driven back to the dealership, and we were then told our transmission was burned up. i think it is ridiculous that a car would need a new transmission after 70,000 miles. the car is in top condition, stored in a garage and serviced as required. after reading customer complaints about this year model, in particular battery acid leaking onto brake lines and transmission problems, i felt i should report my problems. | |||
| 09/02/1999 | |||
| Brakes had to be replaced twice due to extended stopping distance. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| We purchased the vechicle used from the dealer listed. vehicle has been in for brake problems when wheels are wet they shutter and lock up. the battery cracked and leaked all over the battery tray and brake lines and other frame componets. the rear door dome light switch shorted out. the front end has been aligned several times for the wheels pulling to the left. the a/c air barly comes out of the front dash vents. the rear end is positive traction and when making a turn it makes a popiing noise. | |||
| 12/07/2000 | 5 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Rotors heat/cracked, replaced twice; pads replaced 5 times in first 35,000 miles,pulls right. *ak | |||
| While driving vehicle completely shuted down which led to loss of steering. also, brakes malfunctioned vehicle pulled to the right very hard. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 02/09/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| This vehicle has had numerous brake jobs done at fenton motors. when using the brakes the vehicle will pull to the right.we have had the vehicle in over seven times to fix the brakes. the brakes will work for awhile and then the same problems will happen again. fentons have not been very helpful with this problem and this vehicle should be lemoned. i would hate for some new owner to have the same problem and possible to kill someone or be killed because of the brakes.*ak | |||
| While driving at any speed and activating the brake system vehicle will pull to left or right unexpectedly. dealership has examined vehicle numerous times, and has been unable to remedy the problem by replacing brake rotors/ steering box, and brake calipers. please provide any additional information / documentation. *ak | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving brakes went out. consumer was able to stop vehicle with emergency brakes. battery acid leaked on brake line and burnt a hole in it. *ak *jg | |||
| 05/26/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The brakes failed to engage at 40 mph. i stopped the vehicle with the emergency brake and began pumping the brakes. this has happened 4+ times. dealer said it was normal. engine misfires on all eight cylinders, this is also normal per dealer. stearing jumps when turning they have tried to fix it and it is a little better. after dealer tried to fix vehiclel i lost about 2 mpg and had a reduced amout of power. vehicle failed emmissions test and dealer said he would pass it. | |||
| 07/19/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| We contacted the dealer due to the brakes locking up and sounding bad after they became wet. the brakes were said be be fine and not in need of repair.we have complained about the braking system since we leased this suv. we contacted chevrolet at their customer 1 800 number and talked to a ms. lopez. we were told that the brakes on the 99 suburban are within national standards but their has been complaints about them. i would like to add my name to this growing list of complaints about the safety and integrity of the braking system on the 1999 chevrolet suburbans. | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Abs brakes had to be changed four times since 1999. also vehicle it pulls to the right while driving, and a grinding noise can be heard throught vehicle when brakes are applied. dealer has been contatced for problem, but is unable to remedy the problem. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 10/21/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Also, 7/26/00, brakes pulled more on one side/grinding and smoking/rr return springs stated weak and premature wear. at 13, 345 miles, brakes inspected and dealership stated calipers wkd. as per dsgned. at 8662 miles, battery failed. at 14, 681 miles, a/c system inoperable. manifold hose was crimped and kinked. hose replaced and system recharged. grinding in rear reported. dlrshp. couldn't duplicate. at 18, 9091 miles, brakes grinding and pulling left; burning smell in a/c unit. grinding still exisiting in rear of vhcle. grinding sound in steering column. hesitation when accelerating. driver door not locking as vechicle driver door handle was pried (attempted break-in) into and door was damaged durin a/c service 2 mos. prior. dealship would not pay for repair and said i would have to pay @ $200.00. lf brakes were metal to metal at that time/rear shoes were replaced/front pads replaced/both rotors were machined/lf rotor grooved too deep and replaced/road tested/still pulls left/swapped pads and tires fr. side to side/vehicle still pulls left/re-built calipers/vehicle still pulls left/swapped rotors, now vehicle pulls right/rt. side rotor blue from heat/replaced rf rotor/road tested and dlrshp. stated, operates normally. unable to duplicate grinding in drive train or rear braking system per my complaint (again). evo sensor replaced in power steering system/dlrshp. could not duplicate hesitation when accelerating. one week later, at 19,000 miles, taken to dlrshp. due to grinding underneath in rear of vehicle (6th request!!! or more), front end vibrates at 55mph and higher, mad shaking as if vehicle was going to roll when applying brakes going downhill at any speed. i was told repair paprwk would be mailed to me; hv not rcvd it. i have no idea what was done, but it had 2 wks. worth of brake wk this last time arnd. i picked vhcle up on fri. and on sat, (nxt day), 19,150 mls (aprx.) a/c unit died. i refuse to pick-up vehicle!!! lemon!!! help!!!! | |||
| 06/14/2001 | 5 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Brakes failed to stop and i hit 2 other cars. these brakes don't not stop this vehicle. at this crash the brakes went out totally. i had the brake pads changed 2 times on this vehicle already. the milage was only 1800 the first time. i would like to know if anyone can contact me about a class action lawsuit. sassy112764@aol.com. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 5 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle pulls left and right and chatters vibrates. consumer had brakes replaced 5 times in last 30,000 miles. dealer has invested time in trying to rectify vehicle, such as checking tire and working on front end. if brakes are applied in a emergency situation vehcile will dive into another lane. dealer hasn't been able to find a remedy at this point. *ak axle seals were leaking in front. vehicle would not start in the am, had to be jump started. *slc | |||
| 04/14/2001 | 9 | ||
| When brakes were applied at 35mph pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision which resulted in minorproperty damage. dealer has performed 9 brake jobs prior to incident. manufacturer has been notified. *ak chevrolet has agreed to repurchase vehicle. *slc | |||
| 3 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Moisture develops in brake drums which causes one of the brakes to grab extremely hard . *ak while raining or in very damp conditions, brakes grab and in one case it caused 2 people to bump their heads together, dealer stated this was normal braking and suggested that the consumer drag the brake each morning for 125 feet, after many calls and an incident where a horse was injured with a ruptured stomach, it could not be determined as to what caused the rupture, but consumer states the abrupt jerking from the brakes was not pleasant for the horse, dealer is supposed to be ordering a new 2001 suburban for consumer because these have different braking systems. *slc | |||
| 6 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes have continally pulled to the left. repeated ( six) repairs have not corrected the problem. it gets worse with milage and when driving in stop and go traffic.*ak | |||
| 06/08/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Engine light came on and was taken in and found that the exhaust donuts were burned up and needed to be replaced at 52000 miles and at 64000 miles we are replacing the same ones again, i have had problems with the brakes and no one can seem to find the problems and we end up replacing the brake pads, | |||
| 03/26/2001 | 0 | ||
| When driver hit brakes pedal went all the way to floor. mechanic told consumer that right rear axle seal was leaking oil onto drum brakes. *ak dealership is aware of the problem. | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 2 | ||
| Abs would prematurly engage whenever vehicle runs over a small bump in road. also, has to apply brake pedal harder to get vehicle to stop. vehicle been at dealer on two occasions, and they informed consumer that nothing could be found. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| Left side rear brakes wear out every 23ooo miles. intermittently on wet pavements, when the brakes are applied, brakes lock up, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced parts of brake system. *ak | |||
| 03/12/2000 | 3 | 05/01/1999 | |
| When brake pedal was applied it went to floor , brakes did not respond. this had to be repeated several times before brakes responded. dealer has been contacted.*ak the vehicle had been to the dealer 3 more times for brakes squeeling. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| While traveling at any speed and when depressing brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance. *ak the brake was inadequate for this vehicle. *yh | |||
| 01/19/2001 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| Rear brake cylinders failed, leaked brake fluid onto brakes. result--no rear brakes. *ak | |||
| 12/21/2000 | 10 | 02/27/1999 | |
| While driving vehicle lost brakes after applying them to slow down. was tenth time problem has happened. had rearended another vehicle at 25mph. mechanic could not resolve issue. when vehicle was towed, tow driver noticed problem with brakes. been to two different dealership, problem has not been resolved. *ak | |||
| 02/07/2001 | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal is normal. however, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct problem.*ak | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Brake pedal went to floor without stopping vehicle. battery acid leakage ran down battery cable and corroded hydraulic line, causing failure (independent mechanic assessment).*ak | |||
| 4 | 06/08/1999 | ||
| Exhaust system which has been replaced twice makes a grinding and crunching sound. it's still under warranty.brake system has been replaced twice. all together vehicle has been in shop for brakes about several times. brakes failed while traveling at 45mph with no warning. emergency brakes were used to stop. consumer had to pay for service only first time. dealer has been nice about it, consumer wants a new vehcile.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 6 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I have had problems with the brakes on this vehicle for 1+ years and for 18,000 miles. the dealer has done all he can do and the chevrolet teachnical service people have not responded for help and evaluation. the vehicle seems to not be repairable atthis point of time. braking at any speed pulls the vehicle to the right or left without warning. *ak | |||
| 01/09/2001 | 1 | 08/15/1999 | |
| At 973 miles vehicle has been experiecing ongoing problem with vibration when applying brakes. vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions and problem still reoccurring. *ak sometime brakes hang up and smoke when applying. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer has several problems with vehicle: front end pulls to the right and left while driving, there are front end alignment problems, it has been aligned, however still pulls to the right and left. engine is burning antifreeze, when checked shortly after vehicle was serviced the oil was down 2 quarts, vapor recovery tank was empty, antifreeze/water level in antifreeze in radiator was down 1 quart, head gaskets leaking antifreeze into the combustion chamber and burning the antifreeze, check engine light illuminated, coolant level in radiator dropped once the engine was started, there was a minute amount of exhaust gases coming out of the filler neck of the radiator and the water level slowly dropped in the radiator. vehicle pulls drastically to the left while braking, dealer has replaced brake pads and rear shoes and has refaced rotors and drums, pulling still exists, dealer also replaced the proportioning valve. transmission makes a ticking noise. a specialist looked at vehicle and observed that when the engine was started, it charges at 15.1 volts direct current which is overhcarging the batter, even after vehicle ran for 15 minutes, the vehicle was still charging at 14.71 volts, the battery has failed 4 times, it has leaked and corroded, check gauges light came on and all gauges went crazy. vehicle idles high, dealer replaced idler air control valve. driver side mirror will not turn side to side, dealer replaced faulty mirror switch. *slc | |||
| 12/21/2000 | 1 | 02/27/1999 | |
| Consumer applied brakes at 15 mph and pedal went to floor, brake light on dash came on, and hit vehicle in front. dealer said no brake pad was left on brake. then, brake pads wore down to half. vehicle still at dealer. *ak the brake failed completely resulting in accident. the consumer indicated that the manufacturer was aware of brake problem and has changed braking system for 2000 and 2001 models, but made no recall of this vehicle. the battery failed twice. *yh | |||
| When braking vehicle will intermittently pull hard to left or right. steering wheel turns. *ak | |||
| 11/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times. however, problem still exists.*ak | |||
| 11/24/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1998 | |
| The brakes on this car have been replaced 8 times and each time was a premature wearing and most of the time covered under warranty. i paid $100.oo deductible i think 5 times. on 4/11/00 the dealership told me it was not a warranty covered item and so i had to pay for it. then on 6/28/00 the new reason they gave me for the premature wearing was that i needed heavy duty brakes on the rear. i paid $401.00 for that and they covered the front brakes under warranty at this time. i was also told numereous times it was a factory defect and they would take care of it. it is still a constant problem and now they have given me a new reason for the premature wearing of the brakes. i am afraid to drive my car for fear the brakes will give out while i am going fast. *ak | |||
| When roads are wet and when depressing brakes, brakes would grab. plese provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Brakes were wearing out too fast, barely 6000 miles before she had to get them replaced.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| Brakes poor; after a week front disk squeeled, dealer repaired; returned several times to inspect brakes and dealer adjusted rear brakes to closest to drum tolerance; said dust collecting must be cleaned out every 6000 miles | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| There have been three sets of brakes pads and rotors replaced. when consumer applied brakes brake pedal went all the way down to the floor ,and vehicle would turn in opposite direction. also, vehicle was leaking brake fluid and the fuel injectors were failing. windshield leaks. consumer has contacted the dealership.*ak | |||
| When consumer releases brakes to go foward from a stop vehicle will accelerate forward. dealer claims this is a normal characteristic, and cannot be repaired.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake are non responsive and a safery hazard, braking system not to respond when applied. stopping distance is increased. the dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 09/18/2000 | |||
| Consumer applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor. brakes felt like a sponge. vehicle didn't stop at will, and there was hesitations. *ak | |||
| When applying brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/08/2000 | |||
| When applying brakes the pedal goes all the to the floor, pedal is soft. this incident happened intermittently. she was traveling on the highway and another vehicle jumped in front of her ,and she couldn't stop in time. and was hit from behind. *ak | |||
| 02/18/1999 | 5 | 05/09/1998 | |
| Abs brake system is wearing out excessively. would pull to the right when applied. took vehicle to dealership & had the pedal repaired. brakes were repaired at least 4 times. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Any speed of traveling vehicle will pull to the right without prior notice when appying brakes. this vehicle has abs braking system. consumer has contacted dealership. dealership said that no problem.*ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle will pull to the left and to the right, along with a extended stopping distance, especially in an emergency situation. dealer cannot determine cause. *ak | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 900 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Vechicle continued to pull and drift to right even when crown of road is falling to the left. problem while braking did not occur while appyling normal braking pressure during normal stop. however on the day of my accident i applied normal pressure and the old problem reoccured drifting to the right and then while applying excessive brake pressure the steering jerkrd to the right causing me to hit the truck ahead of me..car e l moesbra. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Defective abs system causes the steering wheel to pull to the right during application. yh the restraint tightens tighter and tighter until it becomes uncomfortable to the consumer, the seat-shoulder harness was replaced under warranty and the replacement is having the same problems. *slc | |||
| 03/21/2000 | 3 | ||
| Defective abs system causes the steering wheel to pull to the right, during application. yh | |||
| 3 | |||
| Vehicle pulled to the right when applying brakes, causing difficulty in controlling vehicle. dealer has resurfaced and turned rotors/did an alignment/changed calipers, and brake pads three times, but defect still occurs. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 8 | 04/01/1999 | |
| The truck has had a severe vibration in the front end since it was delivered i returned the vehicle to the delivering dealer with 845 miles on it for service. the vehicle stayed at the dealership for 11 days the drive shaft was removed and sent to be trued it was then reinstalled. the original factory tires were removed and replaced the front end was aligned. this same procedure has been repeated a 2 other dealers trying to correct the problem. late in 1999 the truck was at day's chevrolet and the service manager ben larue showed my husband a similar 1999 up on a lift that the torison bar support and assembly could be bent with a pair of vice grips the metal is inferior. the front end of the this vehicle has been braised at the torision bar assembly it has had the ends of the torison bars grounded down and returned to us as fixed. chevorlet has just had their last repair attempt and they took the front end apart and packed with grease to correct the noise and vibration it did not work. we still here the noise in the front end it still vibrates at highway speeds and is very annoying. the transmission has slipped since the vehicle had about 8,000 miles on it every time we take it in we are told they cannot duplicate the problem. it still will slip at low speeds up a steep incline it will also roll when put in park. the brakes have always been an issue with this vehicle i reported this on the first time back for repair. the vehicle has leaked on the left side at the 2nd door and the rear doors. the vehicle has had a ticking vacuum noise since the day it was new the dealerships told us they know it is annoying but do not how to fix it. this vehicle is not safe it vibrates it will not stop and chevrolet will not do a thing about it we have been through bbb and currently pursuing lemon law. *ak | |||
| Premature brake wear. dealer has replaced brake pads/rotors, and bearings. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 05/22/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving stepped on brake pedal, brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in loss of control. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated when going down hill on a grade traveling 35mph, when he got to the bottom and applied the brakes, the vehicle did not stop, brakes had overheated, consumer could smell the brake shoes and pads, vehicle was taken into the dealer, and they noticed the rotors and drums were overheated, the replaced the rear brake shoes, dealer mentioned it was an aftermarket product. *ak. consumer stated the brakes on the vehicle overheated, boiling the brake fluid and blowing the drums and the rotors, consumer believes the brakes are under-designed for the weight of the vehicle.*jb | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| When brakes are applied pedal is normal, but steering wheel vibrates and the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected the vehicle and turned the front rotors and drums. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1999 | |||
| Rear abs brakes don't work. front brakes are the only ones working at 23,000 miles. dealer has repaired the rear brakes 3-4 times, and wasn't going to repair them again. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| 1. the front brakes are not working properly and are causing the vehicle to pull to the right, there have been multiple attempts to fix this problem, the rotors have been resurfaced, the pads replaced and collapsed brake lines replaced. 2. the vehicle has a vibration and the dealer is unable to find the cause, the driveshaft was replaced and the tires have been balanced several times.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 07/29/1998 | ||
| While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up and vehicle to stop abruptly, resulting in occupant going forward hard which may have resulted in injuries. dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| While pulling into a parking spot consumer did not have any brakes, causing vehicle to continue traveling. consumer put vehicle into park to stop vehicle. please provide further infotmaton. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 7 | 10/01/1999 | |
| The vehicle pulls when the brakes are applied *ak | |||
| 12/23/1999 | |||
| While driving on highway coming into the city, applied brakes and pulled to left. contacted dealer, dealer made the necessary repairs. presently, it is pulling to the right. vehicle has been in the shop for seven times for the same problem. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| Every 20,000 miles we have to put brakes on front. the brake pads are totally gone by 20,000. we are replacing wtih the best pads avaiable. this still does not help. we have replace the brakes at 21,000miles and at 40,000miles. there has to be something wrong with this system. | |||
| 6 | |||
| When applying brakes for normal stopping procedures vehicle will pull either to left or right, causing loss of vehicle control. dealer has attempted to fix it 6 times, but cannot solve the defect. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 8 | ||
| Failure of manufacturer to fix reoccuring problem with braking and alignment of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/14/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Steering is erratic.vehicle bounds about as it travels the highway.driver must fight the wheel at all times.very tiring to drive.returned to dealer twice with no improvement.this is the worst handling machine i have ever driven.i have several years driving 18 wheelers,and several autos as well as three or four suburbans.i believe the machine is unsafe and am waiting for an accident to happen. *ak | |||
| When the brake pedal was applied therenwas some resistance in the pedal. when the anti-skid system kicks in the stopping distance was extended, causing the consumer to crash. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| 10/27/1998 | |||
| When applying brakes at highway speed, the front brakes will create a violent vibration due to defective rotors that cannot withstand heat generated by brakes, causing rotors to warp. manufacturer has issued tsb. *ak *yc | |||
| 05/13/1999 | 04/10/1994 | ||
| Driving in the neighborhood on rainy day, went to apply the brakes to stop and the front brakes were shaking and vibrating. contacted dealer, said that this was normal. contacted another dealer, and they told consumer that the front brakes were worn 90% down. *ak *ml | |||
| When the brakes are applied vehicle will either go to the left or to the right. dealer has replaced the brake rotors/pads/hoses and calipers twice. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 09/22/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed and applying brakes, the abs system is working intermittently and the wheels lock up at any speed. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/30/1998 | ||
| Abs brake system does not stop vehicle adequately, extended stopping distances. mjs | |||
| 1 | 04/30/1998 | ||
| Anti lock brakes do not adequately stop vehicle, extended stopping distances. mjs | |||
| 07/20/1999 | |||
| While driving on the highway at a speed of 20 mph a loud bang occurred. a wheel came . also, brakes did not work, resulting in a crash. *ak | |||
| 08/26/1998 | |||
| While driving at 20mph went to apply brakes, and vehicle pulled to the right and left. it happened at lower speed. *ak | |||
| 07/04/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the vehicle is pulling to the left and to the right. *ak | |||
| 06/24/1998 | 3 | ||
| While driving at about any mph consumer would step on brakes pedal to stop vehicle, and vehicle would pull to the left due to front wheels locking up. *ak | |||
| 04/19/1999 | 20 | ||
| I just had the same exact 1999 suburban go back under the lemon law with the same problem. vin #3gngk26j9xg129727. the problem started right away and it took me almost 6 months to get results. i need to know what course of action i should take now. *ak | |||
| 01/28/1999 | 1 | ||
| Was slowing down to approximately 20mph & getting ready to park heard the brake sensor warning sound. had no brakes after warning system sounded. the brakes failed at 12,000 miles. brought vehicle in 6/98. dealership said brakes were not under warranty & would not repair them. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1998 | 5 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Abs malfunctions, especially in wet conditions, brakes perform in a very irregular manner, they are not predictable or offer reliable performance throughout use. brakes pull hard right, even after several time to fix. i have reported abs problems, and took 4 attempts before dealer tried to repair becuase they could not replicate abs failure occurrence. steeering chatter when braking from time to time, rear drums have been replaced and turned. rear drums chattered until turned. warping occurred to rear drums. this vehcile is unsafe and i have lost confidence in my purchase, and am pursuing the responsible purchase of vehicle underneath the lemon laws of washington state. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front brakes malfunctioned causing the vehicle to swerve right, brake pedal vibrated indicating that the anti lock feature activated, vehicle swerved approximately two feet to the right, brakes have worked prior and after this one occasion correctly, consumer states he has two 1999 suburbans and one 1995 that also experience brake problems. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 07/25/2003 | 50000 | 100 | 06/06/2002 |
| After 50,000 miles on my 1999 chevrolet suburban (5.7 / 4wd), i started to experience abs activation at lower speeds when no traction loss was actually happening. this made the distance increase significantly and made for potentially dangerous situations. it was serviced by my local chevy dealership at my cost. *nm | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 1 | 06/02/1998 | |
| Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall 05v379000 for the abs system, but this vehicle was not included in the recall although the vehicle is experienced the same problems as indicated in the recall. the service dealer said it was the abs sensor that caused the problems. the dealer confirmed the problem was due to corrosion built up on the abs sensor. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2005 | |||
| Abs activates continuously at slow speeds extending the stopping distance. this makes you feel like the brakes have failed. this is a problem that occurs every time the vehicle is driven at slow speeds. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 06/14/2005 | 70000 | 30 | 04/15/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated the anti lock brake system activated intermittently. this happened at any time the vehicle stopped at a speed of 1-3 mph. an independent repair shop representative inspected the vehicle and stated the wheel sensor was defective. the manufacturer was contacted and stated there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 on the make and model, but it did not include the model year. no repairs have been made. *ak updated 10/03/08 *bf updated 10/06/08. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/15/2002 | 3 | 11/01/2099 | |
| Car will move on it's own even though i am not pressing on accelerator. it will not stop until i press on the accelerator or brake. it will go for a long while and goes up to 5 mph. can't figure out what causes it, but noticed it while waiting to pick up daughter and it was idling suddenly while in park the rpm shot up without my doing anything. i can usually control it by pressing on the accelerator then the brake to stop the loud idling. dt | |||
| While putting vehicle in gear the rear brakes locked up. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership and had the rear brakes ajusted. the rear brakes locked up again while driving on the highway which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle that resulted in an accident. please provide more details. mr | |||
| 06/20/2000 | 3 | ||
| Consumer states to date, no solution to the referenced problem has been found to remedy the unsafe an inordinate amount of time and money required to only fix the brake system, due to premature failure, (there has been an on going problem with brakes and the safety of this vehicle every since the purchase) consumer would like to be compensated for the monies spent on this vehicle which should of been covered by the dealer (jim cooks) due to there lack of proper equipment/work done improperly. (the second address for consumer is; 4 sanctuary drive, burnsville, nc 28714, and no. (828)675-0033 (april 15th-september 30th)& the above address and no. is from oct 1st - april 15th) *scc | |||
| 07/15/1999 | |||
| When applying brakes they pull or locks up. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 2 | 10/23/1999 | ||
| Brakes squeal, the master cylinder was replaced which helped for a short period of time, and the problem has reoccured, the brakes stop suddenly just about throwing the passengers through the windshield, dealer informed consumer that mud and dirt are causing the problem and can not seem to keep it repaired.*jb | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| The braking system failed and the customer is responsible for replacing their front brake pads approximately every 16000 miles, the situation was compounded by the fact that the rear brakes were not engaged when the vehicle was delivered from the factory, the consumer believes these problems are caused by an engineering and/or design flaw. nlm | |||
| 1 | 12/09/1999 | ||
| When consumer tried to apply pressure to the brakes while on the expressway, the vehicle pulled to the left and nearly caused a collision with an oncoming vehicle in the left lane, consumer has been speaking to the manufacturer but has been getting no assistance in the matter, consumer has had repeated problems with the brake system. *jb | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 5 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle pulls left and right and chatters vibrates. consumer had brakes replaced 5 times in last 30,000 miles. dealer has invested time in trying to rectify vehicle, such as checking tire and working on front end. if brakes are applied in a emergency situation vehcile will dive into another lane. dealer hasn't been able to find a remedy at this point. *ak axle seals were leaking in front. vehicle would not start in the am, had to be jump started. *slc | |||
| 11/14/1999 | 0 | ||
| Brake problem; when she applying brakes they grind, and vehicle will stop slowly.*ak | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 4 | 12/22/1999 | |
| Truck pulls to the left while driving and pulls hard to the left when applying brakes, although some modifications have helped the truck continues to pull left, hard left, especially in a panic braking situation, modifications included rotors machined, repacked wheel bearings, pads deglaze, new front brake pads installed, front rotors switched. cj | |||
| 4 | 06/06/1999 | ||
| When brakes are applied front pulls to left, and sometimes to right. this also happens when a bump in road is hit. dealer has worked on this vehicle a number of times, but problem has not been solved. *ak consumer also complains of soft pedal, steering wheel also pulsates when braking, dealer has switched rotors from side to side, replaced out of round rotors, replaced front brake pads twice, and resurfaced rotors and drums, dealer rotated tires and vehicle still pulled. steering wheel found off center. center seat recliner handle broke, dealer replaced handle. vehicle experienced oil leak. driver door power switch loose in door. reverse low planetary gear was broken causing a grinding noise at low gear, valve body and gear were scored due to metal in transmission. air pump replaced due to being very noisy. *slc | |||
| 01/17/2000 | 5 | ||
| The dealer has attempted to repair the braking system four times in 27,000 miles and the failure reoccurs every couple months, shortly after the second attempt they locked up while driving on a wet road and the vehicle slid into oncomming traffic almost causing an accident. nlm | |||
| 4 | |||
| The brakes have been repaired and /or replaced four times in 27,000 miles by the dealership. the most serious incident occurred after the second attempt to repair the brakes, the brakes locked up and the truck slid into oncoming traffic, fortunately the other vehicles maneuvered out of the way. *cj | |||
| 01/17/2000 | 5 | ||
| The dealer has attempted to repair the braking system four times in 27,000 miles and the failure reoccurs every couple months, shortly after the second attempt they locked up while driving on a wet road and the vehicle slid into oncomming traffic almost causing an accident. nlm | |||
| 10/20/1998 | 20 | 09/01/1998 | |
| I was in the process of putting this together before when the computer punted me out! so if i repeat, i am sorry. since the start of my ownership of the 1999 3/4 ton chevy suburban, i have not been happy with the braking system. when i am applying the brakes coming over train tracks or rough road the brakes make a graoning noise. it only seems to happen going over rough road and tracks and if i have to come to a sudden stop. i believe the brakes are drum brakes, which seems to be old technology. i think the newest technology for sport utility vehicles is seen in the ford expedition...disk brakes. i think these would be beneficial in a vehicle weighing 3/4 ton, because it would give more stopping power to the driver, as is illustrated in most of the cars on the road today. i don't know what can be done about all the brake problems people have experienced with the gm suburbans (chevy and gmc), but something must be done, before someone gets seriously hurt! i also have another great suggestion....i had a 1993 chevy suburban and a 1981 vw rabbit convertible, and both had car fires...ergo the suggestion to have the manufacturers of all vehicles, include a fire extinguisher as standard equipment on a car. thank you for your help, and i hope this type of notification gets some attention! | |||
| 01/18/1999 | 5 | 11/07/1998 | |
| Brakes have continually experienced pulling while braking almost resulting in vehicle collision on one incident, unable to rectify. mjs (attorney for consumer). | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle pulls to right when braking, no fix after 5 attempts with dealer and braking specialist | |||
| 11/12/1998 | |||
| When driving vehicle at any speed and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the right. also, brakes are smoking. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front brakes malfunctioned causing the vehicle to swerve right, brake pedal vibrated indicating that the anti lock feature activated, vehicle swerved approximately two feet to the right, brakes have worked prior and after this one occasion correctly, consumer states he has two 1999 suburbans and one 1995 that also experience brake problems. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 05/29/2003 | 67000 | 40 | 05/05/2003 |
| The service brakes have serious issues. being in the auto service business for years i think i can safely say this problem stems from the proportioning valve in the brake system. too much proportioned to the front brakes causes warpage and sudden vehicle jerk. a problem occurring in the brake system is as serious as it gets. a recall is in order! the slight cost of replacing above mentioned component is nominal compared to just 1 life (i.e. 1 consumer). i sincerely hope gm takes a hard look at this problem that has existed for nearly half a decade. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 1000 | 07/01/2098 | ||
| Sub died on the road. alternator replaced 3 times in 60k miles. steering jerks while turning over correcting could cause crash. front disc brakes replaced annually. replaced front left caliper and rotor. too many problems with this peice of junk bought new. local dealers no help. just milk me for more money. now transmission is leaking at 67,000. dt | |||
| 07/11/2001 | |||
| When braking there is pulsation/ vibration. took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that front brakes were not working properly, cause unknown. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 05/10/2002 | 4 | 03/01/2099 | |
| Brakes pull and wearout quickly. at 34,000 miles i'm on the 4th set of brake pads and 2nd set of rotors. i have been in several close calls due to the truck swerving while stopping or just not being able to stop as fast as other traffic. dealer admits it's a bad design and suggests i buy a new truck as chevy has increased the size of the front rotors and put on good rear disk brakes.*ak | |||
| 12/07/2000 | 5 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Rotors heat/cracked, replaced twice; pads replaced 5 times in first 35,000 miles,pulls right. *ak | |||
| While driving at any speed and activating the brake system vehicle will pull to left or right unexpectedly. dealership has examined vehicle numerous times, and has been unable to remedy the problem by replacing brake rotors/ steering box, and brake calipers. please provide any additional information / documentation. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Truck pulls hard to left when braking has had tsb 990524001a performed did not change anything i have contacted gm in detroit and received no help i have since discovered that this is a very comon problem on 3/4 ton suburbans and cannot believe that a manufacturer holds no responceability to repair such a dangerous defect. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Front brake pads have been replaced on three occasions due to excessive wear, consumer states that on the third occasion the reason for the wear was due to the brakes not being designed properly. *et | |||
| 11/28/1998 | |||
| Vehicle had a brake problem. when consumer went to stop vehicle vibrated intermittently. contacted chevrolet, and chevrolet stated it was the characteristic of vehicle, and wasn't anything they could do about the problems.*ak | |||
| 2 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Replaced rotors once brake pads twice. *ak | |||
| 07/11/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| While in traffic started to apply brakes, and brakes started to make loud noises, squealing and grinding. was able to stop vehicle. had contacted dealership, who could not look at vehicle. took to local service station, and mechanic indicated problem was brake pads which were worn out and rotors which were shot. other set of rotors needed to be grounded down.*ak *slc | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| Abs brakes had to be changed four times since 1999. also vehicle it pulls to the right while driving, and a grinding noise can be heard throught vehicle when brakes are applied. dealer has been contatced for problem, but is unable to remedy the problem. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer has several problems with vehicle: front end pulls to the right and left while driving, there are front end alignment problems, it has been aligned, however still pulls to the right and left. engine is burning antifreeze, when checked shortly after vehicle was serviced the oil was down 2 quarts, vapor recovery tank was empty, antifreeze/water level in antifreeze in radiator was down 1 quart, head gaskets leaking antifreeze into the combustion chamber and burning the antifreeze, check engine light illuminated, coolant level in radiator dropped once the engine was started, there was a minute amount of exhaust gases coming out of the filler neck of the radiator and the water level slowly dropped in the radiator. vehicle pulls drastically to the left while braking, dealer has replaced brake pads and rear shoes and has refaced rotors and drums, pulling still exists, dealer also replaced the proportioning valve. transmission makes a ticking noise. a specialist looked at vehicle and observed that when the engine was started, it charges at 15.1 volts direct current which is overhcarging the batter, even after vehicle ran for 15 minutes, the vehicle was still charging at 14.71 volts, the battery has failed 4 times, it has leaked and corroded, check gauges light came on and all gauges went crazy. vehicle idles high, dealer replaced idler air control valve. driver side mirror will not turn side to side, dealer replaced faulty mirror switch. *slc | |||
| 11/28/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| The vehicle shakes severely during hard braking. steering wheel pulsates during normal braking. dealer stated that a complete front brake job was needed. vibration is caused by warped front rotors due to what the dealer calls normal wear. inspection of the front brakes shows less than 50% wear on the brake pads and no obvious defects on the rotors. this vehicle has never been used to tow anything. *ak | |||
| 11/24/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1998 | |
| The brakes on this car have been replaced 8 times and each time was a premature wearing and most of the time covered under warranty. i paid $100.oo deductible i think 5 times. on 4/11/00 the dealership told me it was not a warranty covered item and so i had to pay for it. then on 6/28/00 the new reason they gave me for the premature wearing was that i needed heavy duty brakes on the rear. i paid $401.00 for that and they covered the front brakes under warranty at this time. i was also told numereous times it was a factory defect and they would take care of it. it is still a constant problem and now they have given me a new reason for the premature wearing of the brakes. i am afraid to drive my car for fear the brakes will give out while i am going fast. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1996 | |||
| Excessive wear of front rotors and pads, causing vehicle to vibrate when brakes are applied. dealer notified. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Vehicle pulled to the right when applying brakes, causing difficulty in controlling vehicle. dealer has resurfaced and turned rotors/did an alignment/changed calipers, and brake pads three times, but defect still occurs. *ak | |||
| Premature brake wear. dealer has replaced brake pads/rotors, and bearings. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated when going down hill on a grade traveling 35mph, when he got to the bottom and applied the brakes, the vehicle did not stop, brakes had overheated, consumer could smell the brake shoes and pads, vehicle was taken into the dealer, and they noticed the rotors and drums were overheated, the replaced the rear brake shoes, dealer mentioned it was an aftermarket product. *ak. consumer stated the brakes on the vehicle overheated, boiling the brake fluid and blowing the drums and the rotors, consumer believes the brakes are under-designed for the weight of the vehicle.*jb | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| When brakes are applied pedal is normal, but steering wheel vibrates and the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected the vehicle and turned the front rotors and drums. *ak | |||
| 09/28/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| 1. the front brakes are not working properly and are causing the vehicle to pull to the right, there have been multiple attempts to fix this problem, the rotors have been resurfaced, the pads replaced and collapsed brake lines replaced. 2. the vehicle has a vibration and the dealer is unable to find the cause, the driveshaft was replaced and the tires have been balanced several times.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| Every 20,000 miles we have to put brakes on front. the brake pads are totally gone by 20,000. we are replacing wtih the best pads avaiable. this still does not help. we have replace the brakes at 21,000miles and at 40,000miles. there has to be something wrong with this system. | |||
| 05/13/1999 | 04/10/1994 | ||
| Driving in the neighborhood on rainy day, went to apply the brakes to stop and the front brakes were shaking and vibrating. contacted dealer, said that this was normal. contacted another dealer, and they told consumer that the front brakes were worn 90% down. *ak *ml | |||
| When the brakes are applied vehicle will either go to the left or to the right. dealer has replaced the brake rotors/pads/hoses and calipers twice. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 11/04/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Rear brake drums were replaced by andy lewis chevrolet , union city at mileage 8070. on 9/24/1999 again the front brake rotors left and right had to be turned due to steering wheel vibration when brakes applied at any speed and more noticeable when coming to stop. bill heard chevrolet in union city who bought andy lewis dealership refused to repair brakes under warranty when vehicle had only 22000 miles. at 25000 miles meadows motors agreed to repair again by turning brake disc. the warranty expires at 3 years/36000 whichever comes first. it appears chevrolet has a latent defect in the brake system of suburbans with the temper of the brakes. by turning the discs they only reduce the life of the metal and set up further warping. i would recommend with all the previous brake problems noted that nhtsa take a aggressive look at the brake system on the suburban and require the manufacturer to replace the discs on repeat problems instead of adding to the problem by turning the rotors. i am a qualifed car/aircraft mechanic of 37 years experience with a background in new manufacturing of aircraft and have a extensive knowledge of metal heat treating and hardiness. thank you for your time. | |||
| 07/08/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle has had several major component failures since time of purchase, the electrical system failed whereas it left us stranded twice with a no start condition, then the brakes started to excessively squeek and pull, then the brake wore out prematurely, then the vehicle started to pull to the right excessively and drift, eventually pulling to the right when brakes applied, then the power steering system had gone out while driving, it has been outrageous that these problems are occurring on a new vehicle. | |||
| 3 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| The brakes pulled to left while stopping when vehicle purchased. i took it back to dealer and they said to wait for it to seat in because it was a new vehicle. at 2400 miles i felt that was more than enough time and the problem still existed. the dealer lubricated the slide rails and returned the vehicle to me. not long after i returned it back to the dealer again. they said that the pads were worn unevenly and this was the cause.they rotated the pads from left to right!! once again the problem returned, especially after the brakes were used frequently or at higher speeds (heating up). eventually, while on vacation in florida, i had to take it to a dealer there because when another car pulled out in fron of me, the brakes pulled so hard to the left i went into the other lane. the dealer in florida stated that the rotors were warped and replaced the rotors and pads. i am now experiencing the same problem again. i have not taken it back to the dealer for the fourth (4th) time yet due to a transmission failure and having to take it back for a fourth (4th) time for that. | |||
| 04/19/1999 | 20 | ||
| I just had the same exact 1999 suburban go back under the lemon law with the same problem. vin #3gngk26j9xg129727. the problem started right away and it took me almost 6 months to get results. i need to know what course of action i should take now. *ak | |||
| The brakes are squealing very loudly, indictating the rotors are getting hot.master cylinder was replaced at approxmatley 5806 miles because brake fluid was leaking. then front brakes were replaced at 9000. also need to be replaced again at at about 13,000. dealer claims the vehicle is too heavy for the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 6 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Steering is very erratic.the truck bounds about the highway in an erratic and unpredictable manner.we feel quite unsafe.i returned it twice to the dealer,and complained.it pulled right,then left.i thought it was out of alignment.dealer claimed to have checked alignment,rotated tires,found a sticking brake caliper and so forth.the problems persist.sure wish you would help getting the problem corrected.thanks. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 75000 | 12 | 07/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was a problem with the abs and the wiring harness . when driving less than 10 mph and applying the brakes the abs activated. the contact's husband replaced the brake pads at least six times. before the wiring harness burned the dashboard was hot. the dashboard lights, tail lights, headlights, and cruise control were not working. *ak | |||
| 03/11/2003 | 43000 | 3 | 03/15/1999 |
| This is the third time i have replaced the brake pads and this time i had to replace the right front rotor due to warping. the brakes on this vehicle are grossly undersized and chevrolet knows this. that is why the brakes on the new 2003 suburban are larger even though the vehicle is several hundred pounds lighter than this model. i had intended to keep this car for at least 6 or 7 years but must now give it up because i am worried the brakes will fail all together. also, the seat heaters on both front seats quit working after the first year and wouldn't be replaced by the dealer. *jb | |||
| 12/26/2001 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| In 3 yrs. -64,000 mi- replaced brake pads 3 times. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/10/2005 | 98342 | 1 | |
| I was driving on a two-lane road at about 30 mph when a sudden vibration occurred from the right front of the vehicle. i found that when i tapped the brakes the vibration would stop for a short time before recurring. i then noticed a severe decrease of braking efficiency. after i took the vehicle to the repair shop i was told that the right front brake disk had broken--and the hat part of the casting had separated from the disk part--resulting in the vibration and loss of braking power. *nm | |||
| 05/14/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 01/01/1901 |
| While driving at 55 mph consumer pulled out of the road when hearing a loud noise coming from the front end. the right passenger side brake rotor broke. mechanic replaced the rotor. *ak the consumer was concerned about the left side. *sc | |||
| 10/25/2002 | 25000 | 10 | 09/25/2002 |
| 1999 chevrolet suburban. as of 4/28/04 with only 47k miles, a/c compressor defective & dealer will not replace in spite of several attempts to repair before warranty expired, as soon as 3 months after purchase in october of 2002. replaced brakes 3 times at our expense. dealer (bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc refused to repair under warranty), steering problems, attempted repair, again at our expense. replaced door locks and window mechanism's at our cost. total piece of junk. will never buy from bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc again & will never buy another gm product. just bought entire fleet (6 trucks) from chevy. dealer n kernersville, nc). waiting with baited breath for the entire lot to break down. completely disgusted with gm. | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Brake rotors have been grounded three times, and have been changed once. dealer has been contacted.please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 07/19/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Brake rotors warped causing reduced braking power and reduced steering control. *ak | |||
| 07/11/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| While in traffic started to apply brakes, and brakes started to make loud noises, squealing and grinding. was able to stop vehicle. had contacted dealership, who could not look at vehicle. took to local service station, and mechanic indicated problem was brake pads which were worn out and rotors which were shot. other set of rotors needed to be grounded down.*ak *slc | |||
| 05/19/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The hub on the front left brake was warped causing a grinding noise. nlm | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| The problem is continued brake shutter and uneven braking. uneven rotor wear.*ak | |||
| 12/18/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Rotors heat cracked so replaced--might be manufacture's defect. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 3 | 12/01/1999 | |
| 4/00 rotors warped..dealer turned them..11,900 miles happened again..dealer service writer chris says i'm crazy and those rotors do not warp..needless to say i was not wanted in their dealership ant longer..brought it to romono chevrolet, they turned rotors again! brought it back again for same prolem, now they tell me they don't feel the pulsation. i waited a month, brought it back today at 16,500 miles. we'll have to see what happens today..i want rotors and pads changed, they will probaly turn them for the 3rd time which is unsafe!! *ak | |||
| 3 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| We have returned our suburban three times already for brake problems. the first at about 13k miles one rotor was replace because it was warped and the other was cut. at about 23k miles both rotors were found to be warped and replaced. now at 30k miles the rotor were found to be warped and they were cut. unpon bringing the suburban home from the dealer the brakes almost failed completly. takes four times the normal distance to stop. the next problem is a valve tap that has been there since the first day of ownership. there is a tremendous amount of valve tapping when the vehicle is first started it lasted about 15 to 20 second. it was return 2 or 3 times to the dealer before they admitted hearing it, then the response was it was normal. there has been a valve tap that has been there from the beginning even after the vehicle has reached operatiing temp. every time it was brought back in for warranty work the valve tap was mentioned. no one can never hear it. at 30k miles they think they hear it now and the fix for a mechanical lifter noise is programming i am being told. my concern is the warranty runs out in 6k miles and the motor has had this problem from the first day. what is a person to do?*ak | |||
| Premature wear of brake rotors. dealer has repaired vehicle several times. | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors warped but dealer insists they are fine at 5000 miles. now at 6500 miles and they are worse. air conditioner pump seals blown out. entire suspension has been disassembled by dealer due to excessive creaking, 3 times, to no avail, still excessive creaking. looking for lemon law procedure, dealer has been no help. *ak | |||
| 10/27/1998 | |||
| When applying brakes at highway speed, the front brakes will create a violent vibration due to defective rotors that cannot withstand heat generated by brakes, causing rotors to warp. manufacturer has issued tsb. *ak *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 09/12/2000 | 4 | ||
| Brake system fails when panic stop attempted. brake pedal goes down but wheels keep rolling; no skidding noticed. *ak | |||
| 10/21/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Also, 7/26/00, brakes pulled more on one side/grinding and smoking/rr return springs stated weak and premature wear. at 13, 345 miles, brakes inspected and dealership stated calipers wkd. as per dsgned. at 8662 miles, battery failed. at 14, 681 miles, a/c system inoperable. manifold hose was crimped and kinked. hose replaced and system recharged. grinding in rear reported. dlrshp. couldn't duplicate. at 18, 9091 miles, brakes grinding and pulling left; burning smell in a/c unit. grinding still exisiting in rear of vhcle. grinding sound in steering column. hesitation when accelerating. driver door not locking as vechicle driver door handle was pried (attempted break-in) into and door was damaged durin a/c service 2 mos. prior. dealship would not pay for repair and said i would have to pay @ $200.00. lf brakes were metal to metal at that time/rear shoes were replaced/front pads replaced/both rotors were machined/lf rotor grooved too deep and replaced/road tested/still pulls left/swapped pads and tires fr. side to side/vehicle still pulls left/re-built calipers/vehicle still pulls left/swapped rotors, now vehicle pulls right/rt. side rotor blue from heat/replaced rf rotor/road tested and dlrshp. stated, operates normally. unable to duplicate grinding in drive train or rear braking system per my complaint (again). evo sensor replaced in power steering system/dlrshp. could not duplicate hesitation when accelerating. one week later, at 19,000 miles, taken to dlrshp. due to grinding underneath in rear of vehicle (6th request!!! or more), front end vibrates at 55mph and higher, mad shaking as if vehicle was going to roll when applying brakes going downhill at any speed. i was told repair paprwk would be mailed to me; hv not rcvd it. i have no idea what was done, but it had 2 wks. worth of brake wk this last time arnd. i picked vhcle up on fri. and on sat, (nxt day), 19,150 mls (aprx.) a/c unit died. i refuse to pick-up vehicle!!! lemon!!! help!!!! | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1000 | 11/01/1998 | |
| The braking system in this car is totally inadequate to provide safe braking. far too much pressure is required to reach maximum braking. chevrolet service techinicans say the problem is that the rear brakes often lose tension and hte vehicle becomes totally reliant on only the front brakes to stop. this is exceptionally dangerous. the car has been in for service on the brakes at least a half dozen times, with temporary results. chevrolet technicians say the brakes are the most commonly complained about feature of this car. the 2000 model year has a totally redesigned and more effective rear disc system. the models equipped with ineffective rear drums should have a required rear disc retrofit or other permanent solution. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 3 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Moisture develops in brake drums which causes one of the brakes to grab extremely hard . *ak while raining or in very damp conditions, brakes grab and in one case it caused 2 people to bump their heads together, dealer stated this was normal braking and suggested that the consumer drag the brake each morning for 125 feet, after many calls and an incident where a horse was injured with a ruptured stomach, it could not be determined as to what caused the rupture, but consumer states the abrupt jerking from the brakes was not pleasant for the horse, dealer is supposed to be ordering a new 2001 suburban for consumer because these have different braking systems. *slc | |||
| 10/16/1998 | 5 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Abs malfunctions, especially in wet conditions, brakes perform in a very irregular manner, they are not predictable or offer reliable performance throughout use. brakes pull hard right, even after several time to fix. i have reported abs problems, and took 4 attempts before dealer tried to repair becuase they could not replicate abs failure occurrence. steeering chatter when braking from time to time, rear drums have been replaced and turned. rear drums chattered until turned. warping occurred to rear drums. this vehcile is unsafe and i have lost confidence in my purchase, and am pursuing the responsible purchase of vehicle underneath the lemon laws of washington state. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| While driving brake shoes overheated and brake fliud boiled. vehicle would not stop upon applying brakes. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 01/19/2001 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| Rear brake cylinders failed, leaked brake fluid onto brakes. result--no rear brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/05/2002 | |||
| When applying brakes at any speed brake pedal springs back, resists. dealer first replaced brake lines, then determined that problem was a defective brake sensor on the right front wheel.*ak | |||
| 09/28/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| 1. the front brakes are not working properly and are causing the vehicle to pull to the right, there have been multiple attempts to fix this problem, the rotors have been resurfaced, the pads replaced and collapsed brake lines replaced. 2. the vehicle has a vibration and the dealer is unable to find the cause, the driveshaft was replaced and the tires have been balanced several times.*ak | |||
| When the brakes are applied vehicle will either go to the left or to the right. dealer has replaced the brake rotors/pads/hoses and calipers twice. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/25/2002 | 25000 | 10 | 09/25/2002 |
| 1999 chevrolet suburban. as of 4/28/04 with only 47k miles, a/c compressor defective & dealer will not replace in spite of several attempts to repair before warranty expired, as soon as 3 months after purchase in october of 2002. replaced brakes 3 times at our expense. dealer (bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc refused to repair under warranty), steering problems, attempted repair, again at our expense. replaced door locks and window mechanism's at our cost. total piece of junk. will never buy from bob neill pontiac in winston-salem, nc again & will never buy another gm product. just bought entire fleet (6 trucks) from chevy. dealer n kernersville, nc). waiting with baited breath for the entire lot to break down. completely disgusted with gm. | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 2 | ||
| Windshield wiper faulty and the brake booster system failed. the wipers will work but than all the sudden stop. the brakes completely went out and the vehicle had very little brake capablility to it. i talked to gm manager jack cunningham on 082903 and he said that a recall has been issued for faulty wipers on years 1994-1997. he did not address the brake problem. jack said that under the special policy that if my vehicle had the same problem as the recall, gm would honor the recall. i called ed bozarth service and chris needed to verify from jack that this repair would be covered. chris as well as myself has not yet received a call back from jack at 866 942 4368 x 48470. i called the gm customer service 800# and they said this year is not covered under the recall. i explained to them that i talked to jack and what he said. they commented that they did not want to go over his head and transfered me back to his audix.this needs to be recalled for the faulty wipers and the brake system needs to be investiagated, because these are safety issues and need to be corrected. thank you | |||
| 03/10/1999 | 1 | ||
| Radiator was replaced. also, brake master cylinder was replaced. transmission was leaking, and steering wheel rotation sensor (evo) was replaced, fuel tank sender pump unit was replaced, and the alternator was repaired. *ak middle seat belt buckle won't lock. *yh | |||
| The brakes are squealing very loudly, indictating the rotors are getting hot.master cylinder was replaced at approxmatley 5806 miles because brake fluid was leaking. then front brakes were replaced at 9000. also need to be replaced again at at about 13,000. dealer claims the vehicle is too heavy for the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 01/12/2003 | 19000 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle pulls to the left when braking. ph | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/11/2005 | |||
| Brakes are very dangerous. the pedal is way too high, and the mechanics say it can't be adjusted. have to lift my foot way up to get on top of the pedal, and several times shoestrings have caught on the corner of the pedal and i had to pull my foot away to have another go at it. then when i push the brake pedal down quickly, there is some kind of back pressure; the harder/faster i push the pedal, the more it resists, just like a hydraulic exercise machine. i've heard that the rotors are too small for this weight of vehicle, and that would explain why it takes so very long to stop. i didn't see a stop sign one time, hit the brake pedal, and between the back-pressure on the pedal and the too-small brakes, i was halfway through the 4-lane intersection before the truck ever started slowing down. just lucky there was no one else coming through. i am terrified that i'm going to kill somebody because of these brakes. the mechanics say they feel like normal chevy brakes. i wonder how many people have died from these normal chevy brakes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake booster had a vaccum leak and failed, causing a total loss of brakes. consumer can hear part failing again *ak. *jb | |||