Brake Disc problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Eight problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2001

Consumer experienced left rotar failure, on another occasion consumer stated that while attempting to brake to avoid being cut off by another motorist, the center hub separated from the rotor of the right front wheel causing the car to be thrown into the medial strip.

2 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

No summary listed for above vehicle.

3 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

Premature brake wear and left front pulling.

4 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

Premature wear of front brake pads/rotors.

5 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 07/25/1996

Failure of the front brakes, the vehicle was in motion and the front brakes smoked.

6 Brake Disc problem

Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the brake pads and shoes and rotors. Also when pads and shoes/rotors need replacing, the vehicle becomes very difficult to stop. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.

7 Brake Disc problem

Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake pads and shoes and rotors. Please provide any further details.

8 Brake Disc problem

Front brake got hot, smoked, and squealed. Have had this problem back to Chevrolet dealer (frye Chevrolet, augusta, kansas) 4 different time in the last 5000 miles. Still gets hot and squeals. They cannot (or will not) repair?.




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