Air Brake Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Table 1 shows three common air brake related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Brake Antilock problems
1
Air Brake problems
1
Air Brake Drum problems
1

Air Brake Antilock problem #1

Conditions were snow and ice. Both times I had recently switched between 2wd & 4wd. I don't recall which position drive was in. Both times depressing the brake pedal produced very little braking effect, with one time my car went thru a busy intersection (I thought I was lucky to not have accident).

Air Brake problem #2

Power brakes went out and vehicle was very hard to stop. Manufacturer acknowledged ongoing problem with Suburban brakes, would not compensate owner.

Air Brake Drum problem #3

Rear brakes drum failed, causing severe shake in dash and steering wheel.


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