Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems |
Emergency brake cable engaged by itself sporadically. Also excessive wear of brake pads, 3 sets of pads wore out from 8,000 miles to 48,000 miles of wear/ rotors were replaced due to defective hub. Also, 2 brake sensors and 2 sets of brake calipers were replaced. Dealer notified, and most repairs and labor was done under warranty, other repairs were done at consumer's cost.