Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Six problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

While driving brakes overheated, causing consumer to crash. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said that brakes overheated. Mechanic said that in stop and go situations brakes will overheat. Consumer stated that this was very scary, and was concerned that could not stop a vehicle.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

Brakes surge / pulsate when coming to a stop which results in smoking when braking.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 06/11/1998

Whenever brakes are applied, would hear a loud noise , like clunking or banging sound. After brakes are applied, vehicle would fail to stop or slow down right away. Went through an intersection due to no braking power.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 05/23/1997

Leaking brake fluid shorted electrical wires, causing abs to fail.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 03/04/1997

Brakes failed,different dealers attempted different repairs but have never been corrected, one accident resulted due to faulty brakes. Yh.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1997

Brakes failed.




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