general problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Four problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2018

Anti-lock systems overrides at low speed on dry pavement increasing stopping distances.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2003

When applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2002

Consumer states that the anti lock brake system on the vehicle will intermittenly come on with out applying the brake.

4 Service Brakes problem

Brakes are almost nonexistent when driving in 4-wheel drive. They make a very deep sound and the vehicle skids and the pedal locks up. In 2-wheel drive they are squishy.




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