Air Brake Related Problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Table 1 shows four common air brake related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the air brake antilock (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the air brake wheel speed sensor (two problems).

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Chevrolet Suburban


Recently reported Air Brake problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

The Air Brake Antilock problem

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle pulsates while traveling at 25 mph. The vehicle pulsates even more when the brakes are applied. The mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as the antilock activation. The purchase date was unknown.   Read details...

The Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem

I see online that the 1999 Suburban's anti lock brakes activate unexpectedly and are under investigation. I also had this problem and have repaired it in accordance with gm's technincal service bulletin on the subject.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

Vehicle has been to dealer numerous times. Vibration/shaking noted, however unable to identify and correct. Vehicle has had 3 sets of tires, l front and rear axels replaced, brake rotors turned 4 times, and 2 batteries.   Read details...


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