11 problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes pull and wearout quickly. At 34,000 miles I'm on the 4th set of brake pads and 2nd set of rotors. I have been in several close calls due to the truck swerving while stopping or just not being able to stop as fast as other traffic. Dealer admits it's a bad design and suggests I buy a new truck as chevy has increased the size of the front rotors and put on good rear disk brakes.
When braking there is pulsation/ vibration. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that front brakes were not working properly, cause unknown. Please provide any further details.
While in traffic started to apply brakes, and brakes started to make loud noises, squealing and grinding. Was able to stop vehicle. Had contacted dealership, who could not look at vehicle. Took to local service station, and mechanic indicated problem was brake pads which were worn out and rotors which were shot. Other set of rotors needed to be grounded down.
The vehicle shakes severely during hard braking. Steering wheel pulsates during normal braking. Dealer stated that a complete front brake job was needed. Vibration is caused by warped front rotors due to what the dealer calls "normal wear". Inspection of the front brakes shows less than 50% wear on the brake pads and no obvious defects on the rotors. This vehicle has never been used to tow anything.
Vehicle had a brake problem. When consumer went to stop vehicle vibrated intermittently. Contacted Chevrolet, and Chevrolet stated it was the characteristic of vehicle, and wasn't anything they could do about the problems.
Rear brake drums were replaced by andy lewis Chevrolet , union city at mileage 8070. On 9/24/1999 again the front brake rotors left and right had to be turned due to steering wheel vibration when brakes applied at any speed and more noticeable when coming to stop. Bill heard Chevrolet in union city who bought andy lewis dealership refused to repair brakes under warranty when vehicle had only 22000 miles. At 25000 miles meadows motors agreed to repair again by turning brake disc. The warranty expires at 3 years/36000 whichever comes first. It appears Chevrolet has a latent defect in the brake system of Suburbans with the temper of the brakes. By turning the discs they only reduce the life of the metal and set up further warping. I would recommend with all the previous brake problems noted that NHTSA take a aggressive look at the brake system on the Suburban and require the manufacturer to replace the discs on repeat problems instead of adding to the problem by turning the rotors. I am a qualifed car/aircraft mechanic of 37 years experience with a background in new manufacturing of aircraft and have a extensive knowledge of metal heat treating and hardiness. Thank you for your time.
Excessive wear of front rotors and pads, causing vehicle to vibrate when brakes are applied. Dealer notified. Please provide further details.
Truck pulls hard to left when braking has had TSB 990524001a performed did not change anything I have contacted gm in detroit and received no help I have since discovered that this is a very comon problem on 3/4 ton Suburbans and cannot believe that a manufacturer holds no responceability to repair such a dangerous defect.
The brakes pulled to left while stopping when vehicle purchased. I took it back to dealer and they said to wait for it to "seat" in because it was a new vehicle. At 2400 miles I felt that was more than enough time and the problem still existed. The dealer lubricated the "slide rails" and returned the vehicle to me. Not long after I returned it back to the dealer again. They said that the pads were worn unevenly and this was the cause. They rotated the pads from left to right!! once again the problem returned, especially after the brakes were used frequently or at higher speeds (heating up). Eventually, while on vacation in florida, I had to take it to a dealer there because when another car pulled out in fron of me, the brakes pulled so hard to the left I went into the other lane. The dealer in florida stated that the rotors were warped and replaced the rotors and pads. I am now experiencing the same problem again. I have not taken it back to the dealer for the fourth (4th) time yet due to a transmission failure and having to take it back for a fourth (4th) time for that.
The brakes are squealing very loudly, indictating the rotors are getting hot. Master cylinder was replaced at approxmatley 5806 miles because brake fluid was leaking. Then front brakes were replaced at 9000. Also need to be replaced again at at about 13,000. Dealer claims the vehicle is too heavy for the brakes.
Replaced rotors once brake pads twice.