Six problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While traveling at very slow speeds, I have noticed that the vehicle takes longer than usual to stop. When I apply the brakes the vehicle will continue to move before coming to a complete stop. Brakes are in good condition, brake fluid is at the right level and it is not leaking any brkae fluid at all. The vehicle takes longer to stop and could cause an accident if not inspected by manufacturer. Request a one time inspection on barake system on this model and any other model that uses the same brake/parts for braking systems. There is a NHTSA recall # 05v379000 pertaining to the hydraulic antilock brakes, howver some VIN#s are not included in this recall even though my vehicle is experiencing the same symptoms and seem to get worse.
When I was moving my Suburban in my driveway, I noticed that I had no brakes, and I looked under my front bumper and saw a large brake fluid leak, I would not like to think what would have happen if this would accured when I needed my brakes. Because of this leak and the result of losing my breaks I almost hit my little kid who was outside because our driveway was on a slight grade. And I had no breaks.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet surburban 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he applied the brakes and the pedal depressed to the floor. The vehicle coasted to a stop. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was a brake fluid leak. More brake fluied was added and the vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The failure mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the driver was operating the vehicle approximately 30 mph when she noticed that the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle did not slow down immediately but eventually did stop. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking and the brakes were corroded. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls and could offer no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 160,000.
Rear brake cylinders failed, leaked brake fluid onto brakes. Result--no rear brakes.
Was preparing 1999 Chevrolet Suburban k1500 for trip. Drove approximately 5 miles before the brake pedal felt spongy, then went to the floor. Drove home slowly. When parked, the brake warning light came on. Looked under car and found brake fluid leaking from rear driver side metal brake line. Fluid in brake reservoir front compartment almost empty. Appears metal brake line cracked and leaked near manifold above axle. The brake warning light never came on until stopped. I could only tell there was a problem by brake feel and then pedal moving to floor. I have not corrected the problem yet but will most likely replace all metal brake lines. I have never had this happen on any vehicle I have driven. Could have been catastrophic if vehicle had been on the highway and needed to stop suddenly. Could have been stranded on family vacation. Found information online regarding NHTSA action # ea11001. My Suburban has this exact problem.