12 problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car will move on it's own even though I am not pressing on accelerator. It will not stop until I press on the accelerator or brake. It will go for a long while and goes up to 5 mph. Can't figure out what causes it, but noticed it while waiting to pick up daughter and it was idling suddenly while in park the rpm shot up without my doing anything. I can usually control it by pressing on the accelerator then the brake to stop the loud idling. Dt.
Consumer states to date, no solution to the referenced problem has been found to remedy the unsafe an inordinate amount of time and money required to only fix the brake system, due to premature failure, (there has been an on going problem with brakes and the safety of this vehicle every since the purchase) consumer would like to be compensated for the monies spent on this vehicle which should of been covered by the dealer (jim cooks) due to there lack of proper equipment/work done improperly. (the second address for consumer is; 4 sanctuary drive, burnsville, nc 28714, and no. (828)675-0033 (April 15th-September 30th)& the above address and no. Is from oct 1st - April 15th).
The dealer has attempted to repair the braking system four times in 27,000 miles and the failure reoccurs every couple months, shortly after the second attempt they locked up while driving on a wet road and the vehicle slid into oncomming traffic almost causing an accident. Nlm.
Brake problem; when she applying brakes they grind, and vehicle will stop slowly.
When applying brakes they pull or locks up. Contacted dealer.
Brakes have continually experienced pulling while braking almost resulting in vehicle collision on one incident, unable to rectify. Mjs (attorney for consumer).
When driving vehicle at any speed and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the right. Also, brakes are smoking.
I was in the process of putting this together before when the computer punted me out! so if I repeat, I am sorry. Since the start of my ownership of the 1999 3/4 ton chevy Suburban, I have not been happy with the braking system. When I am applying the brakes coming over train tracks or rough road the brakes make a graoning noise. It only seems to happen going over rough road and tracks and if I have to come to a sudden stop. I believe the brakes are drum brakes, which seems to be "old" technology. I think the newest technology for sport utility vehicles is seen in the Ford expedition. . . Disk brakes. I think these would be beneficial in a vehicle weighing 3/4 ton, because it would give more stopping power to the driver, as is illustrated in most of the cars on the road today. I don't know what can be done about all the brake problems people have experienced with the gm Suburbans (chevy and GMC), but something must be done, before someone gets seriously hurt! I also have another great suggestion. . . . I had a 1993 chevy Suburban and a 1981 vw rabbit convertible, and both had car fires. . . Ergo the suggestion to have the manufacturers of all vehicles, include a fire extinguisher as standard equipment on a car. Thank you for your help, and I hope this type of notification gets some attention!.
While putting vehicle in gear the rear brakes locked up. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership and had the rear brakes ajusted. The rear brakes locked up again while driving on the highway which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle that resulted in an accident. Please provide more details. Mr.
Vehicle pulls to right when braking, no fix after 5 attempts with dealer and braking specialist.
When consumer tried to apply pressure to the brakes while on the expressway, the vehicle pulled to the left and nearly caused a collision with an oncoming vehicle in the left lane, consumer has been speaking to the manufacturer but has been getting no assistance in the matter, consumer has had repeated problems with the brake system.
The brakes have been repaired and /or replaced four times in 27,000 miles by the dealership. The most serious incident occurred after the second attempt to repair the brakes, the brakes locked up and the truck slid into oncoming traffic, fortunately the other vehicles maneuvered out of the way.