Brakes Failed problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Seven problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2009

Started getting intermittent brake failure at slow speeds. Abs appears to activate greatly increasing stopping distance. Problem hasn't been resolved.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2008

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle experienced unwanted brake lock failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for repair. The current and failure mileages were 107,000.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2006

Brake failure at low speed due to antilock.

4 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2005

Abs . The brakes would go to abs at slow speed and extend stopping distance. Gave the impression of brake failure or fade.

5 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2003

While driving at 20 mph brakes failed. The steering wheel pulled to the right. Brake pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

6 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2001

Brake failure. No pattern to this. Pushed brakes and they went down and seemed a little loose. Car did not stopped. Never felt the brake grab or even slow down, causing a wreck.

7 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2000

While driving stepped on brake pedal, brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in loss of control.




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