Table 1 shows four common parking brake related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems |
Brake pedal suddenly and rapidly went to the floor with little to no braking effectiveness. Front brakes retained minimal braking while rear appeared to have no braking effectiveness. Was able to bring vehicle to stop and looked under vehicle and observed brake fluid running onto the ground from Read details...
Parking brake does not work at all. When truck was new, it was weak at best, now it will not function at all. Taken to dealer who agreed it did not work at all. Vehicle out of warranty and insists I must pay $180+ for repair/adjustment. . . Read details...
2000 chev Suburban parking brakes lost effectiveness about 40000 miles. At 79550 miles all pads, rotors and parking brake linings were replaced. Very similar to many other complaints to NHTSA. One side lining was good, the other gone. One rear rotor could have been resurfaces, the other very bad. Read details...