13 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Upon stopping the Suburban, the anti-lock braking system kicked in at a low speed resulting in a accident and rear ending the car in front of us. I'm worried for my families safety with this Suburban. Updated 11/07/11.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving various speeds in wet or slippery conditions, the brakes locked. While driving around a curve, all four wheels locked and the vehicle slid for 20 or 30 yards. The surface was wet and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle struck a curb, which stopped the vehicle. The rear drivers side rim was cracked. The wheels unlocked after three to five seconds. The contact noticed that the wheels usually lock when the pavement is wet. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes: hydraulic, antilock). The repair would cost $900. The current mileage was 134,000 and failure mileage was 117,000. Updated 04/23/08.
The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. This vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.
Abs would improperly engage when apply brakes at speeds of 5-7 mph causing longer braking distances.
Dt: the consumer stated the abs did work. On Friday 7-15-05 three deer ran out in front of her and she slammed on her brakes and the car skidded. This has happened in the past. The abs kicks in when she comes to a stop. No lights come one. She did take it to a dealer and no codes displayed. The consumer saw on t. V. About a possible recall on the abs. She noticed problems with the abs when she bought the car but it has became progressively worse. It does not matter what speed she is going, it has happened when she was going 55, 35, 15 and other speeds. It occurs during normal braking and emergency braking. The pedal goes all the way to the floor.
Consumer states: the power steering and brakes went out immediately, not forewarned. It was raining. A new power steering pump was replaced as well as as the hydro-boost power brake booster and the serpentine belt had to be replaced.
About on 4/1/05 there was a problem when driving at low speeds, brakes made a growling sound, and didn't grab. Extended stopping distance is required. Brakes have been inspected twice by firestone and once by dealer. All tests showed no reason for problem. Upon reporting the problem to dealer, they reported they weren't aware of the problem.
Recently purchased this vehicle used. When stopping and approaching 5-10 mph the anti-lock braking activates and causes a "skid" even on dry pavement.
While driving on a bumpy road would apply the brakes, but they would not activate. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.
Applying brake on a rough surface causes brake pedal to go to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer ,and unable to locate problem.
While driving about 50 mph and stepping on brake pedal at a stop sign, but vehicle stopped in middle of intersection. Had to be repaired. The brakes made metal to metal sound. Repair was done three times. During the last failure, the dealer replaced four rotors that were over glazed due to over heating.
Electrical- power windows inoperable for the first 8 months that we owned this vehicle, involved 5 trips to the service department before problem was fixed. Body design? problem - tires did not clear vehicle body without rubbing, causing irreversible damage to the tires. To the extent that the dealer keeps recommending us to buy 4 new tires when ever they service our vehicle. Brakes - possible that there is a kink in the brake booster vacuum supply hose. I need to suggest to dealer that they consider this for a problem that were having with a noise and vibration coming from the front end when you press and release the brake pedal. Dealer recommends that we buy 4 new tires, the problem with that diagnoses is that we also hear the noise when the car is not moving! I wonder if they read their TSB's (tiresize: p265/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p265/70r16 ).
Due to a malfunction within the abs braking system, upon depressing the brake pedal, service brakes pulsated which caused extended stopping distances.