Three problems related to brake sensor have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph on dry roads, the abs on the vehicle activated without warning which nearly caused a collision. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the abs sensors on both front brakes were corroded. The sensors were cleaned and repaired. There is a NHTSA recall # 05v379000. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
: the contact stated while driving 10 mph or less the abs activated. The independent repair shop determined the abs sensor and hub needed to be replaced. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the abs. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 03/17/06.
2000 chevy Suburban. Anti-lock brakes activating under dry normal conditions causing longer stopping distances. Investigated NHTSA website and found future recall notice relating to this condition. Presented vehicle to dealer to fix problem. Dealer performed recommended fix, but this did not remedy condition, in fact it may have exacerbated the problem. Dealers only recommended solution was to replace the front wheel hubs containing the anti-lock sensors at a cost of $850. Dealer indicated that it has had to replaced numerous hubs for the exact same problem on theses vehicles and that chevy has not taken responsibility for any of these services under warranty or recall status.