general problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban - part 2

40 problems related to parking brake have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2002

Consumer noticed failure of the emergency brake retainer clip. Dealer has been notified, please provide further information.

37 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2002

Consumer stated the parking brake failed to hold. The dealer had been contacted. Several other Suburbans had failed inspection because of poor parking brakes.

38 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2002

My parking brake has been defective since I purchased it. I did not know this until the first inspection. It did not pass and I had to pay $150. 00 to "fix" it. Every year after that is has failed. I have called my dealer with the problem but have not had any luck. I sure hope someone does not die because of this problem.

39 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

Parking brakes fails to work. Tried to adjust. Did everything short of replacing to whole thing. I did not work from day one.

40 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2001

Consumer states that his 2001 Chevrolet Suburban parking brake has never worked in his vehicle. He has taken vehicle to the dealer and they have told him it's a faulty design and there's nothing they can do about it. The transmission won't stay in park due to the problem.




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