Brake Sensor problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban

Three problems related to brake sensor have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Sensor problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2018

Tamara inflators I'm loosing brake fluid as I drive I'm leasing the automobile from quality auto also they said it's okay to still drive the car with a gas in the truck but it's saying needs gas I keep smelling gas after he said it passed road inspection test ! I'm very concerned it more wrong if I jam or pump the brakes I can not stop I'm immediately. Im unsure what my actual mileage is . The sensors are not working when I went to uncle ed's or even other auto shops I do have photos and videos.

2 Brake Sensor problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2013

I took my vehicle in for our states' required annual vehicle inspection. The mechanic observed that the brake lines were extremely rusty and, in his own words, on the verge of complete failure. He showed me the lines which were flaking and already pitted and crevased. He noted this was a **very** dangerous condition and could result in a "no brake condition". After showing me the brake lines in question, he recommended full brake line replacement. I took his recommendation seriously and I went home and did some research on the internet, and much to my surprise, the internet abounded with owners of 1999-2003 Suburban (and other chevy/gm models) problems associated with the rusting of brake lines. !!! I was appalled that so many problems have been documented and with no formal recourse/action taken by Chevrolet. [as a related note, in the prior annual inspection for this vehicle, the abs sensors were noted as rusted through, and which I had replaced]. We live in virginia where the weather is moderate and there is not that much winter conditions that require road salting, etc. So this is not a result of the vehicle living in harsh road-salted conditions. I ended up deciding to spend the $$ to remediate this dangerous driving condition and to get another 10 years out of the vehicle. I purchased a stainless steel set of pre-bent brake lines specific to this vehicle (shows that there is a demand for these in the market because of this condition) and having them installed (over $1k total). Ouch! Chevrolet needs to step up to the plate, admit culpability, and make it right for vehicle owners. Come on chevy. . .

3 Brake Sensor problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated when braking at low speeds, the abs would independently activate. The failure progressed over time and would occur several times while in transit. The dealer advised that the abs was defective and the sensors would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. Failure mileage was approximately 55,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000.




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