Brake Disc Caliper Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. While the contact's wife was driving 50 mph, she heard an abnormal sound. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not able to be driven. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact stated that the front brake caliper was missing a bolt. The contact called hertrich Chevrolet Buick GMC (located at 7677 ocean gateway, easton, MD 21601, (410) 200-9757) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 74,247.

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Passenger front brake is locking up while vehicle is in motion. Has caused numerous brake pad replacements and caliper and rotor replacement. Has cause small fire.

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I have had my caliper bolt come loose and was completely missing two times, on two different wheels, and different times. The first time, it cause the caliper to partially disengage and wedge into the rim, cracking it. The second time, it was detected by the horrendous noise and clacking made by the loose caliper while driving.

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Brakes failed on a rural road but I was able to stop. Tried to push the brakes like normal, but they went all the way to the floor. I was able to stop, but with much difficulty. Took it to the shop and even though I just had new brake pads, rotors and calipers put on, I need to but new brake lines in which is over $1000. Sudden brake failure is the most dangerous thing that can happen in a car. I was lucky to be on a rural stretch of road where I was able to stop without hurting myself or other people.

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Driving down a hill on my street the brakes gave way. I pushed the pedal to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. I was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. Upon inspection, the service station indicated the rear brake lines failed due to rusting. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the two rear brake lines were replaced as well as a frozen caliper. Updated 08/27/14.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he applied the brakes at an intersection but the vehicle did not stop and crashed into a curb. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that all of the brake lines and the front calipers would need to be replaced due to severe corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80,000. Kmj.

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I took my 2003 chevy Suburban for a brake fluid flush recently. The shop told me that all the brake components are corroded very badly especially the brake lines. The shop recommended to replace all my brake calipers. Brake rotors were almost end of their life. So I ended up replacing all 4 brake calipers, rotors, pads and the brake hoses leading to the brake calipers. The shop said sooner or later I would need my brake lines replaced. I just searched online and came across NHTSA's investigation on the brake line corrosion hence decided to report it to you. From the carfax history report, this truck was registered around philadelphia, PA area for it's entire life and also it was serviced at dealerships around this area. So I guess this truck was on the northeast part of the u. S for its entire life but not closer to salt (sea) water or weather. . Should you need more information feel free to contact me via email or phone.

My son was driving in bakersfield CA, he was on buena vista, when he came to a traffic light at ming Ave. The light changed and when he hit the brakes the warning light came on. The front brakes failed to work and he skidded thru the intersection, thru the red light. The speed limit is 55 mph on that road, the time was 11am. No other car was hit. He had my truck towed to a aaa shop, they said the front brake tubing off the abs boxed to the front caliper failed from rusting out (with no warning). They said they could not fix it at that shop and I should take it to 3 way chev. I called the chevy factory line and spoke to a rep. She said they might warranty some of the repair but their dealer ship had to verify the problem. I informed her of the mileage and gave her the VIN# I told her I also bought the car from heritage chevy in MD. I called them and got a price to replace all the brake tubing for $1600. 00 and if it needed a abs box it would be total of $3400. 00 for everything. 3way chevy in bakersfield said it would cost $7597. 07 for everything but it may be more because they said they had to remove the cab from the frame. They also said the truck should not be driven in the snow because of the salt that is used on the roads. This is a 4x4 and I live in northern MD and I bought for the snow and I tow a 24 foot boat that weighs 6300 lbs. The factory rep said they could not help me in any way because of the age and mileage, which I originally told them about. The factory reps keep on transferring me to other reps till I gave up. I was ase tech( everything except transmissions ) , MD state inspector and MD certified emissions for over 20 years. This brake problem with the gm trucks will eventually get someone hurt or killed. I sold the truck for $ 1500. 00 with no brakes as is.

In a situation that required sudden hard braking, I experienced an almost total loss of braking power. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and the truck required a much greater distance to slow down and stop. There was no advance warning light /sound until after the brake system failure. The repair shop told me one of the metal brake lines had blown out due to severe corrosion, causing a complete loss of brake fluid. The other brake lines were also very corroded and seeping brake fluid. Additionally, many other components of the brake system (rotors, calipers, brake hoses, bleed valves, backing plates) were very rusted or deteriorated and falling apart.

When driving from work, my husband noticed the vehicle was slow to stop. When the vehicle finally arrived home, we noticed a sizable amount of brake fluid in the driveway. The trail led all the way to the garage. Since I cannot safely drive it to a mechanic for a formal assessment, my husband went under the vehicle myself and noticed it had excessive corrosion throughout the entire undercarriage. It is especially, extremely, and exaggeratedly severe with the brake lines. There is a small metal junction where the rear brake lines branch out to the respective left and right hub/caliper. The lines branching from this small union -that is just above the spare tire- are very wiry. He also noted that all of the lines from the front of the vehicle to the back, have a lot of corrosion on them.

My wife was driving our 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4wd when she applied the brakes to stop the peddle went all the way to the floor. She was able to get the truck into a parking lot without incident. When I got there to look at the problem, I noticed the steel brake line supplying the right front caliper was severely corroded, where it runs atop the frame in the engine compartment, to the point where it developed a pinhole to allow a loss of pressure(peddle). The line is so corroded that I can't even cut out a section and flare the old line to install a repair section of line. I believe the entire brake line has to be replaced. At this time I haven't inspected the rest of the lines, but when I can I will!!!!! I'm reading about numerous brake line and other severe corrosion issues on these models. We have been loyal gm customers since 1976. We currently own the above mentioned Suburban and a 2008 silverado. The Suburban is our primary family vehicle which is used to transport our disabled child.

While approaching a stop sign, I tried to brake and the pedal went to the floor. No brakes!! I was able to coast to a stop. Upon checking, all brake fluid was gone and the brake lines were rotted through. All brake lines had to be replaced along with the front calipers. Corrosion was the problem with the lines and calipers.

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Failure of brake line and loss of fluid with no warning light until pedal went all the way to the floor. Mechanic has reported severe corrosion of the brake line, calipers, spare tire assembly and no access to the brake line area above the spare tire without cutting the spare tire holder assembly out. Estimate is over $1000 to repair. Brake failure without a warning - very scary.

June 29,2011-my 2000 chevy-suburban 1500 brake line ruptured. Due to severe rust,mechanic has to replace all brake lines,hoses and 4 brake calipers. Aprox. Cost $1,000.

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After an initial failure of the hydraulic brake (line ruptured about two feet behind the abs valve) while the car was moving, and after this line was replaced, I inspected the rear wheel brake lines and noticed extreme corrosion on both lines that run from a junction connection above the differential to the hoses on each caliper. While checking the fittings and inspecting the left line it literally crumbled, broke and started leaking. I replaced both lines and bleed the system. The car had been into the dealer within last year (approx. ) for brake line inspection after observing a lot of rust. The dealer claimed that lines were ok and that a lot of rust was normal and ok. I had to pay for this inspection.

The top nut which holds the right rear brake caliber bracket came out on my vehicle. The result caused my vehicle to abruptly stop severely jerking the passengers in the truck. The bracket also punctured several cracks to the inside of my rim causing my tire to deflate. I have never had the caliper nuts removed on my vehicle. The only thing I can think of is the nut must have vibrated loose. The lower nut was loose as well. The loose lower nut was discovered after removing the wheel to repair the deflated tire. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 1:30 am. My vehicle was towed home for repair. A new rim and brake caliper nut had to be purchased to repair my vehicle.

2003 chevy Suburban 1500 4wd 5. 3l, gm has a known issue with braking on these trucks where it takes too long to stop. I have replaced all pads, rotors, and calipers. Also preformed abs brake bleeding to see if air was in the abs module/pump assembly. Truck still at times seems to not want to stop. It always takes a long distance to stop. There is no abs activating during this time. This has been an issue since I bought the truck in 2007.

Rear brake pads wear down on the inside of rotor to the rotor causing metal on metal damage without wearing the outside pads significantly. Problem occurred at 30,000 miles and again at 65,000 miles resulting in costly repairs and loss of use of vehicle.

The truck has been to the dealer because the brakes would not immediately grabbing and the truck was taken to a dealer for repair of the rear backing plates which began to rust and break apart. This was repaired by the dealer. The dealer had to replace the brakes, calipers, and rotors along with this repair. Both rear brakes and housing assemblies were also replaced, the dealer noted they too were rusted. About a week after the repair while driving there was a hissing noise and thought that the tire may be going flat. The tire was not flat. The contact slowed at a stop sign, and when applying brake pressure there was a grinding and clanking noise each time brake pressure was applied. The contact drove home. Upon inspection of the vehicle noticed the caliper fell off and there was a grove on the rear drivers side rim. The vehicle has been back to the dealer. The dealer towed the vehicle back to the shop and determined there was a bolt from the caliper that had snapped and caused the caliper to fall off. The dealer is currently completing repairs on the vehicle. Nhtsa recall NHTSA 05v379000 involving the anti lock brakes was issued , but contact was unsure if this vehicle was covered under the recall.

In July/August 2005 I began experiencing activation of the abs at very low speeds of 5-10 mph in 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. I took the car to repair shop and found out that the front brake units, calipers, etc. , were corroded and needed to be replaced. I did this. Also ,found out that the abs units were not reading the speed correctly and this was causing the abs bumping at low speeds. Advised they should be replaced at cost of $1200! in January 2006 I read about the Suburban recall for malfunctioning abs and unusual corrosion of brakes. Unfortunately, the recall started for 1999 models. I believe my 1997 vehicle has the same problem. I contacted the local Chevrolet dealer where I bought the vehicle, but was told it was not covered by the recall and they recommended the abs units be cleaned and that they will function properly. The other repair shop (who did the brake repairs) recommended against cleaning"and said in their experience this doesn't work. Suburban has only 61,000 miles, so it has not been over used. I put about 6,000 miles a year on it, mostly for pulling a horse trailer and for this I am very concerned about safe braking. I believe that this 1997 Suburban has the same problem as the 199s. I've spent about $500 on the brake repairs so far and the abs will cost me another $1200. For a vehicle that gets so little use by me, this is a lot of money. I would like the 1997 to be included in the recall. I am upset by the expense of repairing these apparent manufacturing flaws.

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A bolt securing the rear left brake caliper bracket assembly failed catastrophically jammming the brake and the rear wheel while in motion. Fortunately this occurred at low speed and was controllable, but if it had occurred at speed on the highway, there would have been a major accident since the rear wheel could have suddenly seized with resultant loss of control of the vehicle (2002 4wd Suburban z71).

The design of the emergency brakes is very poor and according to the 3 brake shops I visited, gm has a problem with the emergency brake system on Suburbans. The caliper clips on and is not "fixed" into position. What happened in my case and is quite common is that the pads slip and rub the drum without the knowledge of the owner. The only way to fix this is with new rotors and pads because the original equipment is so thin. The emergency brake is not adjustable, so the only corrective action is the above, but there is no guarantee it won't happen again according to the brake shops I spoke with. The clip gm provides to hold the pads in place didn't work the first time, so why would it work in the repair?.

Brakes: when driving in wet weather and applying the brakes, foot is still on pedal,the brakes engange, disengage,and then engage again while foot is still on pedal. Brakes has been serviced at least six times, replacing calipers ,disc, hoses and all parts of the brake system and the problem still exists. The problem occurs mostly in rainy and cold weather or just rain alone.

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Brake pads wore prematurely, and the calipers made contact with the rotors. The front brake system/ calipers and the front brakes were replaced. The dealer has been notified.

Vehicle pulled to the right when applying brakes, causing difficulty in controlling vehicle. Dealer has resurfaced and turned rotors/did an alignment/changed calipers, and brake pads three times, but defect still occurs.

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Steering is very erratic. The truck bounds about the highway in an erratic and unpredictable manner. We feel quite unsafe. I returned it twice to the dealer,and complained. It pulled right,then left. I thought it was out of alignment. Dealer claimed to have checked alignment,rotated tires,found a sticking brake caliper and so forth. The problems persist. Sure wish you would help getting the problem corrected. Thanks.

Driving at 50 mph or less ,the abs brakes will grab and pull and lock up in wet conditions. This is an intermittent problem. Therefore, dealer cannot duplicate probelm. Dealer has replaced both calipers in the front. Consumer states vehicle pulls to the left while braking, problem can be helped by turning off ignition and restarting motor.

Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another. The vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the collision. The dealer informed the owner that the vehicle was in normal operation. Owner has had brake lines/calipers/rotors and pads put on the front of the vehicle prior to collision.

When the brakes are applied vehicle will either go to the left or to the right. Dealer has replaced the brake rotors/pads/hoses and calipers twice. Manufacturer has been notified.

While driving at any speed and activating the brake system vehicle will pull to left or right unexpectedly. Dealership has examined vehicle numerous times, and has been unable to remedy the problem by replacing brake rotors/ steering box, and brake calipers. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

While driving braking system malfunction due to the left caliper sticking. Needed to be replaced twice. Also, extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.