Brake Disc Pads Problems of Chevrolet Suburban - part 1

The previous owner said the brakes wore quickly but we didn't realize how quickly until we had issues and got the repair information. New brakes about every 4 months are needed. Once they start wearing the pads and rotors are gone within a day. This time I nearly ran into someone they deteriorated so fast. I've read this seems to be a problem with many more of the same vehicles.

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Due to the excessive braking necessary and the uneven braking that this vehicle has been recalled twice since sept. 2019, I have been experiencing excessive and uneven brake and tire wear. I have told the dealer multiple times since leasing this vehicle that it did not ride right and the steering wheel would shake every time I used the brakes. It always feels like I have to slam the brakes to even slow down. They fixed one recall and do not yet have the fix for my model year, for the second. The dealer has notes that I needed brake repair at 29,000 miles, but they did not inform me. I brought the car back 3 times since then, noting the exact same thing. At 36,000 miles they told me I am now down to the rotors and the pads and rotors need replacement due to uneven wear. I expressed concern due to the recalls and due to the fact that I have been telling them repeatedly about the driveability of this vehicle, I firmly stand that this is a direct product of the issue from the two recalls. The dealer tried to use scare tactics. I opened a case with chevy and I am getting no assistance. I am fearful in this car. I am going to get the brakes and tires done because my kids are in this vehicle, but what about after that, it will just keep happening because the on issue is not fixed and the other is not properly fixed. They do not seem to want to stand behind the product and I am guessing will not care when god forbid someone or someone's family is killed.

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While driving vehicle, the brakes suddenly became very hard to depress. This caused the driver, my father who borrowed the vehicle, to have to two-foot the brake in order to get any sort of braking to occur. While doing this, he was moving at a 25-30 mph and had to steer into a parking lot. Stopping distance increased dramatically over what would have been a normal driving condition. After some time, while trying to hobble the vehicle to a mechanic and using only back roads, the brakes began to work again with full and normal feel on the brake pedal. It should be noted too that there was a loud sound coming from the brakes at that time and that rotors, brake pads, etc. Was all in good shape as is/was still in very good working order.

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Front passenger brake pad wearing out unevenly. The inside pad is 6mm different from the other 3 pads. Very dangerous brakes wore out in 4 months. Now brakes are squeaking terribly while driving. Stopping effort has increased and feels unsafe.

In October 2017 we experienced brief periods where brake pedal became rigid and impossible to depress. The vehicle was taken to our local Chevrolet dealer. We described in detail the rigid brake pedal. The dealer wanted to do put new brake pads and turn the rotors. I thought it was strange that a vehicle with just over 40 thousand miles would need new brakes, but we had the work done. The dealer also wanted to replace the vacuum hose which powers the brake system. This work was also done. Next, on Friday March 23, 2018 we were traveling on an interstate at a high speed when the brake pedal became impossible to depress. We were very fortunate not to cause a serious accident. I had to have it towed to a dealer and rent a car. The following week we were contacted by the dealer doing the repairs. Our Suburban had a vacuum pump failure. This caused total brake failure. After some research I discovered that this vehicle's engine does not produce enough vacuum to power the brakes (unlike every other vehicle on the road). In any other car the only way you lose suction for your brakes is if the engine stops. In our Suburban the engine can be running fine and you may or may not have brakes. The warning system is totally useless as it isn't triggered until you experience total brake failure without any warning. While the vehicle was in the service department having vacuum pump replaced the dealer also explained that all four magnetic ride shocks/struts were locked in place and not functioning at all. This is another serious safety issue. I have never heard of shocks "locking up" . After some more research, I found this is a huge problem for gm vehicles. A problem that gm has failed to address. I have also had 3 major repairs on ac. Including ne ac lines and new compressor.

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As we were driving from atlanta to miami, when we were getting off the highway the brakes on our 2015 Chevrolet Suburban failed to stop at 60 miles per hour, we almost reared-ended an eighteen-wheeler; with our family of five and our two dogs on board! all fluids had been checked on the car and the brake pads were recently changed. We just called and notified Chevrolet about this safety issue. We asked if there were any issues and/or recalls on our vehicle and the agent said that there were no issues or recalls regarding this type of vehicle. We made an appointment to have our car diagnosed as soon as possible. After researching online we found numerous posts on several sites from other Suburban owners reporting the same issue with their braking system not responding. What will it take for Chevrolet to acknowledge this brake failure system issue?!?! someone to get killed?!?! please look into this brake failure issue and address it promptly!!!.

I have a 2015 chevy. Suburban lt the brake pedal is hard to press and the car continue to roll even after I apply the brake despite the rotor and all the pads have been replaced. . . . . This is very dangerous.

Loss of braking power and stopping ability. A certified mechanic told me that this year vehicle had the incorrect braking system installed at manufacture. It is a 5780 pound vehicle (3/4 ton) with 1/2 ton braking system factory installed. On way home from NY state to florida I had less and less stopping power. Brake fluid up to full level. Excessive heat from front wheels. I drove at slower speeds in order to keep a safe distance in front of me in case I needed to stop quickly, which I felt the vehicle could not stop in time to avoid an accident. I have contacted gm to report and ask what can be done. In the interim I have had new rotors and brake pads installed as a stop gap measure. I have been told it is not a permanent fix as the weight of the vehicle requires the 3/4 ton braking system rather than the 1/2 ton system that is on the vehicle. There will be excessive pad and rotor wear as a consequence.

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Parking brake does not work. Parking break pads were replaced but still does not work.

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I purchased this car in may 2013 with 76,000 miles as a certified used vehicle from a gm dealership in NJ. I noticed on test drive brake vibration from the front. Before I picked up the vehicle they replaced new rotors and ceramic brake pads. Now at 17,000 miles later there is vibration again, once again the rotors are warped but the pads are perfectly fine. The service manager told me and I quote "it must have been a hot day and you took the car through a car wash warping the rotors. " if gm is making their rotors with non-virgin steel this can happen. I have previously owned a 2005 Suburban with 100,000 miles, the rotors never warped and I only needed them changed once at 55,000 miles, I have a light foot. In 2010 I changed my 2005 Suburban for a 2009 Buick enclave this car was the first time I noticed in the 3 years of ownership that I needed rotors twice, in 3 years I had only put 30,000 miles on the car, so that lead to the purchase of the 2008 Suburban. I can't help but believe there is something wrong in the making of their rotors, they changed manufacturer maybe?? with this 2008 Suburban I have also contacted them with no answer or reply to the fact when my 12 year old son who weighs 108lbs sits in the front passenger seat the passenger air bag light is on one minute and then off the next minute. Sometime I can put my purse and a gallon of milk on the passenger seat and the air bag light is on will display. Yet my 108 lb child or my 86 lb child the air bag light will go from on to off. So they are my two safety concerns, the rotors warping repeatedly and the air bag light not working properly which gm has refused to comment on. Thank you.

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I have a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. I had rear brakes and rotors replaced at 87813 miles in 02/08. At approximately 78713 miles the front brake pads were replaced. The vehicle now has approximately 104783 miles on it and the rear pads are gone and the rear rotors are warped. The front pads curiously still have 2/3 of the pad left. When going online I found a recall effecting the brake system of the vehicle NHTSA # 05v379000. Doing my due diligence I called gm customer service about the problem and they stated that this particular recall is not open for the VIN # of my vehicle. After reading the actual recall on your website it would appear my vehicle which is in fact registered in the state of ohio a "salt-belt" state which was one of the primary considerations for the recall. I am curious as to why the recall would not be in effect on my vehicle. Does my vehicle first have to be involved in an accident causing injuries because of a brake failure before this will be addressed? no common car owner would suspect that after 15k miles rear brakes would need to be replaced and would more than likely continue driving the vehicle until there was a catastrophic brake failure that could lead to serious injury. I would like someone to get an explanation from general motors as to why this is not being addressed in these vehicles not supposedly affected by this recall.

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1999 Suburban lt low speed brake failure!. Abs kicks in at 1-10 mph, groaning sound accompanies pedal vibration and no stopping power. Started at about 100k. Pads replaced brakes inspected continues to happen brakes pull, wear too quickly, vibrate at times. Poor braking system for such a large heavy weighing truck. This model Suburban has many documented complaints of the same nature and should be recalled and repaired by gm.

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: the consumer stated when she applied the brakes, the vehicle jerked, throwing the occupants forward. This occurred at various speeds, but was more apparent when the roads were wet. This has been a problem since purchase. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The dealership checked the brake pads and shoes. Updated 2/13/2006 -.

Heard grinding noise when braking at 58k. Had it checked out and right rear pads worn through. Need new rotor. Left rear pads not as worn but very close to same scenario. Front pads were 50% good.

I have the exact problem identified in pe05020. The abs comes on almost every time I stop. My wife almost crashed in another car in a parking lot. While I don't live in canada where gm recalled vehicles for the same issue, I live in the north state subject to the same conditions. What is gm waiting for, more casualties? this is on a 2001 Suburban with a complete set of new rotors and pads. It started about 1 month or about 1000 miles after the brake job ( mid August). I have parked the vehicle until I can get it fixed. I am telling all my friends that have Suburbans and avalanches to look out for this problem. I know I will stay clear of them in parking lots and stop lights. Someone should put a warning out to the media -- these vehicles are dangerous!.

Hard stopping on my 2000 Suburban 2500 4x4, felt like you were not going to get stopped, there was a very soft brake pedal and normal stopping distance was increased dramatically. Inspecting the brakes & rotors revealed extreme rust on inside of rotor and only a fraction of the brake pad was contacting the rotor. I replaced all 4 rotors & brake pads which corrected the problem. I still have all of the defective parts.

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban w/40,000k vehicle has excessive rear brake pad wear out ( 3 set rear brake pads). (0 front wear out) no assistance or remidy supplied by general motors. Currenty unable to get several other Suburbans to pass inspection in n. J. Due to excessive rear brake pressure. I have also found this problem with k1500 series chevy trucks also w/ high amount of rear brake pad wear out.

1) hearing loud fluttering sound on acceleration (almost like an exhaust leak ). 2)rear wheel felt heavy, brakes not releasing 3) metal on metal sound.

Multiple times while driving my 2001 chevy Suburban and coming to a stop, at slow speeds, my abs brakes come on. It usually occurs at approx. 3mph. I have tried replacing my brake pads, my abs computer and a sensor. None of these actions have resolved the problem. The number of times it has occurred are too numerous to count. I also have two friends with identical problems in similar gm vehicles. To date I have spent over $1000 on the problem.

Within 55,000 miles the rear brake pads have worn out twice. The front pads, which should wear more quickly, show little wear and are still the factory original. This causes reduced braking.

The right front tire keeps losing air pressure. Vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. Dealer replaced the right front tire twice, and replaced the air pressure three times. But, problem recurred. The right wheel frame squeakes when turning at 10 mph. Rotors and pads and shoes and wheel bearings cracked.

The rear brake pads experienced premature wear.

In 3 yrs. -64,000 mi- replaced brake pads 3 times.

Brakes failed to stop and I hit 2 other cars. These brakes don't not stop this vehicle. At this crash the brakes went out totally. I had the brake pads changed 2 times on this vehicle already. The milage was only 1800 the first time. I would like to know if anyone can contact me about a class action lawsuit. Sassy112764@aol. Com.

Rotors heat/cracked, replaced twice; pads replaced 5 times in first 35,000 miles,pulls right.

Consumer stated when going down hill on a grade traveling 35mph, when he got to the bottom and applied the brakes, the vehicle did not stop, brakes had overheated, consumer could smell the brake shoes and pads, vehicle was taken into the dealer, and they noticed the rotors and drums were overheated, the replaced the rear brake shoes, dealer mentioned it was an aftermarket product. . Consumer stated the brakes on the vehicle overheated, boiling the brake fluid and blowing the drums and the rotors, consumer believes the brakes are under-designed for the weight of the vehicle.

Driver's' side front brake caliber locks when hot. This in turn will result in premature wear/failure of the brake pads. If the vehicle sits for a while the pressure in the caliber lessens and the wheel turns.

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Brake pads failed.

Excessive front disc pad wear - vehicle pulls to left when braking - description is the same for each incident - pads replaced and drums turned at 9948 and 33000 miles - obviously there is a design problem with these brakes.

Brake rotors warped due to overheating, pads failed.

I purchased my 1997 3/4ton 4x4 Suburban in oct 97. After only two months having it,in December, 1997 I began experiencing problems with the front brakes squeaking. Took to the dealership they replaced the front pads. Then 2months later,in February, 98 same thing happened again. I became concerned as to why this was happening. This has been going on every 2-3 month since, and we are now in April, 99 and I am still having the same problem. Lucky to get 1-2 thousand miles on the pads. Have been to dealer approximately 10 times for this. Dealer was concerned as to why they were wearing so quick. Now 4-5 sets in this short of time. The last two times I have taken it to them I left the dealership with them still squeaking, and I wanted to have fixed. Now added to this problem is the front end pulling to the left front when you apply the brakes, and when it is raining out the vehicle hops all over the road when you try to stop. It is very scary. This is now a major concern, and I am afraid it could be dangerous. Im March ,99 I brought back to service manager for the squeak, pull of the front end. When I left that day vehicle had nothing done to it. Service manager said he would contact GMC rep. Have him come out maybe he could resolve the problem. This was on mar3,1999. I waited till Apr 8,1999, dorian taft GMC rep. Came out. I requested in writing that I be present when he was out so we could discuss my concerns. I was never called, I went to the dealership after work spoke to the service manager who informed me that the GMC rep was in a hurry didnt have time to discuss the issue with me or check my vehicle out like it should have been,and that was whole purpose. Im very upset and this is totally unsat. My vehicle concerns problems still stand. I believe this is very unsafe & think the problem needs to be addressed and taken care of now. Longest set of pads lasted approx 2000 miles. Front rims are a constant black. Please help me out.

Vehicle is a company vehicle and was purchased without test drive. After vehicle was put into service we experienced insufficient braking power, grabing brakes, 100% loss of brakes. Original dealer replaced brake pads, rotors & abs system. Maryville, TN dealer also replaced pads & abs parts. Still vehicle has no stopping power. On going problem which creates a dangerous vehicle.

Ongoing problem with rear wheel brakes system not working. Vehicle been inspected/repaired by two different dealers. On several occasions brake pads have been replaced. Also, four rotors have been replaced and turnd more then twice each. Problem still occurring.

Upon depressing the brake pedal when traveling down an incline, consumer noticed the pedal traveled to the floorboard, making it very difficult to stop and control the vehicle. Consumer also experienced excessive wear of the front and rear brake shoes and pads. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the shoes and pads.

Front brake pad failure due to design problems.

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