Brake Foundation Components Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 30 problems related to brake foundation components (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 08/01/2005

2004 Chevrolet Suburban rear brake pads and rotors are rusted. ** answer required*** recall campaign# 04v0450000 & 05v04300.

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2 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 09/15/2002

Car will move on it's own even though I am not pressing on accelerator. It will not stop until I press on the accelerator or brake. It will go for a long while and goes up to 5 mph. Can't figure out what causes it, but noticed it while waiting to pick up daughter and it was idling suddenly while in park the rpm shot up without my doing anything. I can usually control it by pressing on the accelerator then the brake to stop the loud idling. Dt.

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3 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/25/2002

Consumer states that the brakes on the vehicle are not working properly. Please provide further information.

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4 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/02/2001

Brake do not work.

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5 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 04/15/2001

While trying to apply brakes the brake pedal went down to the floor.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/20/2000

Consumer states to date, no solution to the referenced problem has been found to remedy the unsafe an inordinate amount of time and money required to only fix the brake system, due to premature failure, (there has been an on going problem with brakes and the safety of this vehicle every since the purchase) consumer would like to be compensated for the monies spent on this vehicle which should of been covered by the dealer (jim cooks) due to there lack of proper equipment/work done improperly. (the second address for consumer is; 4 sanctuary drive, burnsville, nc 28714, and no. (828)675-0033 (April 15th-September 30th)& the above address and no. Is from oct 1st - April 15th).

7 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 04/08/2000

I have a Chevrolet Suburban 2000 k1500. My rear brakes the dust plates rustthrough and large parts of the plate are missing. Should these dust plate rust and break in only four years?.

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8 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/17/2000

The dealer has attempted to repair the braking system four times in 27,000 miles and the failure reoccurs every couple months, shortly after the second attempt they locked up while driving on a wet road and the vehicle slid into oncomming traffic almost causing an accident. Nlm.

9 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 11/14/1999

Brake problem; when she applying brakes they grind, and vehicle will stop slowly.

10 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

While driving brakes overheated, causing consumer to crash. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said that brakes overheated. Mechanic said that in stop and go situations brakes will overheat. Consumer stated that this was very scary, and was concerned that could not stop a vehicle.

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11 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/15/1999

When applying brakes they pull or locks up. Contacted dealer.

12 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

Brakes surge / pulsate when coming to a stop which results in smoking when braking.

13 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 04/30/1999

The Suburban has had numerous brake problems since new, has had three brake jobs and most recently replaced the hydraulic booster assembly. Poor dealer response.

14 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/18/1999

Brakes have continually experienced pulling while braking almost resulting in vehicle collision on one incident, unable to rectify. Mjs (attorney for consumer).

15 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 11/12/1998

When driving vehicle at any speed and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the right. Also, brakes are smoking.

16 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 10/20/1998

I was in the process of putting this together before when the computer punted me out! so if I repeat, I am sorry. Since the start of my ownership of the 1999 3/4 ton chevy Suburban, I have not been happy with the braking system. When I am applying the brakes coming over train tracks or rough road the brakes make a graoning noise. It only seems to happen going over rough road and tracks and if I have to come to a sudden stop. I believe the brakes are drum brakes, which seems to be "old" technology. I think the newest technology for sport utility vehicles is seen in the Ford expedition. . . Disk brakes. I think these would be beneficial in a vehicle weighing 3/4 ton, because it would give more stopping power to the driver, as is illustrated in most of the cars on the road today. I don't know what can be done about all the brake problems people have experienced with the gm Suburbans (chevy and GMC), but something must be done, before someone gets seriously hurt! I also have another great suggestion. . . . I had a 1993 chevy Suburban and a 1981 vw rabbit convertible, and both had car fires. . . Ergo the suggestion to have the manufacturers of all vehicles, include a fire extinguisher as standard equipment on a car. Thank you for your help, and I hope this type of notification gets some attention!.

17 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/11/1998

Whenever brakes are applied, would hear a loud noise , like clunking or banging sound. After brakes are applied, vehicle would fail to stop or slow down right away. Went through an intersection due to no braking power.

18 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/23/1998

Experienced extended stopping distance resulting in vehicle collision.

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19 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/23/1997

Leaking brake fluid shorted electrical wires, causing abs to fail.

20 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/09/1997

While driving vehicle applied the brakes and the brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to run onto the railroad track. Both front tires blew out.

21 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 03/04/1997

Brakes failed,different dealers attempted different repairs but have never been corrected, one accident resulted due to faulty brakes. Yh.

22 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 01/01/1997

Brakes failed.

23 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

While putting vehicle in gear the rear brakes locked up. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealership and had the rear brakes ajusted. The rear brakes locked up again while driving on the highway which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle that resulted in an accident. Please provide more details. Mr.

24 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Brakes and master cylinder failed on several occasions.

25 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

While applying the brakes during inclement weather (snow, rain) the brakes fail to stop the vehicle and the pedal pulsates, the consumer can also hear a metallic grinding noise, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the pads and rotors were replaced yet the problem still exist. Nlm.

26 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Vehicle pulls to right when braking, no fix after 5 attempts with dealer and braking specialist.

27 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Premature brake wear.

28 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

When consumer tried to apply pressure to the brakes while on the expressway, the vehicle pulled to the left and nearly caused a collision with an oncoming vehicle in the left lane, consumer has been speaking to the manufacturer but has been getting no assistance in the matter, consumer has had repeated problems with the brake system.

29 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Poor brake performance, pedal goes to floor and do not really make a good effort to stop.

30 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban

The brakes have been repaired and /or replaced four times in 27,000 miles by the dealership. The most serious incident occurred after the second attempt to repair the brakes, the brakes locked up and the truck slid into oncoming traffic, fortunately the other vehicles maneuvered out of the way.



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