Brake Light On Problems of Chevrolet Suburban - part 2

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 42 problems related to brake light on (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Brake Light On problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/17/2011

Brake light on dash intermittently turns on and flashes. Turns of when vehicle is turned off a restarted. Dealer said they had to reground the wires because a the grounding was an issue. $250 to resolve the issue. Problem reappearred a week later. They then said the ebcm (electronic brake control module) needs to be replaced at an addition $1100 charge.

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37 Brake Light On problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 05/16/2011

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that both brake lines were covered with rust and were also leaking. The service brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer told the contact that he had to purchase after market parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 71,000. Updated 07/08/11.

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38 Brake Light On problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 11/28/2010

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that on October 28, 2010, while driving 3 mph, the rear end making noises. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the rear brake spider gear failed causing the rear brake lines to fail; the vehicle was repaired. A month later, the emergency brake light illuminated and the contact noticed brake fluid on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the front brake lines were corroded. The vehicle had been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 46,000. Updated 01/26/lj updated 03/28/11.

39 Brake Light On problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 10/24/2010

Our 2002 Chevrolet k2500 Suburban's anti-lock brakes slip (trigger) at low speed, which was not needed, nearly causing a couple of accidents. No brake light comes on during this to show failure. This happens every single time the brakes are applied when rolling to a stop. It is believed to be a faulty wheel speed sensor issue.

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40 Brake Light On problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 10/20/2010

Brake failure due hole in corroded brake line during braking. First repair date oct 2010 est. Second failure 12/23/2011. In both failures brake pedal goes to floor and reduces ability to slow or stop vehicle. 2nd failure brake fluid spraying out on rear components of vehicle including exhaust. No brake warning light came on to warn of failure and reduction of braking power. I am the second owner of this Suburban which I purchased used with 22k miles in March of 2003.

41 Brake Light On problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 07/01/2006

Abs and brake lights continue to come on.

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42 Brake Light On problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban

Failure Date: 06/05/2006

: the contact stated the check engine, abs, and emergency brake light illuminated. An NHTSA recall, # 05v379000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.




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