Air Brake Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 45 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake wheel speed sensor (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Chevrolet Suburban

The Air Brake Antilock problem

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle was smoking from the rear, and the abs failed to operate as designed, causing the wheels to lock-up. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions.   Read details...

The Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem

On Tuesday, July 19th, I had 2001 Chevrolet Suburban serviced at a local shop, where I received my manufacturer's suggested 60k maintainence, which included an inspection of all my primary systems, including brake. No problems were reported.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

At slow speeds, my car's anti-lock brakes kick in, and the car continues to slide   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

I had to have all 4 rotors replaced at 40,000 miles. They were full of rust and down to the metal. Most of my miles are highway and this repair was expensive.   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

Power brakes went out and vehicle was very hard to stop. Manufacturer acknowledged ongoing problem with Suburban brakes, would not compensate owner   Read details...




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