Service Brakes Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 1,601 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 29 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (437 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (274 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Chevrolet Suburban

The Service Brakes problem

If I pull up to a parking spot and I’m slowly creeping into the spot, say at a popular supermarket, and slowing down the brake pedal stiffens up and it’s almost impossible to press. I feel like my truck may not stop.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

I purchased this vehicle used in October 2019. It has 180,000 miles but is in good overall condition. The problem is not exclusive to this vehicle or even this type of vehicle. The issue is rusty hydraulic brake lines.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

Upon stopping the Suburban, the anti-lock braking system kicked in at a low speed resulting in a accident and rear ending the car in front of us. I'm worried for my families safety with this Suburban. Updated 11/07/11   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

Brakes failed in a drive through line. Same issue as the recall. Suburban had the corrected software update and yet it happened again. This time it lead to a crash rear ending a vehicle. Not able to get the vehicle to stop is a serious safety issue. Gm has know about this and the fix didn?t work.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

Lost all brake fluid in the reservoir, brake line leaked all of the fluid out, I did not have any breaks, awful time trying to stop. The mechanic informed, it happens a lot with Suburbans   Read details...




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