Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 1996 GMC Suburban

Four problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 1996 GMC Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 04/19/1997

The defective abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the spongey feeling brake pedal and having the vehicle to pull to left, and causing extending stopping distance. Replaced the brake master cylinder. Dealer cannot determine problem.

2 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 02/08/1997

Master cylinder broke, resulting in loss of brakes.

3 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 02/08/1997

The brake's master cylinder cracked away from the power booster causing loss of braking power. Vehicle was stopped with the use of the emergency brake.

4 Brake Master Cylinder problem

Master cylinder failed resulting in brake loss.




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