Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban

Table 1 shows 15 common service brakes related problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (eight problems).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 GMC Suburban

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

I have owned a 1997 GMC Suburban 4x4 since new. The last 2 years the abs braking system malfunctions at slow speed increasing stopping distance. I have recently disconnected the power to the system as it has worsened. I know that this is widespread on this truck and should be addressed.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

Master cylinder had failed 3 times within 1yr. The abs brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied. At dealership at least 8 times for problem. They fixed the brakes each time & they always failed. An ongoing problem. Brakes are still not working appropriately.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

1997 Suburban,is experiencing brake failure,when tr ying to come to a stop. The brake pedal pulsates,whenchecked with the dealership they found 2 cracked front wheel hubs, they called GMC engeriners to report problem, iam the origernal owner ,no accidents and all maintence and service   Read details...


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