Five problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1999 GMC Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes failed causing an accident. The vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs, but there was no apparent problem with the brakes. Three months later the brakes failed again while approaching a stop sign. Again the vehicle was checked by the dealer but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure.
Consumer was driving 25 mph and suddenly applied the brakes to avoid rear ending another vehicle from a panic stop and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The consumers vehicle made slight rear contact with other vehicle, but swerved and rolled on top of the sidewalk. Consumer was told by a mechanic that the vehicle did not have full stopping ability. Also, that the brakes system was changed in the 2000 vehicles.
1999 GMC has encountered numerous problems with brakes. Brakes grab on the front wheel. *t the vehicle's brake problems range from feeling soft to locking up while parked. Once the brakes failed and caused the consumer's vehicle to run through a stop sign. The vehicle has been taken tot he dealer several time. Each time the dealer replaced various components but the brake problem resurfaced.
Repeated total brake failure when quickly and forcefully applying brakes. Brakes pull or lead when hot. One accident, four brake failures, constant brake pulling. Vehicle taken to dealer five times and they only adjust the brakes.
I lost track of brake failures. The tires wear excessively and need balancing and rotation. There is a vibration from the gas pedal, but nothing is found. The better business bureau resulted in an unsatisfactory offer - I have to pay to clear the title to have the car taken back. No other '99 is like ours to replace it.