Brake Disc Problems of GMC Suburban

Have owned '90gmc c1500 p/u & '99 GMC c1500 Suburban in past 12 years; both vehicles have had same problems w/ front brake pull/wear; suspension; brake pipes; engine/trans. Hesitation, hang. . . . ; corroded + battery cables, batteries; leaking hvac ducts; and on & on. How in the world does 12+/- years of documented brake problems across vehicle lines/models not warrant a massive recall and/or compensation to owners for obviously faulty engineering, materials, etc. . . . . ????!!!! I suppose the Ford/firestone problems took precedence? can you say "class action"??.

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When applying pressure to the brake pedal pedal will unexpectedly fall to floorboard, and brake system will fail to stop vehicle. Brake pads and shoes/ rotors, and lines have been replaced, which has failed to effectively remedy the problem. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

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Brake pedal is spongy, and there is extended braking distance. Dealer has replaced front pads and front discs. But, did not remedy problem.

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I've had this vehicle in for brake repairs at least 6 times since I bought it. It now has 26,500 miles. The brakes have been replaced 4 times, master cylinder replaced, proportioning valve replaced, and right side caliper replaced. I have also had the following replaced: motor pulley, a/c compressor, tie rod, idler arm, pitman arm, coil in steering column, main belt, front differential gasket. Every time I take it in to the dealer, it seems that I am a pest. . . . . . . . I will never own another GMC product, and I am seeking legal advice for a possible manufacturer buyback.

The front brakes of the Suburban has been replaced for the second time with raybestos (lifetime wear) brake shoes. My transmission started shifting very hard, as if someone had rearended the truck at a slow speed. I took it to aamco transmission's for repears. Aamco rebuilt the transmission, but did'nt fix the problem. After $2200. 00 and the fifth attemt to fix the problem I took it to a GMC dealer and they actually fixed the problem the first time for $308.

Repeated problems with brake failure following vehicle being parked in wet weather. Sometimes there is near total loss of braking capability, sometimes severe vehicle "bucking" while trying to stop. Symptoms diminish after several blocks of driving, re-appear after vehicle is parked for a few hours. Dealer examined shortly after we purchased vehicle (used) and found no problem. Have talked to other owners of Suburbans and GMC/chevy light trucks of similar vintage and have found similar complaints. Recent episode involved inability to stop and vehicle continued clear through intersection. I suspect rear brake linings/drums rust and tend to lock/release which seems to confuse the abs system until linings wear clean again. Vehicle is a hazard to operate for first few blocks in wet weather.

Both front disc pads were replaced the left front totally disintegrated and the right front pad had only a minimal thickness left. Both front discs had some scoring and both were turned to smooth them out. Vehicle is a 1/2 ton GMC Suburban and has never been used to tow. Dealer replaced the discs and turned rotor at no cost stating that it wasn't a warrenty problem but that he wanted to maintain good will between me and the dealership.

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Abs brakes are locking up in wet conditions, and front brakes have completely worn out within 10,000 miles. Owner has taken in vehicle 5 times to 2 different dealers, but problem still exists.

We have reported excessive brake wear and pulling to the manufacturer. When brakes are applied, vehicle pulls sharply to left lane. Dealer has replaced pads and rotors and calipers six times in 10,000 miles. Other owners are experiencing same problems. Manufacturer rep says to just pull harder on steering wheel. We have also contacted better business bureau for buyback. Gm service managers tell us this is manufacturing problem and cannot be corrected.

Whenever t abs brakes wer applied, vehicle would be pulling to the right. Had taken vehicle to dealer & the mechanic swapped the rotors & the tires. Also the right front calipers were swapped.

Rotors were turned repeatedly. We saved the old ones incase they were metallurgically defective. The oil leaked occurred when towing was planned. GMC has offered to repurchase the vehicle. The a/c turnes on and off, but I forgot when the leak was fixed.

Brakes are unable to be repaired, have had 3 complete sets. Still not fixed.

Abs brake failure. Also, front disc brakes and rear brake drums failed. Also, vehicle pulls to left and then right.

When applying brakes vehical pulls to the left. Brakes wear out early. Steering wheels shakes.

Truck pulls when braking. Tbs fix implemented with little to no improvement. Last time at dealer, dealer said GMC has problem with 3/4ton Suburban brakes but doesn't have fix. Nothing he can do. Truck has had combination valve replaced, rear shoes replaced, front pads replaced (5x total), calipers replaced, rotors replaced, tie rods replaced, idle arm replaced, steering box and pitman arm replaced, front brake hoses replaced, control arm bushings replaced, and aligned several times with no fix to the problem. Braking at highway speeds it is very dangerous. You don't know which way the vehicle will go and how hard it will try to get there. As an engine designer I find it amazing that gm has a handling/safety issue of this magnitude. This is a big truck to have such a controlability problem. Please help. A shaull.

Separate 14 incidents are reported on 2 complaints. State farm auto was informed, contacted repaired at coulter GMC and got abs fixed. 2 weeks is max brakes work.

When the brakes are applied the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the brake pads and the rotors on the vehicle.

I have been having ongoing problems with the brake system ranging from mild to severe vibration felt on braking. The discs and rotors and drums have been replaced 3 times in under 40000 miles. A number of other trips to the dealership have been unsucessful in correcting the problem.

Vehicle has defective transmission/ engine, transaxle,ring and pinion,gear/engine bearing/brake booster/ front brake pads and calipers,and suspension. Consumer feels vehicle was poorly manufactured, especially when pulling trailor or with load. Please provide further information.

Brakes would squeak and make a grinding noise. Front end would shake. Brake pad had worn to metal on one side. Pads and rotors were replaced numerous times. Contacted dealer. Consumer states that the brake pads are being replaced about every 18000 miles.

This vehical has intermittent left and right pulling, reduced braking performance,premature pad wear and replacment,and expensive system upgrades.

Suburban purchased and driven without trouble until 4-99. Taken to ray skillman dealership with notation that the vehicle pulls right when braking. Dealer replaced both front rotors and both front brake pads. Car initially improved but with progressive return of problem. Taken to bill estes dealership, 4105 west 96th street, indianapolis, indiana, 46268 (phone 317-872-3315) the next five times for repair of problem. On 6 oct 2000, with 50,299 miles (still under extended factory waranty), the estes shop documented the brake problem. The car would, and still does, change lanes to the right--one lane in 3 seconds at mild to moderate braking at 50 mph. Estes r&r both front caliper assemblies, brake fluid, caliper assemblies, and hoses. Didn't work. Taken back to estes on 27 October 2000. Problem again documented. Estes replaced brke valve combination. Didn't work. Taken back to estes 11 December 2000. Problem again documented by shop. Estes replaced both rotors and pads. Didn't work. Car next taken to estes on 7 March 2001 (58,231 miles) and problem again documented by repair shop. Estes replaced the brake pads on the front. Didn't work. Car taken back for repair of the same ongoing problem on 16 March 2001 with 58,514 miles. Problem again documented by repair shop. Estes r&r front right caliper assembly. "caliper boot split see pat on time to be flagged for 304 bled 4wal abs brakes resurfaced rear drums, sanded & serviced. Rear shoes corrected . Caliper to knuckle clearance replaced. Right front caliper swatted. Pads lt to rt sides. Didn't work. Car still pulls to right with braking, but worse now. Car taken into estes on 18 April 2001 with 60,005 miles (had less than 60,000 of course when appointment was made, but delayed). Estes documented brake pull. No charge. Brakes and front suspension. Veg has brake drift to the right. Karl has talk to cust and explain the problem. I am the customer and karl said that they didn't have a clue .

When applying abs brakes pedal becomes extremely soft and nearly goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Also, brake pads and rotors have been replaced. But has not corrected the problem. Please give any further details.

The front brakes are not big enough to stop the truck. The brakes will only last 15000 miles. That is a good indication that they are not big enough to stop the truck. I think something needs to be done about this defect. Thank you.

When applying the brakes pedal seems very soft, and vehicle takes longer to stop. This happens everytime the brakes are applied. Owner also replaced the front brakes, at 19,000 miles, and problem still exists.