Air Brake Problems of GMC Suburban

GMC Suburban owners have reported 7 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake wheel speed sensor (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of GMC Suburban


Recently reported Air Brake problems of GMC Suburban

The Air Brake Antilock problem

The brakes will grab very hard under light pressure and jerk the vehicle violently until they have been pressed several times at which point they start working normally. Not sure if this is a caliper issue or a drum brake issue or both.   Read details...

The Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem

Abs system kicks on every time vehicle slows down, removing braking force. Ph   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Pads problem

Brake pads are lasting about 3000 miles the pulling to the left or right when brakes are applied. Or brakes do not work at all.   Read details...




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