GMC Suburban owners have reported 329 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (136 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc (27 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 1999 GMC Suburban. While driving 1-5 mph, the abs activated without cause or warning when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the stopping distance increased. On another occasion, while driving 2 mph, the contact's wife depressed the brake pedal and the abs activated Read details...
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. Read details...
: the contact stated since purchase the front brakes failed intermittently. The vehicle required an excessive stopping distance when the brakes are damp or in the morning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on the day of purchase, but the dealership could not determine a problem. Read details...
For a brand new Suburban I don't feel it should be having major part problems. No safety defect listed. Read details...
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. Read details...