10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,907 miles

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problem #105

Dec 151999

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Ongoing problem with rear wheels would intermittently lock up while applying brakes at 30 mph or less. Dealer notified.

- Mount Airy, MD, USA

problem #104

Nov 171999

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes in normal conditions the system does not respond, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in three collisions.

- Anglewood, CO, USA

problem #103

Jan 132000

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied the anti-lock system grabs, causing the vehicle to slide and then they release and grab. Dealer has been contacted.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #102

Sep 151999

Suburban

  • miles
Anti-lock brake system light came on. Problem diagnosed as failure of kelsey hayes rwal. The dealer quoted $548 for the part and $87 labor. I discussed with the dealer and did further investigation. There is a history of problems with 1990-1995 GMC and Chevy 2-wheel Suburban having failure of the ABS. I contacted the zone rep, who was nice, but said no recall campaign to-date means no replacement by GM. I am driving the vehicle as-is (without anti-lock) and continuing to pursure how to have GM replace the defective kelsey units.

- Boylston, MA, USA

problem #101

Oct 211999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Whenever on dry pavement, traveling at low speeds and applying the brakes, pedal stiffens and the ABS kicks in, causing the vehicle to continue rolling. The brake pedal has to be reapplied in order to stop. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- St. Paul, MN, USA

problem #100

Sep 241999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes on wet pavement the ABS system kicks in, but extended stopping distance occurs cause unknown.mjs

- Red Hook, NY, USA

problem #99

Mar 191999

Suburban

  • miles
Whenever ABS brakes are applied, the pedal felt real mushy & pulled right or left. Would experience extended stopping distance. Been to dealer & was informed brakes being mushy, common problem. Another mechanic said possible defective proportional valve was the cause. Rear brakes will not apply in rain or snow.

- Deerborn Heights, MI, USA

problem #98

Sep 151999

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes were applied in a panic stop, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distanced which caused a minor collision resulting in minor injuries. The dealer has been notified. * ak two weeks after accident-ABS dash indicator light came on-brakes very soft.

- Chattanoga, TN, USA

problem #97

Sep 131999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Ea 95-026; when traveling on wet or dry pavement and upon making a graudal stop the ABS brake kicked in, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a near accidents. Also, ABS light illuminated on dash.

- Hancock, MI, USA

problem #96

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or left. Also when applying the brakes on wet pavement the left front wheel locks up. In addition, every 11,000 miles the front brakes pads prematurely wear out. Cause unknown.

- West Haven, CO, USA

problem #95

Aug 101999

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS locked up while driver attempted to exit a parking lot during rainy weather. Nlm

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #94

Oct 311998

Suburban

  • miles
Coming to a stop & was applying the brakes. Ther ewas a lot of growling noise. Brake pedal got mushy. Took to dealer again & brake system was replaced for the 4th time. Also, windshield wipers failed to work properly in the rain. Would cut off & on on their own. An intermittent problem that was not corrected.

- Turner, OR, USA

problem #93

Jul 011998

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS system comes on and system is defective. Regular brake system is defective, and extended stopping distance occurs when brakes are applied. Dealer contacted and no repairwork has been done. Problems still exists.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #92

Jul 201999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
ABS faulty causing rotors to fail due to lock up, replacement failed also resulting in locking up of rotors. Mjs

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #91

Aug 181999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Can not stop quick, no rear brakes,

- Dearborn Hgts, MI, USA

problem #90

Aug 111999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the brakes pedal gets stiff, and right wheel or the left wheel will lock up, and vehicle will slide, especially in wet road conditions. Dealer says there is nothing wrong.

- West Haven, CT, USA

problem #89

Jun 121999

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the brakes, the ABS system locked up, causing vehicle to roll over.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #88

Jul 011998

Suburban

  • miles
While traveling under normal conditions and applying brakes, upon making a gradual stop, vehicle pulled to the right and slid. Consumer has yet to contact dealer, parts have yet to be replaced.

- Dayton, MD, USA

problem #87

Dec 231997

Suburban

  • miles
The antilock brake sensor has been inoperative sine 12/97 and has been inspected multiple times. The replacement part and relay will cost aprox. $700 so I have not replaced it. The ABS warning light in the dash panel is always on. I have no idea if the ABS system will really work in a sudden stop. I am trying to get this vehicle approved for coverage under the "special policy" recall just announced by GM but this does not yet cover Suburban as they have an ongoing investigation.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #86

Jul 221999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When making a sudden stop the ABS brakes kicked in, and the rear brakes locked up. Consumer also, ABS ligh illuminated on the dash. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

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