10.0

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

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problem #65

Oct 011997

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor and vehicle continued to move. The owner has had the calipers/rear pads/front pads and the rotors replaced. The dealer will be notified.

- Amsterdam, NY, USA

problem #64

Jul 011997

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When braking under heavy loads the vehicle pulls to the right, also when applying force to make a sudden or gradual stop the pedal gets very soft, causing extended stopping distance.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #63

Oct 271997

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied in sudden stop the vehicle pulls to one side and feel spongy. The dealer has not been notified. Owner has taken vehicle to an independent mechanic.

- Ellenton, FL, USA

problem #62

Nov 181997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle pulls to the left.

- Valrico, FL, USA

problem #61

Nov 181997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Sour Lake, TX, USA

problem #60

Nov 151994

Suburban

  • miles
When driving in wet conditions and applying foot to the brake pedal, it will take a couple of seconds longer before the brakes will sto. Also, when having to make an extremely sudden stop the brakes will not stop the truck.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #59

Nov 061997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle continues to move forward.

- Valatie, NY, USA

problem #58

Nov 051997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, ABS light comes on when brakes are applied. Also brake pedal goes to floor of vehicle. ABS brake module has been replaced, but did not correct problem.

- Simssbury, CT, USA

problem #57

Aug 261997

Suburban

  • miles
Whenever applying the ABS brakes, there would be a grinding sound. The pedal goes to the floor. The vehicle stops further along then it suppose to. Its ongoing problem, but intermittent.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

problem #56

Feb 011996

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner claims that when she applies the brakes they don't respond.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

problem #55

Nov 011997

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the vehicle has a load, when pressure is applied the vehicle locks up. The pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle will not stop. Owner had to stop the vehicle by using the emergency brake. The manufacturer has been notified. Consumer states this occurs when making fast stops with no load, problem occurs on smooth surfaces on regular roads.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #54

Oct 311997

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD Diesel

  • miles
ABS brakes locked up and failed.

- Crum Lynne, PA, USA

problem #53

Oct 261997

Suburban

  • miles
ABS brakes locked up, heated up and began to smoke. In addition, replaced brake hoses and front disc brakes.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #52

Feb 151997

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS: Under hard braking, braking system does not respond under pressure. Vehicle continues to move, as if no brakes, dry and wet pavement, various speeds. According to dealer, no braking problem.

- East Noirthport, NY, USA

problem #51

Aug 061997

Suburban

  • miles
When driving the vehicle and applying foot to the brake pedal it would not move. It was very hard, have to apply pressure for the truck to stop.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #50

Oct 291997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When applying ABS brakes under normal conditions, the vehicle's brakes fail to stop the vehicle.

- St. Peterburg, FL, USA

problem #49

Oct 291996

Suburban

  • miles
Brakes squeal continuously while driving. If pressure is applied total noise reduction. Dealer's comments: Poor driving handling ability. Number of replacements three.

- Lebanon, NJ, USA

problem #48

Oct 281997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When brakes are applied the pedal goes down to the floor and vehicle continues to move. The dealer has been contacted.

- Fort Richie, FL, USA

problem #47

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes at low speeds, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Dealer informed consumer that this occurred because of the way she drove.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #46

Oct 241997

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
ABS brake failure.

- Mohawk, NY, USA

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