10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Oct 201997

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a sudden stop on wet pavement the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, the anti- lock brakes locked up, resulting in the vehicle skidding. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has also replaced master cylinder.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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problem #4

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes and master cylinder failed on several occasions.

- Norco, CA, USA

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problem #3

Oct 071997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Progressive brake failure over 10-15 miles stretch in 1st and 2nd gear, master cylinder failed, replaced.

- Palm Springs, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 101996

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor. Also there is extended stopping distance. Took vehicle to dealer and they fixed the master cylinder several times.

- Westminster, CA, USA

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problem #1

May 141996

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Master cylinder leak.

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

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