10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,391 miles

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problem #150

Mar 202007

Suburban

  • miles
1999 Chevrolet Suburban customer states that traffic came to a complete stop and after applying brakes to stop the anti lock brakes came on almost causing a accident* the dealer informed the consumer there were many customers having the same problems with their cars and provided her with a copy of the recall. The consumer then contacted acton to have the car put through a diagnostic test and they came back with a passenger wheel hub. The mechanic stated there was a lot of play in the tire, it was moving side to side. The consumer took the vehicle back to regular mechanic who could not remove the hub. The consumer was informed by her regular mechanic that the bearing and sensor was the problem. The consumer wants to be reimbursed for repairs and also has a service campaign bulletin which she feels relates to her defect.

- Carlisle, MA, USA

problem #149

Nov 052006

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While attempting to decelerate to stop the vehicle the antilock brake system activated. The failure occurred intermittently and always at low speeds when attempting to stop. The contact stated that the brake pedal vibrated, and the vehicle continued to roll for a few feet before stopping completely. He found recall # 05V379000 concerning service brakes, hydraulic antilock. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer and was issued case # 71-510478075. The current mileage is 140,000, and failure mileage was 130,000.

- Lakeville, MA, USA

problem #148

Feb 122006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles
ABS system kicks in at low speed or when ready to stop causing longer distance to stop the truck and making it dangerous to drive. It seems thee is a recall on the 2000 Suburban for the same problem, but not on the 1999.

- Macedonia, OH, USA

problem #147

Oct 292006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
- the contact stated that while driving the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban at approximately 5-10 mph the ABS engaged and vehicle wont stop immediately. The contact stated this generally happened when he was preparing to stop. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who agreed that the ABS engaged when it should not have been. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that there was a recall for this problem. However, it covered the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. The manufacturer informed the contact that this vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle currently had 100,000 miles.

- East Hanover, NJ, USA

problem #146

Jan 112007

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 117,000 miles
There is already a recall out for the Chevy Suburban ABS system. However, ours isn't apparently covered, yet, is exhibiting the exact symptoms of the recalled vehicles. It's going to cost us over $1000 to get something fixed that should be covered under recall.

- Plymouth, MN, USA

problem #145

Dec 082006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 109,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 10mph on dry asphalt, the ABS activated and the brakes pulsated quickly and roughly. The stopping distance was subsequently increased. The vehicle was taken in for service I was notified there is no recall. There is a NHTSA recall # 05V379000 pertaining to the hydraulic antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #144

Oct 152006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 10 mph or at any low speed under normal road conditions, there was no brake action while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle resides and has been operated in a salt belt state. There were no warning signals prior the incidents. There was a recall # 05V379000 regarding the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock which described the exact ABS brake problem. The recall included vehicles from 2000 through 2002 only. The manufacturer was contacted who determined the vehicle was not included in the recall due the VIN.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA

problem #143

Nov 202006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 131,389 miles
05V379000 in regards to this recall I have a 1999 Suburban that suffers the same issue and called GM and they say it does not fit parameters however it does suffer from low speed ABS activation.

- Wappingers Falls , NY, USA

problem #142

Sep 152006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
ABS activating when brakes applied on dry pavement at very low speed (almost stop) problem still exists.

- Wading River, NY, USA

problem #141

Nov 012006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 114,000 miles
: the contact stated while stopping at low speeds, the ABS activated, causing a extended stopping distance. The dealership replaced a hub bearing and a speed sensor. There was a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The VIN was not included in the recall.

- Northwood, OH, USA

problem #140

Oct 252006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
Our 1999 Chevy surburban's ABS system started acting up, causing the vehicle to continue moving when the brakes were applied. Our local mechanic informed us that this should be covered under a safety recall. NHTSA campaign # 05V379000. When we contacted our local dealer we were informed our VIN number was not included in the recall. Clearly, we are experiencing the problems described in your safety recall (NHTSA action # PE05020). I do not know why our VIN # is not included and therein is my complaint. The problem started in the spring of 2006 but has continued to get worse.

- Middleboro, MA, USA

problem #139

Sep 162006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,028 miles
ABS doesn't work properly to stop the truck at low speeds (1-10 mph), almost causing accidents or in one instance sliding down a steep drive into a parking area full of cars and people. This happens on every occasion at slow speed heavy braking. There should be a recall fix on all, not just the selected few.

- Portalnd, OR, USA

problem #138

Sep 302006

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the vehicle is moving slowly like when approaching a stop sign or parking the brakes do not work, there is a noise and a vibration it is very frightening. After hitting a curb it stopped. I had the brakes looked at they are fine after research found that there is a brake problem but not in 1999. I feel that it is in the 99 also I have a Chevrolet Suburban 1999.

- Tyngsborough, MA, USA

problem #137

Oct 022006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles
: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 10 mph on various road conditions, the antilock brakes activated and there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the wheel speed sensor of the antilock brakes needed to be replaced. There was a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was notified.

- Woodridge, IL, USA

problem #136

Sep 012005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles
ABS low speed failure reference: GM recall no. 05068 NHTSA campaign id number : 05V379000.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #135

Sep 012006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
Brake failure at low speed due to antilock.

- Fair Oaks, CA, USA

problem #134

Aug 092006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,700 miles
: the contact stated when the brakes were depressed at various speeds, the ABS activated. This can happen on any road condition. When the brakes were used for a moment, the vehicle felt as if the brakes did not engage, and the ABS pumped for a few seconds creating a vibration. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the problem was with the ABS system.

- Loves Park, IL, USA

problem #133

Sep 102006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 97,560 miles
Experiencing unwanted antilock braking at low speeds.

- Racine, WI, USA

problem #132

Aug 272006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 7mph on dry asphalt, the ABS activated and the brakes pulsated quickly and roughly. The stopping distance was subsequently increased. The vehicle was not taken in for service. There is a NHTSA recall # 05V379000 pertaining to the hydraulic antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

problem #131

Aug 102006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles
GM had a recall (05V379000) that did not include the year of my Suburban (1999) nor my state (Colorado).....yet, my problem is exactly the same problem that forced this recall. I think they should include Colorado and 1999 Suburban's - I find this to be highly unfair. Today the ABS acted up and caused my pregnant wife to nearly hit the car in front of her.

- Strasburg, CO, USA

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