10.0

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

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problem #130

Apr 152004

Suburban 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,300 miles
When parking the Suburban, the brakes pushed through, the ABS came on and they would not stop the car. We hit a cement light post, causing damage to the front bumper and the front of the vehicle amounting to over $1,000. Took the Suburban to have the ABS brakes checked and corrected. Was corrected and the same problem is occurring. Anytime we are traveling at a slow speed and try to stop or are stopping at red lights, stop signs, going down a hill, the ABS brakes come on and the vehicle is very difficult to stop.

- Apollo, PA, USA

problem #129

Jun 032006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,200 miles
: the contact stated the ABS activated without warning. This occurred while coming to a stop at low speeds on a normal road during normal braking. The dealership determined there is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. The VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer has been alerted.

- Spencer, MA, USA

problem #128

Jul 152005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
PE05020 - recall for anti lock brakes - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. My vehicle is experiencing these symptoms and seem to be getting worse. I have notified Chevrolet and they say my vehicle is not included. They say I should go and get it fixed and if they recall mine I can get reimbursed if I save my receipts.

- Damascus, MD, USA

problem #127

Feb 272006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,997 miles
When using the brakes at slow speeds the anti-lock brakes engage and slip on dry pavement we had the sensors cleaned as we were informed to do by GMC but that didn't help there is a recall on all 2000 vehicles for the same occurrence but not on the 1999 vehicles which we have. We called customer service for GMC about the recalls on the 2000S and that ours is having the same symptoms but they informed us not enough complaints have been made about the 99S to include them in this recall I feel its a serious situations if the anti-lock brakes fail I don't care which year it is.

- Austin, MN, USA

problem #126

Mar 272006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,350 miles
: the contact stated while driving less than 10 mph the ABS activated without warning. The vehicle is currently at the dealership were the corrosion is being removed from the ABS sensor. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 4/19/2006 -

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #125

Jul 201999

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,000 miles
Brakes on 1999 Chevy Suburban K1500 have been problem since day 1. dealer ( now defunct) spent much time and money trying to fix. 5 sets of pads, 2 sets of rotors etc. Etc. Vehicle now will not stop below 10 mph unless anti-lock is disabled (pulling fuse) GM has acknowledged problem in similar vehicles as corroded anti-lock sensors but refuses to include this same model, thereby eliminating any fix by them. This known safety issue is causing strife as my wife now refuses to drive a vehicle with questionable brakes. The problem GM faces with anti-lock brakes is a major one and could cost them billions if admitted. Is there any way to get some action on this?

- Minnetrista, MN, USA

problem #124

Feb 272006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles
: the contact stated the ABS engaged at 5mph and below. As a result, the stopping distance was increased. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and no repairs were made.

- Lakeville, MN, USA

problem #123

Oct 012005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 117,000 miles
: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 5 mph slowing to a stop, there was an increase in stopping distance. Although the dealership and manufacturer were alerted, no repairs have been made.

- Monroe, MI, USA

problem #122

Feb 222006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
: the contact stated there was an increased stopping distance at speeds of 10mph or less. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was seen by a dealer, but no repairs were made.

- Fenton, MI, USA

problem #121

Dec 132005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,000 miles
: the contact stated the ABS engaged at speeds of 10mph and below. The stopping distance was increased as a result. There is a NHTSA recall, #05V379000, regarding the ABS system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection, but the contact verbally spoke on the phone to the local dealership. Although, the dealer informed the contact the vehicle was in a salt belt state, the weather may have contributed to the problem, no repairs were made.

- Shelby Township, MI, USA

problem #120

Aug 242004

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,878 miles
ABS brake sensor malfunction.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #119

Feb 102006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles
: the contact stated between 3-5 mph, the vehicle will not stop while braking. The brake pedal must be released and depressed a second time. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updatd 03/03/06.

- Newburgh, NY, USA

problem #118

May 262005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,370 miles
: the contact stated while coming to a stop at 20 mph the anti-lock brakes failed without warning. This occurred on dry roads during normal braking. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The dealership repaired the vehicle which remedied the problem. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 02/28/06.

- Chardon, OH, USA

problem #117

Jul 012005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
: the contact stated while slowing down to 20 mph on dry roads during normal braking, the antilock brakes activated without warning. The dealership was notified of the problem.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #116

Nov 132004

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe that is having the same anit-lock issues that is described in NHTSA #: 05V379000. Why didn't you include the 99S along with 2000-2002 models? this problem first stated last year. I thought I had midas fix it and now the same problem is recurring again. At slow speeds when I press the brakes the anti-lock brakes do not work properly.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #115

Jan 062006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
: the contact stated the vehicle has increased sopping distance, and the antilock brakes activated at low speeds. The vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. There was NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Hartford, WI, USA

problem #114

Aug 152005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 113,000 miles
The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. No repairs have been made.

- Laurelton, NY, USA

problem #113

Sep 012005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due VIN. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle.

- Jackson, MI, USA

problem #112

Aug 252005

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 122,000 miles
Wheel bearing - wheel speed sensor ABS needed to be replaced at a cost of $366.87 Suburban would not stop at slow speeds. No accident, but truck rolled into an intersection causing a near miss.

- River Falls, WI, USA

problem #111

Dec 012005

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles
I am experiencing the same problem listed on the recall for ABS on my truck. The ABS is kicking in at unwanted times and takes forever to stop. I called the dealership about the recall and mine is not in the recall even though I am experiencing the same problems. Why is this model year not included in the recall" what do we need to do to add this model to the recall list? when you are stopping, you can hear the ABS kicking in and then you begin to slide. I ended up going through a stop sign at the end of our street and fortunately there was no accident but who knows about the next time. What can we do"

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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