2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,555 miles

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problem #5

Jan 232012

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 146,774 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact was driving 10 mph when the brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally as the engine started to smoke. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 146,774. Updated 06/29/12 the consumer stated the smoke was a result of brake fluid spraying from the brake line. Updated 07/09/12

- Mclean, VA, USA

problem #4

Nov 262011

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 121,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500. The contact stated that the rear brake lines were corroded, causing him to lose fluid to the rear brakes. After inspection, he also noticed that the front brake lines were wearing prematurely. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and performed the repairs. The current and the failure mileages were 121,000. Updated 12/29/11 the consumer stated he experienced low speed anti-lock brake failure as described in the recall. Updated 02/29/12

- West Harrison, NY, USA

problem #3

Jun 052002

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes at any speed brake pedal springs back, resists. Dealer first replaced brake lines, then determined that problem was a defective brake sensor on the right front wheel.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #2

Sep 281999

Suburban

  • miles
1. the front brakes are not working properly and are causing the vehicle to pull to the right, there have been multiple attempts to fix this problem, the rotors have been resurfaced, the pads replaced and collapsed brake lines replaced. 2. the vehicle has a vibration and the dealer is unable to find the cause, the driveshaft was replaced and the tires have been balanced several times.

- Grangerland, TX, USA

problem #1

Oct 191999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When the brakes are applied vehicle will either go to the left or to the right. Dealer has replaced the brake rotors/pads/hoses and calipers twice. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Nashville, TN, USA