10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,622 miles

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problem #12

Nov 061997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the brakes go almost to the floor. Vehicle did not stop, and hit another vehicle. Dealer said brakes needed to be replaced.

- Largo, FL, USA

problem #11

Nov 031997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- St Claire Shores, MI, USA

problem #10

Feb 181997

Suburban 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure causes whells to lock up under normal braking.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #9

Jul 021997

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes in any type of weather or speed, the vehicle pulls from right to left. Cause unknown.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #8

Apr 071997

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upon appying the ABS brakes in low speeds, the brakes failed 3three times to stop the vehicle. Once resulting in a crash/injuries. Also, replaced oxygen sensor.

- Hopkinton, MA, USA

problem #7

Feb 101996

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving vehicle, went to apply ABS brakes, brake pedal went to the floor. Vehicle pulled to right & then to the left whenever braking; sometimes just before brakes would catch there is a hesitation.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #6

May 211997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right. Cause unknown.

- Arlington, TN, USA

problem #5

Oct 011996

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes failed.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 111996

Suburban

  • miles
Brakes on vehicle require excessive force to stop. Cause unknown.

- Orange Ale, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 011997

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Poor ABS brake performance during panic stops or at any speed. The pedal sinks to the floor and extended stopping distance is experienced.

- Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 241997

Suburban 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On normal road conditions the ABS brakes lock up intermittently and when they release after they lock up, the vehicle moves forward. Once vehicle was pushed out into an intersection and once vehicle almost hit another vehicle.

- Hurlock, MD, USA

problem #1

Feb 151996

Suburban 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Poor ABS brake performance, during normal stopping, on wet pavement, the brakes lock up and will not release quickly.

- Westmoreland, NH, USA