10.0

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

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problem #5

Jul 251998

Suburban

  • miles
Master cylinder had failed 3 times within 1yr. The ABS brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied. At dealership at least 8 times for problem. They fixed the brakes each time & they always failed. An ongoing problem. Brakes are still not working appropriately.

- Eau Claire, WI, USA

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problem #4

Mar 241998

Suburban

  • miles
When the brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the right. Owner has had the passenger's side brake rotors, and the master cylinder replaced twice. The dealer and the manufacturer have been notified.

- Tslugerville, TX, USA

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problem #3

Dec 011997

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle pulled to the left when applying brakes, went to dealer, replaced brake master cylinder. After this repair, defect was still occurring which resulted in an accident, causing the consumer to rearened a another vehicle at approx 40-45 mph.,brakes completley faile.,no ABS warning light. Driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.

- Cut Off, LA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 011997

Suburban

  • miles
ABS brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash/injuries. Dealer also replaced master cylinder.

- Cut Off, LA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 131997

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake problems; on dry road conditions, applying the brakes in a normal manner, and the pedal went to the floor. Driver used emergency brake to stop vehicle. Continued home using the emergency brakes. The ABS control unit was leaking and was replaced on 11/17/97, along with the master cylinder.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

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