10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,802 miles

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problem #11

Nov 031998

Suburban

  • miles
ABS brake problems; when applying the brakes under normal conditions on wet roads, truck does not slow down and continues to forward motion. When the road is dry there is alot of vibration coming from the front of the truck. The truck bounces like it does not want to stop. The dealer was not able to duplicate this problem.

- Oneonta, AL, USA

problem #10

Apr 051999

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 30mph and and applying brakes, car lunged forward. No brake pressure.contacted dealer.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA

problem #9

Apr 191999

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
I lost track of brake failures. The tires wear excessively and need balancing and rotation. There is a vibration from the gas pedal, but nothing is found. The better business bureau resulted in an unsatisfactory offer - I have to pay to clear the title to have the car taken back. No other '99 is like ours to replace it.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #8

Jul 301998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Separate 14 incidents are reported on 2 complaints. State farm auto was informed, contacted repaired at coulter GMC and got ABS fixed. 2 weeks is max brakes work.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #7

Jul 201998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
The A/C stunk; I felt insecure with the brakes soft most times.twice we drove 45 mi. To midway and they did not take the vehicle in, GMC said to go to nearest dealer.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #6

May 181999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Intermittently when brake pedal is applied ABS kick in at very low speeds. Dealer has replaced the brakes.

- Granit Bay, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 211999

Suburban

  • miles
When brakes are applied vehicle would pull either to right or left into ongoing traffic. The vehicle was taken to dealer 5 different times for this problem. Mechanic could not find anything wrong with brakes.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #4

Aug 031998

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes fail intermittently, when they do work vehicle pulls, not able to rectify.

- Pahrump, NV, USA

problem #3

Jun 011998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
No summary provider by consumer.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 011998

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
ABS brake failure. Also, front disc brakes and rear brake drums failed.also, vehicle pulls to left and then right.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #1

Aug 211998

Suburban

  • miles
If driving at hwy speed and began to brake, the vehicle will pull to the right. After taking off from a stop the brakes are binding, and there are abnormal noises and vibration.

- Glendale, CA, USA