10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,494 miles

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problem #8

Nov 192009

Suburban

  • 41,000 miles
Brake lines rusting through; lost rear brakes first time (early 2008) and I had 2 brake lines manufactured that were of higher quality than original; this time lost front brakes - metal line started leaking rapidly; now have to replace all remaining brake lines to feel safe. Suburban 2500.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #7

Sep 102008

Suburban

  • 90,000 miles
We own a 1999 GMC Suburban. We are the original owners of this vehicle which has never (til this time) been in a crash. On perfectly dry pavement, the brakes malfunction while coming to a stop. It sounds and feel like the antilock brakes are pulsating and greatly reduces my braking capability which is extremely dangerous. This occurs while coming to a stop from a speed of approximately 5-10 mph. I respectfully request that an immediate repair be performed and be paid for by GM as quickly as possible. Kindly contact me as soon as possible as we Transport our children and other adults on many occasions. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

- Glenview, IL, USA

problem #6

Mar 122006

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
I was told by the dealer, jim murphy Pontiac/GMC in buffalo, NY that the speed sensors needed to be replaced on the truck. There is a service bulletin# 020525002 for this exact part. I was told my truck is not part of the recall. The VIN # for my 1999 GMC Suburban is [xxx]. updated 07/16/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #5

Nov 072002

Suburban 8-cyl

  • miles
1999 GMC has encountered numerous problems with brakes. Brakes grab on the front wheel. The vehicle's brake problems range from feeling soft to locking up while parked. Once the brakes failed and caused the consumer's vehicle to run through a stop sign. The vehicle has been taken tot he dealer several time. Each time the dealer replaced various components but the brake problem resurfaced.

- Springfield, VT, USA

problem #4

Jun 012005

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 500 miles
Brakes have always felt "like a mushy pedal" even though vehicle is serviced. New brake components offer little help

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #3

Nov 222004

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed causing an accident. The vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs, but there was no apparent problem with the brakes. Three months later the brakes failed again while approaching a stop sign. Again the vehicle was checked by the dealer but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure.

- Bellefonte, PA, USA

problem #2

Jun 112002

Suburban

  • 45,454 miles
Repeated excessive wear on front brake pads and now on rear brake drums. We are very conservative drivers and typically get 80-100,000 miles on a set of brakes. This is our second set of front pads. We do tow heavy loads. The Suburban is equipped with a heavy duty towing package. It has already had the steering gear box replaced by the dealer. The front pads have been replaced once and the rear brakes have been adjusted, also the master cylinder has been replaced by the dealer. The brakes just do not seem of sufficient capacity to stop a vehicle of this mass towing load. We've owned Suburban's since 1973 so we do feel we have a degree of experience in this area. Finally when the vehicle is driven at highway speeds and a bump is hit, the entire electrical system shorts out for approximately 1/6-1/5 of a second causing everything to go dark. I suspect an exposure in a wiring harness. *****dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis****763731

- West Allis, WI, USA

problem #1

Sep 202000

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Weak brakes requiring excessive pedal pressure to stop vehicle. Random brake pull rotating the steering wheel while braking. Locking front wheels activating ABS with little or no rear brake involvement.

- Dixon, CA, USA