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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,907 miles

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1995 Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems

brakes problem

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1995 Chevrolet Suburban Owner Comments (Page 5 of 7)

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problem #45

Mar 011997

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When traveling consumer noticed the vehicle pulls to the right. Also noticed the problem when depressing the brake pedal. Consumer has had 3 wheel alignments and is need of another one, consumer states vehicle will pull to the right by itself when braking.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #44

Oct 201996

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: When driving and attempting to stop, especially a panic stop, can push the brake pedal completely to the floor and the vehicle will not stop. Has happened several times, and the dealer can't seem to duplicate the problem.

- Lewisburg, PA, USA

problem #43

Oct 221997

Suburban 4WD Diesel

  • miles
ABS brake failure. Also rear axle seals leak, causin grear brakes to get oil soaked, resulting in rear brake failure.

- So. Berwick, ME, USA

problem #42

Sep 061997

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving the truck and applying foot to the brakes pedal, the pedal was hard to push down, and it took the vehicle longer to stop.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #41

Oct 221997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes. Brakes lock up upon stopping vehicle. Also, the left front wheel skids, vehicle also pulls to right while braking. Dealer found no problem with brakes. Owner very concerned.

- Deltaville, VA, USA

problem #40

Jul 011997

Suburban

  • miles
EA94-038 the defective braking system malfunctioned when pressing the pedal, and the vehicle would not stop. Pressing the pedal again the vehicle stopped abruptly hard on dry conditions. Now hearing noises from the right front side of the vehicle. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Northport, AL, USA

problem #39

Aug 191997

Suburban

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving down a mountain about 45mph and saw a vehicle in front of the Suburban, put on brakes, was about 90 feet behind the vehicle. Applied foot to the brake pedal, and the Suburban just kept going. Let off of the brakes and applied foot again and the vehicle kept going until it hit the back of the vehicle that was in front.

- Smithfield, NC, USA

problem #38

Dec 011996

Suburban

  • miles
The defective braking system malfunctions and shakes when applying the brakes, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #37

Aug 141997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed, causing accident.

- Camarillo, CA, USA

problem #36

Jul 011997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
During normal operation vehicle experiences weak or loss of power in braking system. Cause is unknown.

- Atlendale, NJ, USA

problem #35

Mar 081997

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Antilock brakes failed 3 times.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #34

Mar 011996

Suburban

  • miles
The anti-lock brake ystem malfunctioned, causing brakes to grab too quickly, resulting in excessive wear and tear on the brake pads and rotors. Had replaced front brakes 3 times and the back brakes had been replaced 2 times. Also airbag light came on, but dealer could not find problem and the light still comes which can cause an unexpected deployment of air bags and/or accident.

- Clinton, IA, USA

problem #33

Feb 131997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes she states that she has had numerous problems with the brakes and that when brakes are used the pedal goes to the floor she also notes that dealers said that it was just dust

- Ida, OK, USA

problem #32

Dec 311996

Suburban Diesel

  • miles
ABS brakes lock up whenever they get wet.

- Ukiah, CA, USA

problem #31

Dec 261996

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Owner states that his front ABS brakes locked up when brakes were used and while the rear wheels kept going.

- Plymouth, IN, USA

problem #30

Dec 131996

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes at 60mph, the brake pedal goes to the floor and fails to stop vehicle, at low speeds the brakes are pulsating and pedal goes to the floor. Replaced brakes 3 times.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #29

Nov 221996

Suburban

  • miles
While driving applied the brakes and the pedal goes all the way to the floor, and vehicle has extended stopping distance before it stopped.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #28

Nov 181996

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, in any type of weather or speed, the vehicle brakes failed.

- Revere, MA, USA

problem #27

Nov 071996

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, in any type of weather, the brakes are failing.

- Encino, CA, USA

problem #26

Feb 121996

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Poor ABS brake performance. The vehicle tends to pull to the left, excessive front brake pad wear is experienced. They have been replaced twice.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

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