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Anti-lock braking system on 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. This vehicle has the exact same symptoms as the recall of PE-05020 and 05V379000. Low speed activation of the anti lock ABS. General Motors states"the vehicle in question is not on the recall, it was manufactured in Mexico". correction to the reported recall on 2000 to 2002 models is for the "dealer" to clean apply anti rust and then grease to the hub and reluctor. The recall and correction however does not apply to the 1999 chrevolet Suburban even thought the vehicle is used in the "salt belt". low speed activation can and may lead to increased stopping distance and a crash. The dealers refuse to correct teh porblem due to the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is no on recall. The vehicle has exact same problems as the 200 to 2002.
I believe the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban should be included in the NHTSA campaign # 05V379000 and the GM recall # 05068 even though General Motors tells me that my VIN# is not part of there recall. My vehicle experiences the exact symptoms as those described in the above campaign and recall numbers ( antilock brakes unexpectedly activating at low speeds of about 3-10 mph ). the antilock brakes on my vehicle would occasionally activate at low speeds and at first I did not think it was much of a problem. Now every time I brake and the vehicle slows to a speed of about 6 mph, the antilock brakes start to activate. I now know this is a safty issue because once the antilock brakes start to activate, the vehicle takes longer to stop no mater how hard I press on the brakes. I will probably take the vehicle to the dealer for repair and hope G.M. will reimburse me if and when they realize this year Suburban should be part of the original recall.
- Franklin Park, IL, USA
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I'm having an ongoing ABS system problem that is the same problem that recall 05068 had. As I slow to a stop my ABS system kicks on below 10 mph but above 3 mph. When the ABS system kicks on it is a load grinding noise followed by a decrease in controllability and a pulling to the right of the vehicle. The recall 05068 only covered 2000-2002 Suburban years, mine is a 1999 K2500.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. During low-speed brake applications, the contact experiences unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); therefore, the dealer and manufacturer would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.
My 1999 Chevy Suburban K1500 exhibits the exact same characteristics as NHTSA campaign id number : 05V379000. It has 175K miles, I live in Michigan, and the ABS has been kicking in at low speeds in dry conditions for about 15K miles. Website www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/1999/GMC/Suburban and www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/1999/Chevrolet/Suburban+1500 are loaded with the same complaints - 1999 models with ABS engaging at low speeds. This is an obvious safety issue.
1999 Suburban lt low speed brake failure!. ABS kicks in at 1-10 mph, groaning sound accompanies pedal vibration and no stopping power. Started at about 100K. Pads replaced brakes inspected continues to happen brakes pull, wear too quickly, vibrate at times. Poor braking system for such a large heavy weighing truck. This model Suburban has many documented complaints of the same nature and should be recalled and repaired by GM.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While driving 15 mph or less, the ABS pulsates. The contact must pump the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. There is a recall for the 2000 Suburban (NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock)) for the same symptoms; however, the dealer stated that there are no recalls for the 1999 models. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure occurs each time the vehicle is driven. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
Vehicle is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500. Vehicle was purchased used on February 19, 2009 with 91,437 miles and has the corrosion and ABS activation problem described in NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000. Chevrolet has advised that this specific vehicle was not included in this campaign. I believe the omission of this vehicle from the campaign is inappropriate.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the ABS would engage at any speed while driving on dry pavement. The dealer repaired the brakes and sensors. The contact found a recall on the internet regarding the ABS, but the vehicle was not included. She feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because it is used to Transport her child. The current mileage was 96,000 and failure mileage was 85,000.
The anti-lock braking system is kicking in when I try to stop the vehicle in stop and go traffic or just regular braking. I looked online to see if there was a recall for the car to have it fix and there was. But my VIN did not fall within the manufacture recall list even though I am experiencing symptoms 100% exactly as what is describe in the recall description.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving 5 mph, the ABS would engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred approximately 30% of the time and only at low speeds. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), which affected the 2000-2002 models. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 145,000 and failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that on 50 separate occasions, while approaching a red light or stop sign, the ABS engages and extends the stopping distance of the vehicle. The failure also occurs while driving less than 5 mph or when the brake pedal is not depressed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The current mileage was 85,000 and failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle experienced unwanted brake lock failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for repair. The current and failure mileages were 107,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. While driving 5-10 mph, there was a loss of braking when he depressed the brake pedal. As of June 3, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. There is a recall for the service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock (NHTSA campaign id #05V379000) however, the manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 102,000.
I bought a new 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500lt in January 2000. Within the first year, the brakes had to be replaced. I have endured this annual replacement of brakes ever since. Six replacements have occurred and now we are looking at the 7th. The vehicle only has 75,000 miles. It is serviced at bredaman Chevrolet in park ridge, il each time. Each time they tell me nothing is wrong with the braking system although they have replaced it twice for free.
: the consumer stated when she applied the brakes, the vehicle jerked, throwing the occupants forward. This occurred at various speeds, but was more apparent when the roads were wet. This has been a problem since purchase. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The dealership checked the brake pads and shoes. Updated 2/13/2006 -
I was driving my 99 Suburban on a snowy morning on a residential street in northern Utah. I was slowly approaching a stop sign and there was a car in front of me already stopped. I was going about 5-7 miles per hour. I applied my brakes, the anti-lock brake system was immediately activated, and we began to slide toward the vehicle in front of me. We stopped within an inch of hitting the car in front of me. Because the ABS was undesirably activated without any notice, it almost caused a collision. Our roads in northern Utah are frequently salted every winter and I suspect rust was a cause. I intend to have it fixed at a local dealership. This should be a recall item in Utah. My wife is the primary driver of this Suburban and she said it has happened to her too.
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