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Every 20,000 miles we have to put brakes on front. The brake pads are totally gone by 20,000. We are replacing wtih the best pads avaiable. This still does not help. We have replace the brakes at 21,000miles and at 40,000miles. There has to be something wrong with this system.
Driving in the neighborhood on rainy day, went to apply the brakes to stop and the front brakes were shaking and vibrating. Contacted dealer, said that this was normal. Contacted another dealer, and they told consumer that the front brakes were worn 90% down.
When the brakes are applied vehicle will either go to the left or to the right. Dealer has replaced the brake rotors/pads/hoses and calipers twice. Manufacturer has been notified.
Rear brake drums were replaced by andy lewis Chevrolet, union city at mileage 8070. On 9/24/1999 again the front brake rotors left and right had to be turned due to steering wheel vibration when brakes applied at any speed and more noticeable when coming to stop. Bill heard Chevrolet in union city who bought andy lewis dealership refused to repair brakes under warranty when vehicle had only 22000 miles. At 25000 miles meadows motors agreed to repair again by turning brake disc. The warranty expires at 3 years/36000 whichever comes first. It appears Chevrolet has a latent defect in the brake system of Suburban with the temper of the brakes. By turning the discs they only reduce the life of the metal and set up further warping. I would recommend with all the previous brake problems noted that NHTSA take a aggressive look at the brake system on the Suburban and require the manufacturer to replace the discs on repeat problems instead of adding to the problem by turning the rotors. I am a qualifed car/aircraft mechanic of 37 years experience with a background in new manufacturing of aircraft and have a extensive knowledge of metal heat treating and hardiness. Thank you for your time.
Vehicle has had several major component failures since time of purchase, the electrical system failed whereas it left us stranded twice with a no start condition, then the brakes started to excessively squeek and pull, then the brake wore out prematurely, then the vehicle started to pull to the right excessively and drift, eventually pulling to the right when brakes applied, then the power steering system had gone out while driving, it has been outrageous that these problems are occurring on a new vehicle.
- Encino, CA, USA
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The brakes pulled to left while stopping when vehicle purchased. I took it back to dealer and they said to wait for it to "seat" in because it was a new vehicle. At 2400 miles I felt that was more than enough time and the problem still existed. The dealer lubricated the "slide rails" and returned the vehicle to me. Not long after I returned it back to the dealer again. They said that the pads were worn unevenly and this was the cause.they rotated the pads from left to right!! once again the problem returned, especially after the brakes were used frequently or at higher speeds (heating up). Eventually, while on vacation in Florida, I had to take it to a dealer there because when another car pulled out in fron of me, the brakes pulled so hard to the left I went into the other lane. The dealer in Florida stated that the rotors were warped and replaced the rotors and pads. I am now experiencing the same problem again. I have not taken it back to the dealer for the fourth (4th) time yet due to a transmission failure and having to take it back for a fourth (4th) time for that.
I just had the same exact 1999 Suburban go back under the lemon law with the same problem. VIN #[xxx]. the problem started right away and it took me almost 6 months to get results. I need to know what course of action I should take now. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The brakes are squealing very loudly, indictating the rotors are getting hot.master cylinder was replaced at approxmatley 5806 miles because brake fluid was leaking. Then front brakes were replaced at 9000. Also need to be replaced again at at about 13,000. Dealer claims the vehicle is too heavy for the brakes.
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- Spring Valley, OH, USA