This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact was driving 10 mph when the brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally as the engine started to smoke. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 146,774. Updated 06/29/12 the consumer stated the smoke was a result of brake fluid spraying from the brake line. Updated 07/09/12
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500. The contact stated that the rear brake lines were corroded, causing him to lose fluid to the rear brakes. After inspection, he also noticed that the front brake lines were wearing prematurely. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and performed the repairs. The current and the failure mileages were 121,000. Updated 12/29/11 the consumer stated he experienced low speed anti-lock brake failure as described in the recall. Updated 02/29/12
When applying brakes at any speed brake pedal springs back, resists. Dealer first replaced brake lines, then determined that problem was a defective brake sensor on the right front wheel.
1. the front brakes are not working properly and are causing the vehicle to pull to the right, there have been multiple attempts to fix this problem, the rotors have been resurfaced, the pads replaced and collapsed brake lines replaced. 2. the vehicle has a vibration and the dealer is unable to find the cause, the driveshaft was replaced and the tires have been balanced several times.
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.
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- Mclean, VA, USA