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.
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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban S2 K15. The contact was driving 15 mph when the brakes were depressed yet the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle failed to qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 124,735.
I was driving my Suburban and the pedal went to the floor. The brake warning light came on. I took it into an independent mechanic and he said all of the brake lines were corroded and that one of them had burst.
Brake line running from front of vehicle to rear on driver side completely rusted through. Fuel line fittings are just as bad. Fittings on rear A/C went up over three years ago, haven't had ac.
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
I started up my 1999 Chevy Suburban in my driveway this afternoon and the brake pedal went to the floor. I opened the hood and noticed brake fluid splattered all over the area below the master cylinder and all over the ground. I discovered that the line to the left front wheel rusted to the point of failure. I checked the other brake lines and they are badly corroded. This truck has never left me stranded in 13 years. I do not want to see it go, but this may be the end. Also, a little over 1 year ago, I sold my 2005 Tahoe to a man who told me he had a 1999 Tahoe. He was buying my Tahoe because the brakes lines on his had corroded and ruptured. He was careful to climb all around and under my Tahoe to check for brake line corrosion before buying. I just researched this problem, and it appears to be common. Many of these trucks are still on the road. How many will have to be killed before anything is done about it?
- Madison, CT, USA
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When putting my foot on the brake pedal after starting the car and before shifting into reverse, the pedal went to the floor suddenly. I pumped the brakes and no improvement was felt, I then checked under the hood and found that the steel brake line between the left front rubber brake line and the ABS unit had rusted out and was squirting brake fluid when the pedal was depressed.
When I was moving my Suburban in my driveway, I noticed that I had no brakes, and I looked under my front bumper and saw a large brake fluid leak, I would not like to think what would have happen if this would accured when I needed my brakes. Because of this leak and the result of losing my breaks I almost hit my little kid who was outside because our driveway was on a slight grade. And I had no breaks.
1. driving down a mountain road. 2. brake failure. Barely any brakes. Smoke was coming from my front left wheelwell. 3. no action taken yet to repair. Need to replace corroded brake lines with stainless steel.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet surburban 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he applied the brakes and the pedal depressed to the floor. The vehicle coasted to a stop. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was a brake fluid leak. More brake fluied was added and the vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The failure mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated when the brakes were applied at a low speeds the antilock system came on and caused the brakes to fail. While driving 60 mph the power steering failed. There was a plastic electronic variable orifice ring with wires attached to the steering sensor which caused the steering to be uncontrollable when driving. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for his VIN on any of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 197,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle increased in stopping distance while driving in traffic and at lower speeds. The contact said it feels like the ABS was engaging and causing the vehicle to bounce and not stop as quickly as possible. The contact stated that the failure was directly related to NHTSA campaign id number: 05V379000 (service brakes), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage and current mileages were 180,000.
My 1999 Chevrolet Suburban ABS engage at any speed while driving on dry pavement. This is especially problematic at 5-10mph causing near misses with homes and businesses.. recall found on the internet regarding the ABS and wheel speed sensors although my particular VIN was not included. Many similar complaints with non-covered VIN noted. Contacted my dealership but they were unable to look back more than 10 years. Contacted GM customer service who state nhb has not issued a recall and the problem is likely due to my vehicles age and mileage. They suggest I repair my vehicle and save the receipts just in case the nhb issues a recall in the future. Onset of problem at 40,000 miles. Much worse more recently. Currently 60,000 miles on vehicle.
Was preparing 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 for trip. Drove approximately 5 miles before the brake pedal felt spongy, then went to the floor. Drove home slowly. When parked, the brake warning light came on. Looked under car and found brake fluid leaking from rear driver side metal brake line. Fluid in brake reservoir front compartment almost empty. Appears metal brake line cracked and leaked near manifold above axle. The brake warning light never came on until stopped. I could only tell there was a problem by brake feel and then pedal moving to floor. I have not corrected the problem yet but will most likely replace all metal brake lines. I have never had this happen on any vehicle I have driven. Could have been catastrophic if vehicle had been on the highway and needed to stop suddenly. Could have been stranded on family vacation. Found information online regarding NHTSA action # EA11001. My Suburban has this exact problem.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the ABS would activate and makes braking more difficult and stopping distance to increase. The ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that he needed to replace the ABS module. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban K1500. While driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the anti lock brakes were inoperable and the contact was unable to stop the vehicle. The failure was similar to NHTSA campaign id number: 05V379000 ( service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the front lock wheel speed sensor; however, the contact continued to experience the same failure. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance due to the year of the vehicle. The current mileage was approximately 190,000. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the driver was operating the vehicle approximately 30 mph when she noticed that the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle did not slow down immediately but eventually did stop. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking and the brakes were corroded. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls and could offer no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 160,000.
On 9/15/10, I was advised of a possible recall for a front wheel speed sensor on my 1999 Chevy Suburban. I researched the recall and located them at NHTSA #05V379000 and NHTSA action # PE05020. It seems that my brake pulsates when fully depressed. After contacting Chevrolet corporation and numerous dealers, I was advised that even though I have the same problem as described in the recall, I was advised that my vehicle through the VIN # was not included in the recall and that the repair can be made at my expense at any Chevy dealer.
July 21, 2010 my 1999 Chevrolet Suburban's brakes failed under normal usage at a traffic light, resulting in extreme loss of brake effectiveness. It was safely parked without injury or accident. A brake line failed draining the brake fluid. The rest of the braking system has been maintained and was in working order. The burst failure of the hydraulic brake tubing was due to corrosion. The vehicle has 201,400 miles, mostly in the louisville area, which is not an aggressive corrosion environment. I had it towed to a Chevrolet dealer. After inspection, the service manager recommended all brake lines be replaced due to corrosion, not just the one that failed. The tow and repair cost $1105. I have documentation and failed parts. This unacceptable safety failure is design - manufacturing related and should be recalled; the repair costs should covered by Chevrolet. There is high potential for injury/accidents. I want to be reimbursed for my cost to repair the corrosion brake line failure.
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- St Michael, MN, USA