10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1995 GMC Suburban brakes problems

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1995 GMC Suburban Owner Comments (Page 3 of 5)

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problem #46

Nov 031997

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When the brakes are applied, the pedal goes to the floor, the vehicle will not stop upon engaging. The dealer has been notified.

- Cherstefield, MO, USA

problem #45

Jan 061998

(reported on)

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at approx 10-15 mph brakes will pull/get soft sometimes lock up. This can happen in either wet or dry conditions. Dealer cannot find problem. This is a intermittent problem which resulted in an accident.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #44

May 041995

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upon approaching a bump in the road and upon making a sudden or gradual stop, the anti-lock systm kicks in, resulting in extended stopping distance, vehicle was onc E involved in a collision. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace any parts.

- Fair Lawn, NJ, USA

problem #43

Nov 171994

Suburban

  • miles

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

When applying foot to the brake pedal the brakes will not grab right away, and the truck just keeps going forward.

- Germantown, TN, USA

problem #42

Sep 011997

Suburban

  • miles
While driving at approx at any mph, getting ready to stop, needs to push extremely hard on brakes. Started to hear air/squeaky noises while applying brakes. This is a intermittent problem. Dealer replaced brake booster. After this repair the brake pedal started to lock up. Has to wait for it release. This can result in an accident.

- Gallatin, TN, USA

problem #41

Nov 041997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
While making panic stops rear ABS brakes locked up.this problem resulted in owner having an accident.speed was 25-30mph at the time of accident. Also problem occurs on regular gravel type roads.

- Salia, MI, USA

problem #40

Nov 041997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles

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

When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the front left and right wheels lock up, causing the vehicle to pull to the left or right.

- Valaparaiso, IN, USA

problem #39

Oct 011997

Suburban 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In inclement weather brakes will L0ck up hard and abruptly. Consumer then has to hold foot to brake very lightly. This create heat which will dry out brakes pads. This defect can cause an accident and injuries.

- Andover, MA, USA

problem #38

Oct 291997

Suburban 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS: Poor brake performance; slow stopping, front vehicle shakes/shutters violently; can feel wobble in steering wheel; rotors/pads replaced 4 times within 1 1/2 years.

- Ceres, VA, USA

problem #37

Oct 291997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
When brakes are applied they are slow to respond. The dealer has checked the braking system, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.

- N. Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #36

Oct 241997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles

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

When brakes are applied they grab and jerk vehicle foward. The dealer has been notified.

- Moorehead, MN, USA

problem #35

Aug 011997

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Consumer can drive at any speed, puts brake to floor, does not stop right away, pumps brakes, changes brake pads every 9000 miles, in between changes brake fluid, dealership cannot find any kind of leak, changed 3 master cynlinders since it was new, defect can cause a serious accident due to this defect.

- Roswell, NM, USA

problem #34

Mar 121997

Suburban

  • miles
ABS brakes locked up under hard braking, resulting in crash with a dog.

- Pensicola, FL, USA

problem #33

Feb 141996

Suburban

  • miles
The ABS takes longer to stop then the normal and there's a popping noise made too.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #32

Feb 141997

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
The kelsey hayes ABS is sluggish and will not stop Suburban correctly. Vehicle seen by dealer twice not able to correct problem.

- Elks City, OK, USA

problem #31

Nov 301996

Suburban Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes lock up.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #30

Nov 301996

Suburban

  • miles
ABS brake pedal went to floor when brakes were used, resulting in a crash, owner also notes that he had work done on rear brake drums before accident.

- Portallen, LA, USA

problem #29

Nov 131996

Suburban

  • miles
Owner has problems with ABS brakes, H E states that when brakes are used vehicle pulls to the right, after about three times of this the warning indicator comes on, owner also notes that there is noise coming from brakes.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #28

Mar 141996

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has problems with ABS brakes on the right passenger's side which results in poor performance and more costly repairs. Consumer states has had numerous problem with other vehicle that he has purchased as well as by another manufacturer.

- Washington, PA, USA

problem #27

Nov 081996

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS, when applying the brakes the pedal pulsates, also extended stopping distance, EA95-026 active.

- Manchester, NH, USA

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