6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,650 miles

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1997 GMC Suburban brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 GMC Suburban Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 272001

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,300 miles

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

The contact state there is an NHTSA recall, campaign 05V379000 regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the model year. The vehicle was repaired by a local repair shop. The brake line was leaking due to rust. Updated 02/07/06.

- Spring Valley, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 272001

Suburban

  • miles
When applying pressure to the brake pedal pedal will unexpectedly fall to floorboard, and brake system will fail to stop vehicle. Brake pads and shoes/ rotors, and lines have been replaced, which has failed to effectively remedy the problem. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

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