10.0

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

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 GMC Suburban brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 GMC Suburban Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 251998

Suburban

  • miles

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

Brake problems, rotors have been machined several times, brakes shudder when stopping, and the speed sensor replaced.

- Kent, WA, USA

problem #4

Aug 191999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Design of the brake system does not stop efficiently, rear brakes are not making enough contract with the rear drums to aid in stopping, resulting brake fading and damage to rotors (warping). Mjs

- San Marcos, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 011998

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes experienced failure on three occasions.

- Saugus, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 111999

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Battery ruptured, causing acid to leak down on the brake line, resulting in braking system failure. Dealer has been contacted.

- Brewton, AL, USA

problem #1

Mar 111998

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Brakes fail continually causing loss to stopping distance control, pulsation and pedal to the floor, unable to rectify.

- Cambridge, MD, USA

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