CarComplaints.com Notes: This was the GMC Suburban's last year before being rebranded Yukon.

10.0

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

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1999 GMC Suburban brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 GMC Suburban Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 012002

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Vehicle pulls left and right when brakes are applied. It has caused vehicle to run light, and there was extended stopping distance. Problem has gotten worse each time after being fixed. Also, brake pads contiinued to have excessive wear, reason unknown. Dealer was notified.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA

problem #4

Mar 122002

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Primature wear brake of brake pads, resulting in exteded stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.

- Lockport, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 282002

(reported on)

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Three sets of pads wore out, and currently going on fourth set of pads in 41,000 miles. This will effect stopping distance on front brakes. Vehicle was operating fine before taken in for a routine check up.

- Lockport, IL, USA

problem #2

Jan 152002

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes would squeak and make a grinding noise. Front end would shake. Brake pad had worn to metal on one side. Pads and rotors were replaced numerous times. Contacted dealer. Consumer states that the brake pads are being replaced about every 18000 miles.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #1

Feb 102000

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
Inboard pads wore down to metal while outboard pads with ware detectors not worn down. First set gone at 14,000 second set at 32,000. Calipers seem to hang-up and overheat rotors.

- Macomb, MI, USA

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