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Nov 4, 2017 Unknown Or Other 136,324 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE SPARE TIRE THAT IS STORED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE APPARENTLY BROKE FREE AND FELL TO THE STREET. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE METAL CABLE, USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A WINCH TO SECURE THE FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE, FAILED DUE TO WHAT APPEARS TO BE CORROSION. SIN...

Nov 4, 2017 Unknown Or Other 136,324 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE SPARE TIRE THAT IS STORED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE APPARENTLY BROKE FREE AND FELL TO THE STREET. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE METAL CABLE, USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A WINCH TO SECURE THE FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE, FAILED DUE TO WHAT APPEARS TO BE CORROSION. SIN...

Sep 21, 2017 Service Brakes 175 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED THRU. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL 80S 90S AND 2000 2001. 2002 CHEVYS WITH RUSTED BRAKE LINES WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL ACCIDENT.

Sep 21, 2017 Service Brakes 175 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED THRU. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL 80S 90S AND 2000 2001. 2002 CHEVYS WITH RUSTED BRAKE LINES WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL ACCIDENT.

Sep 13, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 YEARS. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2005, BUT I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE IN 2011. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE IT'S NOT A OPEN RECALL ANY LONGER.

Sep 13, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 YEARS. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2005, BUT I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE IN 2011. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE IT'S NOT A OPEN RECALL ANY LONGER.

Sep 17, 2016 Service Brakes 196,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AROUND 45MH AND WAS COMING TO STOP SIGN BUT WHEN I WENT TO USE BRAKE THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I KEPT PUMPING WHICH SEEMED TO HELP JUST ENOUGH TO TURN INTO THE DRIVE WAY OF A MALL THAT HAPPENED TO BE CLOSED. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT OR I WOULD HAVE SMASHED INTO SOMEO...

Sep 17, 2016 Service Brakes 196,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AROUND 45MH AND WAS COMING TO STOP SIGN BUT WHEN I WENT TO USE BRAKE THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I KEPT PUMPING WHICH SEEMED TO HELP JUST ENOUGH TO TURN INTO THE DRIVE WAY OF A MALL THAT HAPPENED TO BE CLOSED. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT IT WAS LATE AT NIGHT OR I WOULD HAVE SMASHED INTO SOMEO...

Jul 28, 2016 Parking Brake

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ADJUSTED AND THE WIRING WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, AFTER THE REPAIR AND...

Jul 28, 2016 Parking Brake

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ADJUSTED AND THE WIRING WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, AFTER THE REPAIR AND...

Jul 20, 2016 Service Brakes 149,000 mi

PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WITH COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. PASSENGER FRONT BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHILE REPAIRING THE REAR LINES DURING THE BLEEDING PROCESS. GM'S STATEMENT THAT THEIR VEHICLES STILL HAVE BRAKING TO 2 WHEELS DURING A LINE FAILURE IS INCORRECT. WHEN THE LINE RUPTURES THERE ARE NO BR...

Jul 20, 2016 Service Brakes 149,000 mi

PASSENGER REAR BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WITH COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. PASSENGER FRONT BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHILE REPAIRING THE REAR LINES DURING THE BLEEDING PROCESS. GM'S STATEMENT THAT THEIR VEHICLES STILL HAVE BRAKING TO 2 WHEELS DURING A LINE FAILURE IS INCORRECT. WHEN THE LINE RUPTURES THERE ARE NO BR...

Feb 8, 2016 Service Brakes 139,000 mi

RUSTED BRAKE LINES TO REAR DRIVER WHEEL LEAKS FLUID RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT ABLE TO STOP. COLLISION NEARLY OCCURRED AS RESULT OF LOSS OF BRAKING.

Feb 8, 2016 Service Brakes 139,000 mi

RUSTED BRAKE LINES TO REAR DRIVER WHEEL LEAKS FLUID RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT ABLE TO STOP. COLLISION NEARLY OCCURRED AS RESULT OF LOSS OF BRAKING.

Nov 5, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SWERVED IN ORDER TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PED...

Nov 5, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SWERVED IN ORDER TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PED...

Oct 26, 2015 Service Brakes 238,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 SUBURBAN AT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ON SEPTEMBER 29,2015 WHEN I NEEDED TO BRAKE FOR TRAFFIC. THE BRAKE STARTED TO STOP BUT THEN WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES AND HAD TO GO INTO THE DITCH IN ORDER TO PREVENT A SERIOUS COLLISION. THERE WAS A MAIN BRAKE LINE FAILURE...

Oct 26, 2015 Service Brakes 238,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 SUBURBAN AT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY ON SEPTEMBER 29,2015 WHEN I NEEDED TO BRAKE FOR TRAFFIC. THE BRAKE STARTED TO STOP BUT THEN WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES AND HAD TO GO INTO THE DITCH IN ORDER TO PREVENT A SERIOUS COLLISION. THERE WAS A MAIN BRAKE LINE FAILURE...

Oct 13, 2015 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE WENT OUT AROUND 30,000 EST FIRST TIME. I REPLACED THE SHOES NOT SURE WHAT YEAR/ BUT NOW THE LEFT SIDE NO SHOE LEFT. THE CLIPS DO NOT HOLD THE SHOES IN PLACE AND END UP WEARING OUT THE SHOE AND DISKHAT. NOTE: THIS IS A VERY POOR DESIGN. FOR YEARS I NEVER USED THE EBRAKE NOW I HAVE C...

Oct 13, 2015 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE WENT OUT AROUND 30,000 EST FIRST TIME. I REPLACED THE SHOES NOT SURE WHAT YEAR/ BUT NOW THE LEFT SIDE NO SHOE LEFT. THE CLIPS DO NOT HOLD THE SHOES IN PLACE AND END UP WEARING OUT THE SHOE AND DISKHAT. NOTE: THIS IS A VERY POOR DESIGN. FOR YEARS I NEVER USED THE EBRAKE NOW I HAVE C...

Aug 8, 2015 Service Brakes 189,766 mi

I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR...I PUMPED THEM AND WAS ABLE TO STOP TO AVOID COLLISION...I INSPECTED THE TRUCK AND SAW BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ABOVE THE FUEL TANK...I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE....THE CHEAPEST ESTIMATE WAS 600.00...

Aug 8, 2015 Service Brakes 189,766 mi

I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR...I PUMPED THEM AND WAS ABLE TO STOP TO AVOID COLLISION...I INSPECTED THE TRUCK AND SAW BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ABOVE THE FUEL TANK...I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE....THE CHEAPEST ESTIMATE WAS 600.00...

Apr 24, 2015 Service Brakes

TOTAL BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE (INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE) ON MY 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN. THE DAY BEFORE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, I NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING LOWER THAN USUAL WHEN PRESSING ON IT. I CHECKED THE FLUID RESERVOIR AND NOTICE THAT IT WAS ALMOST EMPTY. I THEN ADDED FLUID TO THE FULL LINE O...

Apr 24, 2015 Service Brakes

TOTAL BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE (INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE) ON MY 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN. THE DAY BEFORE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, I NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING LOWER THAN USUAL WHEN PRESSING ON IT. I CHECKED THE FLUID RESERVOIR AND NOTICE THAT IT WAS ALMOST EMPTY. I THEN ADDED FLUID TO THE FULL LINE O...

Nov 23, 2014 Service Brakes 161,901 mi

I WAS COMING UPON AN INTERSECTION WITH MY 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE FEELING SPONGY TO ME. I DECIDED TO APPLY HARD PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SEE IF IT WOULD STOP IN A HURRY IF I NEEDED IT TO. AS I DID THIS, THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO SLOW THE VEHICLE BUT THEN WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FL...

Nov 23, 2014 Service Brakes 161,901 mi

I WAS COMING UPON AN INTERSECTION WITH MY 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE FEELING SPONGY TO ME. I DECIDED TO APPLY HARD PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SEE IF IT WOULD STOP IN A HURRY IF I NEEDED IT TO. AS I DID THIS, THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN TO SLOW THE VEHICLE BUT THEN WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FL...

Nov 17, 2014 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOORBOARD. COASTING TO STOP AND PARKED. SAW COPIOUS AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER VEHICLE. WALKED TO NEARBY PLACE OF BUSINESS WHO HAD CONTAINER OF BRAKE FLUID. I EMPTIED CONTAINER IN RESERVOIR AND DROVE TO GARAGE WHERE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AGAIN. DIAGNOSIS WAS...

Nov 17, 2014 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

DRIVING VEHICLE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOORBOARD. COASTING TO STOP AND PARKED. SAW COPIOUS AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER VEHICLE. WALKED TO NEARBY PLACE OF BUSINESS WHO HAD CONTAINER OF BRAKE FLUID. I EMPTIED CONTAINER IN RESERVOIR AND DROVE TO GARAGE WHERE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AGAIN. DIAGNOSIS WAS...

Oct 18, 2014 Service Brakes 207,465 mi

ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON OCTOBER 17, 2014, I WAS DRIVING MY SUBURBAN TO GET NEW TIRES INSTALLED AT MY LOCAL BIG O TIRES STORE. WHILE I DRIVING THERE THE BRAKES WERE FINE. ONCE I PULLED IN TO THE BAY OF THE STORE, UPON THE 2ND OR 3RD TIME I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, NO...

Oct 18, 2014 Service Brakes 207,465 mi

ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON OCTOBER 17, 2014, I WAS DRIVING MY SUBURBAN TO GET NEW TIRES INSTALLED AT MY LOCAL BIG O TIRES STORE. WHILE I DRIVING THERE THE BRAKES WERE FINE. ONCE I PULLED IN TO THE BAY OF THE STORE, UPON THE 2ND OR 3RD TIME I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, NO...

Aug 24, 2014 Service Brakes 195,000 mi

I WAS BACKING UP MY SUBURBAN TO ATTACH AND MOVE MY CAMPER. I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A SHORT TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE, BRAKES WERE FINE AT THAT TIME. UPON THE 3RD OR 4TH TIME I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE BACKING UP, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES. I WAS ON FAIRLY LEVEL GROUND, SO MOVING I...

Aug 24, 2014 Service Brakes 195,000 mi

I WAS BACKING UP MY SUBURBAN TO ATTACH AND MOVE MY CAMPER. I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A SHORT TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE, BRAKES WERE FINE AT THAT TIME. UPON THE 3RD OR 4TH TIME I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE BACKING UP, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES. I WAS ON FAIRLY LEVEL GROUND, SO MOVING I...

Jun 16, 2014 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED QUICKLY. I APPLIED MY BRAKES QUICKLY TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST REACHED THE FLOOR BOARD. I COULD FEEL MY FOOT JUMPING ON THE PEDAL AS MY TRUCK WAS ATTEMPTING TO STOP. A WEEK AFTER THE INCIDENT MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS RE...

Jun 16, 2014 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED QUICKLY. I APPLIED MY BRAKES QUICKLY TO STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST REACHED THE FLOOR BOARD. I COULD FEEL MY FOOT JUMPING ON THE PEDAL AS MY TRUCK WAS ATTEMPTING TO STOP. A WEEK AFTER THE INCIDENT MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS RE...

May 10, 2014 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING LAMPS LIGHT AT RANDOM TIMES. THE FIRST REPAIR CENTER/DEALER TOLD ME THEY WERE VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE PROBLEM AND IT IS THE EBCM MODULES. THEY WERE PROBLEMS ON 1999-2001 MODELS OF PICK UP AND SUBURBANS. HE INSTRUCTED ME TO IGNORE THE LAMPS AS IT WOULD BE A HIGH COST OF REPLACEME...

May 10, 2014 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING LAMPS LIGHT AT RANDOM TIMES. THE FIRST REPAIR CENTER/DEALER TOLD ME THEY WERE VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE PROBLEM AND IT IS THE EBCM MODULES. THEY WERE PROBLEMS ON 1999-2001 MODELS OF PICK UP AND SUBURBANS. HE INSTRUCTED ME TO IGNORE THE LAMPS AS IT WOULD BE A HIGH COST OF REPLACEME...

Apr 1, 2014 Service Brakes 184,750 mi

REAR BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. FOUND EXTREME RUST. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Service Brakes 184,750 mi

REAR BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. FOUND EXTREME RUST. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Service Brakes 199,000 mi

DRIVING ON PAVED ROAD AND SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE TURN. BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR AND COULD NOT STOP NORMALLY. BRAKING WAS VERY POOR. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT AND THIS WAS A SUDDEN FAILURE IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE. CAUSE WAS DUE TO SEVERELY CORRODED BRAKE LINE. I HAD 7 PEOPLE IN THE CAR...

Mar 22, 2014 Service Brakes 199,000 mi

DRIVING ON PAVED ROAD AND SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE TURN. BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR AND COULD NOT STOP NORMALLY. BRAKING WAS VERY POOR. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT AND THIS WAS A SUDDEN FAILURE IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE. CAUSE WAS DUE TO SEVERELY CORRODED BRAKE LINE. I HAD 7 PEOPLE IN THE CAR...

Feb 14, 2014 Engine 144,000 mi

JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER CHEVY WITH THE 4.8L OR 5.3L ENGINE, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE OFF. CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK, AND SHORTENING THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE. EPA SHOULD BE INVOLVED, AS MOST OF THESE VEHICLES EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE. IT IS RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, $2500+. *TR

Feb 14, 2014 Engine 144,000 mi

JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER CHEVY WITH THE 4.8L OR 5.3L ENGINE, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKE OFF. CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK, AND SHORTENING THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE. EPA SHOULD BE INVOLVED, AS MOST OF THESE VEHICLES EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE. IT IS RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, $2500+. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY, ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF US WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. I HATE TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WAS TOWING THE CAMPER, OR BOAT !!!!! WHICH IS WHY I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE !! *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY, ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF US WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT. I HATE TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WAS TOWING THE CAMPER, OR BOAT !!!!! WHICH IS WHY I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE !! *TR

Dec 25, 2013 Service Brakes 181,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME, AND THE BRAKES WERE VERY SPONGY, THEN THE NEXT MORNING I WENT TO GO OUT ON ERRANDS AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING, I HAD TO DRIVE ON THE SHOULDER TILL I CAME TO A STOP. *TR

Dec 25, 2013 Service Brakes 181,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME, AND THE BRAKES WERE VERY SPONGY, THEN THE NEXT MORNING I WENT TO GO OUT ON ERRANDS AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING, I HAD TO DRIVE ON THE SHOULDER TILL I CAME TO A STOP. *TR

Feb 23, 2013 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE. *TR

Feb 23, 2013 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE. *TR

Nov 26, 2012 Service Brakes 222,000 mi

STARTED TO PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT A REAR BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH, LEAVING A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID ON THE GROUND. *TR

Nov 26, 2012 Service Brakes 222,000 mi

STARTED TO PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT A REAR BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH, LEAVING A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID ON THE GROUND. *TR

Nov 11, 2012 Service Brakes 194,600 mi

I WAS BACKING UP MY 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500 IN MY DRIVE WAY AND THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKES SEVERAL AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR EACH TIME. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THE BRAKES WERE GOING TO FAIL. ...

Nov 11, 2012 Service Brakes 194,600 mi

I WAS BACKING UP MY 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500 IN MY DRIVE WAY AND THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKES SEVERAL AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR EACH TIME. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THE BRAKES WERE GOING TO FAIL. ...

Mar 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND NOW LEAKING IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WHERE THE BRAKE LINES START RUNNING DOWN THE FRAME RAIL OF THE TRUCK BODY TOWARDS THE ABS MODULE. LAST WEEK THE TRUCK WAS FINE, AND I DECIDED IT WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO BRING IT TO MY CHEVY DEALER TO HAVE ANY OUTSTAN...

Mar 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND NOW LEAKING IN FRONT OF AND UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WHERE THE BRAKE LINES START RUNNING DOWN THE FRAME RAIL OF THE TRUCK BODY TOWARDS THE ABS MODULE. LAST WEEK THE TRUCK WAS FINE, AND I DECIDED IT WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO BRING IT TO MY CHEVY DEALER TO HAVE ANY OUTSTAN...

Jan 20, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

MY REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH, FORTUNATELY I WAS GOING SLOW AT THE TIME. I WAS ABLE TO STOP. EXPENSIVE REPAIR AS THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE DROPPED TO GET AT THE LINES. *TT

Jan 20, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

MY REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH, FORTUNATELY I WAS GOING SLOW AT THE TIME. I WAS ABLE TO STOP. EXPENSIVE REPAIR AS THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE DROPPED TO GET AT THE LINES. *TT

Nov 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 175,501 mi

WHILE REPLACING FRONT BRAKE PADS, I NOTICED SEVERE RUST/CORROSION ON THE HARD BRAKE LINES COMING FROM THE EBCM. I CONDUCTED A THROUGH INSPECTION AND FOUND ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED/CORRODED. THE MAIN BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR WHEEL WAS OOZING BRAKE FLUID WHERE IT BENDS FROM ON TOP OF TH...

Nov 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 175,501 mi

WHILE REPLACING FRONT BRAKE PADS, I NOTICED SEVERE RUST/CORROSION ON THE HARD BRAKE LINES COMING FROM THE EBCM. I CONDUCTED A THROUGH INSPECTION AND FOUND ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED/CORRODED. THE MAIN BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR WHEEL WAS OOZING BRAKE FLUID WHERE IT BENDS FROM ON TOP OF TH...

Nov 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOVEMBER 18 2000 DRIVING TO A MC DONALD'S RESTAURANT WENT TO STOP AND BRAKES FAILED. A LOUD SOUND OF AIR AND THE PEDAL GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THANK GOD I WAS NOT DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD OR MY 3 KIDS AND I WOULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY INJURED. I AM AWARE THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAP...

Nov 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NOVEMBER 18 2000 DRIVING TO A MC DONALD'S RESTAURANT WENT TO STOP AND BRAKES FAILED. A LOUD SOUND OF AIR AND THE PEDAL GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THANK GOD I WAS NOT DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD OR MY 3 KIDS AND I WOULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY INJURED. I AM AWARE THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAP...

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 136,654 mi

UPON STOPPING THE SUBURBAN, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM KICKED IN AT A LOW SPEED RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT AND REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. I'M WORRIED FOR MY FAMILIES SAFETY WITH THIS SUBURBAN. UPDATED 11/07/11 *BF

Oct 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 136,654 mi

UPON STOPPING THE SUBURBAN, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM KICKED IN AT A LOW SPEED RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT AND REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. I'M WORRIED FOR MY FAMILIES SAFETY WITH THIS SUBURBAN. UPDATED 11/07/11 *BF

Oct 11, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 118,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A 3 LANE STRETCH OF DIVIDED ROADWAY IN THE FAST LANE. I APPROACHED A NEW INTERSECTION, THE LIGHT CHANGED TO RED AND CARS IN ALL THREE LANES AHEAD OF ME PROCEEDED TO STOP. I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE FLOOR. BEING IN THE FAST LANE AND TRAVELING AT 5...

Oct 11, 2011 Parking Brake Crash 118,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A 3 LANE STRETCH OF DIVIDED ROADWAY IN THE FAST LANE. I APPROACHED A NEW INTERSECTION, THE LIGHT CHANGED TO RED AND CARS IN ALL THREE LANES AHEAD OF ME PROCEEDED TO STOP. I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE FLOOR. BEING IN THE FAST LANE AND TRAVELING AT 5...

Oct 11, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 118,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A 3 LANE STRETCH OF DIVIDED ROADWAY IN THE FAST LANE. I APPROACHED A NEW INTERSECTION, THE LIGHT CHANGED TO RED AND CARS IN ALL THREE LANES AHEAD OF ME PROCEEDED TO STOP. I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE FLOOR. BEING IN THE FAST LANE AND TRAVELING AT 5...

Oct 11, 2011 Parking Brake Crash 118,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A 3 LANE STRETCH OF DIVIDED ROADWAY IN THE FAST LANE. I APPROACHED A NEW INTERSECTION, THE LIGHT CHANGED TO RED AND CARS IN ALL THREE LANES AHEAD OF ME PROCEEDED TO STOP. I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE FLOOR. BEING IN THE FAST LANE AND TRAVELING AT 5...

Jul 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,000 mi

JUNE 29,2011-MY 2000 CHEVY-SUBURBAN 1500 BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. DUE TO SEVERE RUST,MECHANIC HAS TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES,HOSES AND 4 BRAKE CALIPERS. APROX. COST $1,000. *TR

Jul 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,000 mi

JUNE 29,2011-MY 2000 CHEVY-SUBURBAN 1500 BRAKE LINE RUPTURED. DUE TO SEVERE RUST,MECHANIC HAS TO REPLACE ALL BRAKE LINES,HOSES AND 4 BRAKE CALIPERS. APROX. COST $1,000. *TR

Jun 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 133,652 mi

BRAKE LINES ON MY 2000 GM SUBURBAN ROTTED OUT, LOST MY BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. I SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM SO THERE MUST BE A RECALL BY NOW, HOW DO I GET THIS RECALL, THANK GOD KNOW ONE GOT HURT. I WILL BE GOING TO TV AND THE LOCAL PAPERS WITH THIS PLUS MY LAWYER TO MAKE SURE KNOW ONE ...

Jun 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 133,652 mi

BRAKE LINES ON MY 2000 GM SUBURBAN ROTTED OUT, LOST MY BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. I SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM SO THERE MUST BE A RECALL BY NOW, HOW DO I GET THIS RECALL, THANK GOD KNOW ONE GOT HURT. I WILL BE GOING TO TV AND THE LOCAL PAPERS WITH THIS PLUS MY LAWYER TO MAKE SURE KNOW ONE ...

Jun 24, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 105,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH INTERMITTENTLY TURNS ON AND FLASHES. TURNS OF WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF A RESTARTED. DEALER SAID THEY HAD TO REGROUND THE WIRES BECAUSE A THE GROUNDING WAS AN ISSUE. $250 TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. PROBLEM REAPPEARED A WEEK LATER. THEY THEN SAID THE EBCM (ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTRO...

Jun 24, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 105,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH INTERMITTENTLY TURNS ON AND FLASHES. TURNS OF WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF A RESTARTED. DEALER SAID THEY HAD TO REGROUND THE WIRES BECAUSE A THE GROUNDING WAS AN ISSUE. $250 TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. PROBLEM REAPPEARED A WEEK LATER. THEY THEN SAID THE EBCM (ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTRO...

Jun 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS FORCED TO STOP TO THE VEHICLE BY PLACING APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL ...

Jun 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS FORCED TO STOP TO THE VEHICLE BY PLACING APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL ...

Jun 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS FORCED TO STOP TO THE VEHICLE BY PLACING APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL ...

Jun 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS FORCED TO STOP TO THE VEHICLE BY PLACING APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL ...

May 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500 4X4, ON MY WAS BACK FROM CAMPING WITH MY TWIN 3YR OLD GIRLS THE WIFE AND THE DOG. AS SOON AS I PARKED THE CAMPER IN MY DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, FOUND TWO BRAKE LINES UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR ABOVE THE FUEL FILTER HAD EXPLODED. THANKFULLY IT HELD ...

May 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500 4X4, ON MY WAS BACK FROM CAMPING WITH MY TWIN 3YR OLD GIRLS THE WIFE AND THE DOG. AS SOON AS I PARKED THE CAMPER IN MY DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, FOUND TWO BRAKE LINES UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR ABOVE THE FUEL FILTER HAD EXPLODED. THANKFULLY IT HELD ...

Nov 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON OCTOBER 28, 2010, WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE REAR END MAKING NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKE SPIDER GEAR FAILED CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE LINES TO FAIL; T...

Nov 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON OCTOBER 28, 2010, WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, THE REAR END MAKING NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKE SPIDER GEAR FAILED CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE LINES TO FAIL; T...

Nov 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,400 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. IT ACTIVATED WHILE STOPPING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL ISSUED #050683 FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION. THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NOW REGISTE...

Nov 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,400 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. IT ACTIVATED WHILE STOPPING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL ISSUED #050683 FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION. THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NOW REGISTE...

Sep 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

THE BRAKES IN MY 2000 SUBURBAN FAILED DUE TO AT LEAST ONE CORROSION-RELATED LEAK IN A BRAKE LINE AT THE ABS CONTROLLER UNDER THE TRUCK. THE BRAKES SEEM TO HAVE FAILED COMPLETELY, AND I HAD TO RELY ON THE PARKING BRAKE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. I HAD A LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACE THE FIRST LEAKI...

Sep 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

THE BRAKES IN MY 2000 SUBURBAN FAILED DUE TO AT LEAST ONE CORROSION-RELATED LEAK IN A BRAKE LINE AT THE ABS CONTROLLER UNDER THE TRUCK. THE BRAKES SEEM TO HAVE FAILED COMPLETELY, AND I HAD TO RELY ON THE PARKING BRAKE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. I HAD A LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACE THE FIRST LEAKI...

Sep 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 185,000 mi

FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED AND BROKE CAUSING FUEL TANK TO DROP. *TR

Sep 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 185,000 mi

FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED AND BROKE CAUSING FUEL TANK TO DROP. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE IN 2000 SUBURBAN ON 8/3/10....STEPPED ON BRAKE AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. FLUID WAS GUSHING OUT OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE. I MANAGED TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE THE FRONT BRAKE LINE STILL WORKED PARTLY. BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE LINE FOR FIV...

Aug 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE IN 2000 SUBURBAN ON 8/3/10....STEPPED ON BRAKE AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. FLUID WAS GUSHING OUT OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE. I MANAGED TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE THE FRONT BRAKE LINE STILL WORKED PARTLY. BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE LINE FOR FIV...

Jun 21, 2010 Tires 99,000 mi

TREAD SEPARATION ON CONTINENTAL SPORT LT SUV TIRE SIZE P265/70R16. TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM WALMART AND 3 OUT OF 4 HAVE HAD THREAD SEPARATION. THE FIRST TWO, THE SELLER REPLACED THEM WITH NEW ONE AND SINCE IT HAPPENED IN THE CITY AT LOW SPEED, NO DAMAGE. THIRD ONE WAS AT INTERSTATE I4 AT 70 MPH. SP...

Jun 21, 2010 Tires 99,000 mi

TREAD SEPARATION ON CONTINENTAL SPORT LT SUV TIRE SIZE P265/70R16. TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM WALMART AND 3 OUT OF 4 HAVE HAD THREAD SEPARATION. THE FIRST TWO, THE SELLER REPLACED THEM WITH NEW ONE AND SINCE IT HAPPENED IN THE CITY AT LOW SPEED, NO DAMAGE. THIRD ONE WAS AT INTERSTATE I4 AT 70 MPH. SP...

Jun 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

VEHICLE 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500 4X4 - JUNE 2007 REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING, FRACTURED LINE FOUND BEHIND REAR AXLE. REPAIRED WITH NEW LINE. -AUGUST 2007 FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM, AT VERY SLOW SPEED LESS THAN 5 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BECOME VERY HARD AND THERE WOULD BE NO BRAKE E...

Jun 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

VEHICLE 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500 4X4 - JUNE 2007 REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING, FRACTURED LINE FOUND BEHIND REAR AXLE. REPAIRED WITH NEW LINE. -AUGUST 2007 FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM, AT VERY SLOW SPEED LESS THAN 5 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WOULD BECOME VERY HARD AND THERE WOULD BE NO BRAKE E...

May 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 SUBURBAN ON A HIGHWAY. I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW FOR TRAFFIC AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, TAKING THE BRAKES WITH IT. THE CHEVROLET DEALER DETERMINED ALL THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES HAD RUSTED OUT. THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY 43,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

May 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 SUBURBAN ON A HIGHWAY. I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW FOR TRAFFIC AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, TAKING THE BRAKES WITH IT. THE CHEVROLET DEALER DETERMINED ALL THE BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES HAD RUSTED OUT. THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY 43,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

May 7, 2010 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IN MY 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE SEAT BELTS ARE MADE IN THE SEAT. BOTH SEAT BELTS LOCKED AND ARE STUCK IN THE SEAT. CHEVROLET IS TELLING ME TO BUY TWO NEW SEATS VALUED AT $500.00+ PER SEAT. EVEN THOUGH IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT. *TR

May 7, 2010 Seat Belts

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IN MY 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE SEAT BELTS ARE MADE IN THE SEAT. BOTH SEAT BELTS LOCKED AND ARE STUCK IN THE SEAT. CHEVROLET IS TELLING ME TO BUY TWO NEW SEATS VALUED AT $500.00+ PER SEAT. EVEN THOUGH IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT. *TR

Apr 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,660 mi

I WAS BACKING MY 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN DOWN MY DRIVEWAY (ABOUT A 10% GRADE) WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO WITHIN 1/2" OF THE FLOOR BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED. BRAKE FLUID WAS ON THE DRIVEWAY, AXLE HOUSING, SPRING, TIRE AND UNDERCARRIAGE. UPON INVESTIGATION THE BRAKE TUBING (METAL & RIGID) THAT RU...

Apr 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,660 mi

I WAS BACKING MY 2000 CHEVY SUBURBAN DOWN MY DRIVEWAY (ABOUT A 10% GRADE) WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO WITHIN 1/2" OF THE FLOOR BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED. BRAKE FLUID WAS ON THE DRIVEWAY, AXLE HOUSING, SPRING, TIRE AND UNDERCARRIAGE. UPON INVESTIGATION THE BRAKE TUBING (METAL & RIGID) THAT RU...

Apr 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,977 mi

WE OWN 2000 GM SUBURBAN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL ABOUT A MILE FROM HOME WHEN THERE WAS A TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. I SLOWED THE TRUCK BY PUTTING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THIRD GEAR, HOWEVER I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. BECAUSE OF THE NATURE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT REQUIRES BOTH A FOO...

Apr 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,977 mi

WE OWN 2000 GM SUBURBAN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HILL ABOUT A MILE FROM HOME WHEN THERE WAS A TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. I SLOWED THE TRUCK BY PUTTING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN THIRD GEAR, HOWEVER I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. BECAUSE OF THE NATURE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT REQUIRES BOTH A FOO...

Jun 8, 2009 Steering 56,244 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE WHILE TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING ABILITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT FAILED. THE CONTACT PAID $270 FOR PARTS AND ALMOST $2...

Jun 8, 2009 Steering 56,244 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE WHILE TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING ABILITY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT FAILED. THE CONTACT PAID $270 FOR PARTS AND ALMOST $2...

Jun 5, 2009 Tires 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BELTED TIRE LOOSENED. THERE WAS ALSO A FLAT SPOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, HE CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER W...

Jun 5, 2009 Tires 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BELTED TIRE LOOSENED. THERE WAS ALSO A FLAT SPOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, HE CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER W...

Jun 2, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 141,364 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY AND MUSHY. HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH, ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES FAILED AND THE BRAKES BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. HE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 2, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 141,364 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY AND MUSHY. HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH, ONE OF THE BRAKE LINES FAILED AND THE BRAKES BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. HE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 7, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,000 mi

2000 SUBURBAN STALLED ON ME WITH MY FAMILY WITH NO OTHER SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEMS LEADING UP TO INCIDENT FUEL FILTER HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE A YEAR SINCE NEW FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT THIS IS THE THIRD CHEVY THAT I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH. *TR

Feb 7, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,000 mi

2000 SUBURBAN STALLED ON ME WITH MY FAMILY WITH NO OTHER SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEMS LEADING UP TO INCIDENT FUEL FILTER HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE A YEAR SINCE NEW FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT THIS IS THE THIRD CHEVY THAT I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH. *TR

Sep 15, 2008 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. ONE OF THE TIRES WENT FLAT AND GOODYEAR REPLACED IT ALONG WITH ALL OF THE VALVE STEMS. THE TIRE INFORMATION, VIN, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

Sep 15, 2008 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. ONE OF THE TIRES WENT FLAT AND GOODYEAR REPLACED IT ALONG WITH ALL OF THE VALVE STEMS. THE TIRE INFORMATION, VIN, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

Sep 4, 2008 Electrical System Fire 142,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND THE ENGINE. HE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT....

Sep 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 142,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND THE ENGINE. HE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT....

Sep 4, 2008 Electrical System Fire 142,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND THE ENGINE. HE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT....

Sep 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 142,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAIL PIPE AND THE ENGINE. HE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT....

Aug 29, 2008 Equipment 82,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. THE COMPRESSOR WAS LOCKING UP AND THE AUXILIARY BELT FAILED. THE AUXILIARY BELT WAS REPLACED, BUT THE POPPING SOUND PERSISTS. THE CONTACT REFEREN...

Aug 29, 2008 Equipment 82,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. THE COMPRESSOR WAS LOCKING UP AND THE AUXILIARY BELT FAILED. THE AUXILIARY BELT WAS REPLACED, BUT THE POPPING SOUND PERSISTS. THE CONTACT REFEREN...

Jun 10, 2008 Seats

BOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS MOVE ABOUT ONE INCH UPON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. *TR

Jun 10, 2008 Seats

BOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS MOVE ABOUT ONE INCH UPON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. *TR

Apr 24, 2008 Power Train 110,000 mi

I OWN A CHEVROLET SUBURBAN,YEAR 2000,IT HAS A 4X4 SYSTEM DEFECT, EVERY 05 SECONDS WARNING APPEARS, AND WHEN WARNING LIGHT, IS ON, SEVERE GRINDING NOISE COMES FROM UNDER THE TRUCK,WE ARE VERY DISAPPOINTED ABOUT THE MANUFACTURER, BECAUSE NO DEALERSHIP WANTS TO SUPPORT ME. I SPENT LOTS OF MONEY THIS TR...

Apr 24, 2008 Power Train 110,000 mi

I OWN A CHEVROLET SUBURBAN,YEAR 2000,IT HAS A 4X4 SYSTEM DEFECT, EVERY 05 SECONDS WARNING APPEARS, AND WHEN WARNING LIGHT, IS ON, SEVERE GRINDING NOISE COMES FROM UNDER THE TRUCK,WE ARE VERY DISAPPOINTED ABOUT THE MANUFACTURER, BECAUSE NO DEALERSHIP WANTS TO SUPPORT ME. I SPENT LOTS OF MONEY THIS TR...

Oct 20, 2007 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 02V178000: MY 2000, K1500, CHEVROLET SUBURBAN WAS HIT HEAD ON BY A SPEEDING 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT. BOTH VEHICLES SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. THE BUMPER AND GRILL WERE PUSHED BACK INTO THE RADIATOR AND OIL COOLER OF THE SUBURBAN. THE BUMPER FOLDER INTO A ...

Oct 20, 2007 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 02V178000: MY 2000, K1500, CHEVROLET SUBURBAN WAS HIT HEAD ON BY A SPEEDING 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT. BOTH VEHICLES SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. THE BUMPER AND GRILL WERE PUSHED BACK INTO THE RADIATOR AND OIL COOLER OF THE SUBURBAN. THE BUMPER FOLDER INTO A ...

Oct 20, 2007 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 02V178000: MY 2000, K1500, CHEVROLET SUBURBAN WAS HIT HEAD ON BY A SPEEDING 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT. BOTH VEHICLES SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. THE BUMPER AND GRILL WERE PUSHED BACK INTO THE RADIATOR AND OIL COOLER OF THE SUBURBAN. THE BUMPER FOLDER INTO A ...

Oct 20, 2007 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 02V178000: MY 2000, K1500, CHEVROLET SUBURBAN WAS HIT HEAD ON BY A SPEEDING 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT. BOTH VEHICLES SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. THE BUMPER AND GRILL WERE PUSHED BACK INTO THE RADIATOR AND OIL COOLER OF THE SUBURBAN. THE BUMPER FOLDER INTO A ...

Oct 1, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS ELECTRIC MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE AND I REPLACED IT THE COST WAS OVER $1000.00 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND THIS HAPPENS A LOT TO GM VEHICLES. *JB

Oct 1, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS ELECTRIC MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE AND I REPLACED IT THE COST WAS OVER $1000.00 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND THIS HAPPENS A LOT TO GM VEHICLES. *JB

Sep 21, 2007 Seats

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT MOVE ABOUT 1 INCH ON STARTING AND STOPPING. WOULD SEEM TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD IN A HARD STOP OR COLLISION. *JB

Sep 21, 2007 Seats

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT MOVE ABOUT 1 INCH ON STARTING AND STOPPING. WOULD SEEM TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD IN A HARD STOP OR COLLISION. *JB

Aug 18, 2007 Visibility 95,032 mi

2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K1500 LS. POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. LEFT REAR BECAME INOPERATIVE JAN 07...REPAIRED WITH REGULATOR/MOTOR ASSEMBLY BY DEALER. WAS NOT GIVEN THE OPTION OF SEPARATE REGULATOR AS STATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN. RIGHT REAR INOPERATIVE AUG 07. IN BOTH CASES, THE MOTOR STILL OPE...

Aug 18, 2007 Visibility 95,032 mi

2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN K1500 LS. POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. LEFT REAR BECAME INOPERATIVE JAN 07...REPAIRED WITH REGULATOR/MOTOR ASSEMBLY BY DEALER. WAS NOT GIVEN THE OPTION OF SEPARATE REGULATOR AS STATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN. RIGHT REAR INOPERATIVE AUG 07. IN BOTH CASES, THE MOTOR STILL OPE...

Dec 4, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,166 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A NHTSA RECALL LETTER # 05V155000 , PERTAINING TO THE FUEL PUMP, WAS RECEIVED. A SERVICE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, WHO STATED THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME. ON JULY 26 2005, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER DUE TO THE ENGINE MISFIRING, AND INJECTOR ISSUES. TH...

Dec 4, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,166 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A NHTSA RECALL LETTER # 05V155000 , PERTAINING TO THE FUEL PUMP, WAS RECEIVED. A SERVICE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, WHO STATED THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME. ON JULY 26 2005, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER DUE TO THE ENGINE MISFIRING, AND INJECTOR ISSUES. TH...

Sep 24, 2006 Unknown Or Other 105,777 mi

PAINT PEELING ON VARIOUS PARTS OF MY 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. *NM

Sep 24, 2006 Unknown Or Other 105,777 mi

PAINT PEELING ON VARIOUS PARTS OF MY 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. *NM

Jul 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,800 mi

EBCM FAILURE - ABS PUMP RUNS CONTINUOUSLY AND WILL RUN DOWN THE BATTERY. 2ND TIME EBCM HAS FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE. CALLED 800 NUMBER FOR CHEVY - THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME. DEALER WANTS $1100 TO FIX. *NM

Jul 26, 2006 Equipment 107,800 mi

EBCM FAILURE - ABS PUMP RUNS CONTINUOUSLY AND WILL RUN DOWN THE BATTERY. 2ND TIME EBCM HAS FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE. CALLED 800 NUMBER FOR CHEVY - THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME. DEALER WANTS $1100 TO FIX. *NM

Jul 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,800 mi

EBCM FAILURE - ABS PUMP RUNS CONTINUOUSLY AND WILL RUN DOWN THE BATTERY. 2ND TIME EBCM HAS FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE. CALLED 800 NUMBER FOR CHEVY - THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME. DEALER WANTS $1100 TO FIX. *NM

Jul 26, 2006 Equipment 107,800 mi

EBCM FAILURE - ABS PUMP RUNS CONTINUOUSLY AND WILL RUN DOWN THE BATTERY. 2ND TIME EBCM HAS FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE. CALLED 800 NUMBER FOR CHEVY - THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME. DEALER WANTS $1100 TO FIX. *NM

Jun 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR WITHOUT...

Jun 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN NHTSA RECALL, # 05V379000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR WITHOUT...

May 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

RE: 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - ANTILOCK BRAKE PUMP MOTOR/ASSEMBLY, WHICH WHEN NOT WORKING MAKES THE ANTILOCK BRAKE FUNCTION INOPERABLE, FAILED AND WAS REPLACED BY DEALER AT APPROXIMATELY 41000 MILES. VEHICLE NOW HAS 102,000 MILES AND ANTILOCK BRAKE PUMP MOTOR/ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED AGAIN. DEALER AND C...

May 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

RE: 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - ANTILOCK BRAKE PUMP MOTOR/ASSEMBLY, WHICH WHEN NOT WORKING MAKES THE ANTILOCK BRAKE FUNCTION INOPERABLE, FAILED AND WAS REPLACED BY DEALER AT APPROXIMATELY 41000 MILES. VEHICLE NOW HAS 102,000 MILES AND ANTILOCK BRAKE PUMP MOTOR/ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED AGAIN. DEALER AND C...