1996 Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 173 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, 33% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 173 33% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another. The vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the collision. The dealer informed the owner that the vehicle was in normal operation. Owner has had brake lines/calipers/rotors and pads put on the front of the vehicle prior to collision.
Driving from work-snowy/icy conditions. Smelled a strange odor in vehicle going from I-270s to I-370w ~ 1/4 mile from ramp. Traffic moderate. Traveling 45 MPH I tapped brakes, they went all way to floor. Turned off electrical equipment. Used engine braking selecting 3-2-1 to slow vehicle. Vehicle slowed, applied emergency brake - drove to brake down lane. Vehicle stopped-white smoke coming around edges of hood.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 44 complaints
- Tires 40 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints