2015 Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 153 complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 153 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 116 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 31 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 32 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 22 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 116 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving on I90 in stop and go traffic, the car in front of me stopped. I applied my brakes and the pedal was hard and would not depress. As a result my car would not stop and I hit the car in front of me in the rear end. My air bags went off. I received an air bag burn. The car in front of me struck the car in front of him. Both other drivers claim they were injured. My car cost $15,300 to repair.
Chevy is aware of this issue. The brake vacuum pump needs to be moved onto a broader recall and not just under a "special coverage" this past weekend at gas pump our break pedal and the ability of the car to stop almost caused a major tragic accident. Fortunately last minute the truck stopped after I put both feet on the pedal and pushed as hard as I could. This issue left unresolved will get someone killed.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban
- Steering 60 complaints
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 47 complaints
- Engine 40 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Stability control 22 complaints