2016 Chevrolet Suburban brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 82 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 82 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
I had a very bad accident in dec 05, 2017 trought the hit , the hit was so strong , and the airbags did not open for me and my friend, she hit her head and knie on the board I had cardiac contusion had to stay at the hospital police was surprise that the airbag did not go on, and the hospital
Bought vehicle new with zero miles from chevrolet dealer in 2016. Had approx 69,000 miles when these two events below happened. The first instance my wife was driving alone and at the end of a long trip in a hotel parking lot in nc charlotte area.. No brake pressure at a very slow speed after coming off interstate. Vehicle did stop but peddle had to go to floor..
Other problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban
- Drivetrain & axles 45 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints