Issue ID | 1527047 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11165338 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | SUBURBAN |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 04/01/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In late december 2018, the brakes began to exhibit signs that they needed to be replaced. Before we could get the car to the dealership for a brake inspection in early january 2019 due to the holidays, the brakes actually totally failed to operate at slower speeds (below 30 mph). Even when "standing on the brake pedal" with both feet the vehicle would not stop. This happened several times especially at slow speeds while backing out of a driveway or going through a drive-thru. The "brake assist light" also came on during several of these events. Also, a "grinding" noise occurred. This may have been the anti-lock brake system activating. The vehicle is now at the chevrolet dealership in our area waiting on repairs that we are concerned will not correct the problem and prevent it from occurring again. This concern is due to the fact, through our research, that there are pending lawsuits against gm and gm itself has issued several "service bulletins" addressing this issue, but will not initiate a recall of the affected vehicles. They won't even offer any reasonable solution to truly prevent future brake failure even after their recommended repairs are completed and paid for. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KIRKWOOD, MO |
VIN pattern | 1GNSKJKC3FRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 29 |
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