1991 Chevrolet Suburban Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 23%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban, 23% of the 52 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission would slip out of gear into another gear while driving. Can take out of park & into reverse, vehicle would go forward instead. Brakes would make rattling sounds when applied. Would have extended stopping distance. Taking vehicle to dealer to check.”
NHTSA complaint #846059, filed 1999-08“Ongoing problem with the following: 1. Cracks developing on both sides of vehicle roof, can be a potential danger in a roll over accident; 2. Brakes cause erratic operation whenever brakes are applied, and causes vehicle to wander aross the road, which could lead to a potential accident; and 3. Seatback would continue to move backwards every time vehicle rolls over any type of bumps. Also could lead to a vehicle being out of control and a potential accident.”
NHTSA complaint #846061, filed 1999-08“Owner involved in two accidents due to brakes locking up/failing to stop the truck. Truck is equipped w/ABS brakes. Also replaced front brake calipers/pads/rotors and master cylinder.”
NHTSA complaint #819391, filed 1998-01“Rear anti-lock brakes: when applying brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance; also while coming to a stop sign vehicle is pulsating and shimmering .”
NHTSA complaint #808080, filed 1997-01Related recalls
- 93V119000Aug 2, 1993Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1988–1992, Blazer 1988–1992, GMC Safari 1988–1992 +6 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 15 | 18% |
| 2017 | 44 | 31% |
| 2016 | 82 | 37% |
| 2015 | 153 | 36% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 25 | 19% |
| 2004 | 49 | 24% |
| 2003 | 91 | 30% |
| 2002 | 127 | 44% |
| 2001 | 178 | 40% |
| 2000 | 98 | 35% |
| 1999 | 246 | 39% |
| 1998 | 63 | 31% |
| 1997 | 96 | 23% |
| 1996 | 137 | 38% |
| 1995 | 169 | 37% |
| 1994 | 581 | 68% |
| 1993 | 383 | 77% |
| 1992 | 146 | 77% |
| 1991 | 12 | 23% |
| 1990 | 11 | 20% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 5 | 28% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
| 1984 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology