1992 Chevrolet Suburban Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 146about this part
- Share
- 77%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 146 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban, 77% of the 189 complaints for this model year. 34 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs does not stop my Suburban when system activated. The vehicle takes a lot longer to stop. I have talked to the dealer and several brake shops and they claim this phenomenon is normal. This problem has caused 4 near misses and one accident. I just want to know how to get it corrected before we get in a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #708986, filed 1999-07“The first brake failure occurred on march 30, 1999 at the intersection of al 150 and I-459 in hoover al. I tried to stop at the light but the Suburban just would not stop. The anti lock mechanism did not activate and there was no sliding or skidding. I ran into the back of the car in front of me at about 5 MPH. There was rain present, but it was light rain ith no water standing on the road. The second occasion was in houston tx on may 28, 1999. My daughter was driving the Suburban on the sam houston toll road when she went to change lanes. …”
NHTSA complaint #709319, filed 1999-07“About two years ago driving through a puddle of water my check ABS system light suddenly came on. When my brakes were serviced, not by a dealer, I was told that my brakes were working but that the antilock brakes were not. We were told that it would cost over a thousand dollars to fix the computer chip in the brake system. Since we did not have the money for that and we were told that our brakes were working properly (not the antilock), we have never taken it in to be replaced. We have not had an accident because of this problem, only almost accidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #710242, filed 1999-08“When I bought the truck used (85000 mls)it had a bad front end idler link and a bad A/C clutch bearing. Not long after I bought it I had to replace the alternator. I also noticed that the brakes didn't stop the vehicle like they should and I was scared to let my wife drive it because of the spongy brakes. I took it in several times to different shops and also the dealer to have them look at the brakes and was always told that the brakes on this model were just that way. I put new rotors and pads on the front and new rear drums and shoes and repeatedly bled the system with slight improvement. …”
NHTSA complaint #749530, filed 2001-08“We have had an ongoing problem with the anti lock brakes making a loud groaning sound. This typically occurs right after we start the engine and then seems to go away. It will also occur when we go over a bump with the brakes engaged. I reported this to the dealer(s) when we first got the vehicle and they could not find anything wrong. On jan 15, 1999 I was following a car who stopped at a yellow signal light. When I applied the brakes, there was a loud groan and I believe the pedal went to floor. I had adequate room to stop, but the brakes seemed to just not work properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #702276, filed 1999-01Related 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
- 92V056000Apr 14, 1992The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. The bolt…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1992, GMC Suburban 1992, Yukon 1992 +5 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 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
17 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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