1995 Chevrolet Suburban Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 169about this part
- Share
- 37%of 457 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 169 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, 37% of the 457 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 25 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS/hydraulic system has again gone out on my vehicle. After my first complaint 5 years ago, I had the anti-lock braking sensor replaced--unfortunately it was prior to GM's current technical service bulletin when the vehicle would have still be under warranty. Now, I am experiencing the same problems. I feel that GM has opted to make a temporary less expensive and quick fix rather than offering their customers a permanent and safe solution to this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10025599, filed 2003-07, 136,435 miles“(1) have had to replace braking system 3 times in last 4 months (2) vehicle keeps pulling to the right and the anti-lock brakes have been activating for no reason (3)replaced rotors, calipers and brake pads 3 times in 4 months (4)when starting from start position brake calipers stay a little closed and eventually loosen up once the vehicles picks up speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10187071, filed 2007-04, 120,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the ABS activated at low speeds. The mechanic bled the brakes and replaced the brake pads. The ABS activated while driving around a curve at less than 5 MPH. The roads were icy, and the vehicle was in 4-wheel drive. The brakes locked, but the vehicle kept moving until it crashed into another vehicle that was parked. The ABS had been activated at low speeds six months before the accident. The ABS activation was intermittent, and many times the brakes were difficult to depress. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145205, filed 2005-12, 106,900 miles“I have replaced the brake pads, hoses and master cylinder. The rotors have been checked and rotated. Problem still persists at my expense! None of this work was done under warranty. Continuous problems with air conditioner. Dealer could not find fault. I have spent several $'s fixing this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #715215, filed 1999-11“The antilock brake sensor has been inoperative sine 12/97 and has been inspected multiple times. The replacement part and relay will cost aprox. $700 so I have not replaced it. The ABS warning light in the dash panel is always on. I have no idea if the ABS system will really work in a sudden stop. I am trying to get this vehicle approved for coverage under the special policy recall just announced by GM but this does not yet cover suburbans as they have an ongoing investigation.”
NHTSA complaint #708964, filed 1999-07Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
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 1995 Chevrolet Suburban
87 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
50 complaintsTires
33 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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