2015 Chevrolet Suburban Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 153about this part
- Share
- 36%of 431 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 153 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, 36% of the 431 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“In fall of 2018 the hydraulic power brake assist system failed me in a crowded parking lot. I took my car to my Chevrolet dealer and they replaced the hydraulic brake system for almost $500 out of pocket. Now that a recall has been issued Chevrolet refuses to reimburse me for a problem that existed for me almost year ago and nearly caused a bad accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11278009, filed 2019-11, 80,000 miles“Vacuum pump failure. The issue is presented when the vehicle is driving at low speed and the brake pedal is pressed 3 or 4 times in a short period after that pedal goes all the way down and stop the car is close to impossible. Lou bachrodt Chevrolet - coconut creek representative told me that that's the way this kind of truck work and I need to learn how to drive that truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11190853, filed 2019-03, 20 miles“Driving on freeway and we lost the breaks. Barley made it off the freeway without crashing. Chevy says its the vacuum pump, right around 50,000 miles. I have read many complaints online with the same issue and same mileage. Will it take someone being killed before this is recalled? Very scary for our family!”
NHTSA complaint #11119907, filed 2018-08, 50,000 miles“I loose braking when going slow in reverse. The break peddle becomes hard and the vehicle will not stop. This has happened many times and only in reverse. The dealer said it is a known problem but wants $850.00 to replace the booster. They said GM may reimburse me sometime in the future. I do not have $850.00 and should not have this problem with a vehicle with less the 60,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11155484, filed 2018-12, 59,000 miles“After recently purchasing a used 2015 GM vehicle from a non-GM dealership, I made a service appointment with a local authorized GM service shop to have three outstanding safety recall issues addressed. My appointment was for 7:30 am on 8/25/2020 and I brought my vehicle to the shop in the morning of 8/25. After 4:30 pm I returned to retrieve my vehicle, and the service shop had not even brought it in to lol at the issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11351253, filed 2020-08, 151,111 milesRelated recalls
- 19V761000Oct 24, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2020, Tahoe 2015–2020, GMC Yukon 2015–2020 +2 more
- 19V645000Sep 6, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2015–2018, Silverado 1500 2014–2018, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11007761Sep 13, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their…
- 11007691Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer…
- 11007686Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brake system causing a voltage spike into the trucks electrical system which…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
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 2015 Chevrolet Suburban
60 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
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