1995 GMC Suburban service brakes, hydraulic problems
100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1995 GMC Suburban — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is a 2500 suburban and the front disc brakes wear out every 11,000 miles. The rear drum brakes did not wear out until 137,000 miles, and that was only after I had the brake combination valve changed according to tsb #99-05-24-001a which was issued by gm to correct this problem. Until I located…”
filed Apr 9, 2002
“Ignition system failed twice. When this happens the transmission does not shift properly, and remains in 2nd gear. The speedomoter doesn't work and the brakes lock up. The shift indicator light also goes out. I contacted two local gm dealers. Both machanics knew exactly what was wrong, as they have…”
filed Jan 28, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Suburban | 118 | 41% |
| 1998 Suburban | 26 | 26% |
| 1997 Suburban | 57 | 28% |
| 1996 Suburban | 61 | 35% |
| 1994 Suburban | 270 | 66% |
| 1993 Suburban | 161 | 76% |
| 1992 Suburban | 67 | 84% |
| 1991 Suburban | 9 | 30% |
| 1990 Suburban | 7 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 GMC Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.