1998 GMC Suburban service brakes, hydraulic problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 GMC Suburban — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1998 gmc suburban just purchased and I experienced the same problem described in recall #05v379000. Result was my wife slammed into the back of another car in our driveway. Damage was minimal but I sure don't want her driving this vehicle until it is fixed! I called gm and they said this…”
filed Oct 26, 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated at speeds below 10 mph, the abs would pump and grab. As a result, the brake pedal needed excessive pressure to stop. The dealership determined the driver side front hub and bearing needed to be replaced. There is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes…”
filed Feb 23, 2006
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% |
| 1997 Suburban | 57 | 28% |
| 1996 Suburban | 61 | 35% |
| 1995 Suburban | 100 | 44% |
| 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 1998 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.