1991 Chevrolet Suburban service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1991 Chevrolet Suburban — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Intermittently when brakes are applied at speeds of 45 and above vehicle vibrated uncontrollably, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak”
filed Sep 26, 2000
“Ongoing problem with the following: 1. Cracks developing on both sides of vehicle roof, can be a potential danger in a roll over accident; 2. Brakes cause erratic operation whenever brakes are applied, and causes vehicle to wander aross the road, which could lead to a potential accident; and 3…”
filed Aug 27, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Suburban | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 Suburban | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Suburban | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 Suburban | 17 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Chevrolet 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.