1998 Chevrolet Suburban service brakes, hydraulic problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased on 11/1997 a new 1998 chevrolet suburban 3/4 ton 2500 series. The suburban has 38,528 original miles and has been garage kept since new. The vehicle has been used primarily as a secondary vehicle for recreational purposes. The suburban has been driven in snow conditions only 12-14…”
filed Apr 2, 2012
“1. Hard stop to avoid hitting wildlife. Going approximately 40 mph. 2. After the brakes holding for a second or two the pedal dropped to the floor. After that only 1/4 brake power. Once home, observed brake fluid coming from corroded brake lines. 3. I will need to review cost of service. *tr”
filed Sep 11, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
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 1998 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.