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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.