2015 Chevrolet Suburban Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “vacuum pump” (21% of reports).
- 150service brakes complaints
- 65,000median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 12%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Vacuum pump: mentioned in 32 of 150 complaints (21%)
- Brake assist: mentioned in 17 of 150 complaints (11%)
- Hard stop: mentioned in 10 of 150 complaints (7%)
- Pedal became: mentioned in 9 of 150 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban at $1,200, and half of them between $1,050 and $1,400.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 114 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 150 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Suburban service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 5 | 11% | 16,600 |
| 2023 Suburban | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Suburban | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Suburban | 8 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Suburban | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2019 Suburban | 3 | 4% | 10,896 |
| 2018 Suburban | 13 | 15% | 18,938 |
| 2017 Suburban | 41 | 29% | 55,514 |
| 2016 Suburban | 78 | 35% | 59,232 |
| 2015 Suburban | 150 | 35% | 65,000 |
| 2014 Suburban | 3 | 5% | 56,000 |
| 2013 Suburban | 8 | 7% | 33,500 |
| 2012 Suburban | 3 | 3% | 132,667 |
| 2011 Suburban | 5 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2010 Suburban | 2 | 2% | 115,704 |
| 2009 Suburban | 1 | 1% | 40,053 |
| 2008 Suburban | 3 | 1% | 94,682 |
| 2007 Suburban | 4 | 1% | 93,600 |
| 2006 Suburban | 3 | 13% | 165,000 |
| 2005 Suburban | 18 | 14% | 95,000 |
| 2004 Suburban | 32 | 16% | 120,000 |
| 2003 Suburban | 63 | 21% | 120,000 |
| 2002 Suburban | 41 | 14% | 130,000 |
| 2001 Suburban | 35 | 8% | 134,000 |
| 2000 Suburban | 20 | 7% | 175,000 |
| 1999 Suburban | 14 | 2% | 162,500 |
| 1998 Suburban | 2 | 1% | 182,000 |
| 1997 Suburban | 2 | 0% | 223,000 |
| 1996 Suburban | 1 | 0% | 185,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:wheel speed sensor/tone ring; electronic stability control (esc)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I experienced a serious brake failure in my 2015 Chevrolet Suburban with 112,500 miles that nearly resulted in a collision. After approximately 90 minutes of driving, I pulled into a parking lot and attempted to stop. Without warning lights or prior symptoms, the brake pedal suddenly became…
When coming to a stop or backing from my inclined driveway the foot brake requires a hard push because it seems to lock up. I couldn't stop when braking. The problem is recurring. It has not been inspected for this recurring problem and no lights or warning signal appears on the dashboard.
When our new mechanic was checking over the car, he and his other mechanic both noticed that there was an increased brake pedal effort even though the brakes were in ok condition. Every time Iâve had the car serviced I have them check the brakes because they feel off. The car stops and the brakes…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Chevrolet Suburbans have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 150 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban (35% of the 430 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban service brakes?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $1,050 and $1,400), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
The most frequent phrase is “vacuum pump”, in 32 of 150 complaints, followed by “brake assist” (17).
Other 2015 Chevrolet Suburban problems
See all 2015 Chevrolet Suburban problems or service brakes problems across all Suburban years.