2016 Chevrolet Suburban Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,232 miles. The words owners use most often: “vacuum pump” (17% of reports).
- 78service brakes complaints
- 59,232median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 5%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 13 of 78 complaints (17%)
- Parking lot: mentioned in 12 of 78 complaints (15%)
- Pedal hard: mentioned in 7 of 78 complaints (9%)
- Brake assist: mentioned in 6 of 78 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 5 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.
While in the parking lot or stopping at the stop light the brakes will get hard and wonât brake .
Per AAAâFront Airbag/Seatbelt and Increase break pedal
I am reporting a severe and recurring safety defect where my vehicle suffers a complete loss of electrical and engine power while in motion. This happens without warning at various speeds and during various maneuvers, including making turns and driving straight. This has happened over 500 times…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Chevrolet Suburbans have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban (35% of the 220 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 2016 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 59,232 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban?
The most frequent phrase is “vacuum pump”, in 13 of 78 complaints, followed by “parking lot” (12).
See all 2016 Chevrolet Suburban problems or service brakes problems across all Suburban years.