NHTSA Complaint #11246619 — 2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11246619
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 27, 2019
Date Filed	August 27, 2019
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

THE BRAKING IS SLUGGISH AT LOW SPEEDS, MY WIFE HAS HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES BECAUSE OF THIS. IT TAKES EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HAS A LONGER STOPPING RANGE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY GM AND THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY HAVING JURISDICTION OVER VEHICLE SAFETY.

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