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2015 Chevrolet Suburban Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints account for 170 of 428 total complaints (40%) filed against the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. NHTSA lists 8 crashes and 6 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 67,000. Two related brake recalls exist (19V761000 and 19V645000).

Brakes complaints
170
40% of 428
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
67,000 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal suddenly going hard and unresponsive, requiring excessive force to slow or stop the vehicle, sometimes leading to rear-end collisions.
  • Some describe the vehicle surging forward while braking at low speeds around 20-25 mph, resulting in crashes.
  • Several complaints describe the pedal feeling soft or spongy, like pushing on a rubber tire, before the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
  • Owners report brake failure recurring even after dealers reprogrammed the EBCM software under the recall, with one case happening again at 165,000 miles.
  • Some describe abnormal loud noises from the brakes and rotors, with repeated replacements of brakes and rotors on the same vehicle.
  • One owner reported the ABS and brake warning lights coming on after the EBCM brake controller module failed, causing the ABS pump to run continuously until it burned out.

When 2015 Chevrolet Suburban brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 21, 2015, latest May 29, 2026.

2015 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter272015 Q32017 Q12018 Q22019 Q32020 Q42022 Q12024 Q12025 Q4
170 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2018 Q4 (27).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban

  1. NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles

    Service brakes

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

Brakes complaints by Suburban model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200534 (15%)
  2. 200613 (23%)
  3. 200725 (5%)
  4. 200812 (4%)
  5. 20098 (5%)
  6. 20109 (5%)
  7. 201114 (6%)
  8. 20126 (6%)
  9. 201312 (10%)
  10. 20145 (8%)
  11. 2015170 (40%)
  12. 201682 (37%)
  13. 201746 (33%)
  14. 201814 (17%)
  15. 20195 (6%)
  16. 20205 (11%)
  17. 20219 (5%)
  18. 20223 (2%)
  19. 20237 (5%)
  20. 20245 (12%)
  21. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban have?
NHTSA lists 170 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, which is 40% of the 428 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban?
Yes. NHTSA lists two related brake recalls: campaign 19V761000, covering EBCM reprogramming, and campaign 19V645000, related to vacuum pump performance affecting brake assist.
Did the brake issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint area for the 2015 Suburban shows 8 crashes and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 Suburban is 67,000 miles, though individual complaints range widely.
Did the recall fix fix the brake problem?
Some owners report that even after the EBCM software update from the recall was applied, brake failures happened again, including one case at 165,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.