mimi80

I think that TSB were for 06 and 07 and only for brake dust and not with the squealing/squeaking. That's what the rep at Lindsays told me. I've searched everywhere for info on a TSB for the 08 squeaking and haven't found anything.

So yes, I took my car to Lindsays and they gave me new front brakes. No noise! How simple was that. Although the service rep was resistant to giving me new brakes knowingly they will eventually start making the noise in about 5K. But, after I went for a quick drive to show the mechanic the noise, it was very clear that it's not a normal sound and no one should have to drive like that. The service rep also mention a TSB on these brakes that are supposed to come out in a few months... Is this true? Is there actually a solution to this mess? Has anyone heard of this? OR have I been fed more BS from Lexus.

I've actually have been back and forth with Pohanka Lexus in Chantilly, VA (5 times in a span of 3 months) and they've repeatedly told me there is nothing they can do. The Service Rep tells me that this is a common problem with the new GS. Although I haven't found much on the web. I would think if this was common, I would find it all over forums and what not. The Service Rep was the person that suggested calling corporate. He told me that there have been cases where they have totally replaced the car and other times where the customer was given their money back. BUT they are unwilling to do anything for me because the squealing has nothing to do with safety, but rather to do with inconvenience.. HOW DOES THIS MAKE ANY SENSE?!?! Has anyone heard of this kind of issue? Should I get aftermarket brakes? Will that mess with my warranty? How is it possible to have a car 6 months old have such HUGE issues with brake noise?

I have been having major issues with my 2008 gs 350 brakes. After about 5K miles I started hearing a low pitched squealing when I would come to a complete stop. I took it in they put some lubricant and it did NOT fix it. Instead, I started hearing a high pitched squeak when I tapped the brakes. Now at 8K miles, I hear the squeaking CONSTANTLY from 55 mph and under, even when I don't brake at all!! The noise gets much louder the warmer my car is, so after about 10 mins of driving, the sounds are unbearable. I hear it with my windows rolled up and the music playing. I've been in touch with corporate, and the are of NO HELP AT ALL!!! I'm so dissatisfied with their customer service. WHAT DO I DO!?