Delta sierra radial p235/75r15, dot unknown, replacement equipment with 18000 miles on a 1993, chevrolet, g20 van. While driving 65 MPH left rear tire had tread separation. Tread wrapped around axle, causing loss of brakes. Consumer and his wife suffered neck and back injuries. Damage to vehicle was $ 5000.00. *ak tire was defective. The hydraulic brake failed and the emergency brake was torn off.
1993 Chevrolet G20: brake failure
9 of the 59 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet G20 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Brake failure by model year
- 19971
- 19956
- 19944
- 19939
- 19921
What owners say
Was driving 35 MPH & started to apply brakes for a stop light, and had no brakes. Went through light. Brakes locked up for a bit in front, but not in rear. Contacted & informed dealership next day of problem with vehicle. Given run around. Finally referred to mechanic. Electric computer chip or pump was causing problem of braking.
While driving 25 MPH brake master cylinder failed, causing loss of braking system and vehicle control, resulting in a rearend accident. Cause unknown.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer replaced the front rotors. Problem still exists.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Please provide further details.
When applying the ABS brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle pulls to the right.
While driving on a country road, applied brakes to avoid head-on collision, brakes failed, vehicle skidded, resulting in an accident, 12:oo position.
Mark iii w/ABS brakes has repeated brake failure within short distance. Pedal descends to floor with vibration of van delay in activation. Please describe. Tt
Abs brakes; estimated speed 15-20 MPH. Brakes failed to perform stop, resulting in head on collision. Tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet G20 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet G20?
9 of 59 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet G20 (15%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Chevrolet G20?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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