When I bought the truck used (85000 mls)it had a bad front end idler link and a bad A/C clutch bearing. Not long after I bought it I had to replace the alternator. I also noticed that the brakes didn't stop the vehicle like they should and I was scared to let my wife drive it because of the spongy brakes. I took it in several times to different shops and also the dealer to have them look at the brakes and was always told that the brakes on this model were just that way. I put new rotors and pads on the front and new rear drums and shoes and repeatedly bled the system with slight improvement. It acts as though there is a restriction in the brake line to both front and rear. It acts as though they designed the thing not to stop quickly. I unplugged the motor to the ABS so that at least it would squeal a tire. The lack of sure low speed stops has caused 2 near miss accidents and 1 t bone which has raised our insurance rates. I have learned to drive the thing anticipating stops and prebraking. I went to the dealer and just like with the windshield wiper circuit board that shorted out when it gets wet they told me that for my specific model there were no recalls and they refused to look at it. To add insult to injury last week they sent us a mailer saying that they would replace my brake pedal with a different one to give me a "better feel". That won't do me much good if I'm stuck under a bus!!!!! I have a vehicle which has substandard brakes, which were designed that way and they won't do a [xxx] thing about them. I like a lot of things about the truck but the brakes suck big time.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1992 Chevrolet Suburban: soft or spongy brake pedal
5 of the 189 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban describe soft or spongy brake pedal.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Soft or spongy brake pedal by model year
What owners say
Failed ABS impacts braking action - increased stopping distance, soft pedal. Sets trouble code 63. Definite safety hazard. 4wd ABS installed on 2wd vehicle at factory. Understand that recall to replace correct ABS may be pending.
We have had an ongoing problem with the anti lock brakes making a loud groaning sound. This typically occurs right after we start the engine and then seems to go away. It will also occur when we go over a bump with the brakes engaged. I reported this to the dealer(s) when we first got the vehicle and they could not find anything wrong. On jan 15, 1999 I was following a car who stopped at a yellow signal light. When I applied the brakes, there was a loud "groan" and I believe the pedal went to floor. I had adequate room to stop, but the brakes seemed to just not work properly. When I went out this morning to checkthe brakes, they felt spongy and then finally got a normal feel again. I believe that there is a problem with the anti-lock brakes on this vehicle. Fortunately the accident was relatively minor; however, I believe that gm should fix both my vehicles brakes, and take care of the damage on the other car. I will be out of town until the 26th of january.
Brakes will either lock up, pull to the left or right or they feel spongy. Tt
Abs braking system activates soft pedal pressure occurs. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Special policy bulletin regarding product enhancement brake system subjective feel / poor brake system...
- Some vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and EBC4 ABS brake modules may comment that their...
- This special policy product enhancement covers vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and EBC4...
- Brake lead/pull and front brake wear
- Some cab chassis, crew cab, and pickup models may exhibit a brake lead / pull and front brake wear
- Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear,...
- Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
- Risk
- Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Recall number 93V119000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. The bolt can disengage from the nut.
- Risk
- If the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle is in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.
Recall number 92V056000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban spongy pedal
Is soft or spongy brake pedal a common problem on the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban?
5 of 189 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (3%) mention soft or spongy brake pedal. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
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