This has occurred since the truck was new. It appears as if the ABS is failing on rough grades. It has happened mostly when coming to a stop at intersections. The dealers (3) have all not been able to reproduce the problem. When it happens, the pedal will go to the floor and the ABS makes a grinding noise. You have to pump the pedal 2 or 3 times to restore the brakes. This does not happen every time the vehicle stops. I feel sure that this will result in a recall now that your agency is involved. Thank you and have a nice day.
1993 Chevrolet Suburban: grinding or squealing brakes
7 of the 497 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Brakes lock up on rough or slippery surfaces/grinding noise after ABS kicks in/loss of control when braking quick/dealer service center says no problem everything is o.k.
During emergency stops the brakes do not engage. The ABS system has to be pumped to stop the vehicle. When the brakes are applied ther is a squeaking noise. The dealer has been notified.
When applying ABS brakes, pedal goes to the floor; it's intermittent failure that causes extended stopping distance. On occasions, brakes would make a grinding sound while trying to make turns or applying brakes (ABS).
When applying brakes hard, heard loud grinding noise, pedal goes to floor, vehicle keeps moving, intermittent problem, according to dealer, brakes are working normal, no crashes, happens any speed.
Abs: anti-lock brake system is failing to stop vehicle within a reasonable distance when performing a hard/panic stop; hear grinding noise, no warning.
Brakes make grinding sound feels like pedal goes to the floor. No response from anti lock braking system. 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
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban?
7 of 497 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
ABS 189Brake failure 107Wipers 38Tire blowout 14Pulling 11Seat belt 5Spongy pedal 5
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