On first failure, brakes went to the floor when applied at speed of 25 MPH. Vehicle did not stop as it should have and almost resulted in a crash. On second failure, application of brakes at 30 MPH resulted in tire lock and skid. Abs was not functioning properly. Attempt to recreate the failure mode was unsuccessfull. Failures appear to be random.
1993 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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Anti-lock breaks provide no/inadequate stopping capability on slightly slippery surfaces. On such surfaces, the ABS pump can be heard when holding the break pedal firmly but there is virtually no stopping cabability. I have had to drive off the road or miss turns on numerous occassions due to inadequate breaking. I was disturbed to find this was not part of the recent recall of 3.5 million other gm light trucks as the symptoms described are exactly what I have encountered on my '93 2wd suburban. Please help as I feel in jeopardy driving this vehicle in wet and snowy conditions.
Vehicle experienced anti-lock brake failure, causing loss of control, resulting in collision.
When brakes are applied pedal gets hard, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a minor collision. The dealer was not notified.
Anti-lock brake system failed when tires encountered uneven pavement.
Has failed three times, on panic stops
Anti-lock brake system failed twice.
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, ABS will fail. This has caused vehicle to crash twice.
Iwas driving my son to an orthodonic appointment mid morning, good weather conditions. There was red light ahead with two cars stopped. When I braked, my vehicle would not stop, and I hit the car in front of mine, which then hit the vehicle in front of it. It felt like I did not have brakes that functioned properly. It was confusing to me and I guess I blamed it on the pavement. Now the same thing has happened to me husband and I now know there is definatly a brake problem. My husband had unplugged the ABS system, on the advice of the chevrolet dealership. We're both concerned about our insurance and would like some help if they try to raise our rates. We're also out insurance deductibles, not to mention all the nights I could not sleep thinking about the accident. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Maribel kuehl
The ABS system on my suburban failed to stop my vehicle in time to avoid a collision with the vehicle in front of me making a right hand turn. I was not speeding and the weather conditions were great. I also had plenty of space between both vehicles. I braked, the ABS system took over, and my vehicle would not stop. I simply ran right into the back of the vehicle in front of me. I was aware that something was wrong and complained to the dealership and my insurance company about not being able to stop. I did not occur to me to file a complaint with the govenment until now. I am concerned about my insurance coverage going up or even being cancelled. My wife had the same thing happen to her 12/1/98. Exactly the same problem and I will file another complaint on her accident. Please send me any documentation I'll need to prove my case. Also, when my vehicle was being repaired in june, even the chevy people advised me to unplug the ABS system. They all told me that even they had unplugged theirs. That should tell you something right there about their ABS system. And I'm out $1000.00 in insurance deductibles too. Your help is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, scott a. Kuehl
I was traveling at a low rate of speed(30 MPH), on dry pavement, and was confronted with a line of vehicles that came to an abrupt stop. I engaged the ABS brake systen on my 1993 suburban only to continue forward and contact the vehicle in front of me. This ABS brake system, based on my experience, is marginal to poor at best relative to response and pedeal feel. Regards, paul j. Leeser
Abs brakes engage when braking on uneven dry paved roads under conditions when ABS is not needed to stop truck. This causes extremely long stopping distances which has caused one three car collision and one very close miss. Dealer said ABS system works fine even after accident.
Applied brakes at 10mph on wet surface and brakes made loud noise, no brake pressure.consumer contacted dealer.
Abs system engaged when brake pedal was depressed on dry roadway, resulting in no brakes on vehicle and causing collision with vehicle in front of mine.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied on wet pavements, the ABS system activates and the pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
The anti-lock brakes failed the first time on a bright sunny dry day , I was unable to bring my suburban to a stop with plenty of distance between me and the vehicle in front of me. I was cited for unassured clear distance since no skid marks or other explanation could be given at the time. We have had several incidents and close calls since the first accident. We have not had the anti-lock system replaced and were unaware that the unit might cause problems until we recently saw the recall which explains perfectly the type of incidents we have had to try to stop the vehicle. We definately want the federal safety agency to investigate further to pursue the anti-lock recall on the 1993 suburbans. The transmission failure was just after the warranty period expired. I complained bitterly to gm customer service and all but $350 was covered in the replacement of the original transmission. The failure occurred with the gearshift in the overdrive position. The transmission could not maintain a lock in the overdrive position and would constantly shift back and forth between 3rd and overdrive gear.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the ABS system kicks in, and the ABS brakes are work intermittently.
Travelling at 25 MPH, applied brakes and the antilock system came on. They did not stop the vehicle even though there was plenty of room to stop. Brakes made a loud motor running type noise and failed to stop the vehicle.
Brakes applied, ABS seemed to start working, then a 'release' seemed to happen that caused vehicle to require much longer stopping distance. They seemed to 'release' and even though standing on the brakes the vehicle took much too long to stop. Abs was disconnected 1.5 years ago because of this being very unsafe. Dealer had no idea what was wrong and no fix. We felt very unsafe as it was and it happened many times. Could not make it happen to show dealer. They seemed unaware of the problem.
While making an emergency stop vehicle experienced extended stopping distance which resulted in a rearend accident.
When the brakes are applied vehcle pulls to the right. The dealer has been notified.
Abs is not working, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer claims needs ehcu unit to correct problem. *ak
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I am sending this in regards to recall that was just publicized on gm's, but not suburban. My truck is exceedingly hard to stop it pulls left and right and takes longer to slow down. Repair cost $1200.00. Windshield wipers & washers won't work. Cost $350.00.
Abs system caused near accident due to extended stopping distance - both occured at low speeds approaching intersections on dry highway surfaces (may have encountered small amount of sand/gravel on one wheel) ABS activated causing vehicle to enter the intersection, narrowly avoiding collision.
Master cylinder replaced three times and currently having same problem.
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.
Hit brakes in traffic going 25 MPH and the vehicle felt as if it lunged forward before the antilock feature enabled not in time to avoid hitting the car in front of me. I feel the antilock brake feature did not work correctly!
#ea95026 consumer was driving at approximately 52 MPH , consumer had to make a sudden stop, and within 90 feet span vehicle only deaccelerated to 45 MPH even with the brakes fully applied, causing a rear end collision. Cosnumer heard the ABS kick in, but the vehicle would not slow down.
If surface is rough when braking we often get a surge forward when the anti-locks kick in. Such as when the tires bounce slightly while braking. This has caused us to go into an intersection while trying to stop and it extends the stopping distance. We have had this problem since time of purchase but are told by chevy that there is no recall thus no corrective action available.
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