1993 GMC Safari brakes problems

30 complaints (49% of all complaints for this car). 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 30
of this car's complaints: 49%
crashes: 7
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
24
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
2
Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
2
Foundation components: disc: rotor
2
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Foundation components: disc
1
Foundation components
1
Antilock
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Safari brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 GMC Safari brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 17

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 GMC Safari owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 12, 2007 · Brakes · WI

Customer has a concern about air bags**nar**cc the consumer was concerned with out of warranty automobiles. The consumer feels the general public may be at risk of air bag malfunction in the event of a crash. The consumer suggested that manufacturer's notify consumers when their warranty is about to expire and offer options. The consumer also stated he had to have all 3 flexible brake lines replaced on his vehicle.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Brakes · OR

Brakes pulsate intermittently and without prior warning. Brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and will not stop or grab. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Brakes · FL

I just signed up for this on my computer and I got a recall notice on the ABS system. I called my local dealer to find out what to do about it and they said they have no idea what I'm talkin' about. The federal safety agency campaign # is 99i006000 and stated that the dealers are to modify the computer program which operates the ABS unit.

Filed Oct 23, 2000 · Brakes · NC · crash

Repeated break failure, this time total failure caused wreck not involving any other vehicals or personal property. Van is total loss.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Brakes, Visibility · FL

We took the car to the dealer they said everything was o.k. Can't find nothing wrong with the car.

Filed Jan 6, 2000 · Brakes · MN

When I applied the brakes in the snow I get a moaning noise (like someone playing a wind instrument poorly) and it takes forever to stop and it goes into a uncontrolled skid.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Brakes · MA · crash

When applying the brakes vehicle did not stop, and driver hit vehicle in front of him. Dealer has seen vehicle, and said brakes were normal.

Filed Nov 4, 1999 · Brakes · MN

The anti-brake system failed causing the ABS light to come on / off. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer cannot determine the problem. There is a recall regarding the anti-brake system, but this vehicle is not included. *yc

Filed Sep 7, 1999 · Brakes · TN

When the brake pedal is applied its goes straight to the floor. There is no response from the brake system. Has to release and apply again to get the vehicle to stop, this has to be repeated more than once at times. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Brakes · NY

When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor and then air will release and let the pedal back up. Dlr has not seen vehicle.

Questions about the 1993 GMC Safari brakes

Does the 1993 GMC Safari have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 GMC Safari, 49% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1993 GMC Safari brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 GMC Safari brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Safari have bad brakes?

The GMC Safari model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (60 complaints), 1994 (39 complaints) and 1993 (30 complaints).