When applying brakes the pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle did not stop. Dealer could not duplicate problem.
1993 GMC Sonoma: brake failure
5 of the 58 complaints about the 1993 GMC Sonoma describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle didn't stop. The fluid was gone, but no brake fluid light came on, fluid was leaking. Dealer has not seen.
Anti lock brakes failed several times, repairs made however still experiencing unpredicted stopping distances and failures.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that brakes failed and vehicle hit a pole causing mild damage to the vehicle . Problem has not been solved.
Front brakes failed at 13k miles, replaced front brake pads at 13k. Tt
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
- Risk
- If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 GMC Sonoma brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 GMC Sonoma?
5 of 58 owner complaints about the 1993 GMC Sonoma (9%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 GMC Sonoma?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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