I have had brake failure on this vehicle since I bought it. The brakes would lose hold and the vehicle would lurch forward as if it were on ice. I was able to avoid collisions through luck and also by being very aware of the problem and leaving extra space between the vehicle in front of me. Various dealers misdiagnosed this problem several times. First time, front brake job, second time, rear brake adjustment. Third time, they said the pump was bad. Miraculously the warning light came on for the very first time in the dealership. $900 later I have a new ABS pump. Now the truck pulls to the right. It did not do this before. Dealer suspected that the ABS pump was defective. Upon replacement, the truck still pulls to the right. They now suspect that the left front brake hose is breaking down internally and causing uneven pressure to the front calipers causing the pulling sensation. They are not sure, so this will be more $ out of my pocket for a trial and error that may or may not work. I have over $1300 in brake repairs and this vehicle still does not stop properly. I am running out of patience and money. Your help will be appreciated. Thanks.
1992 GMC Suburban: brake failure
21 of the 78 complaints about the 1992 GMC Suburban describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 27%
- recalls
- 1
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Intermittently when brakes are applied at slow rates of speed the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Anti-lock brakes failed four times.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Replaced brake system.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, causing the vehicle to slide. Owner states that the ABS did not engage properly, causing a collision at about 20 MPH. *ak the dealer has replaced the braking sysytem on the vehicle.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor. The ABS kicks in and the vehicle wont stop.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that brake pedal goes to the floor and that the brakes don't work properly, he also notes that it is an intermittent problem, dealers are unable to locate a problem.
Poor ABS brake performance during vehicle operation, complete brake failure was experienced on several occasions.
While driving applied the anti-lock brakes and the pedal went to the floor, also the vehicle did not stop.
Consumer approached traffic, brakes failed to stop vehicle, pedal traveled to the floor, causing a rearend collision.
When making an emergency stop on dry pavement brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in (2) rearend collisions. Please give further details.
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle brakes failed. Please describe.
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: 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 GMC Suburban brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 GMC Suburban?
21 of 78 owner complaints about the 1992 GMC Suburban (27%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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