Rear ended someone due to the inability to stop in time due to the poor performance of the 1993 gmc suburban braking system. Brakes are a very big problem on this truck
1993 GMC Suburban brakes problems
162 complaints (76% of all complaints for this car). 31 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 162
- of this car's complaints
- 76%
- crashes
- 31
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip139
- Foundation components10
- Foundation components: disc: rotor4
- Foundation components: disc: pads4
- Foundation components: disc4
- Foundation components: master cylinder3
- Foundation components: disc: caliper3
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Suburban brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 GMC Suburban brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Poor brake performance
Poor performance of ABS brakes
EA95026
What 1993 GMC Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When brakes are applied they go down to the floor of vehicle and vehicle does not stop.
Due to several past ABS incidents, one resulting in a collision, vehicle was taken to dealer for compliance with the federal safety agency campaign id number 01i006000. Subsequently, panic stop maximum braking is delayed. There is excessive resistance to initial brake peddle movement as if there is no boost. After approximately 1/2 second, with heavy pressure applied to the peddle, actual wheel braking can be felt to progressively increase and resistance to peddle movement reduces. At this point braking feels about normal. Dealer technician on test drive confirmed this description of problem. However, technicians have not been able to identify any malfunctioning components.
Sailed through a red light with brakes applied, both ABS and brake warning light illuminated.
Consumer was traveling at approximately 30 to 35 MPH, went to apply brakes and pedal went to the floor, failed to stop vehicle. Dealership did not have any information regarding a possible defect in vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.
Ea95026; poor brake performance: while driving about 25 MPH and applying brakes normally, ABS kicked in and vehicle would continue to go forward. This happened when weather was perfect. This has been an ongoing problem since fall of 1993. When the truck was taken to the dealership for this problem, dealership did not find any problem with the system.
While driving consumer pressed brakes and they failed. Vehicle rolled over some graveland. These were ABS brakes.
Ea95026, poor brake performance; intermittently when applying the brakes, they lock up, causing vehicle to go into a slide. This condition has LED to two rear end crashes. Dealership is not able to duplicate the problem. *ak the driver's side door panel rattled, the dealer found the bezel to be cracked and broken. Consumer feels vehicle gets bad gas mileage. The transmission cooler hoses and line sealing were leaking.
When applying brakes vehicle intermittently pulls to the right or left, cause unknown. *ak
Questions about the 1993 GMC Suburban brakes
Does the 1993 GMC Suburban have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 162 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 GMC Suburban, 76% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 GMC Suburban brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 GMC Suburban brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Suburban have bad brakes?
The GMC Suburban model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (276 complaints), 1993 (162 complaints) and 1999 (123 complaints).
Other 1993 GMC Suburban problems
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