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.
1993 GMC Suburban: brake failure
39 of the 212 complaints about the 1993 GMC Suburban describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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.
The brakes fail when you are in a situation that you have to stop fast or hold going down a hill,there is a chattering and the pedal goes to the floor, you have to release the pedal then reapply pressure and hope it engages, weve had some close calls. Weve also had to put on new brake pads frequently.
While pulling up to a stop light, and applying the brakes, car shot into cruise control/gas pedal went to the floor and car was out control. Consumer had both feet on brake pedal, when car jumped into a ditch, and landed in a graveled parking lot. Consumer had to slam into park while feet were still on the brakes. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said synchronizer was bad. Consumer felt this could have killed his family or innocent bystanders. *ak
Ea 95 026; vehicle experiencing intermittent problem with ABS engaging at low speed while running on different surfaces, and causing brake failure when applied. Dealer notified.
When crossing a railroad track brakes failed they would not stop vehicle. After going about 50 feet on gravel the car finally stopped. Also, when driving on gravel anti-lock brakes seemed to work incorrectly. Took to dealer, and dealer indicated that car drives the way it should.
There are hundreds of complaints of ABS brake failures with the suburbans. I hope no one gets killed while driving one of them.
Brake rotor came completely apart. This condition was obviously building up over time resulting in poor brake performance over the years. All rotors should be replaced on these vehicles. It this happened at a faster speed or in an instance where a quick stop was needed an accident could result. You have many complaints of poor brake failure and this is one of the reasons why.
Brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
Anti-lock brakes failed on two occasions.
While driving the ABS brakes did not engage, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a crash.
Brakes failed.
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
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 GMC Suburban brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 GMC Suburban?
39 of 212 owner complaints about the 1993 GMC Suburban (18%) 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 Suburban?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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