Ea95026; poor brake performance; when coming to a stop, driver applied the brakes, there was a loud grinding noise and it felt as though the brakes completely let go, causing the truck to slid forward and hit vehicle in front. The road was a little slick when this happened. The truck is being repaired by the dealer.
1993 GMC Suburban: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 212 complaints about the 1993 GMC Suburban describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
While applying the ABS brakes on dirt or sand like pavement there is pulsation in the brake pedal. Also front end shakes and makes a grinding type of noise. 4 different dealers found no problem with brakes. *ak consumer states that the slightest pressure on sand or slick road, brakes lock.
#ea95-026; ABS- brakes grind real bad and have been replaced twice in 5 months and 10,000 miles. Check gauge light keeps on mainly when stopping at light. Tt
Abs: when applying brakes, hear loud grinding noise, pedal goes to floor without stopping vehicle; nearly caused accidents. Tt
Brakes grind/fail when pedal is applied.
Abs: anti lock brake malfunctioned twice; failed to stop vehicle in normal driving situation; felt grinding/clunking noise; only warning; once, caliper stuck.
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 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1993 GMC Suburban?
6 of 212 owner complaints about the 1993 GMC Suburban (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. 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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