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.
1993 GMC Suburban brakes complaints
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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
When brake pedal was applied brakes came on, and vehicle began to slide. Then brakes released, and came back on, stopping vehicle as the brakes were suppose to work. Delaer has been contacted, and would like to inspect vehicle.
Abs brake problems; when stopping in an emergency situation, front brakes seem to lock up, causing extended stopping distance. This is more noticeable on wet road surfaces. Manufacturer was called about the problem. Please provide any further information.
I have made sure I have done preventive maintenance to ensure that nothing major would happen . However, I spent $2,600 to replace the rear differntial in 1997 and now after putting the car in reverse on 3/17/00 the rear differential exploded. Now the mechanics are telling me that it will cost 4,000 because there are no used idfferentials available because they are all broken. I have spent thousands fixing the rotars, even after getting regular brake inspections. Other items I did not report are the three rear passenger seat belts that broke, the door locks constantly get suck and I have to use a screw diriver to unlock them, and it takes two hands to turn the key locks because they are so hard to turn. With all that said, my mjaor concern is why the rear differential just explodes, even after getting my breaks and ar fluids inspected.the suburban is a gmc 1500, sle model k10906.
Ea95026, poor brake performance; when applying the brakes, on any non-dry surface, it takes too long to stop. It feels as though consume loses most of the brakes. Please provide any further information.
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.
On dry, smooth pavement my wife was unable to prevent an accident because of the antilock brake system. The driver in front of my wife changed his mind about entering a left turn lane and whipped his car back in front of my wife. Both the driver of the other car and my wife thought there was enough space between the vehicles to avoid an accident. She applied the brakes only to discover the car would not de-accelerate quick enough. She had both feet on the break pedal at this time. The dealer checked the antilock system and reported it was "functioning as designed". I pulled the fuse supplying the antilock system and discovered the right rear brake was locking up sooner than the others. A second contact with the dealer informed me the gm system backs of the brake line pressure on all brakes if one wheel locks up. Without the system, even with one wheel locked up, I think the vehicle could have slowed down enough to avoid the accident.
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.
Brakes are defective, lock up and skid. Yh
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Anti-brake system when engaged causes the wheel to move before the pulsing action begins causing the brakes to fade.
Vehicle failed to stop when applying brakes at low rate of speed, causing a safety hazard. Different parts within ABS have been replaced.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
We have had nothing but trouble with our brakes since we bought our suburban,used. Is there a specific recall on these brakes. The dealers are no help with this problem.
The braking system on thi s vehicle is unsatisfactory. During a panic stop situation, the brakes seem to take time before they start to grab. When brakes are applied on dry pavement and a slight bump is encountered the aiti lock kicks in and its like the vehicle accelerates again. I have had the rotors, calipers, flex hoses, drums, shoes and rear flex hoses replaced with quality equipment to no c h ange, I have taken the vehicle to classic chevrolet to have the brakes examined, with a result that there is nothing worng with the brakes, but we could replace this or that item to see if it is better. I have even unplugged the anti lok system just to keep that part of the system from activating, as I have had too many scares.
Front brakes have been a problem since purchasing vehicle. Brake pedal constantly goes to the floor. Also, calipers are grabbing, causing vehicle to pull left, or right. Dealer has been contacted.
Abs brakes are working intermittently, causing extended stopping distance. When applying brakes, ABS system will kick in and, the vehicle will keep going on wet pavement or dry pavement.
While driving at 20 MPH consumer went to apply the brakes and the ABS locked up, causing the consumer to hit a fence at 5 MPH and running into a ditch.
Abs system malfunctioned because the back brakes are not working. Yh
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.
While riding down the street on dry and uneven pavement and when depressing the brakes it feels as though the ABS is activating, but the vehicle doesn't stop until it has a significant amount of distance after braking. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
Brakes disengage momentarily causing extended stopping distance.
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.
Brakes fail to stop vehicle.
Ea95026; consumer has had the vehicle for two years. While driving and pressing onto the brake pedal, the vehicle does not stop. It takes a long time for the vehicle to stop. The dealer was contacted , and stated that there was no recall on the brakes, no warranty on vehicle.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied, they let go and catch again, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
Abs brakes malfunctioned. Also replaced front brake calipers/pads and rotors.
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