Driving at approximately 35 MPH on main st ,was about 5-6 car lenghts in front 0f other vehicle ,went to apply brakes, not pump them, truck began to slow down , but did not stop, causing the consumer to rearended vehicle in front. Dealer cannot determine problem .
1993 GMC Suburban brakes complaints
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Anti-lock brakes failed on two occasions.
Brakes pull to the left often, occassionally to the right and will fail at any time. Neither gmc or independent dealer can repair.
Abs failure. Owner request information on other complaints regarding ABS.
While driving the ABS brakes did not engage, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a crash.
When traveling at 20 to 25 MPH and upon making a gradual or a sudden stop consumer noticed poor brake performance, causing extended stopping distance.
Anti lock brakes fail in emergency situations, especially if traveling over bumps, holes and rough roads.
Alternator bracket broke and dropped into the engine, causing engine failure.
Vehicle pulls to the left or right randomly during braking.
Continuous brake failures.
Brakes failed.
Anti lock brakes not stopping properly.
Anti lock brake system locked up causing a collision.
Anti lock brakes fail intermittently.
Brake failure.
Coming to a stop sign at 30 MPH, stepped on brakes, pedal went to the floor. Vehicle did not stop, rear ended vehicle in front.
When driving the truck and coming to a stop light, put foot on the brake pedal and the truck continued to travel forward a little ways before it will stop.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in a panic stop, there is an extended stopping distance before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
In a panic stop the brake pedal goes to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distance. Subsequently, left/rear brakes shoes froze to drums at different times. They were replaced. Also vehicle has no tracking system.
The ABS does not work. When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor. Has been to dealer 3 0r 4 times. The master cylinder has been changed twice and the ABS once.
Abs seems to come on for no reason, no iced or wet roads, compromising stopping distance.
Abs seems to come on for no reason, no iced or wet roads, compromising stopping distance.
Abs failed to stop vehicle which ended up in cross traffic.
Abs failed to stop vehicle which ended up in cross traffic.
Anti lock brakes fail intermittently
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and the left front rotor sheared off, causing the vehicle brakes to fail. *ak
Abs brake failure.
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle slowly came to a stop. Consumer had to press the the brake pedal again to stop the vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer.
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.
Owner claims that when she drives and applies the brakes they lock up, stopping the car.
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