While driving 35 MPH applied on brakes when another vehicle crossed in front of consumer's vehicle, resulting in brake failure, and causing an accident.
The worst 1993 GMC Typhoon problems
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- Brakes7
- Fuel system1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 GMC Typhoon
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Separation of the transmission shift cable fitting end (vehicle interior) and the outer cable conduit.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the gear select lever to bepositioned independent of the transmission position, which may cause thetransmission to be inadvertently left in a roll-away or in a drive condition,resulting in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace affected transmission shift cables with correct shift cable fitting ends.
Recall number 93V017000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 1993 GMC Typhoon
Defect investigations
Abs braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
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What 1993 GMC Typhoon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While applying brakes with foot is on brake pedal , pedal will go to floor. First, pedal will slowly decline, and then go straight to floorboard, feels like losing brake fluid.consumer must reapply brake pedal.
I have been the sole owner of this well maintained vehicle since it was purchased new. I noticed gasoline leakage from the gas tank onto my garage floor. When repaired by a gmc dealership, I was told that the gas tank had rusted through on the top surface causing the leak and requiring replacement of the gas tank. This problem presented a very serious risk of fire and other owners of this vehicle may be unknowingly at risk.
When applying brakes in an emergency situation pedal get hards and the truck travels an additonal 200 feet before stopping. This condition could cause a crash. Problem was reported to the dealership. Owner has disconnected the ABS. Other gmc models recalled for this problem, typhoons are not on the list. *ak.et.
We had been told there was a buy back agreement by gmc because of anti-lock brake failures. We cannot find or confirm this information.
Anti-lock brakes failed causing two minor collisions.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes on an uneven surface or crossing over railroad tracks the pedal goes to the floor and there is an extended stopping distance.
The vehicle is equipped with ABS. When applying the brakes there are no brakes and the vehicle will not stop.
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Questions about the 1993 GMC Typhoon
Is the 1993 GMC Typhoon reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1993 GMC Typhoon, close to a typical Typhoon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 GMC Typhoon?
Brakes, with 7 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1993 GMC Typhoon have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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