Gmc Suburban 1993 - Service brakes - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Gmc Suburban 1993

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
01I006000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 04/01/1992 to 07/31/1993	I	255770	07/13/2001	ODI	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	07/02/2001	07/19/2001
Defect Summary	This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1992-1994 chevrolet and gmc suburbans equipped with vacuum power-brake assist and ebc4 anti-lock brake (abs) modules. these vehicles exhibit poor brake system performance.
Consequence Summary	This could be attributed to brake pedal feel.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a new brake pedal pad. in addition, dealers will inspect the brake-booster output rod and replace it if necessary.
Notes	Gm has decided to conduct a service campaign to advise owners to have the brake pedal pad replaced on their vehicles.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782, concerning this program.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
98865020A	09/01/1998	86-50-20	602774	Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear, especially vehicles that have been used to tow a heavy load. *yc	01/13/1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
01125	06/29/2001		623419	Special policy bulletin regarding product enhancement brake system subjective feel / poor brake system performance. *tt	10/29/2001
01005	06/01/2001		623411	This special policy product enhancement covers vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and ebc4 abs brake modules exhibitng poor brake system performance / brake system subjective feel. *tt	10/29/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
990524001A	09/01/1999	990524001	608388	Brake lead/pull and front brake wear. *mjs	11/26/1999
990524001	06/01/1999	865020A	606765	Some cab chassis, crew cab, and pickup models may exhibit a brake lead / pull and front brake wear. *tt	09/02/1999
98865020	04/01/1998		601128	Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting expectations. *yc	07/01/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
01005	06/29/2001		623509	Some vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and ebc4 abs brake modules may comment that their vehicles exhibit poor brake system performance, this may be attributed to brake pedal feel. *slc	10/29/2001

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA95026	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	09/20/1995	09/20/2001	POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE	01I006000
	Poor performance of abs brakes

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
		2	10/01/1998
	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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11/14/1997		6	12/08/1995
	Brakes fail to stop vehicle.
			02/15/1994
	Brakes pull to the left often, occassionally to the right and will fail at any time. neither gmc or independent dealer can repair.
			01/07/1993
	Vehicle pulls to the left or right randomly during braking.
06/30/1994		15	09/01/1993
	When attempting to stop at an intersection . the brakes have failed completely. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
07/09/1997
	When brakes are applied they go down to the floor of vehicle and vehicle does not stop.*ak
08/28/2001			07/01/1993
	Due to several past abs incidents, one resulting in a collision, vehicle was taken to dealer for compliance with nhtsa campaign id number 01i006000. subsequently, panic stop maximum braking is delayed. there is excessive resistance to initial brake peddle movement as if there is no boost. after approximately 1/2 second, with heavy pressure applied to the peddle, actual wheel braking can be felt to progressively increase and resistance to peddle movement reduces. at this point braking feels about normal. dealer technician on test drive confirmed this description of problem. however, technicians have not been able to identify any malfunctioning components.*ak
06/29/2001		3	06/01/1996
	Sailed through a red light with brakes applied, both abs and brake warning light illuminated.*ak
03/15/2001
	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.*ak

	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.*ak
		1
	Ea95026; poor brake performance: while driving about 25 mph and applying brakes normally, abs kicked in and vehicle would continue to go forward. this happened when weather was perfect. this has been an ongoing problem since fall of 1993. when the truck was taken to the dealership for this problem, dealership did not find any problem with the system. *ak
09/06/1997		100
	While driving consumer pressed brakes and they failed. vehicle rolled over some graveland. these were abs brakes.*ak
12/01/1995		2	09/01/1995
	Ea95026, poor brake performance; intermittently when applying the brakes, they lock up, causing vehicle to go into a slide. this condition has led to two rear end crashes. dealership is not able to duplicate the problem. ak the driver's side door panel rattled, the dealer found the bezel to be cracked and broken. consumer feels vehicle gets bad gas mileage. the transmission cooler hoses and line sealing were leaking. slc
			07/15/1993
	When applying brakes vehicle intermittently pulls to the right or left, cause unknown. ak ml
05/31/2000		6	05/01/1997
	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. *ak
05/02/2000		0	07/27/1997
	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 ml

	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. *ak
03/15/2000
	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. *ak
06/03/1997		4	01/01/1994
	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. *ak
06/06/1998
	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. *ak
09/15/1993
	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. *ak
12/27/1999		1	10/01/1999
	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. *ak
01/02/2000		0
	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. *ak
11/15/1999		2	06/01/1997
	There are hundreds of complaints of abs brake failures with the suburbans. i hope no one gets killed while driving one of them. *ak
		1	03/01/1993
	Anti-brake system when engaged causes the wheel to move before the pulsing action begins causing the brakes to fade. *yc
			01/01/1995
	No summary

	Vehicle failed to stop when applying brakes at low rate of speed, causing a safety hazard. different parts within abs have been replaced. *ak

	When applying the abs brakes on wet pavement the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details. *ak
			08/01/1995
	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. *ak
05/12/1995
	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. *ak
06/16/1998
	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. *ak
		20	06/05/1993
	Brakes disengage momentarily causing extended stopping distance.
		4	08/01/1993
	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. *ak
03/15/1996
	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. *ak
		20	05/30/1993
	Abs system malfunctioned because the back brakes are not working. yh
11/26/1998
	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. *ak
		2	05/01/1993
	Anti lock brakes fail intermittently.
05/01/1993
	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. *ak
03/01/1996
	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. *ak
04/20/1998
	Intermittently when the brakes are applied, they let go and catch again, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has been notified. *ak
08/30/1997		2	07/01/1993
	Anti-lock brakes failed on two occasions.
12/26/1997		1	01/01/1994
	Anti lock brake system locked up causing a collision.
		2
	Anti lock brakes not stopping properly.
		2	05/24/1996
	Abs brakes malfunctioned. also replaced front brake calipers/pads and rotors. *ak
01/31/1998
	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 . *ak
		15	01/01/1993
	Brakes failed.
01/01/1994		3	07/12/1993
	Brake failure.
		1	05/01/1994
	Anti lock brakes fail in emergency situations, especially if traveling over bumps, holes and rough roads.
		1
	Continuous brake failures.
			11/07/1993
	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. *ak
			04/17/1997
	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. *ak
		3	06/01/1996
	Anti lock brakes fail intermittently
04/16/1996
	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. *ak
01/21/1997
	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. *ak
12/31/1997		2
	Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in a panic stop, there is an extended stopping distance before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. *ak

	Abs seems to come on for no reason, no iced or wet roads, compromising stopping distance.
01/01/1995		4	05/01/1993
	Abs failed to stop vehicle which ended up in cross traffic.
		1	11/01/1992
	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 slc
		8	03/27/1993
	Abs brake failure. *ak

	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. *ak
		1
	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. slc
03/01/1997		1
	Owner claims that when she drives and applies the brakes they lock up, stopping the car. *ak
11/03/1997		3	06/25/1997
	Abs brakes system failed during a sudden/quick stop of vehicle.
10/31/1997		6	06/11/1994
	Abs brakes failed, pedal went all the way to the floor, resultingin extended stopping distance. *ak
10/15/1997		3
	When brakes are applied the vehicle intermittently travels 25 yards or so before coming to a stop.the dealer has been notified. ak nlm

	Abs brake problems; in a emergency stopping situation the first time pushing the brake pedal down hard the system does react quick enough or hard enough. if reapplying the brakes they do work after the second time. when hitting bumps at the same time the system is worse. *ak
10/29/1997
	When trying to stop the pads go to the floor, but the vehicle will not stop. the dealer has not been notified. *ak
11/11/1993
	Abs brake problems, intermittently; when coming to a normal stop and the road surface becomes sightly uneven, the system engages which makes the stopping distance greater than less. this caused driver to hit another vehicle. no damage was involved. *ak
10/28/1997		1	04/01/1996
	Abs brakes failed
05/05/1994
	Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes on a gravel parking lot both front wheels locked up, causing the suburban to slide. when taken to dealer, dealer could not find problem. a year later, the same problem happened again on a wet road surface. no problem found at dealer. *ak

	When brakes are applied they resist . on wet pavements when the brakes are pressed the vehicle goes into a skid. the dealer has replaced the brake system. *ak
09/25/1997		1
	When brakes were applied on uneven pavement vehicle did not stop, resulting in an accident. the dealer has been notified. ak nlm
10/21/1997
	Brake problems; when approaching a stop sign, the suburban did stop. then all of a sudden, it seemed as though the brakes released with driver's foot on brake pedal, and the suburban proceeded though intersection. would not stop even though driver's foot was on the brake pedal. when driver reapplied brakes the suburban finally came to a stop. no traffic was coming in the opposite direction at the time. *ak
09/09/1993		3
	Ea95026, poor brake performance; on regular road conditions when applying the brakes, the pedal seems to go more to the floorbroad than it should before vehicle will stop. when going through inspection every year the brakes pads are replaced twice a year. the rotors were replaced 1 and 1/2 years ago with 27,000 miles. (2) months ago the brakes pads were replaced and need replacing again. *ak

	Owner has abs brakes. while coming to a stop at certain sitiuations the abs system kicks in, causing vehicle to have erratic brake operation. owner notes that two wheels front and rear on passeger's side were on wet leaves abs kicked in, causing owner to go into an intersection. *ak
			05/01/1993
	Anti lock brakes fail, especially over bumpy surfaces.
03/07/1997		1	11/03/1992
	Antilock brakes lock up on wet pavement.
04/01/1997
	Ea95-026, while driving at 55 mph the vehicle malfunctioned. owner stated it felt like sliding on ice, almost causing a serious accident. dealer cannot determine the problem. *ak
10/01/1996
	When applying force to the brake pedal under nomral operation, the pedal goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance and lack of brake effectiveness. master cylinder has been replaced but the problem still exists. *ak
12/01/1996
	The vehicle's abs system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance and can cause an accident.
07/07/1994
	On normal road conditions when reducing speed quickly and applying heavy pressure to brakes the pedal goes way down to floor and there are no brakes for a second or two, then they grab real hard. dealer has looked at brakes but states nothing is wrong. *ak
12/10/1996
	Was going onto a ramp and another vehicle stopped ahead, upon applying the brakes it started slowing down and then pushing forward. vehicle did not stop and ran into back of other vehicle. brought for repairs and dealer said that nothing was wrong with brakes but put new brake pads on . *ak
11/01/1996		2	12/01/1995
	Ea95-028 active, abs brake failure, pedal faded, when applied pedal it went all the way to the floor, loss of effectiveness. *ak
12/20/1996
	The vehicle has abs. the vehicle lurched foreward when the system was activated and caused an accident, it also would not slow down. *ak

	When applying the brakes in dry weather, the brakes failed, took to dealer couldn't find anything. *ak
09/18/1996
	Owner has abs brakes, she states that her brake pedal went to floor, causing vehicle to have an accident, owner states that dealers are going to run diagnostic test on brake unit; she also notes that brakes are realy noisy when they are used. *ak
		2	06/01/1993
	When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop situation, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle, cause unknown. ak jb
11/21/1996
	Poor abs performance during vehicle operation on wet pavement at 60 mph and normal braking, the pedal went to the floor, and complete brake failure was experienced. *ak
06/21/1996		2	11/01/1995
	The abs system has failed and the vehicle pulls to the left. in a hard braking situation, the front brakes did not work. please describe. *ak
09/01/1996
	Vehicle is equipped with abs brake system in front and back when making a sudden stop the vehicle will lurch forward increasing stopping distance at any rate of speed or weather conditions. *ak
09/25/1996		1	04/23/1993
	Abs failed during panic stopping, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak
08/17/1996		1	02/01/1993
	Master cylinder overheated, resulting in a fire, also anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in vibration/ replaced brake hoses/calipers/rotors/combination valve. *ak
05/03/1994		3
	Brakes failed, causing accident. *dh
03/12/1996
	The abs system fails constantly. the system will not activate when brake pedal is applied. please describe. *ak
05/20/1996
	The abs system malfunctions. it makes loud noises and when the pedal is applied the brakes do not stop the truck .please describe.*ak
01/03/1994
	Abs brakes failed, releasing the brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance and no stopping ability at all, replaced brake system to no avail. *ak
04/30/1995
	When applying the brakes sometimes the truck will stop and other times it will not. the truck has abs. please describe. *ak
04/28/1996		3	12/17/1992
	When applying the abs brakes sometimes the truck will stop and other times it will not, also excessive front brake pad/rotor wear. *ak
01/23/1996
	The abs system failed and caused the vehilce to have two accidents within two days.please describe. *ak

	Upon braking during normal conditions, vehicle jerks to left without prior warning. *ak

	Upon braking, during normal condition, vehicle jerks to left, without prior warning. *ak
10/15/1993
	Abs: applied brakes, they will release, then catch back up; various speeds; seems, abs kicks in too soon. tt
12/04/1995
	Poor performance of the abs brakes ea95-026. tt

	#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
01/12/1996
	Ea95-026, active, abs, brake failure , when brakes are applied at low speed, pedal goes to the floor and abs makes a loud noise, brake light red comes on. tt
06/05/1993
	Abs brake system malfunction, experiencing long stopping distance and hard pedal. tt
06/14/1995
	Phone ext 6149: abs: anti brake light continually comes on; sets code 38 in computer; wheels locked up. tt
12/24/1995
	The truck has abs brakes. when applied the brakes locked up. please describe. tt
11/14/1995
	The trucks abs system causes the vehicle not to stop. please describe. tt
11/02/1995		3	04/01/1994
	The abs system does not work. the system will activate prematurely. tt consumer states abs engages at will for no reason, consumer feels the brake failure is not due to abs, but due to a bad master cylinder. radiator failed at 38000 miles. *slc
08/12/1994
	The truck abs brakes. the brakes would lock up. please describe. tt
04/15/1993
	Abs: anti lock brakes seem to take over under normal braking; very noisy; extended stopping. tt
04/15/1993		1	04/01/1992
	Abs: when applying brakes harder than normal, vehicle pulls to left; pedal intermittently goes to floor. tt *jb
10/21/1995
	Abs: when applying brakes, hear loud grinding noise, pedal goes to floor without stopping vehicle; nearly caused accidents. tt
09/01/1993		2	09/01/1993
	When brakes are applied on rough surface, abs does not work. tt abs locks up, consumer has disconnected the abs.*jb
08/29/1995		9
	Anti lock brakes failed in an emergency about 50 times, once resulting in an accident. *ak
02/24/1995		4
	Anti-lock brakes engage without assistance, causing loss of control/one accident. *skd
03/24/1995
	Abs: made panic stop, no braking effect; heard loud noise coming from brakes; started to stop, then let go; vehicle jerked; increased stopping. tt
10/01/1994		2	09/01/1993
	The abs system takes longer to stop the vehicle then the regular brakes. tt due to abs failure, the driver was involved in two accident. the owner of the vehicle was seeking reimbursement for the loss or new vehicle without additional cost. *yh

	When brakes are applied nothing happens, intermittent problem. tt
09/26/1994
	Poor brake performance of abs system, loss of braking. tt
03/01/1993		1
	Abs brakes failed while driving on wet/rough surface, causing vehicle to vibrate. *ak
07/01/1994
	Abs system malfunction, resulting in poor braking ability. tt
08/25/1995
	Erratic operation of the abs system, partial loss of braking. tt
08/10/1995
	The truck has abs brakes. in a panic stop the abs acts prematurely and increases stopping distance. please describe. tt
09/06/1995
	Poor braking performance, vehicle is equipped with abs brakes. tt

	Abs brakes; numerous occasions brakes fail to respond upon application and on wet surface driver manuvered to avoid rear end collision. please describe detail.

	Vehicles abs braking system has failures with hard pedal not being able to stop had 2 accidents. tt
07/12/1994
	The truck has abs brakes. when in a panic situation the brakes take excessive pressure in order for them to work. please describe.
01/01/1993
	Anti lock brake system locks up on wet surfaces and also in dry weather. tt
03/24/1995
	Pe95-023 active, abs, brake failure, complete loss of brakes, impact 12:00 position speed 33 mph. tt
06/02/1995
	The abs system failed in a sudden stop. *ak
11/13/1994		5
	The vehicle would not stop when driving up to an intersection. has abs system. please describe. tt
01/01/1995		3
	Abs brakes; vehicle doesn't respond to brake application, especially w/towing. tt
02/13/1995		3
	Antilock brakes failed upon sudden braking, once resulting in an accident. *aw
04/18/1995		8
	Anti-lock brakes fail, causing loss of control/accident. *skd
01/02/1995		2
	Design of abs system causes the abs brakes to activate when only one wheel is on ice and other 3 wheels on dry surface, causing extended stopping distance. *tw

	Abs anti lock fail when there is a heavy load in dry weather the abs anti-lock brake fail to work property. tt
12/12/1994		2
	Antilock brakes failed, causing accident/injury. *aw
01/30/1995		2
	Abs brake system, during emergency stopping brake pedal fade to the floor and vehicle did not stop due to pump. tt
01/05/1995
	Abs system is locking up. second one put in the car. please describe details. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
01/01/1995		1
	Abs system failure, indicator light comes on. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
02/14/2001	70000	1	07/01/1993
	Rear ended someone due to the inability to stop in time due to the poor performance of the 1993 gmc suburban braking system. brakes are a very big problem on this truck
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
		1
	Brakes are defective, lock up and skid. yh
05/08/1998		1	04/01/1993
	Brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
		3	10/01/1995
	On three different occasions on dry pavement the brakes have failed, causing extended stopping distance which nearly resulted in an accident. ak consumer states he has had to drive off the road to avoid hitting another vehicle, vehicle was inspected by dealership, but they could not duplicate the problem.jb
06/16/1995		6
	Brakes grind/fail when pedal is applied. *skd
06/01/1995
	Braking system is weak. please describe. tt
10/03/1995		3
	Applied brakes, did not hold; dry surface; caused accident; rearended parked vehicle. reported by state farm. tt brakes do not work on anything other than a dry surface, after looking over accident, it seems that road was not dry. *slc

	When apply the brake there is no brake its the performance. tt
05/01/1994
	Have to use extreme effort to stop vehicle, brakes are locking up. tt
01/01/1994
	Periodically brake pedal has to be pushed to the floor to stop. *ak

	Brakes perform erratic. he has further descriptions and has talked with other owners. bus. (310) 696-6848. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
08/17/1996		1	02/01/1993
	Master cylinder overheated, resulting in a fire, also anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in vibration/ replaced brake hoses/calipers/rotors/combination valve. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC

	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. *ak
10/26/1998		1	03/01/1995
	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.
		2	05/24/1996
	Abs brakes malfunctioned. also replaced front brake calipers/pads and rotors. *ak
09/09/1993		3
	Ea95026, poor brake performance; on regular road conditions when applying the brakes, the pedal seems to go more to the floorbroad than it should before vehicle will stop. when going through inspection every year the brakes pads are replaced twice a year. the rotors were replaced 1 and 1/2 years ago with 27,000 miles. (2) months ago the brakes pads were replaced and need replacing again. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
08/17/1996		1	02/01/1993
	Master cylinder overheated, resulting in a fire, also anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in vibration/ replaced brake hoses/calipers/rotors/combination valve. *ak
06/06/1996
	Calipers froze and caused vehicle to pull to the left, also causing the right front whell to overheat. please describe details.
04/21/1995
	Abs: anti lock brake malfunctioned twice; failed to stop vehicle in normal driving situation; felt grinding/clunking noise; only warning; once, caliper stuck.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
12/10/1996
	Was going onto a ramp and another vehicle stopped ahead, upon applying the brakes it started slowing down and then pushing forward. vehicle did not stop and ran into back of other vehicle. brought for repairs and dealer said that nothing was wrong with brakes but put new brake pads on . *ak
04/28/1996		3	12/17/1992
	When applying the abs brakes sometimes the truck will stop and other times it will not, also excessive front brake pad/rotor wear. *ak

	Brake pads wear prematurely, vehicle pulls to left and right and do not stop well. *ak
05/10/1995
	The vehicle continually shears front brake pads. please describe. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
		1	11/01/1992
	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 slc
06/21/1996		2	11/01/1995
	The abs system has failed and the vehicle pulls to the left. in a hard braking situation, the front brakes did not work. please describe. *ak
08/17/1996		1	02/01/1993
	Master cylinder overheated, resulting in a fire, also anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in vibration/ replaced brake hoses/calipers/rotors/combination valve. *ak
04/28/1996		3	12/17/1992
	When applying the abs brakes sometimes the truck will stop and other times it will not, also excessive front brake pad/rotor wear. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
12/16/1997		1	01/01/1993
	Brake drum failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
03/15/1996
	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. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08/17/1996		1	02/01/1993
	Master cylinder overheated, resulting in a fire, also anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in vibration/ replaced brake hoses/calipers/rotors/combination valve. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
10/01/1996
	When applying force to the brake pedal under nomral operation, the pedal goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance and lack of brake effectiveness. master cylinder has been replaced but the problem still exists. *ak
08/17/1996		1	02/01/1993
	Master cylinder overheated, resulting in a fire, also anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in vibration/ replaced brake hoses/calipers/rotors/combination valve. *ak
11/02/1995		3	04/01/1994
	The abs system does not work. the system will activate prematurely. tt consumer states abs engages at will for no reason, consumer feels the brake failure is not due to abs, but due to a bad master cylinder. radiator failed at 38000 miles. *slc