FaultScore

1993 GMC Vandura G2500 brake problems

13 of the 19 complaints about the 1993 GMC Vandura G2500 are about the braking system — 68% of everything reported for this model year.

F

13

Complaints

2

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 10 76.9%
Master Cylinder 1 7.7%
Foundation Components 1 7.7%
Control Unit/Module 1 7.7%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Atascadero, CA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THIS VEHICLE WAS TOWED AT 50 MILES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. I SPENT MONEY EVERY 8000-12000 FOR BRAKE RELATED REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. ABOUT 4000 MILES AFTER EACH REPAIR, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE INTO THE NEXT LANE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AFTER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED, I PAID A NEW DEALER TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE REAR BRAKES LIKE NEW WITH 91000 MILES. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A HISTORY OF DEFECTIVE ABS MODULATOR VALVES, A $1500 PART. THIS VALVE WAS REPLACED AND THE BRAKES PERFORM AS DESIGNED. AFTER 6 YEARS AND 91000 MILES, I CAN DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITHOUT FEAR OF SWERVING INTO ANOTHER LANE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE WERE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, WHICH I'VE CORRECTED ON MY OWN AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED; HOWEVER, THEY WEREN'T SAFETY RELATED.

NHTSA complaint #726400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Milford, OH

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN RAINING WEATHER GOING 25MPH AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED, ABS SYSTEM MADE A NOISE, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER.

NHTSA complaint #868092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Monroe, LA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #724495 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Olympia, WA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE ANTI -LOCK BRAKE LIGHT WAS TURNED OFF, INSTEAD OF BEING REPAIRED.

NHTSA complaint #717682 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Annapolis, MD

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE IS PULLS TO THE RIGHT. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #850747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Marietta, GA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL CONTINUALLY, RESULTING IN ONE MINOR ACCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #537586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dunkirk, MD

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, RESULTING IN A COLLISION.

NHTSA complaint #530258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Brooklyn, NY Crash 1 injured

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

FRONT ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP/FAILED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION/INJURIES.

NHTSA complaint #533156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Troy, MI Crash

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO FAULTY ABS CONTROLLER.

NHTSA complaint #527606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Enid, OK

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN WET WEATHER, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO HAS OCCURRED IN DRY CONDITIONS. VEHICLE HAS GONE THROUGH RED LIGHTS/STOP SIGNS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP.

NHTSA complaint #809788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mobile, AL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

1) BRACKET THAT HOLDS ALTERNATOR TO ENGINE DEVELOPED A STRESS CRACK. THIS RESULTED IN BELT COMING OFF/ LOSING STEERING CONTROL, ETC., 2) TWO MASTER CYLINDERS HAS BLOWN UP WITH CAUSE UNKNOWN OVERPUMPING BRAKE FLUID. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

NHTSA complaint #803054 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Anolka, MN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. TT

NHTSA complaint #974162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Deridder, LA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN ROAD IS WET .

NHTSA complaint #968286 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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