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1993 Chevrolet Silverado Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
9%of 69 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Chevrolet Silverado, 9% of the 69 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The ABS failed on my 1993 Chevrolet pickup. When I took the truck in to get repair estimates I was advised by mechanics a recall is pending for GM ABS systems on pick up trucks from 1991 to present. When I called the Chevrolet dealer service dept, they could not provide any information as to what will be paid/for covered. I would like to get the ABS repaired. It is a little unnerving when the ABS sporadically decides to work or fail. I have spent over $300 to have the brakes re-done to make sure I can stop, but the ABS keeps acting up. …”

NHTSA complaint #709353, filed 1999-07

“Front brake lines restrict flow of fluid to calipers due to rust buildup inside support clamp attached to upper a arm. Problem - steering jerks to l or r when brakes are applied quickly. After a period of time the rust builds up enough that the affected brake will not release. Outside of the clamp does not show corrision. I initiaaly bled lines, replaced calipers and pads, swapped rotors, and finally stumbled on the clamp support problem throught my parts man and a mechanic that walked into the parts store. Th mechanic told me he had a 1990 & 1992 model with the same problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #728921, filed 2000-08

“Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor, this happened while towing a travel trailer coming down a mountain, the trailer caused the truck to stop, the brake would come on and go, sometimes they were alright, and sometimes they would drop to the floor, the master cylinder and differential valve were replaced by a goodyear garage about a week later.”

NHTSA complaint #817792, filed 1997-10

“While driving about 40-45mph apllied the brakes and the truck would not stop. Driver let off the brakes, and start pumping the brakes and that is how the truck stopped. Driver stated that he only drives a certain distancebecause he is afraid that the brakes would go out again.”

NHTSA complaint #817543, filed 1997-10

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20173326%
2015811%
201497%
201323%
2012913%
2011912%
201023%
200979%
2008106%
20073419%
200610155%
20058728%
200421134%
200325737%
200235049%
200141848%
200060747%
19991,00360%
19988932%
19976223%
19963117%
19952911%
1994178%
199369%
1992513%
1991635%
19901040%
1989523%
198817%

Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Silverado

Seats
25 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Silverado

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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