1993 Chevrolet Van Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 26%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Chevrolet Van, 26% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving brakes had no pressure, making it difficult to stop the vehicle. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told she needed a master cylinder. As soon as the consumer got the vehicle out of the repair shop the same thing happened. The master cylinder was changed twice. Also, when the vehicle was in the repair shop mechanic had an accident with the vehicle due to this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10095232, filed 2004-10, 50,000 miles“While attempting to stop at an intersection, the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to strike the rear of the vehicle stopped ahead, consumer later received a recall regarding longer stopping distances with the ABS, attorney robert clark for client.”
NHTSA complaint #565719, filed 2002-05“Was driving at approximately 5 MPH, going down slight hill when ABS brakes did not stop on dry pavement. They also did not stop on streets with ice spots. Vehicle kept rolling for about 60 feet, dealer said cannot not find any problem if ABS light is not coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #819840, filed 1998-01“Consumer received manufacturer's recall notice c99046/ABS: hydraulic anti-skid brakes. Vehicle was repaired by dealer. But problem with ABS brakes continued to reoccur. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs were made.”
NHTSA complaint #862832, filed 2000-05“After repair of the ABS module under recall the ABS light on the dash illuminated, the light stayed on until the vehicles speed dropped below 15 MPH, the vehicle was returned to the dealer. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559914, filed 2001-02Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 21% |
| 2000 | 10 | 45% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 11% |
| 1996 | 11 | 39% |
| 1995 | 5 | 25% |
| 1994 | 5 | 45% |
| 1993 | 5 | 26% |
| 1992 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Van
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Van
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology