1993 GMC Safari Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 49%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 GMC Safari, 49% of the 61 complaints for this model year. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just signed up for this on my computer and I got a recall notice on the ABS system. I called my local dealer to find out what to do about it and they said they have no idea what I'm talkin' about. The NHTSA campaign # is 99i006000 and stated that the dealers are to modify the computer program which operates the ABS unit.”
NHTSA complaint #736210, filed 2000-11“When I applied the brakes in the snow I get a moaning noise (like someone playing a wind instrument poorly) and it takes forever to stop and it goes into a uncontrolled skid.”
NHTSA complaint #716974, filed 2000-01“Customer has a concern about air bags**nar**cc the consumer was concerned with out of warranty automobiles. The consumer feels the general public may be at risk of air bag malfunction in the event of a crash. The consumer suggested that manufacturer's notify consumers when their warranty is about to expire and offer options. The consumer also stated he had to have all 3 flexible brake lines replaced on his vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10185815, filed 2007-03“Abs fail when wet allowing wheels to lock up. No code is generated in computer. Dealer lost without code. When system is dry and operating, if a slippery condition encountered after brakes have been applied; computer actuates but vehicle does not attempt to stop. This condition started in 1996 and continues today. No failure code is generated when system fails. Originaly one speed sensor was replaced at onset of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #703281, filed 1999-02“When the brake pedal is applied its goes straight to the floor. There is no response from the brake system. Has to release and apply again to get the vehicle to stop, this has to be repeated more than once at times. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #846934, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10028790Nov 1, 2010General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20% |
| 2003 | 7 | 39% |
| 2002 | 12 | 48% |
| 2001 | 14 | 36% |
| 2000 | 28 | 41% |
| 1999 | 18 | 30% |
| 1998 | 14 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 13% |
| 1996 | 29 | 21% |
| 1995 | 60 | 31% |
| 1994 | 39 | 33% |
| 1993 | 30 | 49% |
| 1992 | 28 | 47% |
| 1991 | 16 | 41% |
| 1990 | 15 | 43% |
| 1987 | 2 | 18% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1993 GMC Safari
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 GMC Safari
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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