1993 GMC Sierra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 17%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 GMC Sierra, 17% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles. 2 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.
“#1 transmission. Slips out of gear into nuetral while driving at highway speeds. Must coast over to side of road, turn off engine, wait, restart and continue on. Narrowly caused a collision with a semi truck while coasting to side of road. Complained to dealer numerous times, said they could not find anything wrong. Now trans is locked in 2nd gear and won't shift to a higher gear. #2 paint. Started chipping within 6 months old and less than 2500 miles. Dealers said nothing could be done. Roof is now rusted through and headliner is hanging down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071216, filed 2004-01, 1,500 miles“The windshield wipers will stop in mid stroke and stay there for an extended period of time before resuming. Newer models have been recalled, but the '93 Gmc has always had the same problem. The EGR valve tends to stick open. It has been cleaned and/or replaced several times, and it's a safety issue because it drastically lowers manifold vacuum and that effects the power brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #715169, filed 1999-11“On any road conditions when applying the brakes there is a grinding noise coming from rear brakes. The wheel cylinders and brake drums were replaced once in 4/96, lasting 5,000 miles and 10//96 lasting 10,000 miles. The brakes are making grinding noises again.”
NHTSA complaint #810797, filed 1997-04“When brake pedal is applied anti-skid system will engage, causing vehicle to pull too one side, also, sometimes it appears as if there are no brakes at all. Deaelr has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #860908, filed 2000-04“While vehicle was parked in driveway, parking brake malfunctioned, vehicle rolled backwards and it landed in a class room at school across the street. Vehicle sustained extensive damage.”
NHTSA complaint #538474, filed 1998-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 33% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 24% |
| 2006 | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 | 37 | 32% |
| 2004 | 74 | 39% |
| 2003 | 83 | 40% |
| 2002 | 145 | 58% |
| 2001 | 150 | 57% |
| 2000 | 228 | 51% |
| 1999 | 338 | 56% |
| 1998 | 62 | 33% |
| 1997 | 67 | 28% |
| 1996 | 47 | 19% |
| 1995 | 42 | 16% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 12 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 50% |
| 1990 | 10 | 56% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 GMC Sierra
23 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 GMC Sierra
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