1993 GMC Typhoon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 88%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 GMC Typhoon, 88% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 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.
“When applying brakes in an emergency situation pedal get hards and the truck travels an additonal 200 feet before stopping. This condition could cause a crash. Problem was reported to the dealership. Owner has disconnected the ABS. Other Gmc models recalled for this problem, typhoons are not on the list. .et.”
NHTSA complaint #860403, filed 2000-04“While applying brakes with foot is on brake pedal , pedal will go to floor. First, pedal will slowly decline, and then go straight to floorboard, feels like losing brake fluid.consumer must reapply brake pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #890572, filed 2001-06“While driving 35 MPH applied on brakes when another vehicle crossed in front of consumer's vehicle, resulting in brake failure, and causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #8008420, filed 2002-04“Abs brakes; when applying the brakes on an uneven surface or crossing over railroad tracks the pedal goes to the floor and there is an extended stopping distance.”
NHTSA complaint #819921, filed 1998-02Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 88% |
Other parts of the 1993 GMC Typhoon
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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