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1993 GMC Vandura Series Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
83%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 GMC Vandura Series, 83% of the 6 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.

“On-going / intermittent problem with brakes pulsating when applying brake pedal, and excessive wear of brake pads. Problem appeared within the first 7,000 miles of wear. Dealer notified, and some repairs were made. But, prblem is still reoccurring.”

NHTSA complaint #857743, filed 2000-03

“Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.”

NHTSA complaint #849237, filed 1999-09

“When the brakes are applied in a panic stop , the pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer and the manufacturer has been notified.”

NHTSA complaint #820913, filed 1998-01

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1993583%

Other parts of the 1993 GMC Vandura Series

Electrical system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 GMC Vandura Series

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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