Complaints
616
Crashes
110
Fires
3
Injuries
42
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1338 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:83,075 mi
Crash-related:78
#221 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Crash-related:1
#321 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Avg mileage:133,333 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 338 | 78 | — | 83,075 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 21 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 21 | 1 | — | 133,333 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 14 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 13 | 9 | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 11 | 1 | — | 81,333 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
338
complaints
Crashes
78
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,075
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,333
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
13
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,333
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Trailer Hitches
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Chevrolet Suburban — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1993 Chevrolet Suburban has 616 NHTSA complaints, 110 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 338 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (338 complaints, avg 83,075 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (21 complaints); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer (21 complaints, avg 133,333 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,664 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban include 110 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 42 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1993 Chevrolet Suburban?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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