Complaints
28
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Gmc Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
#24 complaints
SEATS
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Gmc Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | — |
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