Complaints
254
Crashes
38
Fires
10
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 GMC Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1142 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:28
Fires:2
#210 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Crash-related:1
#310 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Avg mileage:80,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 GMC Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 142 | 28 | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 10 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
142
complaints
Crashes
28
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Hubs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Trailer Hitches
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 GMC Suburban — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 GMC Suburban reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1993 GMC Suburban has 254 NHTSA complaints, 38 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 142 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 GMC Suburban?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (142 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (10 complaints); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor (10 complaints, avg 80,000 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 GMC Suburban?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 GMC Suburban?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 GMC Suburban include 38 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 10 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 GMC Suburban have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 GMC 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 GMC 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 GMC Suburban reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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