1990 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 54 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban, 13% of the 54 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Last week noticed vibration (shdder) coming from the front of the vehicle. Thought it was the tires or balancing. Replaced all four tires (even though they were not worn out). Still had shudder, so next day took it to Chevrolet dealer in livermore. Told him the symptoms and made an appointment for 6/29/99 to have it checked. Service manager asked if the vehicle had overdive, replied yes, he responded it maybe something in your torque convertor. No doubt will find out. Then checked with a friend in mn who also has a 1990 Suburban. He asked if it was happening at any particular speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #707971, filed 1999-06Related recalls
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1988–1992, C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993 +11 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 16% |
| 2023 | 19 | 14% |
| 2022 | 32 | 26% |
| 2021 | 39 | 19% |
| 2020 | 10 | 23% |
| 2019 | 38 | 49% |
| 2018 | 19 | 23% |
| 2017 | 39 | 27% |
| 2016 | 45 | 20% |
| 2015 | 48 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 | 6 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 9% |
| 2005 | 15 | 12% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 21 | 7% |
| 2002 | 23 | 8% |
| 2001 | 33 | 8% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 47 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 9% |
| 1997 | 47 | 11% |
| 1996 | 40 | 11% |
| 1995 | 25 | 5% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 11 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 17% |
| 1990 | 7 | 13% |
| 1989 | 5 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban
15 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban
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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