1993 Chevrolet Suburban Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 3%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Suburban has developed a peculiar problem that has left even the dealerships completely clueless!!! The engine heats up to about 180 f (still less than the mid point on the guage) after a couple of hours of driving -- this is quite normal. If we stop and turn the engine off, the vehicle will not start! We have to wait a couple of hours while the engine cools off to about 160 f, and it starts up just fine. We only noticed this since we were on a long cross country drive. The problem is entirely predictable, and we had to plan on two hour stops during our trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070707, filed 2004-01, 120,000 miles“During all kinds of weather conditions the ABS braking system has failed to stop the vehicle, twice causing a rear end accident. During a hard braking situation when on dry pavement, or any braking condition on wet pavement the brakes have been applied and they grab and then release causing the vehicle to continue moving forward without completely stopping. The vehicle has been taken to many Chevrolet dealerships and independent shops for repair and been inspected or repaired with complete brake rebuilds with absolutely no improvement in stopping abilities. …”
NHTSA complaint #10205934, filed 2007-10, 82,000 miles“The anti-lock brakes failed the first time on a bright sunny dry day , I was unable to bring my Suburban to a stop with plenty of distance between me and the vehicle in front of me. I was cited for unassured clear distance since no skid marks or other explanation could be given at the time. We have had several incidents and close calls since the first accident. We have not had the anti-lock system replaced and were unaware that the unit might cause problems until we recently saw the recall which explains perfectly the type of incidents we have had to try to stop the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #709295, filed 1999-07“While driving, consumer noticed flames coming from the engine compartment, consumer pulled over and exited the vehicle, the vehicle severely damaged. (ohio traffic crash report #10-89-257)”
NHTSA complaint #563738, filed 2001-10“Radiator was noticed leaking around 36,000 miles. Dealer has attempted to repair on several occassions with no success. Every repair has been made except replacing of radiator.”
NHTSA complaint #537444, filed 1998-06Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 9 | 7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 16 | 6% |
| 2001 | 30 | 7% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 33 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 5% |
| 1996 | 36 | 10% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 23 | 3% |
| 1993 | 17 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
383 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsTires
21 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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