1993 Chevrolet Suburban Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,420miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban, 1% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,420 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While towing my 25 foot camping trailer behind my Chevrolet Suburban, the receiver hitch (manufactured by drawtite) broke away causing my trailer to run off the road, across a grassy area, coming to rest only after hitting a vdot fence , fence pole and a tree. Upon examination the center section of the hitch bar had broke away and was still attached to the trailer tongue, complete with safety chains, weight distributing bars and the electric brake break-a-way switch activator cable was still attached. Both sides of the hitch were still secured to the Suburban. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082411, filed 2004-07, 120,840 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“Ea95-02o; consumer states when driving at any speed occassionally, upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop. The ABS brakes kick in, causing no response to the wheel, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused an accident a accident on two different occasions. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Also brakes pads were worn out and making noises, cassette player was inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #825861, filed 1998-07“Consumer was driving applying the brake pedal went to the floor and rear ended the car in front. Tt vehicle had been to dealer prior to accident regarding brake problems, dealer had resurfaced rear drums, sanded lingings, and replaced front brake pads. Engine revs to 1500 rpms after sitting 20 to 25 minutes, engine runs rough. Seat belts do not always retract. Transmission shifts hard. When air conditioner is on medium or high, vehicle's engine revs to 2500 rpms on acceleration from a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #973439, filed 1995-10Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
383 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsTires
21 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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