1993 Chevrolet Suburban Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 4%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban, 4% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. While an occupant was attempting to strap herself in the vehicle with the lap and shoulder belt, the buckle fell off in her hand. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist due to the fact that the vehicle was over ten years old. The dealer could make repairs at an estimated cost of $400. The failure and current mileages were 154,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10249839, filed 2008-11, 154,000 miles“Front seat passenger side shoulder belt recoil & tensioner does not properly retract while the shoulder belt is being worn which would allow occupant to hit dash/windshield during sudden stop or crash.”
NHTSA complaint #723030, filed 2000-05“Because of the seat belt law I think the dealer should sell the side that brakes all the time and not force you to buy the hole assembley which cost over 100 dollars”
NHTSA complaint #729486, filed 2000-08“Going 30mph when brake light came on. The hydraulic booster did not work; had to press on brakes hard to stop vehicle. Took to dealer & had computer replaced. Left front seat belt would not retract at times.”
NHTSA complaint #818865, filed 1997-10“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 1995-10Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 6% |
| 2018 | 5 | 6% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 5% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 13 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 26 | 3% |
| 1993 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 11% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
383 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsTires
21 complaintsEngine cooling
17 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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