1993 Chevrolet Suburban Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 499 complaints for this model year. 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.
“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“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 1995-10“Abs braking problems. Tt vehicle stopped suddenly in front of consumer, when consumer applied brakes they failed and caused an accident. Transfer case failed.”
NHTSA complaint #974883, filed 1995-11Transmission 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 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
383 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsTires
21 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology