1990 GMC Suburban Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 GMC Suburban, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. 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.
“We recently purchased this vehicle used from a dealership. I am very disappointed with my first Gmc purchase so far. Within two months of buying this car, I had to replace the entire rear axle. Now, two months later, the transmission went bad and needs to be replaced as well. I dont understand how dealerships can sell these cars with such problems and the manufactures need to address the problems and resolve them. Any info would be greatly appreciated!”
NHTSA complaint #712537, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.Covers: GMC Suburban 1988–1992, Chevrolet C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993 +11 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 13% |
| 1999 | 21 | 7% |
| 1998 | 15 | 15% |
| 1997 | 24 | 12% |
| 1996 | 13 | 8% |
| 1995 | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1990 GMC Suburban
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 GMC 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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