1993 GMC Suburban Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 GMC Suburban, 4% of the 212 complaints for this model year.
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 front seat belts fail to retract to original position after being released. The belts fail to catch when brakes are applied. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #847666, filed 1999-09“The male portion of the shoulder belt buckle broke and caused the belt to become inoperable while driving with a passenger in the rear seat. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #815350, filed 1997-08Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 20% |
| 1999 | 9 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1989 | 3 | 18% |
| 1988 | 2 | 25% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1993 GMC Suburban
162 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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