1993 GMC Suburban Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%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 7 complaints about the seats of the 1993 GMC Suburban, 3% of the 212 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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 driver's side seat frame broke on the front left corner. Seat now rocks back 8-10 inches. Upon investigation, cause was due to very thin material.”
NHTSA complaint #10038821, filed 2003-09“While driving the bolts on the driver seat sheared off, causing the seat to release from the upright position. Also the radio amplifier caught on fire, cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #841806, filed 1999-07“The drivers seat frame broke on the left front corner, allowing the seat to tip back. The track assembly was fully intact, the frame inside the seat is what broke, due to thin material and fatigue.”
NHTSA complaint #709214, filed 1999-07“While driving front power seat fell off the base. Metal piece that supports the frame broke. This caused a hazard for the driver. Did not lose control of vehicle. The seat frame was vulcanized. Bolt was still holding seat, which was welded & cracked. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed that vehicle was out of warranty. Owner jeri-rigged seat to work. Will not last long. Also, windshield wipers circuit board was replaced. They stopped working while driving in the rain, causing the driver to have poor visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #853055, filed 1999-11“Bolts on the driver's and the passenger's bucket seats have sheared off, causiing the seats to release from the upright postion, resulting in a collision. Consumer will send repair bills.”
NHTSA complaint #806448, filed 1996-12Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 40% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 46 | 20% |
| 1994 | 12 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 11 | 37% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 4 | 24% |
| 1988 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1993 GMC Suburban
162 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 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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