1993 GMC Suburban Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%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 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 GMC Suburban, 2% of the 212 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Trottle to cruise control connecting rod was disconnected from the plate and fell down into throttle cable bracket. The hook on the rod got stuck in the bracket, holding the throttle open. The consumer was able to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #886799, filed 2001-04“While pulling up to a stop light, and applying the brakes, car shot into cruise control/gas pedal went to the floor and car was out control. Consumer had both feet on brake pedal, when car jumped into a ditch, and landed in a graveled parking lot. Consumer had to slam into park while feet were still on the brakes. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said synchronizer was bad. Consumer felt this could have killed his family or innocent bystanders.”
NHTSA complaint #862549, filed 2000-05“Ongoing/intermittent problem with high acceleration commencing whenever vehicle would be shifted into reverse. Vehicle been in dealer shop on six occasions, and condition have not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #838663, filed 1999-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 GMC Suburban
162 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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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