MYRModel Year Report

1993 GMC Suburban

● Typical for this model
1993 GMC Suburban
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
213
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

84% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 213 complaints 1993 213 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 213 complaints 1993 213 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1993 213 1994: 419 complaints 1994 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004

1993: 213 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199131
199280
1993213
1994419
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

84% · 178 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Visibility

9% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

Windshield wiper motor failure. Wipers will suddenly quit working during operation. ** incident date listed below indicates approximately date of onset. This problem has been ongoing since this date (Time we took ownership of vehicle).

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-13

Consumer states wipers work intermittenly. Please provide any further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-27

Power train

6% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.

CRASH

Seat belts

4% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

Seats

3% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
  2. I
    1995-09-20Engineering analysisClosed 2001-09-20 Poor brake performance
  3. I
    2000-01-31Defect petitionOpen OEM hitch receiver platform cracking
  4. R
    2001-07-13Service brakes, hydraulic01I006000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1992-1994 Chevrolet and GMC suburbans…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new brake pedal pad. In addition, dealers will inspect the brake-booster output rod and replace it if necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 178 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01I006000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 GMC Suburban reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 GMC Suburban is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 GMC Suburban?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 84% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 GMC Suburban have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.