1993 Gmc SUBURBAN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
109 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
114,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 67 of 109 complaints (61.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 79 | 72.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 67 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 4 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 67; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 4; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 4; Seats: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 3; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 105 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 53 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1995: 53; 1996: 19; 2000: 17; 2001: 7; 2002: 4; 2003: 5; 2004: 3; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 79 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10010392 · 2003-03-13 (March 13, 2003)
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). *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010392 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023850 · 2003-06-26 (June 26, 2003)
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT COMING ON WHEN TURNED ON. RECALL WAS FOR LATER YEAR MODELS, BUT THIS YEAR MODEL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A DEFECT WHEN SOMEONE WHO BOUGHT THEIR VEHICLE A FEW MONTHS LATER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM DOES NOT? *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10034466 · 2003-08-25 (August 25, 2003)
WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10034466 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038821 · 2003-09-13 (September 13, 2003)
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. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10038821 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040491 · 2003-09-24 (September 24, 2003)
PRESSURE MUST BE APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO OPERATE. THIS CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040491 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057086 · 2004-02-12 (February 12, 2004)
REAR ENDED SOMEONE DUE TO THE INABILITY TO STOP IN TIME DUE TO THE POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE 1993 GMC SUBURBAN BRAKING SYSTEM. BRAKES ARE A VERY BIG PROBLEM ON THIS TRUCK
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10057086 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057104 · 2004-02-12 (February 12, 2004)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ON MY 1993 SUBURBAN K1500 BROKE AND LOCKED THE REAR WHEELS, FORM MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS A COMMON OCCURANCE ON THESE TRUCKS AND GM SHOULD BE AWARE OF HOW OFTEN THESE THINSG BREAK AND THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL OF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEED.
Owner-reported narrative. 165,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10057104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063774 · 2004-03-24 (March 24, 2004)
THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER STRAP DOES NOT TIGHTEN UP. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10063774 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.