Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 10.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
212Complaints
2Recalls
31Crashes
4Fires
10Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (67% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 10.2× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
142 · 67%
Recalled
Recall 01I006000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
10 · 4.7%
Recalled
Recall 01I006000
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
10 · 4.7%
not available
—
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
8 · 3.8%
not available
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly
6 · 2.8%
not available
—
Seats
6 · 2.8%
not available
—
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS10 · 4.7%
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR10 · 4.7%
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER8 · 3.8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY6 · 2.8%
SEATS6 · 2.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS4 · 1.9%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4 · 1.9%
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR4 · 1.9%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR4 · 1.9%
Percentages are the share of the 212 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THIS COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO BRAKE PEDAL FEEL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“COMING TO A STOP SIGN AT 30 MPH, STEPPED ON BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT.”NHTSA complaint 820200 — filed 02/04/1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AND COMING TO A STOP LIGHT, PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO TRAVEL FORWARD A LITTLE…”NHTSA complaint 821103 — filed 02/03/1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, THERE IS AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.”NHTSA complaint 820129 — filed 01/29/1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1993 GMC Suburban?
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 142 of 212 NHTSA complaints (67%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (10), visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (10), visibility:windshield wiper/washer (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1993 GMC Suburban have?
212 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 31 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1993 GMC Suburban have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E043000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1993 GMC Suburban's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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