1993 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
384 complaints
ABS FAILS ON UNEVEN SURFACES, SUCH AS WASHBOARD ROADS AND WHEN HITTING BUMPS DURING BRAKING. ABS PERFORM POORLY IN MOST CONDITIONS, INCLUDING DRY PAVEMENT. THEY DO PROVIDE SOME BENEFIT ON SNOW/ICE. HOWEVER, MY ABS HAS NOW FAILED AND OVERALL BRAKING PERFORMANCE IS BETTER. THIS SYSTEM, AND THE LOGIC IN THE CONTROLLER, NEED SIGNIFICANT CHANGES. *JB
Jun 09, 2003
WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES, THE ABS ACTIVATED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FOWARD AND HIT THE REAR END OF ANOTHER MOTORIST.TS *JB
Nov 27, 2002
THE SAME PROBLE THAT IS ON YOUR RECAL LIST PROLONG BRACKING DISTANCE. *AK
Feb 10, 2002
PRIOR TO RECALL BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT, RECALL #01I006000. THE CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING FOR THE PARTS. *YD
Jan 17, 2002
PRIOR TO RECALL BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT, RECALL #01I006000. THE CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING FOR THE PARTS. *YD
Jan 17, 2002
+ 379 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
40 complaints
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER QUITS WORKING WHEN IN USE. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR 03V159000, BUT THE MODEL YEAR WAS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE. *PH *CB *JB
Jan 08, 2004
CONSUMER STATES WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK, AND SOMETIMES THEY DO NOT WORK. WHEN THE INDICATOR IS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK. THEN, THERE ARE TIMES WHEN CONSUMER CANNOT TURN THEM OFF. CONSUMER'S HUSBAND RECEIVED A RECALL ON CHEVROLET, SUBURBAN,1994, BUT CONSUMER HAD NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON HER CHEVROLET, SUBURBAN,1993. HUSBAND HAS NOT HAD A PROBLEM WITH HIS VEHICLE, BUT SHE HAS.*AK
Sep 11, 2003
INTERMITTENTLY, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VIN. *AK *SCC *JB
Jul 24, 2003
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB
May 19, 2003
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING, INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WAS A RECALL #03V159000, BUT THE VEHICLE MODEL YEAR WAS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY. *PH *CB *JB
Jan 08, 2003
+ 35 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
23 complaints
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE SEVERELY DAMAGED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-89-257)*JB
Oct 22, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE SEVERELY DAMAGED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-89-257)*JB
Oct 22, 2001
THIRD RADIATOR IS LEAKING AROUND THE BOTTOM SEAL AS DID THE PREVIOUS TWO WHICH WERE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Aug 15, 1998
RADIATOR WAS NOTICED LEAKING AROUND 36,000 MILES. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS WITH NO SUCCESS. EVERY REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE EXCEPT REPLACING OF RADIATOR.
Jun 23, 1998
RADIATOR FAILED.
Mar 01, 1998
+ 18 more complaints for this component
TIRES
20 complaints
THE SPARE TIRE INSIDE THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE TIRE MFR. WAS GENERAL TIRE. AMERI 550AS LT245/75R16. DOT#AD11C9B153. *NM
May 27, 2004
CONSUMER NOTICED THREE TIRES EXPERIENCED FAILURES. THE TWO REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, AND THE PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE DEVELOPED CRACKS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURUE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK
Oct 31, 2003
TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE RIGHT REAR COOPER 31X1050R15 TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING MY CHEVROLET SUBURBAN TO ROLLOVER 1 AND 1/2 TIMES. THESE TIRES WERE 21 MONTHS OLD, WITH APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES ON THEM. THEY WERE ROTATED EVERY 3000 MILES, THE CAR WAS ALIGNED EVERY SIX MONTHS AND I CHECKED THE PRESSURE REGULARLY. I HAD A TREAD SEPARATION WITH MY PREVIOUS COOPER 30X950R15. THE DEALER SAID MY LOAD WAS EXCESSIVE FOR THE TIRE SO I WEIGHED MY TRUCK AND HE RECOMMENDED THE 1050R15S. THE SUBURBAN DID A GREAT JOB OF CRADLING US AND FORTUNATELY WE DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING ON OUR TUMBLE AND SLIDE INTO THE MEDIAN. *NLM
May 22, 2003
THE FIRST TIRE STARTED LOSING BIG CHUNKS OF THREAD WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 75MPH. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF MY VEHICLE AT THAT TIME, AND THAT'S WHY I DECIDED NOT TO FILE A CLAIM WHEN I HAD THE TIRE REPLACED. THE SECOND TIRE STARTED MAKING STRANGE NOISES WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AT 40 MPH. I WENT BACK TO DISCOUNT TIRE WHERE I HAD BOUGHT THE FOUR TIRES TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE THREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT THAT MOMENT. THE THIRD TIRE BLEW UP WHILE DRIVING ON THE SAME FREEWAY AT 75 MPH. MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AVOIDING AN MAJOR ACCIDENT. THERE WAS A $2,600 DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE I WAS HAVING THAT TIRE REPLACED I ASKED THE DISCOUNT TIRE MANAGER TO INSPECT THE FOURTH AND LAST DESERT DOG TIRE I HAD LEFT ON MY VEHICLE. HE CONCLUDED THAT THE TIRE WAS SEPARATING FROM THE INSIDE OUT TOO, AND REPLACED IT. DT
Dec 04, 2002
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. TS *JB
Nov 08, 2002
+ 15 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
17 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE AN OCCUPANT WAS ATTEMPTING TO STRAP HERSELF IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT, THE BUCKLE FELL OFF IN HER HAND. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER TEN YEARS OLD. THE DEALER COULD MAKE REPAIRS AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $400. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 154,000.
Nov 25, 2008
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT INTO THE RETRACTOR. *AK CONSUMER NOTED THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT PROPERLY LEAVING IT USELESS IN A CRASH. *PH *NLM
Nov 12, 2003
PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT INTO RETRACTOR. *AK
Sep 24, 2003
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO COMPONENT. *AK
Jul 22, 2003
BECAUSE OF THE SEAT BELT LAW I THINK THE DEALER SHOULD SELL THE SIDE THAT BRAKES ALL THE TIME AND NOT FORCE YOU TO BUY THE HOLE ASSEMBLEY WHICH COST OVER 100 DOLLARS
Aug 29, 2000
+ 12 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
12 complaints
DURING SLOW SPEED STOP, BRAKES WERE APPLIED WITH NO EFFECT. ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON AT LEAST 5 OCCASIONS, ALTHOUGH THIS IS THE FIRST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. REPORTED TO DEALER THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS A DRIVER MISTAKE.
Oct 07, 2000
THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE DURING A RAPID STOP. THE ABS SYSTEM CYCLED REPEATEDLY DURING THE RAPID STOP, BUT FAILED TO QUICKLY STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, A MINOR ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN I HIT THE VEHICLE IN FROM OF ME.
Sep 03, 2000
THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE DURING A RAPID STOP. THE ABS SYSTEM CYCLED REPEATEDLY DURING THE RAPID STOP, BUT FAILED TO QUICKLY STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, A MINOR ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN I HIT THE VEHICLE IN FROM OF ME.
Sep 03, 2000
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FREE WHEEL WHEN TRYING TO STOP GOING FROM PAVEMENT TO SLICK OR WASHBOARD ROAD SURFACE. THE STOPPING DISTANCE IS NOT RELIABLE. I DISCONNECTED THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BECAUSE IT WASN'T RELIABLE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DOCUMENT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WAS INTERMITTENT. THIS IS A MAJOR DEFECT AND NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS BEFORE I PULLED THE ABS FUSE. CHEVROLET SENT ME A VIDEO ON ABS WHEN I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THEM IMPLYING THAT I DIDN'T KNOW HOW ABS WORKED. I KNOW WHEN ABS DOESN'T WORK AND THE CAR FREEWHEELS NEARLY INTO THE CAR AHEAD OF YOU. CHEVROLET SHOULD REPAIR THIS PROBLEM TO PREVENT FUTURE CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES.
Sep 28, 1999
HAS FAILED THREE TIMES, ON PANIC STOPS
Aug 09, 1999
+ 7 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
11 complaints
REAR UPPER SHOCK BRACKET. CRACKED AND FELL OFF VEHICLE- WITH DOING INSPECTION OF WELDS, ALSO FOUND THAT THE REAR FRAME STRESS FRACTURE CRACKS. GOING FROM SHOCK BRACKETS BACK TO THE GAS TANK. SECOND COMPLAINT: DRIVERSEAT MOUNTING BRACKET, CRACKED CAUSING SEAT TO BE UNSTABLE. *TR
Dec 05, 2007
THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND A KNOCKING/ BANGING NOISE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB
May 02, 2002
NO SAMMERY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 23, 2002
METAL FINISH ON GRILL, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, IS STARTING TO PEEL OFF. THE GRILL HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. HAS NOT GONE TO DEALER AS OF YET. *AK
Oct 14, 1999
RUNNING BOARD WIRE FAILED/REPLACED.
Nov 04, 1997
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SEATS
8 complaints
SEAT IS SIX WAY POWER AND SEAT BASE ANCHOR TO POWER MECHANISM BROKE BROKE NOW SEAT CONNECT ON ONLY THREE SIDES AND LEANS BACK. *AK
May 18, 2001
DRIVER CAPTAIN SEAT, WHERE THE SEAT MOUNTS TO THE FRAME, FRONT CORNER BROKE . *AK
Sep 14, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT ADJUSTER CRACKED, CAUSING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Jun 01, 1999
WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH WHEN HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY. UPON BRAKING, THE REAR SEAT FLIPPED FORWARD & HIT THE FRONT OCCUPANTS IN THE BACK & HEAD. BOTH WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT A PIN BOLT HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF AT THE TIME OF THE SUDDEN BRAKING THAT CAUSED THE SEAT TO FLIP. STILL HAVE THE BOLT.
May 28, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY.
Apr 18, 1998
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8 complaints
WHILE DRIVING WITH 8 PASSENGERS, PUT CRUISE CONTROL ON AT 65 MPH AND IT STAYED ON AND NOTHING WOULD SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. MANAGED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN BY STANDING ON BRAKES, PUTTING GEAR IN NEUTRAL, AND TURNING ENGINE OFF. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Mar 26, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, CRUISE CONTROL GOT STUCK, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT HARD. DRIVER HAD TO PUT BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL WITH FULL BODY WEIGHT TO SLOW DOWN, AND HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. CRUISE MODULATOR HAD TO BE MANUALLY UNSTUCK. GM DENIES THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK *ML
Mar 09, 1999
LAST SATURDAY 2-20-99 , THE CRUSE CONTROL ON MY 93 SUBURBAN STUCK AT 70 MPH. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT HARD. IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH, BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PETAL, PULLING BACK ON THE STEERING WHEEL, TO SLOW THE VEHICAL DOWN TO ABOUT 15 MPH. I THEN PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. THE RPMS PEGGED OUT, BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR IN ACOUPLE OF SECONDS AND TURN OFF THE KEY. IF ANYONE ELSE IN MY FAMILY WOULD OF BEEN DRIVING THEY WOULD OF CRASHED. PLEASE SEND ME SOME INFORMATION ABOUT SPEED CONTROLS AND WHAT I CAN DO TO ELIMINATE THIS PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. THANK YOU M. BRYON WALSTON
Feb 22, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE ENGAGED IN CRUISE .
Mar 24, 1998
CRUISE CONTROL CAUSES LOUD BANGING NOISE UNDER CAR.
Nov 27, 1996
+ 3 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
7 complaints
TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK WHEN SUDDENLY IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO SIDE OF A BUILDING. *AK *ML
Jan 04, 1999
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
Sep 01, 1998
SLUGGISH ENGINE SHIFTING PROBLEM, TIMING PROBLEM, REPLACE FAN CLUTCH.
Nov 04, 1997
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS.
Nov 04, 1997
TRANSMISSION BUCKS AND JUMPS INTO GEAR.
Nov 27, 1996
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6 complaints
NO SUMMARY
Nov 06, 1999
ALTERNATOR FAILED/REPLACED.
Nov 04, 1997
CONSUMER STATES HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER HIS HOOD, STOPPED AND THERE WAS FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
Jul 22, 1997
A BROKEN TAB ON THE FUSE BOX HOLDER, RESULTING IN OVERHEAD CONSOLE DOOR TO JAM.
Feb 05, 1997
BATTERY FAILED.
Feb 05, 1997
+ 1 more complaint for this component
TRAILER HITCHES
3 complaints
THERE IS A CRACK IN THE TRAILER HITCH PLATFORM. THE ORIGINAL TRAILER HITCH PLATFORM WAS REPLACED ON 6/29/95, AND HAD 25,450 TRAILING MILES. REPLACEMENT HITCH LASTED 35,806 TRAILNG MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
May 23, 2000
FACTORY INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH CRACKED.
Nov 25, 1997
TRAILER HITCH CRACKED. *DSH
Sep 11, 1995
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS; WHEN SWITCHING THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH FROM HIGH TO LOW, THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT COMPLETELY. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK
Oct 28, 1997
BACKUP LIGHT SWITCH INOPERATIVE.
Feb 05, 1997
HEADLAMP WARNING CHIME DID NOT WORK CONSISTENTLY, CAUSING DASH TO BECOME VERY WARM AROUND LIGHT SWITCH.
Feb 05, 1997
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
SHOCK ABSORBER ON LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE LOOSE, COULD NOT FIX THE BRACKET FOR THE SHOCK ABSORBER, NEED TO REPLACE ENTIRE REAR CROSS MEMBER, DEALER NO LONGER MAKE THE PART.
Oct 07, 1997
REAR CROSS MEMBER FAILED CAUSING SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL TO BREAK LOOSE.
Oct 07, 1997
SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE LOOSE.
Sep 02, 1997
STEERING
3 complaints
STEERING WHEEL CRACKED.
Nov 30, 1995
PUFF OF BLACK SMOKE CAME OUT OF ENGINE, THEN STEERING WENT OUT AND WHEELS WOBBLED. VEHICLE TURNED OVER. TT
Oct 18, 1995
NOISY STEERING. *AK
Jan 05, 1995
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
THE ALL 4 DOOR LATCHES MALFUNCTIONED.*JB
Mar 07, 2003
PIN THAT HOLDS THE SIDE DOOR SHUT FAILED.
Mar 26, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
CONSUMER'S SON WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH. WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT APPLIED BRAKES, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT PROBLEM COULDN'T BE DUPLICATED. ABS BRAKE SYSTEM WASN'T OPERABLE. *AK
Aug 21, 2000
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; INTERMITTENTLY; WHILE DRIVING ON REGULAR ROAD CONDITIONS, DURING NORMAL BRAKING WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL ALMOST REACHES THE FLOORBROAD AND SYSTEM WILL KICK IN AND STOP. THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD BEFORE IT STOPS. THE FRONT BRAKES PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED (4) TIMES IN 70,000 MILES. BOTH CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND THE ROTORS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING A BRAKING PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 30, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
BRAKES FAILED, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, ONE INCIDENT RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION, THE SEAT BELTS BROKE DURING COLLISION. YH
Mar 22, 2000
GOING 30MPH WHEN BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. THE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER DID NOT WORK; HAD TO PRESS ON BRAKES HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD COMPUTER REPLACED. *AK LEFT FRONT SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AT TIMES. *SLC
Oct 27, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
REAR SEALS FAILED, ALLOWING FLUID TO COLLECT ON REAR BRAKES; ALSO CABS/AXLE SEALS LEAKED ON REAR BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS. *AK
Sep 10, 1996
ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS. TT VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF CONSUMER, WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES THEY FAILED AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TRANSFER CASE FAILED. *SLC
Nov 13, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DURING ALL KINDS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM HAS FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, TWICE CAUSING A REAR END ACCIDENT. DURING A HARD BRAKING SITUATION WHEN ON DRY PAVEMENT, OR ANY BRAKING CONDITION ON WET PAVEMENT THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED AND THEY GRAB AND THEN RELEASE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD WITHOUT COMPLETELY STOPPING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MANY CHEVROLET DEALERSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT SHOPS FOR REPAIR AND BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED WITH COMPLETE BRAKE REBUILDS WITH ABSOLUTELY NO IMPROVEMENT IN STOPPING ABILITIES. THIS MODEL VEHICLE SHOULD ABSOLUTELY HAVE BEEN RECALLED SHORTLY AFTER MANUFACTURE. THERE IS SO MUCH DOCUMENTATION THAT THESE VEHICLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM THAT THIS AGENCY SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF NOT FORCING A RECALL FOR REPAIRS OR COMPLETE REDESIGN OF THE BRAKING SYSTEMS. THE MINOR RECALL AND"FIX" OF THE BRAKE-BOOSTER OUTPUT ROD WERE A JOKE AND NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALLOWED AS A FIX. THE EXCUSE CHEVROLET USES THAT IT IS A "BRAKE PEDAL FEEL" THAT IS THE PROBLEM IS INEXCUSABLE AND IRRESPONSIBLE. I HAVE BEEN A PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER (CLASS "A" CDL WITH ALL ENDORSEMENTS) AND MECHANIC AND HAVE DRIVEN SEVERAL OTHER MAKES OF LARGE HEAVY PASSENGER TRUCKS AND SUV'S WITH ABS BRAKING AND NEVER ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY TYPE OF VEHICLE. *TR
Oct 17, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL LEVEL WAS AT A MAXIMUM LEVEL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED , AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP. HE OBSERVED MELTED COMPONENTS INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP. GM STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS, AND ASSURED THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. GM ALSO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL ON 3/26/07 WHICH RESULTED IN GM SERVICE REQUEST NUMBER 71-498273756. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THEY HAD REPLACED 10 FUEL PUMPS , AND THAT THE FAILURE WAS A FREQUENT OCCURRENCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 192,000. *AK
Mar 26, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
SIDE IMPACT FAILURE, STEERING FAILURE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE. SEVERE RIGHT SIDE IMPACT ON FEBRUARY 28, 2005 MODERATE WEATHER CONDITIONS. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE CAR. WHICH CAUSED THE CAR HARD TO STEER. A 2003 HONDA PILOT WRECKED HEAD-ON INTO THE SIDE OF A 1993 GEO PRIZM. THE PRIZM'S ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE WITH PASSENGERS WERE SEVERELY CRUSH. ALL 4 PASSENGERS IN THE PRIZM WERE SEVERELY INJURED. THE 2 PASSENGERS SITTING IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PRIZM DIED. YOU CAN REFER TO POLICE REPORT NUMBER 200502-00082 WHITE OAK, PA 15131, 2280 LINCOLN WAY, WHITE OAK POLICE DEPARTMENT. PHONE NO. 412-672-9727 OR FAX NO. 412-672-0833. ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON JACKS RUN RD 3000 BLOCK 4:00 P.M. FEB. 28, 2005.*JB
Jul 31, 2005
TRAILER HITCHES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE TOWING MY 25 FOOT CAMPING TRAILER BEHIND MY CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, THE RECEIVER HITCH (MANUFACTURED BY DRAWTITE) BROKE AWAY CAUSING MY TRAILER TO RUN OFF THE ROAD, ACROSS A GRASSY AREA, COMING TO REST ONLY AFTER HITTING A VDOT FENCE , FENCE POLE AND A TREE. UPON EXAMINATION THE CENTER SECTION OF THE HITCH BAR HAD BROKE AWAY AND WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE TRAILER TONGUE, COMPLETE WITH SAFETY CHAINS, WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING BARS AND THE ELECTRIC BRAKE "BREAK-A-WAY" SWITCH ACTIVATOR CABLE WAS STILL ATTACHED. BOTH SIDES OF THE HITCH WERE STILL SECURED TO THE SUBURBAN. THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND CAME TO THE SCENE. THE TROOPER CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK, WHO HAD TO WINCH THE TRAILER BACK ONTO THE PAVEMENT, THEN TRANSPORT THE TRAILER TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRAILER. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE SUBURBAN, OTHER THAN THE BROKEN HITCH. THE TRAILER IS CURRENTLY AT THE REPAIR FACILITY AND THE SUBURBAN IS AT MY HOME AWAITING MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO SEND AN ADJUSTER OUT TO SURVEY THE DAMAGE AND MAKE AN ESTIMATE. AT THIS TIME, ALL THE PARTS ARE EITHER AT THE REPAIR FACILITY OF STILL ON MY SUBURBAN AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. I HAVE ALSO LEARNED THROUGH THE DRAWTITE WEB SITE, THAT THEY HAVE A LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THEIR PRODUCTS.*JB
Jul 22, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
WHEN MAKING A TURN AT HIGH SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL/BRAKES LOCKED UP TEMPORARILY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM
Jun 04, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY SUBURBAN HAS DEVELOPED A PECULIAR PROBLEM THAT HAS LEFT EVEN THE DEALERSHIPS COMPLETELY CLUELESS!!! THE ENGINE HEATS UP TO ABOUT 180 F (STILL LESS THAN THE MID POINT ON THE GUAGE) AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS OF DRIVING -- THIS IS QUITE NORMAL. IF WE STOP AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START! WE HAVE TO WAIT A COUPLE OF HOURS WHILE THE ENGINE COOLS OFF TO ABOUT 160 F, AND IT STARTS UP JUST FINE. WE ONLY NOTICED THIS SINCE WE WERE ON A LONG CROSS COUNTRY DRIVE. THE PROBLEM IS ENTIRELY PREDICTABLE, AND WE HAD TO PLAN ON TWO HOUR STOPS DURING OUR TRIP. WE EVEN DROVE STRAIGHT TO A DEALERSHIP IN RALEIGH AFTER STRAIGHT 6 HOUR DRIVES SO THAT THEY COULD SEE AND DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM -- BUT THEY WERE COMPLETELY STUMPED. I WOULD LIKE CHEVROLET TO HELP DIAGNOSE AND FIX THIS PROBLEM. THE ABS MODULE FAILED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. ONE MOMENT THE BREAKS WERE FINE, THE NEXT WE WERE FLOORING THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. THE MECHANICS HAD TO GO THROUGH SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT REPLACING THE UNIT ($1200 FOR THE UNIT ITSELF). THIS PROBLEM SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE THE ISSUE INVESTIGATED IN 1992-1995 SUBURBANS. I AM SURPRISED THAT THE RECALL WAS LIMITED TO THE LIGHTER SUVS ONLY -- A DECISION BASED ON COST (MOST PROBABLY). IT STANDS TO REASON THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE MORE CRITICAL IN HEAVIER VEHICLES.
Jan 15, 2004
PARKING BRAKE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
1993 CHEVROLET PU VIN # [XXX] AND 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN VIN # [XXX] BOTH VEHICLES HAVE FAULTY WIPERS. THE 1999 ALSO HAD THE BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM GO OUT. THE WIPERS WILL WORK AND THAN SUDDENLY STOP. YEARS 1994-1997 HAVE BEEN RECALLED BY GM, BUT GM WON'T HONOR THE RECALL FOR THESE 2 YEARS. THIS IS JUST AS MUCH OF A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE 1994-1997. I DID TALK TO A MANGER BY THE NAME OF JACK CUNNINGHAM AT PHONE # 866 942 4368 X48470 CASE # ASSIGNED IS 1-134580923 AND 1-135719603. HE ADVISED ME ON 8-29-2003 THAT IF MY VEHICLES ARE EXHIBITING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE RECALL, THAN THEY WILL HONOR THE RECALL ON MY 2 VEHICLES. IT IS COVERED UNDER A SPECIAL POLICY. I CALLED [XXX] AT [XXX] 785 266 5151 AND HE NEEDED TO TALK TO [XXX] TO GET CONFIRMATION THE VEHICLES ARE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. AS OF TODAY 9-04-2003, NEITHER [XXX] OR MYSELF CAN GET A CALL BACK FROM JACK. I CALLED THE 800 CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AT GM AND THEY SAID THE RECALL IS ONLY FOR THE 1994-1997 VEHICLES. I ADVISED THEM I TALKED TO [XXX] AND THEY TRANSFERRED ME TO HIS AUDIX AGAIN. I FEEL THE RECALL NOW NEEDS TO BE ISSUED FOR THE 1993 AND THE 1999 VEHICLES AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Sep 04, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS CONSTANTLY SHUT OFF WHEN IT STARTS RAINING, THE ONLY WAY TO GET THEM TO WORK IS TO STOP THE CAR AND GET OUT AND MANUALLY FORCE THEM TO WORK AGAIN. THEY WILL WORK FOR A LITTLE WHILE THEN DO IT AGAIN. THE GRILL : THE CROME IS PEALING OFF OF THE GRILL. THE BRAKES; THERE IS INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. ONE IS THE DISC KEEP WARPING AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. THEY SOMETIME FAIL TO STPO THE CAR AS THEY SHOULD. THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHILE TRYING TO STOP.*AK
Oct 11, 2000
VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
WHEN TURNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THEY WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER WOULD GIVE WIPERS A PUSH TO START. *AK THE COMPUTER BOARD SOLDER CRACKED CAUSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTIONS. THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED TWO TIMES. *YH
Sep 25, 2000
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
I HAVE AN EVENFLO CAR SEAT AND THE PLASTIC CLIP THAT GOES ACROSS THE STRAPS AND SLIDES UP ACROSS THE CHEST CAN BE UNDONE BY THE CHILD THUS ALLOWING THE CHILD TO CLIMB OUT OF THE SEAT. THIS SAME CLIP IS USED ON MOST BRANDS OF CAR SEATS AND WHEN I CONTACTED EVENFLO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD RECIEVED MANY COMPLANTS ABOUT THIS BUT OFFERED NO SOLUTION. WHAT GOOD ARE CAR SEATS IF A CHILD CAN GET OUT OF THEM? PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. THANK YOU. *AK
Aug 02, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED THE FIRST TIME ON A BRIGHT SUNNY DRY DAY , I WAS UNABLE TO BRING MY SUBURBAN TO A STOP WITH PLENTY OF DISTANCE BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS CITED FOR UNASSURED CLEAR DISTANCE SINCE NO SKID MARKS OR OTHER EXPLANATION COULD BE GIVEN AT THE TIME. WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS AND CLOSE CALLS SINCE THE FIRST ACCIDENT. WE HAVE NOT HAD THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM REPLACED AND WERE UNAWARE THAT THE UNIT MIGHT CAUSE PROBLEMS UNTIL WE RECENTLY SAW THE RECALL WHICH EXPLAINS PERFECTLY THE TYPE OF INCIDENTS WE HAVE HAD TO TRY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WE DEFINATELY WANT THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER TO PURSUE THE ANTI-LOCK RECALL ON THE 1993 SUBURBANS. THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD EXPIRED. I COMPLAINED BITTERLY TO GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ALL BUT $350 WAS COVERED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE GEARSHIFT IN THE OVERDRIVE POSITION. THE TRANSMISSION COULD NOT MAINTAIN A LOCK IN THE OVERDRIVE POSITION AND WOULD CONSTANTLY SHIFT BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN 3RD AND OVERDRIVE GEAR.
Jul 27, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 28, 1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY
Apr 27, 1999
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, THE JACK COLLAPSED.
Sep 22, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
EA95-02O; CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OCCASSIONALLY, UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP. THE ABS BRAKES KICK IN, CAUSING NO RESPONSE TO THE WHEEL, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT A ACCIDENT ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.*AK ALSO BRAKES PADS WERE WORN OUT AND MAKING NOISES, CASSETTE PLAYER WAS INOPERABLE.*JB
Jul 24, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES THAT IN AN EMERGENCY STOP, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. THEY REPLACED THE ECM ON THE VEHICLE. *AK *SLC
Nov 10, 1997
WHEELS
1 complaint
DRIVING AT SPEED OF 20MPH, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BROKE OFF AXLE WHILE DRIVING, ALSO BRAKE LINE AND TIE ROD. *AK
Jun 14, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT. TT VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALER PRIOR TO ACCIDENT REGARDING BRAKE PROBLEMS, DEALER HAD RESURFACED REAR DRUMS, SANDED LINGINGS, AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. ENGINE REVS TO 1500 RPMS AFTER SITTING 20 TO 25 MINUTES, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH. SEAT BELTS DO NOT ALWAYS RETRACT. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD. WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON MEDIUM OR HIGH, VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVS TO 2500 RPMS ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *SLC
Oct 17, 1995
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban have?
The 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban currently has 574 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban?
The most common problems reported for the 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban?
You can report safety problems with your 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1993 CHEVROLET Suburban. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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