Chevrolet Suburban / 1993
1993 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Owners have filed 616 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 66.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of visibility at 7.3%.
Complaints616
Crashes110
Fires3
Injuries42
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 66.9% · 412
Visibility 7.3% · 45
Engine and engine cooling 4.7% · 29
Tires 3.4% · 21
Seat belts 3.1% · 19
Service brakes, air 2.1% · 13
Power train 1.9% · 12
Structure 1.8% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 110 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 42 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Chevrolet Suburban in this data, 1993 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1994 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 14 in the last three years against 53 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 120,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Service brakes, hydraulic
If surface is rough when braking we often get a surge forward when the anti-locks kick in. Such as when the tires bounce slightly while braking. This has caused us to go into an intersection while trying to stop and it extends the stopping distance. We have had this problem since time of purchase but are told by chevy that there is no recall thus no corrective action available. *Mjs Service brakes, hydraulic
Whenever braking on dry pavement abs would kick in without warning. Vehicle would fail to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Took to dealer & had the master cylinder replaced for the third time after it was blown twice in one month. Had everything in the brake system was checked, fluids replaced, rotors turned, etc. Dealer is unable to identify problem. *Ak Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Chevrolet Suburban years
1992 226 complaints · 70.4% service brakes, hydraulic 1994 1,038 complaints · 61.2% service brakes, hydraulic 1995 587 complaints · 31.3% service brakes, hydraulic 1996 531 complaints · 30.7% service brakes, hydraulic 1997 556 complaints · 20.7% steering 1998 299 complaints · 24.1% service brakes, hydraulic