1993 GMC Suburban
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 GMC Suburban. Newest first.
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 manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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).
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 equipped with vacuum power-brake assist and EBC4 anti-lock brake (ABS) modules. these vehicles exhibit poor brake system performance.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could be attributed to brake pedal feel.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new brake pedal pad. in addition, dealers will inspect the brake-booster output rod and replace it if necessary.
Owner complaints
212 complaints31 involved a crash4 involved a fire10 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 GMC suburban. the contact smelled fumes after filling up the gas tank. he took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the fuel tank was rusted. a new fuel system IS currently being placed in the vehicle. the contact has pictures. the purchase date was…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 GMC suburban. the contact smelled fumes after filling up the gas tank. he took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the fuel tank was rusted. a new fuel system IS currently being placed in the vehicle. the contact has pictures. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 148,000. updated 01/02/08.*4200 the consumer stated the exact source of the fuel leak was not determined, however it appears the leak was the area where the fuel lines enter the tank. Updated 12/12/07 *tr
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The passenger side shoulder strap does not tighten up. *nm
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
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
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Pressure must be applied to the windshield wipers in order for them to operate. This causes poor visibility during inclement weather. *ak
- Seats
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
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While using windshield wipers and without any indication wipers would stop working intermittently. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Consumer states wipers work intermittenly. please provide any further information. *mr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When brakes are applied they go down to the floor of vehicle and vehicle does not stop.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Seats
While parked driver's side seat broke, and consumer fell backwards. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Due to several past ABS incidents, one resulting in a collision, vehicle was taken to dealer for compliance with nhtsa campaign ID number 01i006000. Subsequently, panic stop maximum braking IS delayed. There IS excessive resistance to initial brake peddle movement as if there IS no boost. after…
Due to several past ABS incidents, one resulting in a collision, vehicle was taken to dealer for compliance with nhtsa campaign ID number 01i006000. Subsequently, panic stop maximum braking IS delayed. There IS excessive resistance to initial brake peddle movement as if there IS no boost. after approximately 1/2 second, with heavy pressure applied to the peddle, actual wheel braking can be felt to progressively increase and resistance to peddle movement reduces. At this point braking feels about normal. dealer technician on test drive confirmed this description of problem. however, technicians have not been able to identify any malfunctioning components.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
My suburban has had 4 radiator failures since new. All have been due to electralisis. GMC paid for the 1ST failure (part only I paid labor) even though the truck was over 10000 miles out of warenty. The 4 radiator has now failed and a 5TH IS required. GMC IS well aware of this problem but insists…
My suburban has had 4 radiator failures since new. All have been due to electralisis. GMC paid for the 1ST failure (part only I paid labor) even though the truck was over 10000 miles out of warenty. The 4 radiator has now failed and a 5TH IS required. GMC IS well aware of this problem but insists thiers nothing wrong with the cooling system. As a side note the heater core has never been replaced. thanks for your time, al greenfield. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Sailed through a red light with brakes applied, both ABS and brake warning light illuminated.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving about 75 mph left front tire had a blowout. Then, consumer found out that tire had a tread separation. Bridgestone, p-265/75r16. *Ak consumer states tires had 65 percent tread wear left, they were properly inflated to manufacturer spec of 50 psi no excessive edge wear due to poor…
While driving about 75 mph left front tire had a blowout. Then, consumer found out that tire had a tread separation. Bridgestone, p-265/75r16. *Ak consumer states tires had 65 percent tread wear left, they were properly inflated to manufacturer spec of 50 psi no excessive edge wear due to poor alignment, bridgestone/firestone customer service stated they would prorate the blow out, consumer declined and replaced all four tires with another brand.*jb
- Vehicle speed control
Trottle to cruise control connecting rod was disconnected from the plate and fell down into throttle cable bracket. the hook on the rod got stuck in the bracket, holding the throttle open. the consumer was able to fix the problem. *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Consumer has had radiator work done on several times since 1996. please provide any additional information regarding this issue.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was traveling at approximately 30 to 35 mph, went to apply brakes and pedal went to the floor, failed to stop vehicle. dealership did not have any information regarding a possible defect in vehicle. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
- Power train › Axle assembly
This failure has occurred 4 times over the last two years with no method of correction by GMC. no safety defect stated in summary. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Whenever riding in the rain windshield wipers just stop working. There are times when turning on windshield wipers one hears a humming noise , like they want to move, but they won't move.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Ea95026; poor brake performance: while driving about 25 mph and applying brakes normally, ABS kicked in and vehicle would continue to go forward. This happened when weather was perfect. this has been an ongoing problem since fall of 1993. When the truck was taken to the dealership for this problem, dealership did not find any problem with the system. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving consumer pressed brakes and they failed. Vehicle rolled over some graveland. these were ABS brakes.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Oem hitch receiver platform cracking
The petition alleges that cracks in the hitch receiver platform may lead to separation of the trailer and loss of steering control
- Poor brake performance
Poor performance of ABS brakes
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 1000888393-00 full size utilities (gmt 400 old style only) ac blows warm and the high side pressure IS too high.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 623509Some vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and EBC4 ABS brake modules may comment that their vehicles exhibit poor brake system performance, this may be attributed to brake pedal feel. *Slc
- 623419Special policy bulletin regarding product enhancement brake system subjective feel / poor brake system performance.
- 623411This special policy product enhancement covers vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and EBC4 ABS brake modules exhibitng poor brake system performance / brake system subjective feel.
- 608388Brake lead/pull and front brake wear. *Mjs
- 606765Some cab chassis, crew cab, and pickup models may exhibit a brake lead / pull and front brake wear.
- 602774Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear, especially vehicles that have been used to tow a heavy load.
- 601128Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting expectations.
- 52352Broken rear cargo door hinge (install replacement hinge).
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 39070New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition.
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