1993 GMC SUBURBAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

254

Owner Complaints

38 Crashes 10 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 GMC SUBURBAN

The 1993 GMC SUBURBAN has received a total of 254 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (142 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (10 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 GMC SUBURBAN

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 GMC SUBURBAN, potentially affecting up to 344,073 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: 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, CLICK...

Consequence: 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).

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Recall 01I006000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

| 255,770 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 GMC SUBURBAN

254 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 GMC SUBURBAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 142 28 Crashes 2 Fires 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 10
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 6
Seats
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10202340 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 148,000 miles
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
#10063774 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | | N/A miles
THE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER STRAP DOES NOT TIGHTEN UP. *NM
#10057104 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | | 165,000 miles
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.
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
#10040491 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | | N/A miles
PRESSURE MUST BE APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO OPERATE. THIS CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1993 GMC SUBURBAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 GMC SUBURBAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 GMC SUBURBAN

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 GMC SUBURBAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

01125 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SPECIAL POLICY BULLETIN REGARDING PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT BRAKE SYSTEM SUBJECTIVE FEEL / POOR BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 GMC SUBURBAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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