1990 Chevrolet Suburban seats problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Seatback reclining mechanism broke while owner was driving vehicle. Seatback is currently reclined all the way back, making it impossible to drive vehicle. Dealer says it was age and fatigue. *ak”
filed Jan 13, 2000
“Recall repairs performed, repairs failed (seat back collapsed) resulting in accident/injury.(attorney for client) (93v187)”
filed Mar 22, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Suburban | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Suburban | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Suburban | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Suburban | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 Suburban | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Suburban | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Suburban | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 Suburban | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.