1993 Chevrolet Suburban power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 27, 1999
“Rear seals failed, allowing fluid to collect on rear brakes; also cabs/axle seals leaked on rear brake shoes and drums. *ak”
filed Sep 10, 1996
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2005Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
990730016A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2002
Power Train problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 7 | 19% |
| 2023 Suburban | 12 | 11% |
| 2022 Suburban | 29 | 27% |
| 2021 Suburban | 35 | 19% |
| 2020 Suburban | 10 | 24% |
| 2019 Suburban | 38 | 50% |
| 2018 Suburban | 17 | 21% |
| 2017 Suburban | 38 | 27% |
| 2016 Suburban | 44 | 20% |
| 2015 Suburban | 47 | 11% |
| 2014 Suburban | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 Suburban | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.