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#BS-1993-CHESUB-5236

1993 Chevrolet Suburban

Based on reports from 616 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
616
Crashes
110
Fires
3
Recalls
2
TSBs
13
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 616 complaints, 110 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

radiator tank leaks

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

brake lights stopped working

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

338 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 120K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation ComponentsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

3
0–30K
30–60K
4
60–90K
2
90–120K
7
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (7 reports) • Median: 120K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (338 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip338 (55%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components21 (3%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer21 (3%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor17 (3%)
Tires:tread/belt14 (2%)
Service Brakes, Air:antilock13 (2%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder12 (2%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor11 (2%)

1993 Chevrolet Suburban: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 55% of all reports filed for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban, with 338 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 120,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 120K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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27
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12
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13
03
9
04
5
07
1
08

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

01I006000Jul 2001

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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.

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Suburban is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1993 Chevrolet Suburban vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicles)

This vehicle

616

Class avg

196

3.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical special purpose vehicles vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 616 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1993 Chevrolet Suburban: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 338 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
The 1993 Chevrolet Suburban has 616 complaints, 110 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 Chevrolet Suburban problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
Yes, the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Suburban problems start?
Based on 23 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 120,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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