1993 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban, and owners have filed 499 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
499 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban have filed 499 complaints with NHTSA; 91 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 35 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 116,769 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 110 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet suburban. While an occupant was attempting to strap herself in the vehicle with the lap and shoulder belt, the buckle fell off in her hand. The manufacturer stated”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 25, 2008 · Seat belts
“Rear upper shock bracket. Cracked and fell off vehicle- with doing inspection of welds, also found that the rear frame stress fracture cracks. Going from shock brackets back to the gas tank. Second co”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 5, 2007 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 Chevrolet Suburban (Suburban 1500 2WD, Suburban 1500 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–13 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 11 / 15–16 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Suburban model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Suburban model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
How do I know if my 1993 Chevrolet Suburban has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Cobalt7,681 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.