1993 GMC Suburban Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1993 GMC Suburban, and owners have filed 212 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 GMC 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.
212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 GMC Suburban have filed 212 complaints with NHTSA; 31 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 115,750 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 53 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 GMC suburban. The contact smelled fumes after filling up the gas tank. He took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the fuel tank was rusted. A new fuel system is”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline
“The passenger side shoulder strap does not tighten up. *nm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 24, 2004 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 GMC 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 GMC Suburban model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Suburban model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 GMC Suburban | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 GMC Suburban | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 GMC Suburban | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 GMC Suburban | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 GMC Suburban | 0 | 5 |
| 1985 GMC Suburban | 0 | 3 |
| 1986 GMC Suburban | 0 | 4 |
| 1987 GMC Suburban | 0 | 8 |
| 1988 GMC Suburban | 2 | 8 |
| 1989 GMC Suburban | 2 | 17 |
| 1990 GMC Suburban | 2 | 22 |
| 1991 GMC Suburban | 2 | 30 |
| 1992 GMC Suburban | 2 | 80 |
| 1993 GMC Suburban | 0 | 212 |
| 1994 GMC Suburban | 3 | 411 |
| 1995 GMC Suburban | 6 | 227 |
| 1996 GMC Suburban | 3 | 172 |
| 1997 GMC Suburban | 2 | 200 |
| 1998 GMC Suburban | 2 | 100 |
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1 | 285 |
| 2000 GMC Suburban | 2 | 15 |
| 2001 GMC Suburban | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 GMC Suburban | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 GMC Suburban | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 GMC Suburban | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1993 GMC Suburban
How do I know if my 1993 GMC 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 GMC 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.
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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.