There have been 21 safety recalls for the GMC Suburban. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the GMC Suburban.
This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet C10, 1994 Chevrolet C20, 1994 Chevrolet C30, 1994 Chevrolet C3500, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 1994 GMC C15, 1994 GMC C25, 1994 GMC C35, 1994 GMC C3500, 1994 GMC Suburban |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1994 Chevrolet C10, 1995 Chevrolet C10, 1996 Chevrolet C10, 1995 Chevrolet S10, 1996 Chevrolet S10, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1995 GMC Jimmy, 1996 GMC Jimmy, 1994 GMC Sierra, 1995 GMC Sierra, 1996 GMC Sierra, 1995 GMC Sonoma, 1996 GMC Sonoma, 1994 GMC Suburban, 1995 GMC Suburban, 1996 GMC Suburban, 1994 GMC Yukon, 1995 GMC Yukon, 1996 GMC Yukon |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Chevrolet C10, 1998 Chevrolet C20, 1998 Chevrolet C30, 1998 Chevrolet Express, 1998 Chevrolet G10, 1998 Chevrolet G20, 1998 Chevrolet G30, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1998 GMC Savana, 1998 GMC Sierra 1500, 1998 GMC Sierra 2500, 1998 GMC Sierra 3500, 1998 GMC Suburban, 1998 GMC Yukon |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it would allow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Chevrolet Suburban, 1991 GMC Suburban |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl vetween them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet C10, 1996 Chevrolet C10, 1995 Chevrolet C20, 1996 Chevrolet C20, 1995 Chevrolet C30, 1996 Chevrolet C30, 1995 Chevrolet K10, 1996 Chevrolet K10, 1995 Chevrolet K20, 1996 Chevrolet K20, 1995 Chevrolet K30, 1996 Chevrolet K30, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1995 GMC C15, 1996 GMC C15, 1995 GMC C25, 1996 GMC C25, 1995 GMC C35, 1996 GMC C35, 1995 GMC Sierra, 1996 GMC Sierra, 1995 GMC Suburban, 1996 GMC Suburban, 1995 GMC Yukon, 1996 GMC Yukon |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 28, 2003 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 1,755,876 |
| Mar. 7, 2003 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 507,171 |
| Mar. 7, 2003 | Structure | 3,674 |
| May. 17, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 9,196 |
| Aug. 8, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 3,758 |
| Apr. 27, 2000 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 279,132 |
| Feb. 5, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 988,587 |
| Jul. 1, 1998 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 1,557,585 |
| Feb. 17, 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 1,137 |
| Nov. 4, 1996 | Seats | 32,596 |
| Apr. 4, 1996 | Vehicle Speed Control | 379,004 |
| Jul. 26, 1995 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 36,641 |
| Jul. 25, 1995 | Air Bag | 3,651 |
| Feb. 16, 1995 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 13,853 |
| Nov. 16, 1993 | Seats | 604,207 |
| Feb. 1, 1993 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 1,702,880 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 177 |
| Jan. 30, 1989 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 277 |
| Mar. 29, 1982 | Trailer Hitche | 148 |
| Nov. 14, 1980 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 364 |
| Oct. 13, 1966 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 2,157 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 GMC Suburban | 1 |
| 2002 GMC Suburban | 1 |
| 2001 GMC Suburban | 2 |
| 2000 GMC Suburban | 2 |
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1 |
| 1998 GMC Suburban | 2 |
| 1997 GMC Suburban | 2 |
| 1996 GMC Suburban | 3 |
| 1995 GMC Suburban | 6 |
| 1994 GMC Suburban | 3 |
| 1992 GMC Suburban | 2 |
| 1991 GMC Suburban | 2 |
| 1990 GMC Suburban | 2 |
| 1989 GMC Suburban | 2 |
| 1988 GMC Suburban | 2 |
| 1982 GMC Suburban | 1 |
| 1981 GMC Suburban | 1 |
| 1966 GMC Suburban | 1 |