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1993 Chevrolet Tahoe problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical Tahoe model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
2
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    3
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    3
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Front seat recliner boltOpened December 28, 2001, closed September 27, 2002

There is no summary currently available

EA01019

Front seat recliner bolt failureOpened July 14, 1999, closed December 28, 2001

RQ99015

Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 21, 2008 · Tires · 189,985 miles · OR

Hercules snow tires, studs punching through tires, I have one tire with 9 patches and a new leak from another or more studs coming through.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Engine, Suspension · 129,505 miles · WV

Dt: the caller bought a vehicle 2 weeks ago and has had nothing but trouble, including radiator leaking/transmission does not shift on hills/torsion bar mount on left was bad, and wipers do not work. Dealer said they were filing bankruptcy and they will not do anything to help her. Manufacturer has not been contacted because she bought it used and of its age.

Filed Jan 9, 2002 · Brakes · SC

While driving consumer applied brakes and brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. Abs brake light showed up on dash panel. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Brakes · IL

While on expressway during bad weather consumer heard a big roar coming from rear. Brakes locked up and vehicle was swerving all over road out of control. This has happened on dry land also. Took vehicke to dealer, and vehicle remained there.

Filed Apr 15, 1999 · Acceleration · FL

When vehicle is put into drive and parking brake is not on, and driver's foot is not on the brake pedal, the vehicle will take off at 25mph. Dealer has vehicle now.

Filed Jun 1, 1998 · Seat belts · TX

Bolts to the seat belt break easily.

Filed Feb 22, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Abs failure and uneven wear of front pads.

Filed Oct 7, 1996 · Steering · IL

Consumer states that top two brackets that hold the steering wheel together broke, causing the steering wheel to come apart.

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Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe

Is the 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe, fewer than a typical Tahoe model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have bad brakes?

The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most brakes complaints are 2001 (272 complaints), 1999 (249 complaints) and 2015 (196 complaints).

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