1993 GMC Suburban visibility problems

19 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 19
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Windshield wiper/washer: motor
10
Windshield wiper/washer
8
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Suburban visibility problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 GMC Suburban visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 15

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 GMC Suburban owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 24, 2003 · Visibility · AR

Pressure must be applied to the windshield wipers in order for them to operate. This causes poor visibility during inclement weather.

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Visibility · KY

While using windshield wipers and without any indication wipers would stop working intermittently.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Visibility · TX

There is a problem with the windshield wipers not coming on when turned on. Recall was for later year models, but this year model has the same problem. Why should I have to pay for a defect when someone who bought their vehicle a few months later with the same problem does not?

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · WI

Windshield wiper motor failure. Wipers will suddenly quit working during operation. ** incident date listed below indicates approximately date of onset. This problem has been ongoing since this date (time we took ownership of vehicle).

Filed Sep 27, 2002 · Visibility · AZ

Consumer states wipers work intermittenly. Please provide any further information.

Filed Oct 24, 2000 · Visibility · NJ

Whenever riding in the rain windshield wipers just stop working. There are times when turning on windshield wipers one hears a humming noise , like they want to move, but they won't move.

Filed Mar 14, 2000 · Visibility · CA

Windshield wiper system does not work properly/works intermittently. Nlm

Filed Nov 19, 1999 · Brakes, Visibility · CA

There are hundreds of complaints of ABS brake failures with the suburbans. I hope no one gets killed while driving one of them.

Filed Nov 17, 1999 · Seats, Visibility · CA

While driving front power seat fell off the base. Metal piece that supports the frame broke. This caused a hazard for the driver. Did not lose control of vehicle. The seat frame was vulcanized. Bolt was still holding seat, which was welded & cracked. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed that vehicle was out of warranty. Owner jeri-rigged seat to work. Will not last long. Also, windshield wipers circuit board was replaced. They stopped working while driving in the rain, causing the driver to have poor visibility.

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Visibility · TX

Windshield wipers intermittently become inoperable in rainy weather conditions. Please give any further details.

Questions about the 1993 GMC Suburban visibility

Does the 1993 GMC Suburban have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the visibility of the 1993 GMC Suburban, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 GMC Suburban visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 GMC Suburban visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Suburban have the most visibility problems?

The GMC Suburban model years with the most visibility complaints are 1994 (72 complaints), 1996 (26 complaints) and 1995 (20 complaints).