1993 Chevrolet C15: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seats (31% of complaints).
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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the drivers view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2003
“1993 chevrolet silverado; aftermarket equipment, dot# unavailable, and firestone firehawk ss10 tire size p235/70r15. Experienced a left rear tire blowout/ tread separation at highway speed of 60 mph. No injuries reported. *ak *slc”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2000
“When braking, the ABS system did not engage. It felt as if there were no, if any brakes. After pressing persistently, the vehicle eventually stopped. If the distance to brake had not been sufficient, it is easily conceivable that an accident would have occurred. The same scenario happened within 7 days of the first occurence. Again sufficient distance for the brakes to grab avoided an accident.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Air · Jun 1999
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“Going 70 mph when rear axle broke; lost steering control of vehicle; coasted vehicle to side of road. Vehicle towed home. Towed to dealer & mechanic showed where rear axle broke. Firestone said defective & insurance adjustor & mechanic agreed with assessment. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 1997
“The rear brakes do not work so the front brakes do all of the braking and the front wear out quickly. Please describe. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 1996
“Driving vehicle, slowed for light, hit brakes (ABS rear), one grabbed tightly, pulled to the right, vehicle hit pole on driver side. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 1995
“The cable that connects the accelerator to the carburetor snapped and caused the vehicle to go out of control. Please describe. Tt”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 1995
“When brake pedal applied, vehicle does not respond, pedal fades to the floor and vehicle keeps on going, resulting in two different accidents. Tt *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1995
“Moved seat forward so that passengers in rearcould get in, when returned seat to upright position, it fell back/would not snap in upright position. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Jun 1995
“Driver's seat back rest collasped as vehicle was entering traffic from a parking lot; driver leaned back slightly to view traffic; bolts sheared off. Tt”Owner report · Seats · Jun 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet C15 reliable?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet C15. The most complained-about area is seats (31% of complaints).
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.