1993 Chevrolet C1500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 64 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (35% of complaints); the 1991 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Seat suddenly reclined completely while driving near home. Almost veered off the road. Had to prop up seat with 2x4 to get home.”Owner report · Seats · Dec 2018
“Dt*: the contact stated while standing on the vehicle tailgate, the left cable detached, causing the contact to fall into the bed of the vehicle. The contact was an asc certified mechanic, and replaced the cables. This was the second instance of the cables detaching. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer following the incident. The consumer purchased after market cables instead of using gm cables. Updated 12/28/06.*jb”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2006
“While driving, in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off own their own. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2004
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“Windshield wipers only work occasionally. When they don't work I have to release the hood, open the hood, and tap on the windshield wiper motor. Once I have done this they start working, most of the time, but there have been times when they haven't. I do believe this problem has occured in the manufacturing process. And I say this because of a recent recall on the winshield wiper motors, on 1996 chevrolet extended cab pick-ups ( like mine). Since, chevrolet was able to do a recall on newer model pick-up trucks, then chevrolet should also do so on their older models pick-up trucks. Sincerley, shirley. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2003
“Windshield wipers malfunction intermittently during rain. Not good. Had it traced to circuit board failure. Was of the understanding this problem was recalled but I never got notice. Please respond. Has been happening for awhile now. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 2002
“Windshield wipers work intermittently. If tapping on wiper motor windshield wipers will start again. *ak consumer states whild driving the windshield wipers stop operating and can not get to the wiper motor from inside of vehicle.*jb”Owner report · Visibility · May 2001
“Window wiper motor intermittently will not operate when raining. Exterior body paint and primer prematurely "spider-webs" then flakes off after 4 years of operation.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2000
“I actually had 2 blowouts with the wilderness ht tires. One on 8/19/00 and again on 8/20/00. One tire did have complete separation of the tread.( dot number: vdm2awr247 tire size: 25570r15 )”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2000
“When moving passenger's seat forward seat will not stay in place, making passenger fall backward due to a wire that held the seat breaking. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Aug 2000
“Driver's seatback bolt broke unexpectedly which could havecaused sudden loss of vehicle control. Occurred twice. First time dealer fixed the problem, second time dealer wanted to charge the consumer. Also problem with windshield wipers malfunctioning due to the circuit board. But 1993 c1500 was not included in the recall due to VIN although it had the same problem. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
How other years compare
Check your exact C1500 by VIN
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet C1500. The most complained-about area is visibility (35% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet C1500 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 141,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.