1993 Chevrolet C20: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic; the 1992 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Driver's side seat belt is located too far behind driver. This causes it to rub against driver's neck. Then, neck becomes chaffed. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2001
“Gear shift would intermittently stick/lock up in park. Dealer/mfr's notified. *ak the vehicle was fixed on recall but the problem was not corrected. The dealer indicated that there would be a charge to the consumer to do it agian. *yh”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2000
“Had received recall (#93v016000). Had the work done on transmission. Owner not satisfied with the results. Does not feel repairs done correctly. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 1998
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“Suspension front and rear too light for vehicle causing premature wear of tires, vehicle is equipped with passenger tire. Tt”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 1995
“Replaced brake shoes five times; also the rotors were warped on two to three different times, the running board light shorted out. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System
“Drivers shoulder/lap belt fails to engage, allowing free movement even w/brake applied. Please describe details. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts
“Recall 95v246000; after the recall was perfomed on the seat recliner , the seat recliner broke and the dealer will not redo the recall. Nothing was wrong with the seat recliner before the recall work. *ak”Owner report · Seats
“When applying brakes there is a vibration in the pedal, and brakes build up and won't release until owner bleeds the brakes. This happens during any braking situation. Dealer/manufacturer have been notified about the problem. Also, owner found out that the brake fluid goes through the rubber flex line slowly. The clamp around the rubber flex line is very tight which causes this problem. Owner repaired brake problem himself. Please provide any further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“Was traveling 65mph & heard a rumbling in rear. Pulled over & tires were still inflated. Had exited the highway & pulled over again because of noise. Checked the tires again & this time noticed tread had separated from right rear tire. The was bald. Took vehicle to tire shop & bought another tire. Do not have tire. General, ameritech st, p225/75r15 with 30,000 miles on it.*ak”Owner report · Tires
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLE COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS.
VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES.
Remedy: GM IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THESE VEHICLES WITH A COMPARABLY EQUIPPED 1994 GASOLINE 1/2 OR 3/4 TON GM PICKUP. IF THE OWNER CHOOSES NOT TO EXCHANGE THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE, GM WILL REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet C20 reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet C20. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet C20 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission. 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.