1993 Chevrolet K1500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seats.
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 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*- the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet k1500. Chevrolet sent the contact recalls 95075 and 94011. After starting the vehicle the passenger front assembly recliner released and the seat reclined. After he reset the seat recliner and began to drive the seat reclined without warning while driving at 30 mph. This failure occurred for 3 days, and he could push the seat back with his finger. The contact stated this was a safety concern since this failure could potentially cause a collision. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Jan 2007
“1993 chevrolet k1500 experienced problems with the frame.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer was told the frame was thin due to a rust problem. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2005
“10321000 visual systems,windshield wiper: motor wipers start and stop at any time for long periods of time unexpectedly resulting in decreased hazard visibility. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2003
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“Front seat bolt was defective, causing consumer to fly back into extended cab. Took to dealer to fix the problem on 6/24/99 for a recall on that bolt. Consumer has continually had problems with bolt breaking since the recall was done. Consumer has had to replace bolts 4 times. Consumer said luckily he was not on the road when seat flew back. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2000
“Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. If wiggled or pressed connector module to the motor, operation continues. Problem has not been reported to the dealership. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 1999
“The windshield wipers work infrequently. Sometimes they work in the rain and sometimes they don't. I have tried to detect a pattern but I have not been able too. I also feel that my cruise control is affected by this also because it is part of the same operational assembly arm in the truck. My cruise works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. I have been told by different mechanics that this could be several different problems and the only way to remedy would be to purchase a new motor. (very, very expensive) any information that you can provide will be apprieciated.”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 1999
“At first it was hard to pull out seat belt from buckle, and now passenger 's seatbelt does not come out at all. Passenger cannot use seat belt to be restrained. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 1998
“While driving the vehicle less than (10) mph the tie rod end on the left driver's side front fell off. The vehicle is being repaired. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Aug 1997
“Driving vehicle and turning corner, seat broke & separated from anchors, lost control of vehicle (first time); took to dealer, had it repaired; second time going straight, seat separated & broke; did not loose control of vehicle; not at dealer this time. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Mar 1997
“Driving along on slippery pavement at approxiamtely 20mph, vehicle ahead suddenly put on brakes, swerved to keep from hitting. The passenger's seat just fell back, seat will not stay in place, just moves back and forth. Had recall work done this year for the same problem. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Dec 1996
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - 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).
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet K1500. The most complained-about area is seats.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 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.