1993 Chevrolet Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 27 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Among the quietest Pickup years (#8 of 8 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reportsNo recall campaigns
Common problems
Computed from 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 27 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Tires7 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)4 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)4 complaints
Seats4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)3 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)2 complaints
“After accelerating from a stop driver's seat reclined backwards, causing a distraction to the consumer's view. The dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak *mr”Owner report · Seats · Jan 2004
“The consumers vehicle experienced the same problem stated in a recall for the wipers. The dealer would not repair the vehicle because the VIN number was not included in the recall. *nlm”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 2003
“Serpentine belt kept running off pulleys as a result of rubber buildup in the pulley grooves. Loss of belt results in degradation of braking ability and steering control. Safety latch on hood failed to prevent hood opening on highway. Will fax full report to clarify dangers.*ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Sep 2001
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“Tread separation. The first (2/8/2001) one was at approximately 34,000 miles of use (89,000 miles on the vehicle) and was noticed (severe vibration) prior to actual tire failure and complete separation. The most recent failure was at 39,000 miles of use. *ak (dot number: 78a3pua457 tiresize: 245/75r16)”Owner report · Tires · May 2001
“Wipers malfunctioned-could not shut off or wipers were uncontrollable-replaced circuit board-dealer parts salesman stated failed part was a common problem-dealer parts salesman admitted that they sold over 80 wiper circuit boards that month-dealer parts salesman also admitted that they sell many of these circuit boards during the rainy seasons due to failure of these circuit boards-this can cause accidents here in the northwest since it rains often-NHTSA must issue a recall-please investigate. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 2000
“Vehicle was hit while driver was pulling into driveway. Was hit from rear end at about 60-65 mph. Contacted insurance company, and insurance company was not willing to help consumer out. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2000
“While driving with cruise control engage, all of a sudden the accelerator engaged for no reason, consumemer was unable ti control vehicle and its speeds, consumer turned the key off which eliminated the power brakes and the accelerator was finally released, consumer has experienced this problem over six times and the dealer keeps informing him that the problem can not be duplicated.*jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 1999
“Low tire after shopping, aired up 50 psi to drive home. As airing up the tire started to seperate/split down the center of tire around its' diameter. Quickly released air and changed tire. Tire wear was at the wear tread, should have been replaced sooner. These were on the vehicle at time of purchase with approximately 68,000 miles on vehicle. (dot number: vn11 bab tiresize: lt24575r16)”Owner report · Tires · Jun 1999
“Failure on the passenger side seat frame, the passenger side seat frame is broken, causing the seat to move forward when driving.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Jun 1995
“Headlight switch and tail lights malfunctioned, causing a short circuit to occur, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet Pickup. The most complained-about area is tires.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.