1993 Chevrolet Silverado: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 69 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seats (36% of complaints); the 1992 model year looks more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
69
owner complaints
0
fire reports
187,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Among the quietest Silverado years (#27 of 29 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reportsNo recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 187,000 mi)Weak spot: seats (36%)
Common problems
Computed from 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Seats36% · 24 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)33% · 22 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)9% · 6 complaints
Seat Belts5% · 3 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)3% · 2 complaints
Tires3% · 2 complaints
“Passenger side seat broke after sitting back. Driver's side seat bolts split in two. Both bolts are broke off into the two holes within the driver's seat. *tr”Owner report · Seats · May 2008
“I was driving to work (3/10/08) and was just getting to the highway when the back of the drivers seat broke sending the seat-back all the way to the back seat. This pulled my hands off of the steering wheel and caused me to loose control of the truck. The truck went across the road before I gained control. If it had happened 5 minutes later I would have been in heavy two way highway traffic and the results could have been deadly. Is there a recall on the bucket seats for this truck? The truck is not drivable in it's current condition and I'm afraid to just replace the seat with the same style. *tr”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2008
“While driving through inclement weather windshield wiper motor shut down, causing poor visibility when driving. Owner contacted the manufacturer, and was informed that this vehicle, was not included in recall pertaining to the repair of the windshield wiper motor due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 2005
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“The front seats came equipped with a quick release feature. When this feature was engaged the seat came forward and severed the 8 year old child's finger in the hinge point. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Jul 2004
“While driving 30 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact the seat belt bolts separated from the floor. As a result, driver hit her head on the steering wheel. No report of airbag deployment. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2003
“Consumer stated having the same problem as the recall on the windshield wipers. Dealer will not repair because VIN is not included. Recall number unknown.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2003
“The seat bolts have been replaced on average every 6-9 months we even bought high tension steel bolts hoping this would help it didn't. The design flaw is at fault adding washers and torque doesn't help either. Whether the dealer or we install the bolts nothing helps. Our concern for our safety is paramount. We have also detected in the passenger seat back frame that it is cracked and needs to be welded. My husband and I each weigh under 200 lbs. Your help in correcting these problems would be appreciated. Thank you. Dt”Owner report · Seats · Dec 2002
“Bolts keep breaking for seatback on driver's side. Consumer feels bolts are defective, and seat may collapsee while driving, and cause a major accident. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Sep 2002
“Truck was bought used and driver seat recliner bolt was broken at that time, in which the original owner replaced before our purchase in april 1998. Since then, bolt has been bought from dealership and replaced twice. One the third breakage, dealership supposedly replaced the seat track under the recall. The bolt has once again broken, and now the passenger seat back bolt is also broken. Gm refuses to fix again.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Aug 2002
“Screws which hold the seat backs in position, shear edoff, causing loss of seat back. Driver could lose control of vehicle if he falls backward and is unable to see . This failure has occurred five times on my vehicle, 3 times on the driver's side and twice on the passengers side. Chevrolet had a recall on this defect, and my dealer replace some of the screws. However, the failures continue, even with the replacement screws. I am beginning to become afraid to drive this vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Sep 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet Silverado. The most complained-about area is seats (36% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet Silverado problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 187,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.