1993 GMC C1500: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seats.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 1993
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 gmc sierra c-1500 which was purchased used in 2007. She stated that the passenger side bench bolts broke which caused the seat to sway back and forth. There were no related recalls. The dealer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were over 200,000.”Owner report · Seats · Jan 2010
“I have been having intermittent problems with the windshield wipers for the a couple of years. I finally decided to try and fix the problem and discovered this is not an unusual problem with gmc pickups. The windshield wipers may or may not work. Most of the time it is when it is a little damp outside but there is no set pattern. I can be driving down the road with them working fine and they just stop. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2004
“While driving at 60mph the dashboard lights and meters started flashing and moving wildely. I then heard a loud screeching noice and smelled smoke. T alternator had completely self-destructed and burned up.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 1999
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“Windshield wipers work only intermittently. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and there was nothing he would do.*ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 1999
“Every time driver enters vehicle, the driver's seatback would collapse. No back support on seat. Had seat replaced under recall in march 1996. Dealer refused to repair seat again. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Jun 1999
“Recall # 95v246000, recall repair work performed in august of 1996. The bolts that support the driver's seat have broken again and the dealership is refusing to correct. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Mar 1998
“The windshield wipers operate improperly during all types of weather. The whole windshield wiper system shut down (the wiper do not move). *ak *nlm”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 1997
“Seatback bolts failed, causing driver to surge forward. Dealer has repaired bolts under a recall; however, problem has reoccurred. Manufacturer notified. *ak in both cases the seat rear frame required replacement due to failed weld joints. *yh”Owner report · Seats · Aug 1996
“Driver's side seat back bolts that hold the pivot hinge sheared off and driver reclined to an almost flat position while driving. Please describe details. Tt”Owner report · Seats · Feb 1996
“There is a hole in the muffler due to corrosion. It is leaking exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment of the truck. Tt”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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Is the 1993 GMC C1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 GMC C1500. The most complained-about area is seats.
Does the 1993 GMC C1500 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has 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.