1993 GMC K1500: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 12 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 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Cable broke that holds the spare tire to vehicle under carriage. This occurred while owner was attempting to hook wiring from trailer to truck. Please describe details. *ak”Owner report · Equipment · Sep 2002
“Had just taken off from a stop light when driver's seat collapsed backwards. Had no prior warning of a problem. Managed to pull over and checked seat out. Could not get seat to relatch/lock. Part was broken. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Apr 2001
“Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to work properly. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN . *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 1998
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“During normal braking condition, the brake release and the vehicle surged forward, then ABS light comes on, resulting in long stopping distance. Tt”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 1995
“Front axle seal first leaked at 30,000 miles. Again began to leak within 10,000 miles. Replaced second time at 50,000 miles. Again replaced at 67,000 miles. Again replaced @ 122,000 miles. Each time seal was replaced, leak re-occurred within 1-2 miles of operation. Differential vents have been verified as free and open so there is no case pressure. Have discovered technical service bulletin about this from gm #364302”Owner report · Suspension · May 1994
“Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 96e010. Dealer replaced parts on 3/22/96. However, passenger's seat broke again in the reclining position. Dealer refused to replace parts. *ak”Owner report · Seats
“Windshield wipers will intermittently fail during operation or will not come on at all due to a defective electric module. Vehicle not included in recall 98v15000 due to VIN although it had the same defect.*ak”Owner report · Visibility
“Emergency brakes:dashboard handl become unattached from emergency brake rachet, causing no release of emergency brake. Emergency brake mechanism bolster attaching mechanism to left firewall loosens under normal conditions. *ak”Owner report · Parking Brake
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - 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.
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 K1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 GMC K1500. The most complained-about area is seats.
Does the 1993 GMC 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.