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1993 Chevrolet 1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet 1500, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints140 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage110kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 28, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Chevrolet 1500 has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility50
Seats40
Engine20
Seat belts10
Structure10
Suspension10
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1993 Chevrolet 1500 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other 1500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score

'88'89'91'92'93'94'95'96'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 1500 owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. BECAUSE OF POOR VISIBILITY VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, BUT MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Complaint 10039677 · Sep 10, 2003 · 110,000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL INTERMITTETNLY FAIL, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER CAN OPEN HOOD, HIT WIPER MOTOR OR WIGGLE WIPER HARNESS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL BEGIN TO WORK, BUT EVENTUALLY FAIL AGAIN. *AK *SLC
Complaint 892703 · Jul 13, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. COMMON PROBLEM. THERE IS A RECALL FOR OTHER MAKE/ MODELS, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 857349 · Feb 22, 2000

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