1993 GMC 3500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1993 GMC 3500, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 GMC 3500 has problems

3 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
Visibility20
Tires10

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

1 recall

1993 GMC 3500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 08V-344 · Jul 28, 2008 · 108 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other 3500 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 3500 median. How we score

'93'94'96'97'03'04'05'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 3500 owners report

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

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP RUNNING AFTER 5 MINUTUTES. CONSUMER HAS TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE AND TAP THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO GET IT RUNNING AGAIN. DEALER NOTIFIED. COULD RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY. *AK
Complaint 823690 · May 27, 1998

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