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1993 GMC C1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 1993 GMC C1500, most often about the seats. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 29, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 GMC C1500 has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Seats1 crash/fire/injury
6Visibility
3Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Structure
1Suspension
1Tires
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 9 | 1 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1993 GMC C1500 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.
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 C1500 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 C1500 median. How we score
'70'73'74'81'85'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C1500 owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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
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
Own a 1993 C1500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.