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1993 GMC C2500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1993 GMC C2500, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints52 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 GMC C2500 has problems

5 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
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Engine and engine cooling11
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seats10

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

1 recall

1993 GMC C2500 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

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 93V-016 · Feb 1, 1993 · 1,702,880 vehicles

Risk. THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

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 C2500 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 C2500 median. How we score

'70'71'74'79'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C2500 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY RESISTED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 820636 · Jan 14, 1998

Own a 1993 C2500?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.