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1993 GMC C7Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1993 GMC C7, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 1996. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 GMC C7 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
Steering30

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

1 recall

1993 GMC C7 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

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 94V-028 · Jan 8, 1994 · 9,673 vehicles

Risk. SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT RESULTS IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

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 C7 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 C7 median. How we score

'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'93'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C7 owners report

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

NO PARTS AVAILABLE SINCE 7 MONTHS FOR RECALL 93C19/STEERING SHAFT PROBLEM.DEALER WILL NOT SET UP APPOINTMENT FOR 3 VEHICLES. TT
Complaint 977347 · Jan 3, 1996
NO PARTS AVAILABLE SINCE 7 MONTHS FOR RECALL 93C19/STEERING SHAFT PROBLEM.DEALER WILL NOT SET UP APPOINTMENT FOR 3 VEHICLES. TT
Complaint 977343 · Jan 3, 1996
NO PARTS AVAILABLE SINCE 7 MONTHS FOR RECALL 93C19/STEERING SHAFT PROBLEM.DEALER WILL NOT SET UP APPOINTMENT FOR 3 VEHICLES. TT
Complaint 977340 · Jan 3, 1996

Own a 1993 C7?

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