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1993 GMC S10Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1993 GMC S10, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 GMC S10 has problems

2 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
Fuel system, gasoline20

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

1 recall

1993 GMC S10 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

Front: anchorage

Recall 93V-105 · Jun 21, 1993 · 409 vehicles

Risk. IF THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NOTRELEASE THE WEBBING FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION, SAFETY BELT USE FOR THE SEATOCCUPANT IS IMPOSSIBLE,…

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 S10 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 S10 median. How we score

'91'93'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What S10 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED HAD A FUEL LEAK. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. DEALER REMOVED THE SKID PLATE AND FOUND THE LEAK. REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND SENDING UNIT. LEFT THE SKID PLATE OFF. THE SKID PLATE UNDERNEATH WAS COLLECTING MOISTURE WHICH WAS CAUSING RUST TO BUILDUP. *AK
Complaint 850138 · Oct 6, 1999

Own a 1993 S10?

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