1993 CHEVROLET C1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

84

Owner Complaints

2 Crashes 4 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 CHEVROLET C1500

The 1993 CHEVROLET C1500 has received a total of 84 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (16 complaints), Seats (7 complaints), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 CHEVROLET C1500

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 CHEVROLET C1500, potentially affecting up to 209,983 vehicles.

Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT

| 121,680 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

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Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 CHEVROLET C1500

84 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 CHEVROLET C1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 16
Seats
Complaints: 7 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 5
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11160812 | SEATS | | 130,000 miles
SEAT SUDDENLY RECLINED COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING NEAR HOME. ALMOST VEERED OFF THE ROAD. HAD TO PROP UP SEAT WITH 2X4 TO GET HOME.
#10266483 | VISIBILITY | | N/A miles
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SOMETIMES WON'T WORK AND WILL STOP DURING USE. *TR
#10209004 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | N/A miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. EVEN AFTER HAVING THE PROBLEM FIXED. THIS PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING OVER AND OVER. WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO ISSUE A RECALL? I GUESS WHEN SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT AND THEY GET SUED OVER IT . THIS YEAR MODEL TRUCK ALSO HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING . I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED ONCE IN THIS TRUCK AND THE PROBLEM JUST KEEPS RECURRING.(WHY?) *TR
#10209004 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | | N/A miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. EVEN AFTER HAVING THE PROBLEM FIXED. THIS PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING OVER AND OVER. WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO ISSUE A RECALL? I GUESS WHEN SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT AND THEY GET SUED OVER IT . THIS YEAR MODEL TRUCK ALSO HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING . I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED ONCE IN THIS TRUCK AND THE PROBLEM JUST KEEPS RECURRING.(WHY?) *TR
#10175498 | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | | 153,600 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STANDING ON THE VEHICLE TAILGATE, THE LEFT CABLE DETACHED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO FALL INTO THE BED OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS AN ASC CERTIFIED MECHANIC, AND REPLACED THE CABLES. THIS WAS THE SECOND INSTANCE OF THE CABLES DETACHING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED AFTER MARKET CABLES INSTEAD OF USING GM CABLES. UPDATED 12/28/06.*JB

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Safety Rating for the 1993 CHEVROLET C1500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 CHEVROLET C1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 CHEVROLET C1500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 CHEVROLET C1500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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