1993 GMC 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 GMC 3500
The 1993 GMC 3500 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 GMC 3500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 GMC 3500, potentially affecting up to 108 vehicles.
Recall 08V344000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 108 vehicles affected
Defect: KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 GMC 3500
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 GMC 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO BAD SOLDER JOINT. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE IS NOT ON RECALL. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP RUNNING AFTER 5 MINUTUTES. CONSUMER HAS TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE AND TAP THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO GET IT RUNNING AGAIN. DEALER NOTIFIED. COULD RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1993 GMC 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 GMC 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 GMC 3500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 GMC 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC 3500
- 1993 GMC 3500 (current)
- 1994 GMC 3500 — 5 complaints
- 1996 GMC 3500 — 6 complaints
- 1997 GMC 3500 — 0 complaints
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