1993 WHITE GMC WCA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 WHITE GMC WCA
The 1993 WHITE GMC WCA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 WHITE GMC WCA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1993 WHITE GMC WCA, potentially affecting up to 103,490 vehicles.
Recall 98V255000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 95,013 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.
View full details →Recall 94V038000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 3,768 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO THE CAB STRUCTURE CRACKS AT THE "V" NOTCH IN THE BRACKET.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO FALL, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: VOLVO GM WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRACKETS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED BRACKET.
View full details →Recall 95E003006 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 4,709 vehicles affected
Defect: AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM...
Consequence: IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGECAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 WHITE GMC WCA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 WHITE GMC WCA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER IT IS HARD TO DEPRESS ONE WITHOUT HITTING THE OTHER. TT
BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT IT IS HARD TO DEPRESS ONE WITHOUT HITTING THE OTHER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1993 WHITE GMC WCA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 WHITE GMC WCA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 WHITE GMC WCA
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 WHITE GMC WCA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T264012 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
IMPROVED RADIATOR BRACE ROD. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 WHITE GMC WCA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WHITE GMC WCA
- 1988 WHITE GMC WCA — 0 complaints
- 1989 WHITE GMC WCA — 0 complaints
- 1990 WHITE GMC WCA — 0 complaints
- 1991 WHITE GMC WCA — 0 complaints
- 1992 WHITE GMC WCA — 0 complaints
- 1993 WHITE GMC WCA (current)
- 1994 WHITE GMC WCA — 3 complaints
- 1995 WHITE GMC WCA — 0 complaints
- 1996 WHITE GMC WCA — 0 complaints
- 1997 WHITE GMC WCA — 0 complaints
- 1998 WHITE GMC WCA — 0 complaints
Other WHITE GMC Models
- WHITE GMC WHITE GMC — 4 total complaints
- WHITE GMC AERO — 1 total complaint
- WHITE GMC ACL — 0 total complaints
- WHITE GMC ACL42B — 0 total complaints
- WHITE GMC ACLF — 0 total complaints
- WHITE GMC ACLFF — 0 total complaints
- WHITE GMC ACLFT — 0 total complaints
- WHITE GMC ACM — 0 total complaints