1993 Chevrolet C/K Pickups

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1993 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:50:33.353Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1993 12 1994: 52 complaints 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 12 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 12 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002

1993: 12 complaints

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YearComplaints
19901
19916
19927
199312
199452
199523
199622
199772
199878
199937
200034
200124
200214

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

9 of 12 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and switch/wiring.

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Winshield wipers intermittently fail to operate in all modes slow,fast,interm.). Problem has gotten worse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-20

I own a 1993 Chevrolet k series pick up and am experiencing windshield wiper motor failure. The wipers will intermittently stop working usually in bad weather(Heavy rain and snow).

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-04

My windshield wipers have not worked well for over a year. The motor and switch is sound but the circuit board does not send the signal to activate the wipers either at normal speed, high speed, or intermittent.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-20

Power train

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing column shift assembly and automatic transmission.

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Shift lever spring broken causing gearshift on steering column to be loose.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-11

Structure

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

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The paint is flaking off all the way down to the bare metal.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-29

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 Chevrolet C/K Pickups — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Visibility: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1993 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.