MYRModel Year Report

1993 Chevrolet C10

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1993 Chevrolet C10
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:01.879Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 9 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 40 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 0 complaints 2001
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 9 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 40 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 0 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1981 1982: 4 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 9 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 40 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001

1993: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19814
19824
19833
19843
19857
19867
19871
19887
19895
19903
19913
19929
19939
199420
199540
199616
19977
19981
19993
20001
20010

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seats

3 of 9 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Show complaint excerpts

Bolt on driver side and passenger side seat is broken. Tt the broken bolts could have caused serious injury if there was an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-27

Visibility

3 of 9 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

INJURY
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At 50 MPH glass from mirror on the drivers side flew off. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-12

Windshield wipers are not dependable.sometimes they work when you need them, sometimes they dont.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-07

Service brakes

2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY
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Vehicle in "Park" Engine running, engine accelerated spontaneously, gas pedal stuck to floor, no control of brakes or shifter.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-12

Power train

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1993-03-13Power train93V016000 Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

    Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

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    1994-03-30Fuel system, other94V044001 Vehicles altered by pas, inc. Have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. This stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures.

    Remedy: GM is offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton GM pickup. If the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, GM will repurchase the…

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    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
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    1995-09-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-12-22 Front seat back collapse
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    1996-03-07Seats95V246000 The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and…

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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Buy-smart checklist

1993 Chevrolet C10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V016000 · Power train
  • Recall 94V044001 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 95V246000 · Seats
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 Chevrolet C10 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 C10?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet C10 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

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