1993 Chevrolet C10

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1993 Chevrolet C10
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:02:38.765Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C10 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 40 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2001
1993: 9 complaints
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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

2 of 9 total reports mention: seats.

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BOLT ON DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN. TT THE BROKEN BOLTS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT. *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 19951027

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT DEPENDABLE.SOMETIMES THEY WORK WHEN YOU NEED THEM, SOMETIMES THEY DONT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030107

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

INJURY
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AT 50 MPH GLASS FROM MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FLEW OFF. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950112

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 19990412

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930313 — power train

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.

Campaign 93V016000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940330 — fuel system, other

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 VEHIC

Campaign 94V044001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940729 — EA (closed 19960731)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19950922 — PE (closed 19951222)

FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE

R 19960307 — seats

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 INSTA

Campaign 95V246000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Chevrolet C10 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V016000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V044001 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V246000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

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 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet C10 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.