1993 Chevrolet C1500
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Visibility
Campaigns on file for 1993
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 64 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1994 | 152 |
| 1995 | 209 |
| 1996 | 229 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility
38% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
Show complaint excerpts
Windshield wipers only work occasionally. When they don't work I have to release the hood, open the hood, and tap on the windshield wiper motor. Once I have done this they start working, most of the time, but there have been times when they haven't.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-09
When the wiper switch was turned on it sounded like the wiper motor was running but the wipers were not moving. The consumer had to play with the switch to get the wipers to work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-13
Windshield wipers malfunction intermittently during rain. Not good. Had it traced to circuit board failure. Was of the understanding this problem was recalled but I never got notice. Please respond. Has been happening for awhile now.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-23
Seats
22% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing recliner.
Show complaint excerpts
Seat suddenly reclined completely while driving near home. Almost veered off the road. Had to prop up seat with 2X4 to get home.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-11
Power train
16% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Service brakes
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1993Complaint volume 64 complaints filed for this model year.
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Chevrolet C1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- Is the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet C1500?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet C1500 have?
- 2 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.