MYRModel Year Report

1993 Chevrolet C3500

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1993 Chevrolet C3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:40:43.377Z

Only 15 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 15 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 C3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1996: 26 complaints 1996 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1993: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19880
19897
19905
19913
19928
199315
199418
199547
199626
20180

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

5 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

INJURY
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WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THEY LOCKED UP WITHOUT INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980727

#EA95-026, IN WET WETAND COLD WEATHER WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY STICK, HAS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970121

VISIBILITY

3 of 15 total reports mention: visibility.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 03V15000; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031014

VISIBILITY

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH IGNITION ON, IT TOOK OFF IN REVERSE AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. VEHICLE GEARS WERE STILL IN PARK. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000202

TIRES

1 of 15 total reports mentions: tires.

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TIRE TREAD SEPARATION/ DAMAGED REAR FINDER. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20071003

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Chevrolet C3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 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 C3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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