1993 Chevrolet K1500
Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1993
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 22 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 100 |
| 1995 | 118 |
| 1996 | 94 |
Known problem areas
Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seats
7 of 22 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
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Driving along on slippery pavement at approxiamtely 20MPH, vehicle ahead suddenly put on brakes, swerved to keep from hitting. The passenger's seat just fell back, seat will not stay in place, just moves back and forth.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-26
Visibility
5 of 22 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.
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10321000 visual systems,windshield wiper: motor wipers start and stop at any time for long periods of time unexpectedly resulting in decreased hazard visibility.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-07
Service brakes
3 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Structure
2 of 22 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.
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Three men were sitting on open tailgate when the tail gate cable broke. One man fell off breaking his neck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-04
Steering
2 of 22 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and steering wheel/handle bar.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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 K1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seats: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 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 K1500?
- The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 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.