1993 Chevrolet K2500

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1993 Chevrolet K2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:45.475Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 8 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996
1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 8 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996
1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1993 8 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 47 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996

1993: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19880
19894
19903
19915
19925
19938
199419
199547
19961

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

2 of 8 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

Service brakes

2 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Seats

2 of 8 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Power train

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing column shift.

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93 chev K2500, 5.7L, at. The automatic transmission shift lever locking feature has failed to the point the lever can be inadvertently moved to any position when ever the ignition switch is on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-05

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing hoses/lines/piping/fittings.

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Oil cooling line ruptured due to a GM design flaw.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-05-04

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 K2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

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

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 1993 Chevrolet K2500 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 K2500?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet K2500 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.