1993 GMC C2500
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- 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: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seats
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats.
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Seat: front passenger's seat collapsed. Seat went completely to the floor.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-21
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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Failure of the welding in the gas tank, causing the fuel reading to be incorrect.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-20
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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While driving at 50 MPH the consumer noticed the check engine light had come on. The engine stalled and the vehicle coasted to the shoulder were coolant was dripping from the radiator.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-03
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1993-03-13Power train93V016000 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.
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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 GMC C2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V016000 · Power train
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1993 GMC C2500 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 GMC C2500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 GMC C2500 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.