1993 GMC K1500
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- 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: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
2 of 12 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor.
Seats
2 of 12 total reports mention: seats.
Service brakes
2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Suspension
1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension.
Seat belts
1 of 12 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
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 K1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V016000 · Power train
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1993 GMC 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 GMC K1500?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 GMC 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.