MYRModel Year Report

1993 GMC S15

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1993 GMC S15
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:11:43.120Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 4 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2001: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 4 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2001: 1 complaint
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 4 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2001: 1 complaint 2001

1993: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19820
19830
19840
19851
19863
19873
19882
19898
19903
19918
19923
19934
19946
19953
19963
19972
19982
19991
20011

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

3 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

Ignition key is not able to be removed from car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-29

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
  2. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 GMC S15 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 GMC S15 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 S15?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 GMC S15 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.