1993 Chevrolet C3500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1993 Chevrolet C3500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1993 Chevrolet C3500.

Most common 1993 Chevrolet C3500 problems

Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Visibility	4
Seats	1
Structure	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Tires	1
Electrical System	1
Service Brakes	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2013-02-01, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHEVROLET C3500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DESPITE THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WAS A MECHANIC AND PLANNED TO PERSONALLY REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.

2008-07-23, Electrical System
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING .I HAD TO PUT PRESSURE ON HARNESS CONNECTOR WITH BUNGE CORD OR PROP STICK BEHIND MOTOR TO PUT PRESSURE ON UNIT IN ORDER TO WORK. THEN THEY ONLY OPERATED WHEN THEY WANTED TO. MOST ANY TIME WHEN A DRIVER USES THE WIPERS IT IS WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED, (RAIN, BAD WEATHER & THE LIKE), AND IT'S AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. DOESN'T GM REALIZE THIS COMPLAINT COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT,( HOPEFUL NOT A FATALITY). I HAD CONTROL MODULE REPLACED ON FACE OF WIPER MOTOR AND WIPERS NOW WORK AS INTENDED. MODULE COST ME $29.00 AND LESS THAN 5 MINUTES TO REPLACE. JUST 3 SMALL SCREWS AND UNPLUG / PLUG HARNESS CONNECTOR. MY COMPLAINT IS NOT FOR REIMBURSEMENT NOW THAT I'VE GOT WIPERS W

2007-10-03, Tires
TIRE TREAD SEPARATION/ DAMAGED REAR FINDER. *JB

2003-10-14, Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 03V15000; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

2002-07-11, Visibility
WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN, WINDSHIELD WIPES STOP WORKING WHEN IN USE.*AK *SCC

1993 Chevrolet C3500 questions

Does the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet C3500?

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Visibility (4), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Chevrolet C3500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.