1993 GMC K1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1993 GMC K1500 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Seats (2 reports).

1Recalls
12Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your K1500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1993 GMC K1500 recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 93V016Feb 1, 19931,702,880 vehicles affected

Most common 1993 GMC K1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seats2
Visibility2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1
Parking Brake1
Service Brakes, Air1
Suspension1
Seat Belts1
Equipment1

What owners report

2002-09-19, Equipment
CABLE BROKE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE TO VEHICLE UNDER CARRIAGE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE OWNER WAS ATTEMPTING TO HOOK WIRING FROM TRAILER TO TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
2001-04-23, Seats
HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT WHEN DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. HAD NO PRIOR WARNING OF A PROBLEM. MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND CHECKED SEAT OUT. COULD NOT GET SEAT TO RELATCH/LOCK. PART WAS BROKEN. *AK
2001-03-23, Seat Belts
SEATBELT WILL NOT PULL OUT. YOU CAN NOT BUCKLE UP IN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT.*AK
2000-08-25, Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL INTERMITTENTLY FAIL DURING OPERATION OR WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC MODULE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V15000 DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME DEFECT.*AK
2000-01-22, Visibility
ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILING TO WORK PROPERLY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN . *AK

1993 GMC K1500 questions

Does the 1993 GMC K1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1993 GMC K1500: Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 GMC K1500?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (2), Visibility (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 GMC K1500 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.

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