1993 CHEVROLET C SERIES
0 recalls, 13 complaints - 21 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 1995
PAINT IS PEALING AND CONTINUES TO PEAL WITH EACH WASH. THE PAINT HAS BEEN PEALING FOR YEARS AND ATTEMPTS TO GET THE DEALER THE CHEVROLET/GMC COMPANY HAVE FAILED TO DO ANYTHING, OFFER ANY SOLUTIONS, OR EVEN BE FRIENDLY OR SYMPATHIC TO THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK IS WHITE AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ANY... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 24, 2003
Incident date: Oct 24, 2003
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 10, 2003
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY.*AK. THE MODULAR WAS REPLACED. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 2, 2003
Incident date: Jul 1, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME SINCE OWNERSHIP.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
May 14, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE FRESH AIR VENT BUT ACCIDENTALLY PULLED THE HOOD RELEASE CAUSING THE HOOD TO RELEASE BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VISION, THE SAFETY OR SECONDARY LATCH FAILED COMPLETELY FROM STOPPING THE HOOD FROM RELEASIN ENTIRELY, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SOME DAMAGE. NL... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jan 23, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY IN RAIN. WIRE STRAPPED TO MOTOR HOUSING WAS STRAPPED DOWN, CAUSING PRESSURE SO MOTOR WILL RUN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Dec 10, 1993
THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS BROKE 5 TIMES CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITY, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT RUBBER BUILD UP IN THE PULLEY GROOVES WAS CAUSING THE BELT TO RUN OFF THE PULLEY. NLM
EQUIPMENT
Oct 15, 2001
THE CONSUMER QUESTIONED THE LACK OF A CHILD SEAT TOP STRAP ANCHOR RESTRAINT FOR THE REAR SEAT AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT AN OPTION AND COULD NOT BE INSTALLED. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Oct 15, 2001
THE HOOD WAS HARD TO CLOSE. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Jan 22, 2001
THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Dec 10, 1993
THE LAYOUT OF THE CONTROLS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE DASH ARE AKWARD, MANY TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKE THE CONSUMER HAS PULLED EITHER THE HOOD RELEASE OR FUSE COMPARTMENT COVER. NLM
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Oct 15, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE FRESH AIR VENT BUT ACCIDENTALLY PULLED THE HOOD RELEASE CAUSING THE HOOD TO RELEASE BLOCKING THE DRIVERS VISION, THE SAFETY OR SECONDARY LATCH FAILED COMPLETELY FROM STOPPING THE HOOD FROM RELEASIN ENTIRELY, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SOME DAMAGE. NL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jan 10, 1995
Incident date: Jan 8, 1995
THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SHOT FORTY FEET FROM FILLER TUBE WHEN DIPSTICK WAS REMOVED TO CHECK LEVEL. FLUID WAS VERY HOT. FIRE RESULTED. TT
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 CHEVROLET C SERIES
21 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
WB11-X-001A
Oct 18, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzua??s policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regula
030232044
Sep 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT. VARIOUS 1990-2004 MODELS. *TT
020604052
Oct 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STALL, NO START, HARD START CONDITION. *TT
020137002
Mar 1, 2002
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE DIAGNOSIS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. *TT
000601023A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT
010420005
Nov 1, 2001
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
INFORMATION REGARDING CORRECT VEHICLE APPLICATION FOR EATON. 1990-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC C-SERIES CONVENTIONAL AND T-SERIES TILT CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *YH
010604037B
Oct 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *YH
010861005
Oct 1, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION REGARDING POOR RIDE QUALITY. (H6-7 C-SERIES CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS). *YH
010604037
Jun 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON INOPERATIVE SECONDARY FUEL TANK TRANSFER PUMPS. *TT
010604037
Jun 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *TT
000601019
Oct 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT
990940004
Jan 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT
000604002
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT
990731003A
Oct 1, 1999
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT OF NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING, CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE, CLUTCH DISC HUB CRACKED / BROKEN. *TT
990525004
Oct 1, 1999
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT MULTIFUNCTION ALARM ACTIVATION. *TT
990524001A
Sep 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE LEAD/PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *MJS
990524001
Jun 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *TT
990849007
Jun 1, 1999
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN BREAKPOINTS XJ105482 AND XJ510031 MAY EXHIBIT INACCURATE FUEL GUAGE READINGS, VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF FUEL, OR FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS FULL BUT MAY STILL ADD FUEL. *TT
98865020A
Sep 1, 1998
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLES LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND PREMATURE FRONT BRAKE WEAR, ESPECIALLY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO TOW A HEAVY LOAD. *YC
98865020
Apr 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES OR FRONT BRAKE WEAR NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS. *YC
667202B
Mar 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUEL TRANSMISSION RATTLE NOISE AT IDLE (INSTALL CONVENTIONAL FLYWHEEL). AK
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET C SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA90015
Opened: Mar 20, 1990 , Closed: Feb 24, 1992
FUEL TANK CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE89132
Opened: Jun 21, 1989 , Closed: Oct 16, 1989
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE
SUMMARY:EIGHT CONSUMERS AND ONE FLEET MANAGER REPORT PREMATURE LOWERBALL JOINT WEAR.ALLEGEDLY TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED.SUBJECTVEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MAINTENANCE FREE BALL JOINTS.===
PE89116
Opened: Apr 12, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
SUMMARY:TRUCK SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINED PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTMENT OFSTOP LAMP SWITCH.OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAVE TAKEN MORE FORMAL ACTION TOCORRECT MISADJUSTED/FAILED BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES.===
CHEVROLET C SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET C SERIES across all model years (1965, 2001).
17
Total Recalls
119
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET C SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 19 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 39 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 0 | 13 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |