1993 CHEVROLET G SERIES
0 recalls, 27 complaints - 14 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
27 total complaints
4 crashes 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 15, 1999
Incident date: May 30, 1999
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE, ALSO, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 3, 1995
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jul 3, 1995
DRIVERS SEAT BELT GUIDE MISSING, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO COME AROUND THE DRIVERS THROAT WHEN USED. *DH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: May 31, 1996
ABS FAIL TO STOP VAN WHEN BRAKES PRESSED, ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Sep 7, 1994
ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN WIRING SYSTEM, CAUSING BATTERY DRAINAGE. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 7, 1995
ABS BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, TWICE CAUSING ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. *DSH
Crash
4 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Jun 19, 1995
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SD
Crash
4 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 17, 1995
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP TWICE, CAUSING ONE ACCIDENT. *DSH
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 8, 1996
Incident date: Nov 6, 1993
POPPING NOISE LOCATED NEAR GAS TANK. THIS OCCURS WHEN TANK IS FULL. IF OBJECT STRIKES ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 8, 1996
Incident date: Nov 6, 1993
POPPING NOISE LOCATED NEAR GAS TANK. THIS OCCURS WHEN TANK IS FULL. IF OBJECT STRIKES ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE. *AK
WHEELS
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Feb 17, 1995
REAR END NOISE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Feb 17, 1995
BRAKE LIGHT FUSE BLEW OUT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Feb 17, 1995
TRANSMISSION CAN BE PLACED INTO GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE DUE TO RECALL MODIFICATION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Feb 17, 1995
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR FOLLOWED BY ABS WARNING LIGHT COMING ON, ALSO FLUTTER IN BRAKE PEDAL. *AW
INTERIOR LIGHTING
May 11, 1995
Incident date: Feb 17, 1995
DOME LIGHT FAILURE.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 10, 1995
WINDSHIELD CONTINUOUSLY LEAKS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Apr 1, 1994
STRING HOLDING WINDOW SHADES IN UPWARD POSITION BROKE, CAUSING SHADES TO FALL DOWN, BLOCKING DRIVER'S VIEW. *AW
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Nov 10, 1994
IDLER ARM FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWING TO RIGHT/VIBRATE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Nov 10, 1994
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
CHEMICAL SPRAY FOR MINI BLINDS IS FLAME RETARDENT BUT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE IF INHALED WHEN SPRAYED. *SKD
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 18, 1995
GASOLINE GAUGE FAILED. *SKD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 18, 1995
GAS TANK MAKES POPPING NOISE WHEN TAKING OFF CAP/WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL DUE TO PRESSURE IN TANK. *SKD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 14, 1995
BALL JOINTS FAILED, RESULTING IN SHAKY/LOOSE FRONT SUSPENSION PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Nov 10, 1994
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY, ALSO VEHICLE HAD 7 PREVIOUS BRAKE REPAIRS. *SKD
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 14, 1995
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/SURGE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 14, 1995
NOISY BRAKES.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 14, 1995
TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT INTO GEAR AFTER STARTING/DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 CHEVROLET G SERIES
14 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
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
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
666309
Apr 1, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
577103
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION LEAK AT REAR EXTENTION HOUSING AND PROP SHAFT. *TW
376105
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
RCL/93C56A
Jan 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1993 M/L AND G VANS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION, AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. TO PREVENT THIS COND
376602A
Jan 1, 1995
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL GASKET TO CORRECT ENGINE NOISE CONDITION. *TW
461506
Jan 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
REAR AND SIDE CARGO DOOR LATCH RATTLES. *TW
467108
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION EXTENTION SEAL LEAKS. *TW
476149
Dec 1, 1994
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING CONCERNS. *TW
CAMP/93C56
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1993 M/L AND G VANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPR
CAMP/93C56
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MANUFACTURER RECALL - GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN 1993 M/L AND G VANS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO
MSG01385
Nov 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MESSAGE ANNOUNCING MANUFACTURER RECALL 93C56. *TW
461102
Nov 1, 1994
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
INSUFFICIENT HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET G SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA98023
Opened: Oct 7, 1998 , Closed: Nov 30, 1998
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE BRAKE PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE HAS OCCURRED.
SQ98005
Opened: Apr 14, 1998 , Closed: Nov 10, 1998
FUEL LEAK FROM VAPOR CANISTER
There is no summary currently available
PE98013
Opened: Mar 2, 1998 , Closed: Oct 7, 1998
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS IS INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET.EVENTUALLY, THE HARNESS INSULATION IS WORN AWAY AND A SHORT OCCURS.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE IS ALLEGED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT.
CHEVROLET G SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET G SERIES across all model years (1967, 2007).
16
Total Recalls
116
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET G SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 0 | 27 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |