1993 CHEVROLET K1500
2 recalls, 23 complaints - 1 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 4 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 26, 2007
Incident date: Jan 21, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHEVROLET K1500. CHEVROLET SENT THE CONTACT RECALLS 95075 AND 94011. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE PASSENGER FRONT ASSEMBLY RECLINER RELEASED AND THE SEAT RECLINED. AFTER HE RESET THE SEAT RECLINER AND BEGAN TO DRIVE THE SEAT RECLINED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 7, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
1993 CHEVROLET K1500 EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FRAME.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE FRAME WAS THIN DUE TO A RUST PROBLEM. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 7, 2003
Incident date: Mar 23, 2003
10321000 VISUAL SYSTEMS,WINDSHIELD WIPER: MOTOR WIPERS START AND STOP AT ANY TIME FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME UNEXPECTEDLY RESULTING IN DECREASED HAZARD VISIBILITY. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 24, 2003
Incident date: Mar 18, 2003
MY 1993 K1500 SILVERADO (4WD) PICKUP LOST OIL PRESSURE RESULTING IN THE NEED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN IN 2001. STARTED AS AN ENGINE KNOCK (LIFTER NOISE) WHILE ACCELERATING UPHILL. UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OR REPAIR. USED MOBILE 1 OIL FOR 2 YEARS, ELIMINATED NOISE. IN MARCH OF ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Mar 4, 2003
THREE MEN WERE SITTING ON OPEN TAILGATE WHEN THE TAIL GATE CABLE BROKE. ONE MAN FELL OFF BREAKING HIS NECK. *AK
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 15, 2000
Incident date: Jul 7, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. IF WIGGLED OR PRESSED CONNECTOR MODULE TO THE MOTOR, OPERATION CONTINUES. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEATS
May 3, 2000
Incident date: Mar 3, 2000
FRONT SEAT BOLT WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FLY BACK INTO EXTENDED CAB. TOOK TO DEALER TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON 6/24/99 FOR A RECALL ON THAT BOLT. CONSUMER HAS CONTINUALLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH BOLT BREAKING SINCE THE RECALL WAS DONE. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE BOLTS 4 TIMES. CONSUMER SAID LUCKIL... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 2, 2000
Incident date: Mar 2, 1998
AT FIRST IT WAS HARD TO PULL OUT SEAT BELT FROM BUCKLE, AND NOW PASSENGER 'S SEATBELT DOES NOT COME OUT AT ALL. PASSENGER CANNOT USE SEAT BELT TO BE RESTRAINED. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 27, 1999
Incident date: Jun 14, 1999
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INFREQUENTLY. SOMETIMES THEY WORK IN THE RAIN AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. I HAVE TRIED TO DETECT A PATTERN BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TOO. I ALSO FEEL THAT MY CRUISE CONTROL IS AFFECTED BY THIS ALSO BECAUSE IT IS PART OF THE SAME OPERATIONAL ASSEMBLY ARM IN THE TRUCK. MY C... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 9, 1999
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
NO SUMMARY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Feb 4, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. THERE IS NO CERTAIN CONDITION FOR THEM TO STOP FUNCTIONING. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT BOARD. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Mar 11, 1998
SEAT BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 26, 1998
Incident date: Feb 24, 1998
FIRE STARTED IN DASH, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER SHORT.
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 15, 1998
STEERING BOX HAS BECOME SO LOOSE IT CAN NO LONGER BE ADJUSTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jan 15, 1998
REAR ABS WILL LOCK UP AND STAY LOCKED DURING A HARD BRAKE SITUATION.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Aug 19, 1997
Incident date: Aug 18, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LESS THAN (10) MPH THE TIE ROD END ON THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 31, 1997
THE HUB FROM ROTOR BROKE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CONDITON. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
FRONT SEAT BOLTS BROKE, PREVENTING SEAT FROM LOCKING ON TRACK, ALLOWING SEAT TO SLIDE BACK AND FORTH.
SEATS
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
FRONT SEAT BOLTS BROKE, PREVENTING SEAT FROM LOCKING ON TRACK, ALLOWING SEAT TO SLIDE BACK AND FORTH.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Apr 28, 1997
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
CORROSION OF THE SPARE TIRE CABLE, CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE TO FALL OUT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS
Mar 12, 1997
Incident date: Mar 11, 1997
DRIVING VEHICLE AND TURNING CORNER, SEAT BROKE & SEPARATED FROM ANCHORS, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE (FIRST TIME); TOOK TO DEALER, HAD IT REPAIRED; SECOND TIME GOING STRAIGHT, SEAT SEPARATED & BROKE; DID NOT LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE; NOT AT DEALER THIS TIME. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 28, 1997
Incident date: Feb 3, 1997
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT RIGHT/LEFT BRAKE HOSE REPLACED DUE TO RUSTING AND CORROSION OF EXTERIOR CLAMP. *AK
SEATS
Dec 26, 1996
Incident date: Dec 24, 1996
DRIVING ALONG ON SLIPPERY PAVEMENT AT APPROXIAMTELY 20MPH, VEHICLE AHEAD SUDDENLY PUT ON BRAKES, SWERVED TO KEEP FROM HITTING. THE PASSENGER'S SEAT JUST FELL BACK, SEAT WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE, JUST MOVES BACK AND FORTH. HAD RECALL WORK DONE THIS YEAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 CHEVROLET K1500
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
020864016
Jul 1, 2002
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
CHEVROLET K1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET K1500 across all model years (1988, 1996).
20
Total Recalls
452
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
29
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths