1993 GMC C1500
1 recalls, 26 complaints - 2 TSBs
93V016000 Feb 1, 1993
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Consequence
THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
Complaint Statistics
26 total complaints
2 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 6 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 5 |
| SEATS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
SEATS
Jan 29, 2010
Incident date: Jan 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 GMC SIERRA C-1500 WHICH WAS PURCHASED USED IN 2007. SHE STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BENCH BOLTS BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE OVER 200,000.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Oct 18, 2004
Incident date: Oct 17, 2004
I HAVE BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FOR THE A COUPLE OF YEARS. I FINALLY DECIDED TO TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL PROBLEM WITH GMC PICKUPS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OR MAY NOT WORK. MOST OF THE TIME IT IS WHEN IT IS A LITTLE DAMP OU... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 3, 2004
Incident date: Jul 30, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS START AND STOP FOR NO APPAENT REASON.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Apr 23, 2003
Incident date: Apr 20, 2003
THE PAINT IS JUST BLISTERING OFF VEHICLE HOOD. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jul 3, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND THERE WAS NOTHING HE WOULD DO.*AK
TIRES
Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: Jun 20, 2001
UPON RETURNING TO THE ROAD FROM A SERVICE STATION, THE TRUCK DEVELOPED A SHIMMY. AS I PROCEEDED DOWN THE ROAD, THE VIBRATING GOT WORSE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT COULD NOT SEE A PROBLEM. UPON RETURNING BACK TO THE ROAD, THE VIBRATING BECAME MORE SEVERE. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT ONT... Read more
SEATS
Mar 6, 2001
THE SEAT BACK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE LEANS TOO FAR BACK BECAUSE THE SUPPORT TO THE SEATBACK IS BENT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE IN A RECLINED POSITION OR SIT UP AND DRIVE WITH NO BACK SUPPORT, WITH THE SEAT IN THIS CONDITION IT IS DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO SEE OVER THE DASHBOARD. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mar 6, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE RAINING RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. NLM
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Nov 13, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
SEATBACK BOLTS FAILED, CAUSING DRIVER TO SURGE FORWARD. DEALER HAS REPAIRED BOLTS UNDER A RECALL; HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK IN BOTH CASES THE SEAT REAR FRAME REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO FAILED WELD JOINTS. *YH
2 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Oct 31, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENLY DURING USE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 9, 1999
Incident date: Aug 14, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND METERS STARTED FLASHING AND MOVING WILDELY. I THEN HEARD A LOUD SCREECHING NOICE AND SMELLED SMOKE. T ALTERNATOR HAD COMPLETELY SELF-DESTRUCTED AND BURNED UP.*AK
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 5, 1999
Incident date: Jun 25, 1999
EVERY TIME DRIVER ENTERS VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK WOULD COLLAPSE. NO BACK SUPPORT ON SEAT. HAD SEAT REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN MARCH 1996. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR SEAT AGAIN. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jun 18, 1998
Incident date: Jun 18, 1997
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATE IMPROPERLY DURING ALL TYPES OF WEATHER. THE WHOLE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN (THE WIPER DO NOT MOVE). *AK *NLM
SEATS
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Mar 16, 1998
RECALL # 95V246000, RECALL REPAIR WORK PERFORMED IN AUGUST OF 1996. THE BOLTS THAT SUPPORT THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAVE BROKEN AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO CORRECT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jun 27, 1997
POSITIVE TERMINAL POST OF THE BATTERY BROKE COMPLETELY OFF, ALLOWING THE BATTERY ACID TO SPILL OUT OF BATTERY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Mar 11, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 3, 1996
ALTERNATOR FIRE.
Fire
SEATS
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 11, 1994
DRIVER'S SEAT SQUEAKS.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jun 28, 1996
SHOCKS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Sep 25, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 4, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK BOLTS THAT HOLD THE PIVOT HINGE SHEARED OFF AND DRIVER RECLINED TO AN ALMOST FLAT POSITION WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 4, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK BOLTS THAT HOLD THE PIVOT HINGE SHEARED OFF AND DRIVER RECLINED TO AN ALMOST FLAT POSITION WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 15, 1995
PASSENGER SEAT BOLT SHEARED OFF AND CAUSED SEAT BACK FAILURE. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Aug 9, 1995
Incident date: Aug 4, 1995
CHROME LOOSE ON FRONT BUMPER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 9, 1995
Incident date: Aug 4, 1995
THERE IS A HOLE IN THE MUFFLER DUE TO CORROSION. IT IS LEAKING EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE TRUCK. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 9, 1995
Incident date: Nov 20, 1994
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE AND THE SEAT WENT BACK. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 GMC C1500
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 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
666309
Apr 1, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
GMC C1500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C1500 across all model years (1970, 1993).
26
Total Recalls
161
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
13
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
GMC C1500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 28 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 1 | 26 | |
| 1992 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |