Brakes
Filed Dec 10, 1996
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IS EXPERIENCED AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR/ IS VERY SPONGY, REAR HAS ABS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 806097
- Incident
- Apr 1, 1994
1993 Chevrolet C Series(light)
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest Dec 10, 1996
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
0
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
1
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet C Series(light), most frequently naming the interior & seats, brakes and fuel system categories. 14 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| May 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| Jan 1996 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr 1996 | 2 | 8 |
| May 1996 | 1 | 9 |
| Jul 1996 | 2 | 11 |
| Dec 1996 | 1 | 12 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Interior & seats323.1%
- Brakes323.1%
- Fuel system17.7%
- Powertrain (other)17.7%
- Seat belts17.7%
- Suspension17.7%
- Transmission17.7%
- Visibility17.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Engine
Filed Jul 24, 1996
ROD BEARINGS MISMATCHED, CAUSING NOISE . *AW
- NHTSA ID
- 506589
- Incident
- Oct 1, 1993
BrakesSeat belts
Filed Jul 24, 1996
REAR ABS FAILURE. *AW
- NHTSA ID
- 506571
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1995
Interior & seats
Filed May 24, 1996
1 injury reported
DESIGN OF HIGH BACK BUCKET SEAT CAUSED DRIVER TO HIT HIS HEAD ON DOOR POST IN REAR END COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY. *DH
- NHTSA ID
- 504967
- Incident
- Aug 14, 1994
Interior & seats
Filed Apr 18, 1996
SEAT TRACK BROKEN, CAUSING DRIVERS SEAT TO SLIDE FORWARD WHEN BRAKING/BACKWARD WHEN STARTING. *DSH
- NHTSA ID
- 503566
- Incident
- Jul 12, 1994
Brakes
Filed Apr 9, 1996
ANTI LOCK BRAKES PERIODICALLY LOCK UP, CAUSING TRUCK TO SKID. *DSH
- NHTSA ID
- 503062
- Incident
- Mar 8, 1993
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 23, 1996
LOUD NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR DUE TO LEAKING REAR SEAL ON EXTENSION HOUSING. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 500678
- Incident
- Oct 19, 1994
Interior & seats
Filed Jan 17, 1996
THE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE SEAT BACK BEND AND EVENTUALLY SHEAR OFF. *DSH
- NHTSA ID
- 500636
- Incident
- Mar 1, 1994
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
96067A
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW
666309
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
661509A
STRUCTURE:BODY
FIBER GLASS REAR FENDER PAINT STAR SHAPED CRACKS (INSTALL PROTECTIVE LINER). *TW
96067
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW
667202A
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RATTLE NOISE AT IDLE (INSTALL CONVENTIONAL FLYWHEEL). *TW
667406
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSFER CASE HOPS OUT OF 4-HIGH, OR NO DRIVE IN 2 OR 4-HIGH RANGES AND/OR GRINDING NOISE (INSTALL MAINSHAFT/RANGE HUB KIT) *TW
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.