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1993 Chevrolet C2500

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.
19
Latest Sep 21, 2004
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.
2
Latest Oct 24, 2007
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 19 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet C2500, most frequently naming the visibility, interior & seats and tires & wheels categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Visibility729.2%
  • Interior & seats416.7%
  • Tires & wheels312.5%
  • Engine312.5%
  • Other / unspecified28.3%
  • Brakes28.3%
  • Suspension14.2%
  • Fuel system14.2%

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

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The 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.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
The risk: 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.
The 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).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 19
Visibility
Filed Sep 21, 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. TURNING THE MOTOR OFF WAS THE ONLY WAY TO TURN THEM OFF. *AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES AND WILL NOT STOP, WHEN THEY DO STOP THEY DO NOT RETURN TO PARK. *TC *JB

NHTSA ID
10089466
Incident
Aug 13, 2003
Mileage
144,000 mi
Visibility
Filed May 30, 2003

INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER VIEWS. DEALER SORRY THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
10021964
Incident
May 30, 2003
Visibility
Filed Sep 12, 2001

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THIS CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, REDUCING DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING RISK OF A VEHICLE COLLISION. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK

NHTSA ID
896191
Incident
Jun 15, 1998
Visibility
Filed Aug 29, 2001

WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ID
895425
Incident
Jan 1, 2000
Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 21, 2001

INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS TO THE HITCH PLATFORM. THE RECEIVER (HITCH PLATFORM) WAS FACTORY INSTALLED WHEN NEW. CONSUMER TOWS A 34 FOOT AIRSTREAM TRAVEL TRAILER.

NHTSA ID
561732
Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 9, 2000
Crash reported2 injuries reported

THIS IS NOT MY PERSONAL VEHICLE, I WORK FOR AN INSURANCE COMPANY HANDLING A CLAIM IN WHICH TWO OF OUR INSURED'S EMPLOYEES WERE INJURED AFTER LOSING CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLE WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. A POLICE REPORT CONFIRMS THIS IS HOW THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. I AM REPORTING THIS AS I AM AWARE OF THESE INCIDENCES OCURRING WITH THE STEELTEX, YET IT IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. (DOT NUMBER: VM11B1A TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)

NHTSA ID
736054
Incident
Sep 8, 2000
Other / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Nov 3, 2000

1993, CHEVROLET C2500, ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON THE TIRES, TIRE SIZE LT24575R16. WHILE DRIVING THERE IS VIBRATION WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TOOK TO CHEVROLET DEALER. DEALER STATED IT WAS BAD TIRE, AND ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A BULGE IN IT. WENT TO A TIRE PLACE AND THEY CONFIRMED WHAT DEALER SAID. ALSO, INDICATED THAT WHEELS OF THE TRUCK WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK DEALER FOUND ONE OF THE TIRES TO HAVE SIDEWALL/TREAD SEPARATION. DOT#MK11JNHV449 - GOODYEAR WORKHORSE TIRES. *SLC

NHTSA ID
874329
Incident
Oct 15, 2000
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 11, 2000

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE BECAUSE TREAD WAS HITTING UP AGAINT VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. THERE WERE TWO INCIDENTS, SECOND INCIDENT WAS ON RIGHT REAR TIRE, AND FIRST INCIDENT WAS ON LEFT REAR TIRE WHERE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. TIRES WERE BRIDGESTONE, FIRESTONE, 2657516, DULLER#HT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

NHTSA ID
872774
Incident
Oct 2, 1999

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

020864016

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

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

Chevrolet C2500 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1996532050.2
1995602145.7
1994522148.2
1993Viewing192043.1
1992112050.3
1991120—
1990630—
1989630—
1988120—

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.