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1993 Chevrolet G Series Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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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.
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Latest Sep 15, 1999
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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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.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1993 Chevrolet G Series, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

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

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Brakes940.9%
  • Electrical313.6%
  • Fuel system29.1%
  • Transmission29.1%
  • Steering14.5%
  • Suspension14.5%
  • Visibility14.5%
  • Interior & seats14.5%
  • Other / unspecified14.5%
  • Seat belts14.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE, ALSO, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

NHTSA ID 847810 · filed Sep 15, 1999

ABS FAIL TO STOP VAN WHEN BRAKES PRESSED, ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS. *DH

NHTSA ID 504890 · filed May 31, 1996
All 9 reports naming brakes

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN WIRING SYSTEM, CAUSING BATTERY DRAINAGE. *SD

NHTSA ID 501252 · filed Dec 12, 1995

DOME LIGHT FAILURE.

NHTSA ID 481191 · filed Feb 17, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

POPPING NOISE LOCATED NEAR GAS TANK. THIS OCCURS WHEN TANK IS FULL. IF OBJECT STRIKES ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ID 980468 · filed Mar 8, 1996

GAS TANK MAKES POPPING NOISE WHEN TAKING OFF CAP/WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL DUE TO PRESSURE IN TANK. *SKD

NHTSA ID 480694 · filed Jan 18, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DOME LIGHT FAILURE.

NHTSA ID 481191 · filed Feb 17, 1995

BALL JOINTS FAILED, RESULTING IN SHAKY/LOOSE FRONT SUSPENSION PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK

NHTSA ID 480601 · filed Jan 14, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD

NHTSA ID 481770 · filed Feb 21, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

BALL JOINTS FAILED, RESULTING IN SHAKY/LOOSE FRONT SUSPENSION PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK

NHTSA ID 480601 · filed Jan 14, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

WINDSHIELD CONTINUOUSLY LEAKS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD

NHTSA ID 478111 · filed Jan 10, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

DOME LIGHT FAILURE.

NHTSA ID 481191 · filed Feb 17, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

DOME LIGHT FAILURE.

NHTSA ID 481191 · filed Feb 17, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

DRIVERS SEAT BELT GUIDE MISSING, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO COME AROUND THE DRIVERS THROAT WHEN USED. *DH

NHTSA ID 484661 · filed Aug 3, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

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.

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