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1993 Chevrolet K1500

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.
22
Latest Jan 26, 2007
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
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 22 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet K1500, most frequently naming the interior & seats, visibility and brakes 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

  • Interior & seats731.8%
  • Visibility522.7%
  • Brakes313.6%
  • Body & structure29.1%
  • Steering29.1%
  • Seat belts14.5%
  • Engine14.5%
  • Other / unspecified14.5%

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

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 22
Interior & seats
Filed Jan 26, 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 AT 30 MPH. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED FOR 3 DAYS, AND HE COULD PUSH THE SEAT BACK WITH HIS FINGER. THE CONTACT STATED THIS WAS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE THIS FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A COLLISION. *AK

NHTSA ID
10180798
Incident
Jan 21, 2007
Mileage
51,500 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jan 18, 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

NHTSA ID
10127996
Incident
Jan 3, 2005
Visibility
Filed Apr 7, 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

NHTSA ID
10014094
Incident
Mar 23, 2003
Mileage
155,000 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 24, 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 THIS YEAR AFTER REPLACEMENT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, SEVERE LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE NOISE BEGAN. IMMEDIATELY STOPPED ENGINE AND TOOK TO A REPAIR FACILITY WHERE I WAS TOLD ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. I NEVER THOUGHT A 350 5.7 LITER CHEVY ENGINE WOULD LAST ONLY 102,000 MILES. MY MECHANIC KNOWS OF THREE OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I NEVER MISSED AN OIL CHANGE IN 10 YEARS AND HAVE DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE IT. HAS ANYONE HEARD OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS? ARE THERE ANY RECALLS? *JB

NHTSA ID
10010958
Incident
Mar 18, 2003
Mileage
102,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Mar 4, 2003
1 injury reported

THREE MEN WERE SITTING ON OPEN TAILGATE WHEN THE TAIL GATE CABLE BROKE. ONE MAN FELL OFF BREAKING HIS NECK. *AK

NHTSA ID
10008703
Visibility
Filed Aug 15, 2000

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

NHTSA ID
867820
Incident
Jul 7, 1999
Interior & seats
Filed May 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 LUCKILY HE WAS NOT ON THE ROAD WHEN SEAT FLEW BACK. *AK

NHTSA ID
861322
Incident
Mar 3, 2000
Seat belts
Filed Mar 2, 2000

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

NHTSA ID
857818
Incident
Mar 2, 1998

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 K1500 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1996942050.3
19951182154.8
19941002149.4
1993Viewing222046.8
1992162050.8
1991120—
1990730—
1989103041.2
1988102040.3

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.