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1993 Chevrolet K2500

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.
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Latest Apr 5, 2003
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.
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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.
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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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Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet K2500, most frequently naming the brakes, interior & seats and visibility 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

  • Brakes225.0%
  • Interior & seats225.0%
  • Visibility225.0%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Transmission112.5%

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

Transmission
Filed Apr 5, 2003

93 CHEV K2500, 5.7L, AT. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER LOCKING FEATURE HAS FAILED TO THE POINT THE LEVER CAN BE INADVERTENTLY MOVED TO ANY POSITION WHEN EVER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ON. NORMALLY YOU NEED TO PULL THE LEVER TOWARD YOU TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK OR INTO REVERSE FROM DRIVE OR NEUTRAL. PERSONS IN THE CAR CAN NOW INADVERTENTLY BRUSH THE LEVER AND SHIFT INTO AND OUT OF GEAR. NO ACTUAL INCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT THE DEALER SAID THEY SEE QUITE OF FEW OF THESE FAILED THIS WAY. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD SERIOUSLY CONSIDER FOR A RECALL. *JB

NHTSA ID
10013995
Incident
Jan 15, 2003
Mileage
105,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 12, 2001
Crash reported

AFTER TRAVELING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC FOR NEARLY AN HOUR. WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. BRAKES DID NOTHING.*AK

NHTSA ID
743946
Incident
Apr 8, 2001
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 15, 2001

PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED WHEN LEANING TOWARDS REAR OF TRUCK. *AK

NHTSA ID
742499
Incident
Feb 11, 2001
Visibility
Filed Sep 15, 1999

WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED REQUIRING MANUAL INSTIGATION TO RESTART; THE WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED WITH A USED MOTOR (?YEAR) AROUND 1997; THE WIPER HAS AGAIN INTERMITTENTLY FAILED WHILE IN USE 08/1999; RESTARTING THE WIPERS REQUIRED EITHER STOPPING AND TUGGING ON THE WIPER UNTIL IT STARTED OR TRYING MULTIPLE SPEED CHANGES ON THE CONTROL UNTIL IT WOULD START USUALLY REQUIRING ABOUT 10-30 SECONDS BEFORE STOPPING TO TUG AT IT. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING THIS LOOKED AT AGAIN BY MY MECHANIC.

NHTSA ID
711413
Incident
Aug 1, 1999
Interior & seats
Filed Sep 8, 1999

PASSENGER'S SEAT RECLINING MECHANISM FAILED, CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ID
847076
Visibility
Filed Feb 28, 1999

WHILE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED, THEY WILL STOP AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES OF OPERATION. IT IS NECESSARY TO STOP THE VEH., GET OUT AND MANUALLY MOVE THE WIPER ARM TO GET THE WIPERS TO MOVE AGAIN. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN IT IS RAINING BECAUSE THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIED DUE TO THE ACCUMULITIVE RAIN WATER ON THE WINDSHIELD. WHEN IT WAS REPORTED TO DEALER, THEY ADVISED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROPLEM AND THAT IT HAD TO DO WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR SWITCH. THEY ADVISED THAT IT WOULD COST $60. FOR THE UNIT PLUS INSTALLATION. THEY REPORTED THAT OTHER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THIS OCCASION TO ASCERTAIN IF THERE IS A RECALL BUT EACH TIME I'M ADVISED THAT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED.

NHTSA ID
703856
Incident
Feb 18, 1997
Engine
Filed May 4, 1998

OIL COOLING LINE RUPTURED DUE TO A GM DESIGN FLAW.

NHTSA ID
535185
Incident
Apr 18, 1998
Brakes
Filed Jan 16, 1998

WHEN ABS KICKS IN, THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPS.

NHTSA ID
528980

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 K2500 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1996120—
1995472155.0
1994192143.2
1993Viewing820—
1992520—
1991520—
1990330—
1989430—
1988020—

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.