CRACKING/FRACTURE OF CHASSIS FRAME RAILS
Opened May 17, 1996
Closed Sep 30, 1996
CRACKS IN THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRAME RAILS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED AFT OF THE PASSENGER CAB AND FORWARD OR THE REAR WHEELS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
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1993 Chevrolet Pickup Truck
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.
27
Latest Jan 8, 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.
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.
4
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 27 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Pickup Truck, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, interior & seats and visibility categories. 4 NHTSA investigations name it.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul 1997 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| Jul 1998 | 1 | 6 |
| Aug 1999 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar 2000 | 1 | 8 |
| May 2000 | 1 | 9 |
| Jun 2000 | 1 | 10 |
| Aug 2000 | 2 | 12 |
| Oct 2000 | 1 | 13 |
| Dec 2000 | 1 | 14 |
| Feb 2001 | 3 | 17 |
| May 2001 | 2 | 19 |
| Jul 2001 | 1 | 20 |
| Aug 2001 | 1 | 21 |
| Sep 2001 | 1 | 22 |
| Dec 2001 | 1 | 23 |
| Feb 2002 | 1 | 24 |
| Apr 2003 | 1 | 25 |
| Sep 2003 | 1 | 26 |
| Jan 2004 | 1 | 27 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Tires & wheels722.6%
- Interior & seats516.1%
- Visibility412.9%
- Transmission39.7%
- Driver assistance39.7%
- Engine26.5%
- Powertrain (other)26.5%
- Electrical26.5%
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
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.
Safety investigations
NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
Opened Oct 31, 1994
Closed Feb 28, 2000
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 99I006000
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
Opened Jun 17, 1994
Closed Oct 31, 1994
There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CNG FUEL TANK FAILURE
Opened Feb 7, 1994
Closed Mar 28, 1994
There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGESLed to recall 94V044001
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Interior & seats
Filed Jan 8, 2004
AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS, CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER'S VIEW. THE DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK *MR
- NHTSA ID
- 10053666
- Incident
- Jan 4, 2004
- Mileage
- 80,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Sep 4, 2003
WINSHIELD WIPERS FAULTY. THEY WILL WORK AND THAN STOP WORKING AND THAN WORK AGAIN. I WAS ADVICED FROM GM THAT THE YEARS 1994-1997 HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT NOT THE 1993 YEAR. I TALKED TO A MANAGER NAMED JACK CUNNINGHAM AT 866 942 4368 X 48470, ON 082903 AND HE ADVICED ME THAT UNDER THE SPECIAL POLICY IF MY VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE RECALL GM WOULD HONOR THE RECALL TO HAVE THIS VEHICLE FIXED. THE GM DEALER ED BOZARTH, NEEDED TO TALK TO JACK TO MAKE SURE THE REPAIRS WOULD BE FIXED, BUT AS OF TODAY JACK HAS NOT RETURNED A CALL TO THEM OR MYSELF. I CALLED THE GM CUSTOMER SERVICE 800 LINE AND THEY ADVICED ME THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I ADVICED THEM THAT I TALKED TO JACK AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD TRANSFER ME BACK TO HIS AUDIX. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE 1993 NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ALONG WITH THE 1994-1997 RECALL NOW IN PLACE. THANK YOU. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10037218
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2003
Visibility
Filed Apr 21, 2003
THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM STATED IN A RECALL FOR THE WIPERS. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 10017247
- Incident
- Apr 18, 2003
Visibility
Filed Feb 6, 2002
WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED-COULD NOT SHUT OFF OR WIPERS WERE UNCONTROLLABLE-REPLACED CIRCUIT BOARD-DEALER PARTS SALESMAN STATED FAILED PART WAS A COMMON PROBLEM-DEALER PARTS SALESMAN ADMITTED THAT THEY SOLD OVER 80 WIPER CIRCUIT BOARDS THAT MONTH-DEALER PARTS SALESMAN ALSO ADMITTED THAT THEY SELL MANY OF THESE CIRCUIT BOARDS DURING THE RAINY SEASONS DUE TO FAILURE OF THESE CIRCUIT BOARDS-THIS CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS HERE IN THE NORTHWEST SINCE IT RAINS OFTEN-NHTSA MUST ISSUE A RECALL-PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 757887
- Incident
- Dec 8, 2000
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Dec 17, 2001
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT TO OCCUR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8000777
BrakesEngineInterior & seats
Filed Sep 7, 2001
SERPENTINE BELT KEPT RUNNING OFF PULLEYS AS A RESULT OF RUBBER BUILDUP IN THE PULLEY GROOVES. LOSS OF BELT RESULTS IN DEGRADATION OF BRAKING ABILITY AND STEERING CONTROL. SAFETY LATCH ON HOOD FAILED TO PREVENT HOOD OPENING ON HIGHWAY. WILL FAX FULL REPORT TO CLARIFY DANGERS.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 751891
- Incident
- Sep 3, 2001
Driver assistance
Filed Aug 23, 2001
WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGE, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ACCELERATOR ENGAGED FOR NO REASON, CONSUMEMER WAS UNABLE TI CONTROL VEHICLE AND ITS SPEEDS, CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY OFF WHICH ELIMINATED THE POWER BRAKES AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS FINALLY RELEASED, CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM OVER SIX TIMES AND THE DEALER KEEPS INFORMING HIM THAT THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 562711
- Incident
- Aug 10, 1999
Driver assistance
Filed Jul 23, 2001
THE VEHICLE WILL AT ANY BUT IT HAS HAPPEND 7 TIMES PRIOR TO 06/24/01 IT OCCURED FOUR TIMES THAT DAY. WHEN GETTING UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED , SOMETHING TAKES OVER THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ONLY WAY IT CAN BE STOPPED IS TURN THE KEY AND PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL. WITH THE KEY OFF YOU LOSE BRAKING. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIR FOUR TIMES IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS. I HAVE CALLED CHEV CUSTOMER SERVICE NO ONE CAN HELP ME. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE NEW HARRELL CHEV WENT OUT OF BUSINESS I DID HAVE IT ON RECORD I THINK. I CARRIED IT TO THE BUICK/CHEV DEALER NO HELP. THIS PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED THEY TELL ME. IT CANT BE IN THE GARAGE IT HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TACH WILL GO TO 4 AND 5 AND DO THIS UNTIL WHAT EVER CAUSES THE THE ACCELERATOR RELEASESTHIS IS DANGEROUS SITUATION AND I NEED IT REPAIRED ALL THAT THEY HAVE DONE IS SQUIRT OIL ONE THE ACC LINE THIS THE EXTENT OF REPAIR DONE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 748970
- Incident
- Jun 24, 2001