1993 Chevrolet C10 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Chevrolet C10 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet C10. The part named most often is seats, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by visibility (3) and brakes (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seats complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Seats: “Received recall notice #95v246000. Contacted dealership. Took vehicle in for recall repairs on seats which had bolts sheared off. Had bolts repaired 1st time under recall. When it happened a 2nd time, in 1999, was repaired. Bolts on seats have sheared off again, and seat collapsed for 3rd time. Dealership refusing to repair again.”
NHTSA complaint #898481, filed 2001-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers are not dependable.sometimes they work when you need them, sometimes they dont. A sudden downpour or another vehicle splashing water and mud over the windshield can leave you blinded for several seconds or, the wipers may not work at all. This happened on many occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #10000574, filed 2003-01, 50,000 milesBrakes: “Brake line, which run along the side of frame/back brake ruptured and rusted out, causing brake fluid to leak on the rear brakes. Consumer has yet to have parts replaced. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #826487, filed 1998-08Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 50,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V246000Dec 21, 1995SeatsCovers: Chevrolet C10 1993–1994, GMC C15 1993–1994, Chevrolet C20 1993–1994 +9 more
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
- 94V044001Apr 5, 1994Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Chevrolet C10 1992–1993, GMC C25 1992–1993, Chevrolet C20 1992–1993 +2 more
Vehicles altered by pas, inc. Have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. This stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures.
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Chevrolet C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993, GMC C1500 1988–1993 +11 more
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Recall details for the 1993 Chevrolet C10 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE95050Front seat back collapseClosed · Sep 22, 1995
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 Chevrolet C10.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C10
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 16 | 134,650 | 6 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 40 | 73,810 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 20 | 80,000 | 11 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 9 | 50,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 9 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 5 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Chevrolet C10 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet C10 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Chevrolet C10 is reported most often?
Seats is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by visibility with 3.
Has the 1993 Chevrolet C10 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Chevrolet C10 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 50,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.