1993 Chevrolet C2500 Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 144,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 6.2L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Chevrolet C2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet C2500. The part named most often is visibility, with 7 complaints (37% of the total), followed by seats (4) and engine cooling (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 144,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Seats4 21%
- Engine cooling3 16%
- Tires3 16%
- Brakes2 11%
- Electrical system1 5.3%
- Fuel system1 5.3%
- Other or unknown1 5.3%
- Suspension1 5.3%
- Wheels1 5.3%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers would not turn off. Turning the motor off was the only way to turn them off. The windshield wipers came on by themselves and will not stop, when they do stop they do not return to park.”
NHTSA complaint #10089466, filed 2004-09, 144,000 milesEngine cooling: “Radiator, which was made out of plastic for a heavy duty vehicle, malfunctioned every 3 years. Has been replaced twice. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #844950, filed 1999-08Tires: “This is not my personal vehicle, I work for an insurance company handling a claim in which two of our insured's employees were injured after losing control of their vehicle when the tread separated from the tire. A police report confirms this is how the incident occurred. I am reporting this as I am aware of these incidences ocurring with the steeltex, yet it is not part of the recall. (DOT number: vm11b1a tiresize: lt24575r16)”
NHTSA complaint #736054, filed 2000-11Mileage 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 144,000 and 144,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Chevrolet C2500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $5,650 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 5-speed manual | 16 | 20 | 17 | $5,650 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Chevrolet C2500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 Chevrolet C2500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C2500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 53 | 175,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 60 | 103,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 52 | 176,616 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 19 | 144,000 | 0 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 11 | 126,000 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 135,000 | 1 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C2500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Chevrolet C2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet C2500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Chevrolet C2500 is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 7 complaints (37% of the total), followed by seats with 4.
Has the 1993 Chevrolet C2500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Chevrolet C2500 get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Chevrolet C2500 (C2500 Pickup 2WD, 6.2L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,650 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Chevrolet C2500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 144,000 miles and the middle half falls between 144,000 and 144,000 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.