1993 Chevrolet C3500 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles, 3 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.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet C3500. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by visibility (4) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 120,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 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.
- Brakes6 40%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Engine cooling1 6.7%
- Seats1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
- Body and structure1 6.7%
- Tires1 6.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 6.7%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The contact owns a 1993 Chevrolet C3500 hd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact attempted to decelerate but the brakes suddenly failed to respond and the power steering failed. The contact was able to slow the vehicle using the emergency brake. The contact also stated that the vehicle was extremely difficult to steer. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder. The contact was able to drive the vehicle despite the failures. The contact was a mechanic and planned to personally repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10496033, filed 2013-02, 187,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers quit working .I had to put pressure on harness connector with bunge cord or prop stick behind motor to put pressure on unit in order to work. Then they only operated when they wanted to. Most any time when a driver uses the wipers it is when they are needed, (rain, bad weather & the like), and it's an accident waiting to happen. Doesn't GM realize this complaint could result in accident,( hopeful not a fatality). I had control module replaced on face of wiper motor and wipers now work as intended. Module cost me $29.00 and less than 5 minutes to replace. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235497, filed 2008-07, 50,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 187,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 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 C3500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C3500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 | 20,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 47 | 143,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 18 | 57,216 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 15 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 8 | 71,145 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | 84,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 7 | 35,200 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C3500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by visibility with 4.
Has the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Chevrolet C3500 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 120,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 187,000 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.