1993 Chevrolet K1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 22filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles, 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.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 14 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 17 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet K1500. The part named most often is seats, with 6 complaints (27% of the total), followed by visibility (5) and brakes (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 102,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 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.
- Seats6 27%
- Brakes3 14%
- Steering2 9.1%
- Body and structure2 9.1%
- Electrical system1 4.5%
- Engine cooling1 4.5%
- Equipment1 4.5%
- Seat belts1 4.5%
Example complaints
Seats: “- the contact owns a 1993 Chevrolet K1500. Chevrolet sent the contact recalls 95075 and 94011. After starting the vehicle the passenger front assembly recliner released and the seat reclined. After he reset the seat recliner and began to drive the seat reclined without warning while driving at 30 MPH. This failure occurred for 3 days, and he could push the seat back with his finger. The contact stated this was a safety concern since this failure could potentially cause a collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10180798, filed 2007-01, 51,500 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The windshield wipers work infrequently. Sometimes they work in the rain and sometimes they don't. I have tried to detect a pattern but I have not been able too. I also feel that my cruise control is affected by this also because it is part of the same operational assembly arm in the truck. My cruise works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. I have been told by different mechanics that this could be several different problems and the only way to remedy would be to purchase a new motor. (very, very expensive) any information that you can provide will be apprieciated.”
NHTSA complaint #712214, filed 1999-09Mileage 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 51,500 and 155,000 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 K1500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed manual | 11 | 14 | 12 | $5,600 |
| K1500 Pickup 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 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 K1500 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 K1500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet K1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 94 | 111,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 118 | 125,000 | 0 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 100 | 101,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 22 | 102,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 16 | 166,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 10 | 112,000 | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 10 | 142,169 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet K1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 is reported most often?
Seats is named most often, in 6 complaints (27% of the total), followed by visibility with 5.
Has the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 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 K1500 get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 (K1500 Pickup 4WD, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Chevrolet K1500 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 102,000 miles and the middle half falls between 51,500 and 155,000 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 31, 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.