1993 Chevrolet Van Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 156,000miles, 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 Van (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Van. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (26% of the total), followed by tires (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 156,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 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.
- Brakes5 26%
- Tires2 11%
- Wheels2 11%
- Air bags1 5.3%
- Electrical system1 5.3%
- Exterior lighting1 5.3%
- Fuel system1 5.3%
- Seats1 5.3%
- Steering1 5.3%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “While driving brakes had no pressure, making it difficult to stop the vehicle. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told she needed a master cylinder. As soon as the consumer got the vehicle out of the repair shop the same thing happened. The master cylinder was changed twice. Also, when the vehicle was in the repair shop mechanic had an accident with the vehicle due to this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10095232, filed 2004-10, 50,000 milesTires: “While driving 70 MPH passenger's side rear tire tread separated. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The consumer stated the remaining tires have since separated.”
NHTSA complaint #10105136, filed 2005-02, 158,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “When the vehicle is placed in the park position the vehicle does not go into drive. Consumer, therefore, needed to turn the ignition half-way, placed the vehicle in neutral and restarted the vehicle. Then placed the vehicle from neutral into drive in order for the vehicle to go into gear.”
NHTSA complaint #810397, filed 1997-03Mileage 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 158,000 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 Van 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 Van.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Van
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 | 73,000 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 14 | 55,340 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 22 | 51,484 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 15 | 73,000 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 16 | 120,250 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 27 | 127,250 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 28 | 133,140 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 20 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 19 | 156,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Chevrolet Van have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Chevrolet Van is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (26% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1993 Chevrolet Van 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 Van reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 156,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 158,000 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 27, 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.