1993 Chevrolet Z71 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 185,000miles, 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.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Chevrolet Z71 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Z71. The part named most often is visibility, with 9 complaints (60% of the total), followed by seats (4) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 185,000 miles. 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 27%
- Brakes1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Other or unknown1 6.7%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The windshield wiper motor doesn't work most of the time. It makes a wining sound when you try to turn them on. To make them start working I have to tap on the windshield wiper motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10021218, filed 2003-06, 185,000 milesSeats: “The top bolt on the left side of the driver's side seat sheared off, causing the seat back to collapse into the back seat. Truck was not moving when this happened. The dealer has been notified about the problem. The bolt has been replaced by the owner. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #848248, filed 1999-09Brakes: “Front brake pads and shoes prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Pads have been repeatedly replaced. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Gm refuses to accept responsibility for the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #832671, filed 1998-12Mileage 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 185,000 and 185,000 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 Z71 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 Z71.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Z71
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 24 | 35,423 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 45 | 78,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 15 | 185,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Chevrolet Z71 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Z71 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Chevrolet Z71 is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 9 complaints (60% of the total), followed by seats with 4.
Has the 1993 Chevrolet Z71 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 Z71 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 185,000 miles and the middle half falls between 185,000 and 185,000 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.
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.