1993 GMC C1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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 GMC C1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1993 GMC C1500. The part named most often is seats, with 9 complaints (43% of the total), followed by visibility (6) and electrical system (3). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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.
- Seats9 43%
- Electrical system3 14%
- Brakes2 9.5%
- Body and structure2 9.5%
- Engine cooling1 4.8%
- Suspension1 4.8%
- Tires1 4.8%
Example complaints
Seats: “The contact owns a 1993 Gmc sierra c-1500 which was purchased used in 2007. She stated that the passenger side bench bolts broke which caused the seat to sway back and forth. There were no related recalls. The dealer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were over 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10303244, filed 2010-01, 200,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I have been having intermittent problems with the windshield wipers for the a couple of years. I finally decided to try and fix the problem and discovered this is not an unusual problem with Gmc pickups. The windshield wipers may or may not work. Most of the time it is when it is a little damp outside but there is no set pattern. I can be driving down the road with them working fine and they just stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10095930, filed 2004-10, 63,000 milesElectrical system: “While driving at 60mph the dashboard lights and meters started flashing and moving wildely. I then heard a loud screeching noice and smelled smoke. T alternator had completely self-destructed and burned up.”
NHTSA complaint #713064, filed 1999-10Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 80,000 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
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: GMC C1500 1988–1993, Chevrolet C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993 +11 more
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Recall details for the 1993 GMC C1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 GMC C1500.
Other model years of the GMC C1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15 | 29,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 32 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 25 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 21 | 75,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 17 | 112,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 5 | 112,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 GMC C1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1993 GMC C1500 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 GMC C1500 is reported most often?
Seats is named most often, in 9 complaints (43% of the total), followed by visibility with 6.
Has the 1993 GMC C1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 GMC C1500 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 80,000 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 28, 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.